Obituary of E. GRIFFIN
Transcribed and contributed by Gerri Williams, 15 May 2006.
The Pleasanton Herald
Friday, April 30, 1886
Obituary - GRIFFIN - at the residence of his brother, three miles northeast of Pleasanton on Friday morning April 23, 1886, E. Griffin, of Mason City, Ia., of consumption, aged 46 years. Deceased was born in Vinton, Ia., in 1840. He has been in Linn county about three months, and was taken sick soon after he made his advent here. The remains were laid out and embalmed by J. W. Primmer. The funeral was held on Saturday at the residence, and the sermon was preached by Rev. Tucker after which the remains were interred in the Pleasanton cemetery. Mr. Primmer officiating as undertaker.
