G2G: Who were Sarah Kirksey and William Griffin four children ?

+7 votes
1.3k views

None were specifically named in his Will..... "Remaining balance to be equally divided among my last wife's children." .

WikiTree profile: William Griffin
in Genealogy Help by Golden Owl (1.4m points)
edited by Scott McClain

2 Answers

+4 votes
 
Best answer

The actual power of attorney that is referenced in Angela Grassi's answer can be found in Chatham County, North Carolina, Will Book A, image 43 of 643 if you would like to see it. As Anglela noted, it identifies Sarah Kirksey Griffin's children: Haskey, John, Rebecca and Roseanna. Here's the link to it.   https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939L-VN92-KV?i=44&cc=1867501&cat=511778 

by G2G-3 (3.4k points)
edited by Anonymous Turner

+12 votes

The four children were Haskey Griffin, John Griffin, Rebeccah Griffin, and Rosanna (Rosey) Griffin

 This is based on a transcript of a Power of Attorney dated 1800 an filed in Chatham County, N.C. which is posted on Kirksey-85

 

 

by G2G-10 (11.0k points)

It's saying that, even though he was not mentioned in the probate, Richard Griffin was also her son. Not certain if FAG is a good source of this information either. 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81554338


I’m looking for another source on his parents need to make sure I got the right ones listed on SAR it says mother was Rachel Smith b. 1719 but says dad was born 1725 I believe the information on SAR is incorrect and believe wikitree has the correct parents

 Info is incorrect concerning father..it says his father was Wm born 1725..Wm would have only been 10 y/o as a father!!..the real father is Richard born 1700

6 years ago by one person 

Agreed, several people are confused in the memorial write up.

4 years ago  by one person

The obvious question is - why not change the memorial write up to rectify these inconsistencies?

2 years ago  by one person 
 Okay, I am going to again comment on THIS William Griffin. If indeed he was born in Virginia, I cannot find any evidence supporting this fact. There IS a Bristol Parish Register listing William S., son of Richard & Mary Griffin. born Nov. 21, 1740. However, the name here says - William Charles Griffin, son of William and Rachel, hmmmmmm. Also, the DAR says he was born in North Carolina, and his service was to that state. Also, the Headstone says, early settler & American Revolutionary soldier from North Carolina. Therefore, I am going with the records of the Dar. Obviously, they cannot be the same person. Also, William Griffin Sr. , DAR #A048291, lists SON, William Jr. married to Nancy X. *Additionally, I have received emails from a a few Griffins, and they told me there were a number of Williams Griffins, from both Virginia, and North Carolina.
1 year ago  by one person 
So if anyone can help with any more information on this William Griffin. Please share.  Thanks..

His dad and mom can be found here Griffin-1355 


Related questions

+2 votes
0 answers
asked May 6, 2024 in Genealogy Help by G2G-10 (13.9k points)
+3 votes
1 answer
+19 votes
3 answers
...