History of Idaho; a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests . ot only itsmembers, but all Iowa was proud. As a member ofthis valorous regiment, John A. Griffith saw long andhard service but was never wounded or taken pris-oner. He also had two brothers in the service, oneof whom died in Andersonville prison and the otherof whom was a captain in a Kansas reginient. Helook a prominent part in Republican politxal affairswhile a resident of Iowa, but was prompted in thisactivity only bv a desire for good government, forhe never sought or held public off


History of Idaho; a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests . ot only itsmembers, but all Iowa was proud. As a member ofthis valorous regiment, John A. Griffith saw long andhard service but was never wounded or taken pris-oner. He also had two brothers in the service, oneof whom died in Andersonville prison and the otherof whom was a captain in a Kansas reginient. Helook a prominent part in Republican politxal affairswhile a resident of Iowa, but was prompted in thisactivity only bv a desire for good government, forhe never sought or held public office. By profes-sion he is a druggist, though he is a graduate oflaw but never took up its active practice. MaryTerrell Griffith, the mother of our subiect, was bornin Ohio and was married in Iowa, whither she hadaccompanied her jiarents along in the latter too, is yet living. Three children came tothese parents, namely: Lillie, now Mrs. A. E. Al-corn, nf Ballantine. Montana; Leonard Griffith, theimmedate subiect of this review; and G. C. Grif-fifth. a druggist at Parma, Idaho. It will be noted.


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