Edward GRIFFIN
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Ancestors and Descendants of Richard Griffin of Smithville, Ontario- A Pioneer Family, compiled by Justus A Griffin, 1924
MIGRATOION_TO_AMERICA: Among the passengers on the ship "Abraham" were a number of Welshmen and one of these was Edward Griffith or Griffin and on the "Constance" was John griffin. Thre are reason for supposing them to have been brothers. Settlement was made on what they called Kent Island which was on the easterly shore of Chesapeak Bay and Palmer's Island (now Watson Island) at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. In the party located n Palmer's Island was Edwad Griffin. Here they c arried on trade with the Indians and prepared staves from the timber for shipent to England, Here they were located for nearly three years and here Edward acquired the knowledge of the Indian language which enabled him in later years to act as interpreter. Because of conflict a move brought him to New Amsterdam, Later he moved to Flatbush L.I. There were several moves and purchases but he finally settled at Flushing where he was on of the earliest settlers. For further details see "A pioneer Family" by Justus Griffin On the 24th of October 1685 two ships sailed from London, England. Edward Griffin was on the ship Abaham. It was likely his brother John who sailed on the Constance. Settlement was made on what they called Kent Island which is on the easterly shore of Chesapeake Bay and Palmer's Island (now Watson Island) at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. In the party located on Palmer's Island was Edward Griffin. Here they carried on trade with the Indians and prepared staves from the timber for shipment to England. They were located here for three years and during this time Edward acquired the knowledge of the indian language which enabled him in later years to act as interpreter. On the 30th of June, 1638, the armed emissaries of Lord Baltimore attacked this post, killed three of the defenders, captured Edward Griffin and three others. They were taken to Maryland. Edward escaped to the Dutch colony at New Amsterdam. When he proved that he had been a prisoner in Maryland he was allowed to remain there. During ensuing years there are many records of his purchases and sales of land. He finally located at Flushing where he was one of the earliest settlers.He did return to England but came back.
In the census of August, 1698, Edward Griffin sr., wife Mary and daughter Deborah are mentioned in the enumeration of families of Flushing.
LIFE: Richard seems to have spent his life at Flushing, Long Island and acquired considerable property, as well as a family of fourteen children. He left a will naming all his chidren but Richard who must have died. Our ancestor Isaiah was the last son. He had a younger sister Miriam. Rchard appears to have spent his life at Flushing, L.I. and accumulated considerable property as well a family of 14 children. All except Richard are mentioned in his will.
He married Mary . Mary was born at London, London, England Abt 1630 .
They were the parents of 9
children:
Jasper Griffin
born Abt 1656.
Elizabeth Griffin
born Abt 1658.
Edward Griffin
born Abt 1659.
Deborah Griffin
born Abt 1660.
Samuel Griffin
born Abt 1660.
Honour Griffin
born Abt 1661.
Susannah Griffin
born Abt 1662.
John Griffin
born Abt 1663.
Richard Griffin
born Abt 1666.
Edward Griffin died Aft 1698 at Flushing, Queens, New York .