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     Keith Leroy McGraw was also known as "Mac". He was born on 12 February 1919 at Chickasha, Grady Co., OK. He married Margaret Higgins, daughter of John Mathew Higgins and Hildred Katherine Withers, in 1946. Keith Leroy McGraw died on 19 March 1992 at Brush, Morgan Co., CO, at age 73. He was buried in March 1992 at Memory Gardens, Ft. Morgan, Morgan Co., CO, Findagrave #46377696.

     Pauline McGraw was born on 26 August 1922 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. She married Kenneth Darrell Walker on 6 October 1940 at Summit Co., OH. Pauline McGraw died on 12 December 1999 at Charlotte Co., FL, at age 77 last residence Punta Gorda.

     Gladys Tillson McGregory was born on 8 October 1891.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Wesley McGregory and Minnie Frances Tillson.¹ Gladys Tillson McGregory married Henry P. Harley, son of Henry Markley Harley and Amanda Schultz Price, on 3 August 1922.¹

     Harry Wesley McGregory married Minnie Frances Tillson.¹

     Doris Jean McGrew was born on 17 March 1916 at Livonia, Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Otho McGrew and Bernice Blevins. Doris Jean McGrew died in January 1988 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN, at age 71.

     Elizabeth McGrew married David Watkins on 24 December 1851 at West Carrollton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Florence Mae McGrew was born on 19 June 1875 at New Alexandria, Jefferson Co., OH.¹ She married Francis Ambrose Hobson on 26 April 1896 at Jefferson Co., OH. Florence Mae McGrew died on 24 August 1929 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, at age 54. She was buried in August 1929 at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #106330768.

     Johnnie McGrew was born on 12 December 1880. She married Martin Van Buren Harris. Johnnie McGrew died in June 1969 at age 88. She was buried in 1969 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 68443712.

     Otho McGrew was born in 1891 at Livonia, Washington Co., IN. He married Bernice Blevins, daughter of Charles Marion Blevins and Margaret Lydia Walk, on 10 April 1915 at Washington Co., IN. Otho McGrew died at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN.

     Sarah B. McGrew married William Jasper Green, son of William Green and Rebecca McBride, on 6 March 1863.

     Stella Mae McGrew was born circa 1891 at Nebraska.¹ She married Lesley Delause Munsinger, son of George B. Munsinger and Julia Newton, on 26 November 1913 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

     (?) McGriff was born in October 1899 at Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James McGriff and Melzenia Studebaker.¹ (?) McGriff died before May 1910.

     Armina McGriff was born on 28 August 1855 at Preble Co., OH. She was the daughter of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. Armina McGriff died on 7 December 1871 at Preble Co., OH, at age 16. She was buried in December 1871 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24383855.

     Edna McGriff was born in September 1882 at Preble Co., OH, 1881 per 1900 census, however Edna was married in Jan 1882, so Edna's birth must have been nine months later.² She was the daughter of Patrick Sylvester McGriff and Laura Studebaker.¹

     Edna V. McGriff was born on 12 September 1882 at West Sonora, Preble Co., OH. She was the daughter of Patrick Sylvester McGriff and Laura Studebaker. Edna V. McGriff married Roy Hale Shields, son of James F. Shields and Delilah B. McNutt. Edna V. McGriff died on 14 August 1968 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 85. She was buried in August 1968 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24384845.

     Elinor McGriff was born on 7 February 1922 at Preble Co., OH. She was the daughter of Ernest Clayton McGriff and Oma L. Long. Elinor McGriff died on 21 July 1926 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 4. She was buried in July 1926 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24383858.

     Ernest Clayton McGriff was born on 18 August 1884 at Preble Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Patrick Sylvester McGriff and Laura Studebaker.¹ Ernest Clayton McGriff married Oma L. Long, daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah R. Gordon. Ernest Clayton McGriff died on 13 March 1943 at Darke Co., OH, at age 58. He was buried in March 1943 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24383859.

     Forrest McGriff was born circa 1901 at Preble Co., OH.¹ He was the son of James McGriff and Melzenia Studebaker.¹

     Ildon Dewitt McGriff was born on 3 March 1907. He was the son of Ernest Clayton McGriff and Oma L. Long. Ildon Dewitt McGriff married Mabel I. Heck, daughter of Jonas Heck and Emma Lock. Ildon Dewitt McGriff died on 17 February 1966 at Miami, Dade Co., FL, at age 58. He was buried in February 1966 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24383861.

     Imo McGriff was born on 13 June 1891 at Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James McGriff and Melzenia Studebaker.¹ Imo McGriff married Daniel Koffer, After Daniel's death in 1957, Imo married Fred Etzler. Imo McGriff lived on 6 January 1920 at Harrison Twp., Preble Co., OH, farming.² She died in December 1985 at Darke Co., OH, at age 94.

     Iris M. McGriff was born in September 1882 at Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James McGriff and Melzenia Studebaker.¹

     James McGriff was born on 2 February 1857 at Preble Co., OH. He was the son of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. James McGriff married Melzenia Studebaker, daughter of David Studebaker and Rachel Mills, on 25 December 1880 at Preble Co., OH. James McGriff lived on 9 June 1900 at Harrison Twp., Preble Co., OH, farming.¹ He lived on 5 May 1910 at Harrison Twp., Preble Co., OH, farming.² He died on 30 November 1945 at Preble Co., OH, at age 88. He was buried in December 1945 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #23344455.

     Malinda McGriff was born on 17 November 1850 at Preble Co., OH. She was the daughter of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. Malinda McGriff died on 25 November 1859 at Preble Co., OH, at age 9. She was buried in November 1859 at Brown Cemetery, West Manchester, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #30685930.

     Patrick McGriff was born on 23 November 1825 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Patrick McGriff and Elizabeth Price.¹ Patrick McGriff married Mary Ann Gebhart, daughter of David Gebhart and Margaret Pence, before 30 July 1850.¹ Patrick McGriff died on 22 August 1862 at age 36.¹

     Patrick McGriff was born on 15 November 1786 at North Carolina.¹ He married Elizabeth Price. Patrick McGriff died on 13 December 1854 at Ohio at age 68. He was buried in December 1854 at Brown Cemetery, West Manchester, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #30686063.

     Patrick Sylvester McGriff was born on 28 October 1862 at Preble Co., OH. He was the son of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. Patrick Sylvester McGriff married Laura Studebaker, daughter of David Studebaker and Rachel Mills, on 13 January 1882 at Preble Co., OH. Patrick Sylvester McGriff lived on 10 July 1900 at Harrison Twp., Preble Co., OH, farming.¹ He died on 28 November 1931 at Preble Co., OH, at age 69

Obituaries -- (Findagrave.com):

P.S. McGriff, widely known Harrison township farmer, died at his home, five miles northwest of Lewisburg, Saturday afternoon, following a heart attack Friday night. He had not been in good health since an operation in June, 1930, which depleted his usual vigor. Hardening of the arteries had also developed and added to his decline in general health. Mr. McGriff was 69 years and one month of age when he succumbed.

Funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the West Sonora U.B. church and was in charge of Rev. J. A. Watson, of Harrisville, Indiana, pastor of the Twin Chapel Congregational Christian church. Burial was made in Roselawn cemetery beside the remains of his first wife, who died 14 years ago.

His immediate survivors are his wife, who was Mrs. Jacob Routzohn, of Verona; one son, Ernest McGriff, of Verona, and one daughter, Mrs. Roy Shields, of Dayton. James McGriff, of the same neighborhood, is a brother and the late Frank McGriff was a brother.

A few years after the death of the first wife, Mr. McGriff left the farm and moved to Dayton where he resided for several years. About three years ago he returned to it, having in the meantime married again.

Mrs. McGriff is the mother of Adolph Routzohn and Mrs. Blake Smith, of Verona, and Mrs. Eli Walker, of Brookville.

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Obituary

Patrick S. McGriff

Trusting in our Lord and Master, we have hope the vacancy caused in our home by taking from us one we had learned to lova as a father and husband, may be filled by blessings such as those bestored by him while living, and that he be reqarded a home of peace by the Master; we are again reminded that at a time when we least expect it the reaper thrust his sickle taking the life of Patrick Sylvester McGriff, who was born October 28, 1862. He was the youngest child of Patick S. and Ann McGriff and the third child called to meet his Master.

On January 14, 1882 he was married to Laura Studebaker with whom he lived happily until February 13, 1918, when her work was finished here and she left us to await our coming later.

On February 21, 1825 he was united in marriage to Alice Routzohn who helped him to battle the troubles of this life during an illness of almost four years which terminated in his peacefully falling asleep at one o'clock Saturday noon, November 28, 1931, at the age of 69 years and one month.

He was a good husband and father and why we could not keep him longer we do not understand but we are sure he will always be remembered by the people of the community because of the good deeds he had done.

Those realizing their loss is his gain are his wife, Alice; one daughter, Edna Shields, of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Ernest, of Verona, Ohio; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, James, of West Sonora; two step daughters; one step son; two step grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Our life is like a summer's day,
It seems so quickly past;
Youth in the morning bright and gay;

And if 'tis spent in wisdon's way,
We meet old age without dismay,
And death is sweet at last.
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The family wishes to thank all who so willingly assisted during the sickness, death, and burial of our husband and father.
Wife and Children.

He was buried in 1931 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24383870.

     Virgil Albert McGriff was born on 23 August 1932 at Greenville Co., SC. He began military service Korean War and Vietnam War service, U.S. Army, CW-3, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation with Oak Leaf Cluster. He died on 26 January 1988 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 55.

     William Frank McGriff was born on 12 January 1853 at Preble Co., OH. He was the son of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. William Frank McGriff married Martha Christina Gruber, daughter of Joseph Gruber and Sarah Locke. William Frank McGriff died on 19 March 1926 at Preble Co., OH, at age 73. He was buried in March 1926 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24383873.

     McGriff was born on 4 February 1860 at Preble Co., OH. He was the son of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. McGriff died on 9 March 1860 at Preble Co., OH. He was buried in March 1860 at Brown Cemetery, West Manchester, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #30685882.

     McGriff was born on 4 February 1860 at Preble Co., OH. She was the daughter of Patrick McGriff and Mary Ann Gebhart. McGriff died on 10 February 1860 at Preble Co., OH. She was buried in February 1860 at Brown Cemetery, West Manchester, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #187805384.