Harriet H. Griffith, born: 26 or 27 1mo 1839 (Hinshaw says 26 12mo); Frederick Co. VA; buried: Melrose, MA;

Harriet, married: 10 10mo 1865; Winchester, VA; William Irving Ellis, born: 15 or 25 9mo 1829; Plymouth Co. MA; died: 9 5mo 1892; Son of Josiah P. & Sophia Ellis of Hampton, Mass.;

Their P.O.c1890, Melrose, Mass.

According to Hinshaw's Quaker records Harriet was "reported married contrary to discipline but desires to be retained a member; allowed" on 5 9mo 1866 by Hopewell MM. Also she was granted a certificate to Lynn MM, in Mass. by Hopewell MM on 6 8mo 1873 where she removed with her husband.

Issue: Ellis

• William Irving Jr., born: 24 5mo 1868; Melrose, MA; died: 8 6mo 1868; Melrose, MA;
• Mary G., born: 29 7mo 1874; Melrose, MA;
• Mattie O., born: 6 1mo 1880; Melrose, MA;
  Mattie, married: 16 11mo 1904; Frederick A. Adams, born: 20 11mo 1878;

Source info: Steer Genealogy, p. 33 & 75; Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. VI (Hopewell MM) p. 385, 393, 394; Rich. Ed. Griffith papers found in Handley Library Archives;