Thomas Griffin (1781 - 1839)

Born 1781 in Loudoun, Virginia, United States

Husband of Mary (Hill) Griffin — married 24 Dec 1803 in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Descendants

Died 16 Jun 1839 at about age 58 in Paris, Henry, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Thomas was born in 1781. He passed away in 1839.

Autosomal Y-DNA connections to descendants of Spencer Samuel Griffin

1809 land survey in Jefferson TN mentions "Spencer Griffin and Thomas Griffin"

Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002 about Thomas Griffin

Name: Thomas Griffin

Spouse: Polly Hill

Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1803

Marriage County: Jefferson, TN

Thomas and Mary were married in Jefferson County, TN. there is a note on the back of the marriage record for Thomas and Polly, which stated that a copy of the marriage bond should be sent to James Griffin in Paris Tennessee and dated 9-24-1853. Most likely they needed a copy of the record in Paris TN because of an estate settlement or something of that nature.

1813 - 1814 Thomas Griffin Served with Col Bunch's East Tennessee Militia ^[1]

Washington, Tn- COLONEL SAMUEL BUNCH (Gen James White's brigade) 1st Regiment of Volunteer Mounted Infantry :October 1813 - January 1814 MEN MOSTLY FROM: Claiborne, Grainger, Cocke, Greene, Hawkins, Jefferson, and Washington Counties

1814 - Copr Wm Griffin Col Bunch's regiment

1814 - Capt Jones Griffin Col Bunch's regiment

1814 - Pvt Thomas Griffin Col Bunch's regiment

Often times brothers serve together..... but no further evidence

1815, Thomas was security, along with Daniel Hill and James Bradford for administrator's bond for Samuel Hill.

9 May 1817; Thomas Griffin; Jefferson, Tennessee

1817 May 9-Thomas Griffin-Daniel Hill - Abraham Hill -Jefferson TN [warrant 2185]

1822, Thomas listed on the Jefferson County tax list

1822, Thomas bought 115 acres from William Griffin, in Jefferson Co

Military service - From: Godwin-Hill Related Families, Daniel Hill chapter; "Daniel Hill and four of his sons, Abraham, Daniel, Jr., Elijah, and Noddy are listed on the 1822 Tax List for Jefferson Co., Tennessee also two sons-in-law Thomas Griffin and Joseph Graham, all from Captain Moore’s company and all listed as 1 white poll, no black polls, except that Daniel is exempted, probably due to age. "

1823, Thomas sold 116 acres to Joseph Graham, in Jefferson Co

1824, Thomas made entry for 15 acres of land adjoining Abraham Hill, in Jefferson Co

Name: Thomas Griffin

Record Date: 7 Jan 1826

Location: Jefferson, Tennessee

[Number: 12321]

1828 Moved with the Hill family to McNairy TN

1830, Thomas in the McNairy Co, Tn census as 50-60(implies age bet 1770-1780), with 1 male 10-15 and 3 males 20-30, 1 female 0-5, 2 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15, and 1 female 40-50. (living next door to John Hill)

He died in 1839 at age 58, in Paris, Henry Tn.

In 1850 Mary [Mary Polly Hill] Griffin was 62 years of age. Her personal estate is listed as $500.00, and was born in Jefferson Co, TN according to the census. At the time of Thomas's death in 1838, their youngest daughter was still under the age of five.

Will Book "E", page 69 and 70, from the records of Henry County, Tennessee. (Microfilm #0575024-LDS).

Will: written on April 22, 1839 and recorded on June 16, 1839 I Thomas Griffin of the County of Henry and State of Tennessee, calling to mind that it is appointed to man once to die, do make ordain constitute and appoint this my Last Will and testament making void all others that I may have heretofore made ordained, constituted or appointed. First of all I give my sole up to god that gave it to me and my body to my friends to be decently buried at the expense of my estate. Secondly I do make ordain constitute and appoint my beloved wife Mary Griffin my ...... and only Executrix. Thirdly I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Mary Griffin the full and proper use and benefit and title to all my Estate during her natural life or her widowhood, That is to say after all my just debts is paid and all my accounts closed and all Legal Legitimate heirs of my body shall receive of my estate the sum of Five Dollars each that.

That is to say, I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath to my beloved son James Griffin the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved son Daniel Griffin the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved son William N. Griffin the sum of Five Dollars.

Also I Thomas Griffin do will an bequeath unto my beloved daughter Emily, the wife of David Cofman the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Louvina, widow of George W. Rankin the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Ellinor, the wife of William R. Lewis, the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Mary Griffin the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Malinda Griffin the sum of Five Dollars

also I Thomas Griffin do will and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Carline Griffin the sum of Five Dollars.

After naming all of the Legal Legitimate heirs of my body and the several sums ........ there names as above stated then the balance of my estate consisting on one tract of land on where we now live with all the advantages there unto belonging to or appertaining together with my stock consisting of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep, Household and Kitchen furniture and farming utensils with all and the singular advantages that belong to my estate to have for herself for her benefit and for her disposal and for enjoyment during her natural life and at her death or marriage then the estate is to be sold and equally divided with the above named heirs of my body signed sealed and delivered on the twenty seconded day of April and in the year of our lord one thousand Eight Hundred and thirty nine in the presence of us: Thomas Griffin Witnesses: James Harden, Willie Willeford Junior, Henry .. Tallow (entered in book) Sixteen June 1839

Family story

Note -source book Hill family- This Thomas Griffin is related to Eliza Griffin that married Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston A family tradition has a story that Daniel Anderson Hill knew General Johnston and when there was a rumor of his death at the Battle of Shiloh, DA Hill was compelled to search for the body since he personally knew him.

Sources

1. ↑ Fold3 Page_1_ Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812.

• Will Book "E", page 69 and 70, Microfilm # 0575024-LDS, Henry County Tennessee . Thomas Griffin