"Pumpmaker"JohnW. Griffith Dies
John W. "Pumpmaker" Griffith, aged 87 years, who has been residing with his daughter Mrs. Vernon A. Fox, near Kimball for a number of years, passed away at her home on Thursday about noon after a lingering illness. Mr. Griffith was perhaps known better from his occupation as an old-time pumpmaker than any one in Page County having made hundreds of the old time pumps that are still to be seen in various parts of the county. He was born on Dry Run, this county, and was the son of the late William Griffith of Page.
Mr. Griffith was a faithful member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church and was one of its loyal supporters His wife, who was Miss Emma Bradley, died a number of years ago. Mr. Griffith was the oldest of his immediate family and it's the last surviving member.
The subject of this notice is survived by the following sons and daughters: Hubert F. Griffith of Shenandoah, Albert Griffith, of Mill Run, this county, and Luther Griffith of Nokesville, Mrs. Vernon Fox, with whom he resided; Mrs. Sallie Griffith of near the reservoir, Mrs. Harry Milton of Grove Hill, Mrs. Joe Sam Heiston of Dry Run. One daughter Mrs. Al Miller is dead.
The funeral was conducted from the Morning Star Lutheran church on Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. B.D. Castor assisted by Rev. A.L. Boliek in charge of the services. Interment in the cemetery nearby.
"Pumpmaker"JohnW. Griffith Dies
John W. "Pumpmaker" Griffith, aged 87 years, who has been residing with his daughter Mrs. Vernon A. Fox, near Kimball for a number of years, passed away at her home on Thursday about noon after a lingering illness. Mr. Griffith was perhaps known better from his occupation as an old-time pumpmaker than any one in Page County having made hundreds of the old time pumps that are still to be seen in various parts of the county. He was born on Dry Run, this county, and was the son of the late William Griffith of Page.
Mr. Griffith was a faithful member of the Morning Star Lutheran Church and was one of its loyal supporters His wife, who was Miss Emma Bradley, died a number of years ago. Mr. Griffith was the oldest of his immediate family and it's the last surviving member.
The subject of this notice is survived by the following sons and daughters: Hubert F. Griffith of Shenandoah, Albert Griffith, of Mill Run, this county, and Luther Griffith of Nokesville, Mrs. Vernon Fox, with whom he resided; Mrs. Sallie Griffith of near the reservoir, Mrs. Harry Milton of Grove Hill, Mrs. Joe Sam Heiston of Dry Run. One daughter Mrs. Al Miller is dead.
The funeral was conducted from the Morning Star Lutheran church on Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. B.D. Castor assisted by Rev. A.L. Boliek in charge of the services. Interment in the cemetery nearby.
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Hubert Franklin Griffith
1869–1942
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Sarah Elizabeth Griffith Miller
1870–1907
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Albert Isaiah Griffith
1873–1967
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Mary Catherine "Sally" Griffith Griffith
1883–1952
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Luther George Edward Griffith
1885–1951
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Mattie Virginia Griffith Milton
1886–1977
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Dora Alice Griffith Heiston
1889–1974
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Maudie Pearl Griffith Fox
1891–1981
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