Samuel H. Griffin
Oct. 6, 1811*-April 6, 1873
Niles Republican, Thursday, April 10, 1873, page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
SAMUEL H. GRIFFIN, one of our oldest and best known citizens, and a man highly esteemed by those who knew him best, died at St. Joseph, Missouri, on Sunday last, after a short illness. Mr. GRIFFIN went to St. Joseph a short time ago to take temporary charge of a business house there and enjoyed unusually good health til with in a few days of his death. his remains were brought to this city on Tuesday.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, April 12, 1873, page 3, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
In the death of Samuel H. Griffin our city loses an old and valued citizen, and one who was much esteemed. He died in St. Joseph, Mo., on Sunday last, to which place he had gone a short time since, on a business trip.--He had been in good health to within a few days of time he died, and the announcement of his death was very unexpected. His remains were brought home and interred last Wednesday.
*DOB computed from age 61y 6m on gravemarker per photo.