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    Griffin A. Stanton collection, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries

    Identifier

    sc.0268.002_001

    Description

    An undated tintype image of William Griffin Stanton, the father of Griffin A. Stanton. William was born in Paris, Oneida County, New York, on June 13, 1805, the son of Asahel (1778-1849) and Martha Bell Stanton (died 1855). The family moved to Barlow, Washington County, Ohio. William married Eliza Olney (born 1814 in LeRoy, Genesee County, New York) and the family moved to Johnson County, Illinois, to farm. William died on December 15, 1889. The tintype is from Griffin Stanton's Bible and was identified on the reverse of the photograph.

    Date Created

    2021

    Date

    undated

    Keywords

    Stanton, William G., 1805-1889.

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    No Copyright - United States