The pedigree of William Griffith, John Griffith and Griffith Griffiths (sons of Griffith John, of the parish of Llanddewi Brefi, in the county of ... of Chester, Pennsylvania, in the early part

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1690 Excerpt: ...Book D. Vol. 4, Page 278 as the same remains on file and of Record in this office. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, at West Chester, the date above. (Signed) DAVID G. BYERLY, Register of Wills. Pr. W. E. Woodward, Dep. Reg. Griffith Griffiths had issue by Gwen, his wife:1 1. Abel, born 25 April, 1723; of whom presently. 2. William, of East Nantmeal and Coventry Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Dr. Elijah Griffiths in his Ms. genealogy says that he "had several wives and children, the eldest son Wills Griffiths emigrated when he was about 21 VThe descendants of the three brothers assumed the name of Griffith as a permanent surname. Some, however, and incorrectly, have written it "Griffiths." See preface. In this work the name has been spelled both Griffith and Griff1ths, according to the signature of the individual noted, or, in the absence of a signature, according to available records. years of age to the district of Ninety-Six in South Carolina early in the American Revolution and there married and in conjunction with his father-in-law carried on iron works, he revisited his native place, Chester Co., Penna., after the Revolution and took a younger brother home with him, called Eli; nothing more is known of him. Jesse, the next brother, married but died without leaving any issue. Rachel married James Winnard, of Norristown, Pa., and died without issue. Phebe married Lewis Shrack of Norristown, Pa., and 5 children, Jane, married Hitchcock, of Bucks Co., and they with their family emigrated to the State of Ohio. Wm. died young." (For will of William Griffiths see Appendix). 3. Evan, born 23 February, 1729. (Will of his father, Will Book D. Vol. 4, 278, West Chester, Pa.) "He became derange...