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PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Craven Bryan Griffin Family,
Vol. 1, Ancestors c. 1615 – c. 1813.,

Has been published and is now available at Amazon.com.

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Dear Family and Friends,

I am pleased to announce the publication of my new genealogy/family history book, The Craven Bryan Griffin Family, Vol. 1, Ancestors, c.1615 - c.1813. The book provides detailed information relative to our earliest known immigrant ancestors, Jerom Griffith I, and William Gelding I who were seated at Northampton County, VA. ca. 1660 and ca. 1639; respectively. Allied lines in who are presented include Batson, Clay, Dixon, Freshwater, Hall, Hayes, Moore, Rogers, Smothers, and Waterson

The book traces the 1727 migration of the Jonas Griffith I family from Northampton County to Bertie County, NC and later to Craven County by 1740. Jonas Griffith was a son of Jerom Griffith I, and the father of Benjamin Griffith/in who seated our family at Craven County. Also, Craven’s other ancestors include Lawrence Magee, John Bryan of Beards Creek, and John Heath, Sr are followed in the book.

Volume 1 follows Jonas I Griffith’s children, Anne, Solomon, Jonas II, and Benjamin Griffith/in, his son William Griffin I, and grandson William Griffin II, and their descendants. William Griffin II was the father of Craven Bryan Griffin. Volume 2 will focus on the descendants of Craven Bryan Griffin.

The author has included an historical background on the Eastern Shore as well as a comprehensive name index, and selected bibliography. The book is heavily documented via its 2,455 footnotes. Copies of historical documents, customized family group charts, Tables, and maps have also been included. Anyone searching Eastern Shore, Virginia ancestors will find this book being a good resource.

Other statistics about the book include the following:
Published on 25 November 2024; 8.5x11 Trim size; 557 pages;
3.45 pounds; Paperback. Price $50.

Ray Griffin

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