William Griffith was born in Wisconsin on November 23, 1868. In 1899 he married Mary Morgan. The couple came to Carrington in 1908. Mr. Griffith was associated in business with Walker and Company hardware and furniture store for a number of years. In 1921 Mr. Griffith moved to Melville to operate a hardware store.
The couple had two children: Lura and Earl. Both the daughter and son preceded their father in death.
He died in 1952. The family is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 25B