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Centennial Biographical History of Hancock Co., Ohio
Pub: New York & Chicago by The Lewis Publishing Company
1903

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FRANK A. GRIFFIN, who is engaged in the undertaking business in McComb, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, on the 8th of Sept., 1860.  The Griffin family, a minister of the Disciples church.  He married Margary Johnston.  Spencer A. Griffin’s mother bore the maiden name of Alden and was a descendant in the seventh generation in direct line from John Alden, of Mayflower fame.
     Because his father’s pastoral work called him to various places Frank A. Griffin was reared at different towns in Ohio and acquired most of his education in Fostoria from the age of sixteen years.  In early manhood he engaged in teaching in the country schools of Hancock county for about twelve years and in 1880 he came to McComb.  In 1884 he established himself in the undertaking business, succeeding his father to the ownership of their undertaking parlors upon the latter’s death, in June, 1900.  He is prepared to do satisfactory work in his line and receives in liberal patronage from those in need of his services.  He is also engaged in the insurance business, is a notary public and gives attention to writing wills and settling of estates.
     In the year 1891, in Steubenville, Ohio, Mr. Griffin was united in marriage to Miss Hettie Holroyd, and unto them have been born five children, as parents hold membership in the Disciples church, in which Mr. Griffin is serving as an elder and in the work of the church he takes an active interest and contributes liberally to its support.  He is quite prominent in political circles as a supporter of the Republican party, has served as mayor of McComb, and for three years was justice of the peace of Pleasant township, his decisions being strictly fair and impartial.  He was also a member of the McComb board of education, acting in that capacity for three years and serving as its clerk.  Socially he is connected with the Knights of Pythias and his genial nature makes him popular in fraternal and other circles, where his worth is also recognized. 
Source: Centennial Biographical History of Hancock Co., Ohio - Pub: New York & Chicago by The Lewis Publishing Company - 1903 - Page
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