Wilcox-Dodge County GaArchives Obituaries.....John W.  Griffin June 14 1907
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The Talbotton New Era, June 20, 1907

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, June 20, 1907
Page 1

Abbeville Man Killed in Eastman

Attempted to Board a Train in Motion

Eastman, June 15 – Mr. John W. Griffin, a resident of Abbeville, Ga., but who 
was reared in Eastman, was run over here last night by the north bound 
passenger train, both legs being severed just below the knees.  He died from 
the shock at 8:50 this morning.

Mr. Griffin had driven through the country and was on his way to Macon.  He 
attempted to board the train while it was in motion and was thrown under the 
moving car.

Mr. Griffin leaves a sister, Mrs. J.B. Girardeau, of Abbeville, and a brother, 
Mr. C.W. Griffin, of this place.


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