Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Griffin, Allen A. 1918
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The Portland Observer, Tuesday, September 17, 1918


Allen A. Griffin, for nearly 70 years a resident of this vicinity, died at his 
home on Lincoln street late Friday afternoon.  He had been in poor health for 
many years and during the last few months had failed steadily.  His illness 
dates from the time he was kicked by a horse years ago.  

Mr. Griffin was born in Sebewa township July 2, 1850, and his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. David Griffin, moved to Portland a few years later.  He was one of 7 
children, of whom but three survive.  They are Mrs. M. S. Beden, Riverside, 
Cal.; Henry and Warren Griffin, Portland, D. G. Welppert, cashier of the 
Sunfield State Bank, is a nephew.

Years ago Mr. Griffin bought livestock and was in the meat business 
periodically.  He was at one time a partner with Elba Stevenson, in the marble 
business.

June 6, 1882 he married Miss Ella Briggs, daughter of the late Artemus 
Briggs.  Their only child, Bernice Griffin Cleveland, died in Colorado about 
two years ago.  A grandson, Allen, survives.  Oliver Cleveland, son-in-law, is 
in the service of his country in France.  During his long illness he has had 
the constant care and attention of his wife.  Of late Mrs. Derua Maynard and 
Mrs. H. A. Sprague, both closely related, have been with her.

Funeral services are to be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the house.  Rev. 
John H. Stewart will come from Sparta to preach the funeral sermon.


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