Jane Griffith

Tracing many of the early ladies heritage is too often a challenge, such is the case with Jane. Nothing is known about Jane's parents. The first information that is known is that Jane married Morgan ap Rhydderch. It is estimated that she was born in 1650 and died before 1710 in Wales.

Jane's first husband, Morgan was the son of Rhydderch ap Dafydd. The mother of Morgan is also unknown... Morgan was active preacher. He suffered persecution for ignoring the king's orders not to preach.

Jane and Morgan had four known children. They were:

1. Thomas, b. 1670-71, son Rev. Jenkin Thomas 1690-1765 2. Rev. Abel, 1673- aft 1722, m. 3 times, 6 ch. 3. Rev. Enoch, 1676- aft 1740, m. Jane Howell, 3 ch. Esther, Rev Abel, Enoch 4. Esther, 1678-1754, m. David Jones, 8 ch. Daniel, Rachel, Morgan, James, Mary, David & Jane

All of her children came to America at one time or another.

While still in Wales in 1680 her husband Morgan died and Jane became a widow. Between 1685-86 she married the widower Rev. John Griffith.

Jane and the Rev. John Griffith had 2 children in Wales before they all came to America in :

1. Sarah, unk-aft 1763, m. Ths Cooch Jr, 4 ch. Wm, Elizabeth, Francis & Thomas 2. Rev Benjamin, 1688-1768, m. Sarah Miles, 5 ch. Jane, Rachel, Rev Abel, Sarah, Joseph

Jane apparently died shortly after coming to America. (Information shows that John then married a Rachel whose last name is also unknown and they had 3 children in America. They were: John, Daniel & Samuel)

Jane was a member of this church and was undoubtedly buried in this cemetery. Church records show that her 2nd husband Rev. John Griffith was buried here but no marker was ever found. Other burials recorded in church records also have not ever been located. Some of her Morgan & Griffith children are buried here and markers found.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 3 2020, 17:26:12 UTC