Notable Births & Deaths for Griffin ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Griffin. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Dr. Abraham Jacobi     (Medical pioneer)
  • He was born in Hartum (Germany) on May 6, 1830 (a Thursday) and died in Bolton Landing (NY) on July 19, 1919 (a Saturday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Bolton Landing is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Griffin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Abraham Jacobi<1>
• Margaret Cynthia Nickloy     (Circus entertainer, actress)
  • She was born in Mayfield (NY) on August 12, 1902 (a Tueday) and died in Gloversville (NY) on April 29, 1961 (a Saturday) at the age of 58.
  • Mayfield is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Griffin.
  • Gloversville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Griffin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Margaret Cynthia Nickloy<1>
• Leonard Wells Volk     (Artist)
  • He was born in Wells (NY) on November 7, 1828 (a Friday) and died in Osceola (WI) on August 19, 1895 (a Monday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Wells is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Griffin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leonard Wells Volk<1>