MR.GRIFFITH MEREDITH, JUDSON, BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Born at Cae Glas, Maentwrog, Merionethshire, Wales, in 1798.His parents were Meredith and Jane Jones. He lost his father when two months old, and he and six others, the oldest not over ten years, fell to the care of their widowed mother.
He was a shoemaker by trade and followed that occupation until hindered by old age.
While working with an uncle at Llanfachreth, Merionethshire he was converted in a revival. There also he married Margaret, daughter of Robert Davis (Bwlch y Gela), who was his fellow convert. There were born to them a number of children of whom five are alive.
Emigrated to New York and located at French Road, Oneida county, where he was chosen elder of the C. M. church. From there he came to Judson, Minnesota in 1873.
He died October 8, 1881, and is buried at Jerusalem cemetery. He was very faithful to all his duties as an elder of the C. M. church and as a man.
Hanes Cymry Minnesota, Foreston a Lime Springs, Iowa.
MR.GRIFFITH MEREDITH, JUDSON, BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
In the name of God Amen.I Griffith Meredith of the town of Judson in the County of Blue Earth and State of Minnesota of age eighty three (83) years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and decree this my last Will and Testament in following, that is to say -
First. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Parry the sum of one hundred dollars out of my personal property.
Second. I give and bequeath to my daughter Robring Humphrey the sum of one hundred dollars out of my personal property.
Third. I give and bequeath to my daughter Margaret Owen the sum of one hundred dollars out of my personal property.
Fourth. I give and bequeath to my daughter Hannah James the sum of one hundred dollars out of my personal property.
Lastly. I give and bequeath to my son John Meredith all the rest, residue and remainder goods and chattels of what nature or kind soever and the said John Meredith to pay my Doctor bill and my burial expenses. I also hereby appoint Sole Executor of this last Will and Testament, my son John Meredith hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this the 12th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty one.
The above instrument consisting of one sheet was at the date thereof signed sealed published and declared by the said Griffith Meredith as and for his last Will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
John J Jones residing in Judson town, Blue Earth County.
Rowland E. Prichard residing in Judson town, Blue Earth County.