GROFF BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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GROFF, Francis M. - b: 1831 Franklin Co, MO
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 786
residence: Bethlehem Twp

Francis M. Groff, farmer, section 32, was born in Franklin County, Missouri, 
November 22, 1831. His father, Henry Groff, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, was 
born February 14, 1799, and when an infant was brought by the family to St. 
Louis County, Missouri, moving thence to Franklin County, in 1824. He married 
Roda Franklin, who was born in North Carolina, and who was there reared. She 
went to St. Louis County when a young lady and was there married. They had five 
children, Francis being the youngest. In the spring of 1850, they came to Henry 
County, Missouri, settling near Brownington, where they resided till the death of 
the father, in February, 1854. His mother's death occurred in 1832. In 1855 F. M. 
Groff moved on the place where he now resides. He has 330 acres of well 
improved land, a portion of which is valuable coal land. A mine is now open upon 
it and in operation. It is a two and one-half foot vein. Mr. Groff was united in 
marriage in August, 1854, to Miss Elvira B. Groff. They had one child, Caroline C. 
Mrs. Groff's death occurred in April, 1878. He was again married April 27, 1879, 
to Mrs. Climensia Burnsides, whose maiden name was Cox. They have one child, 
Delila E. From 1863 to 1865 Mr. G. was justice of the peace of Bethlehem 
Township. In 1872 he was elected a judge of the county court, and served one 
term.

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