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Below is a family biography included in The History of Switzerland County, Indiana published by Weakley, Harraman & Co. in 1885. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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FRANCIS M. GRIFFITH, attorney, Vevay, was born in Craig Township in 1849, son of Joshua D. Griffith. He was reared to farm life and obtained a good education, closing his literary studies at Franklin College. In 1870 he abandoned farming pursuits, and from 1871 to 1873 served as deputy treasurer of the county under his father. He read law in the office of W. R. Johnston, and was admitted to the bar in 1877. From 1873 to 1875 he served as the first superintendent of the county schools, and in 1874 was elected treasurer of the county, serving two years. In 1878 he formed a partnership with W. R. Johnston in the law business which was continued till 1882, since which time he has conducted a very successful practice independently. Mr. Griffith was married December 24, 1874, to Josephine Shadday, of Jefferson County, born in 1849, and their children are Marion H., Edna J. and Ernest F. He is a Democrat and an active, efficient worker in the party. He holds a membership in both the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M., fraternities. Mrs. Griffith is a member of the Baptist Church.
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This family biography is one of 215 biographies included in The History of Switzerland County, Indiana published in 1885 by Weakley, Harraman & Co. For the complete description, click here: Switzerland County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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