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Author: KenKKellyJr
Surnames: Griffith, Ayle, Cannedy
Classification: queries
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Hello,
I'm looking for additional information about the Griffith and Ayle families of 4)
Kosciusko Co, IN 3) Jefferson Twp, Madison Co, OH also 2) Martinsville, Henry Co. VA and
1) PA.
From an article in the History of Jefferson Twp on the Ayle family. It
says - 'We find the Ayle family as being early settlers of Jefferson Twp, and mention
the name of John Ayle, whose father, Valentine Ayle, was a native of Germany, a patriot of
the Revolution, and was captured on the ocean. He subsequently settled in Virginia, but
finally died at Georgesville, Ohio. John was a native of Martinsville, Va. and reached
Jefferson Twp about 1828. He ever after remained in the township until his death, August
17, 1861. He was twice married. By the first union, four children were born. His second
wife was Elizabeth, widow of James Cannedy. Her maiden name was Griffith. She was a native
of Pennsylvania, and died in Madison Co. She and John Ayle had a family of eight
children'.
Their daughter Margaret Ayle married John Griffith (born in PA and who was married
previously) about 1835 and their family moved to Kosciusko Co, IN around 1842. Also, are
Elizabeth Griffith and John Griffith related? If so, how (aunt and Nephew?) and from where
in PA? Thank you for any assistance.
Kind regards,
Ken Kelly kenkelly_98pa(a)live.com
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