The Griffin surname originates in England. It is thought to be a patronymic name, referring to those who are the son or descendant of a person named 'Griffin', an anglicised version of the Welsh name 'Griffith'. Some also believe it to come from a corruption of the Norman descriptive 'Ruffin', referring to someone who had a ruddy complexion.
This project is for those who were born, lived or died in either Winter Haven or Eloise, Polk County, Florida. Wikipedia The following description is from my (CLM) memory. Eloise is a suburb of Winter Haven and was founded around 1896. It is the home to many people connected with Florida's Citrus Industry. Snively Elementary School is one of the oldest in the area. There are many churches ...
This project is for those buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Raiford, Union County, Florida. The cemetery is located on Northeast County Road 199 and is also known as Pine Grove Congregational Methodist Cemetery . Find a Grave