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Date taken16-Nov-13 13:33
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Colonel John Griffith

Colonel John Griffith

Junction
Kimble County, Texas
30 29.350' N 99 45.969' W

Text: (1831-1889) Confederate Officer in Civil War. Learned at war's end that women and children of family had fled from Arkansas to Texas in open wagon drawn by a milk cow and a one-eyed mule. The missing were found in 1866, as mule was recognized near the courthouse in Comanche and 2 Griffith boys mounted him. Settled at Buffalo Gap. Helped to organize Taylor County, 1878. Moved to Kimble County, 1881. Had much property, great influence. An example of those leaders who came to Texas after war to get a new start and become outstanding citizens.