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DeWITT C. GRIGGS is of English descent, and was born in Williamson County, Tenn., June 28, 1833, son of John and Jane Griggs, who were married in North Carolina about 1810, and came to Tennessee in 1811. They were the parents of these nine children: William, Mary, Lucy A., Thomas J., James B., John A., Madison, Virginia T. and DeWitt C., who received a liberal education in the common schools. He has been engaged in farming and carpentering all his life, and located on the farm of fifty-five acres where he now lives in 1865. His farm is well tilled and fertile, and the principal products are corn and wheat. He was married to Mary A. Hawkins August 16, 1857. She was born October 15, 1839, and was the daughter of Lucas P. and Eleanor Hawkins, natives of Virginia. To Mr. and Mrs. Griggs were born the following family of children: Adelaide, William M., Effie J., Mary E., John L., Edgar C., Henry C. and Owen J. Mrs. Griggs died July 14, 1873, and December 11, 1873, Mr. Griggs wedded Elizabeth H. Hawkins, born August 1, 1844, widow of William Hawkins and daughter of Moses and Jane N. Watkins, of Tennessee. To Mrs. Griggs’ first marriage were born two daughters: Mariah J. and Millie H. To her marriage with Mr. Griggs this family: Lena, Daisy D., Lucy M., St. Elmo, Maude E. and Ruby B. were born. Mr. Griggs is a Democrat and a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and family are highly respected citizens of the county.