Oconee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Griffeth, George E January 13, 1903
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The Banner, Athens, GA, Friday morning, January 16, 1903
OBITUARY OF MR.G. E. GRIFFETH
The Banner, Athens, GA, Friday morning, January 16, 1903
Transcribed by C. Epps Bond March 24, 2006.

Dod: Jan 13, 1903

Mr. G. E. Griffeth 
   Died Tuesday 

The Passing Away of an 
Old and Respected Citizen 

Tuesday morning at half past nine o’clock at his one on Dougherty street in 
this city Mr. George E. Griffeth passed away after a long illness of Bright’s 
disease. 

Mr. Griffeth had been a citizen of Athens several months, coming here from 
Oconee county where had been a farmer all of his life.  He was 74 years old at 
the time of his death and his passing away was not unexpected.  He died in the 
full assurance of Christian faith, having been a consistent member of the 
Baptist church for many years. 

He was born in the county of Oconee and throughtout his long and useful life 
was one of her most prominent citizens.  He was a valiant Confederate soldier, 
a member of Co. K, third Georgia regiment, serving with distinction through 
the entire war.  For several years he was the efficient county treasurer of 
Oconee County.

Mr. Griffeth leaves six children, Messrs. William G., Frank E., J. T., W. R. 
and J. L. Griffeth and Mrs. Robert Thompson.






Additional Comments:
Note from Connie:  Cemetery not stated in obit, but tombstone is located in 
Bethabara  Church Cemetery driving from Athens on Highway 78 at intersection 
Hwy 53/78 just past intersection on the right.   Oconee County, GA
Toombstone transcription:
Griffeth, George E.; b 14 June 1829  d 13 Jan 1903


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