DAVID GRIFFITH was born in Berks County, Penn., February 16, 1802, and is a son of John and Sarah (Mea) Griffith. David had but slender opportunities for obtaining education, having, been put to the plow when quite young. In 1815, his father emigrated to Perry County, Ohio, David remaining with kin on the farm until nineteen years old, when he removed to Muskingum County, where he farmed for many years. He was married, November 12, 1838, to Catherine Griffin, to, which union succeeded nine children-George W. (deceased), Mary E. (deceased), Sarah J. (deceased), Julia A. (deceased), Sarah J., Mahala A., Caroline, David and Charlie. After giving up farming, Mr. Griffith drove for the Ohio Stage Company twenty-six years. In 1856, he removed to this township, and located upon land entered by him in 1831. Upon this he built a house and made other improvements ; he raises considerable stock. Although in his eighty-second year, Mr. Griffith is active and well. He is a Jacksonian Democrat, and both he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

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