Clayton married December 25, 1900 Caroline Wilhelmina Krickenberger (see portrait on right, taken ca. 1907), born October 11, 1877, died January 14, 1919 of Influenza. Caroline was the daughter of Frederick Krickenberger (born in Germany) and Eliza Jane Drew (born near Arcanum, Ohio). One child.

Death Notice of Caroline McGriff
The Arcanum Times
January 23, 1919

Mrs. Carolyne McGriff, aged 35 years, wife of Clayton McGriff died Tuesday evening of last week of pneumonia at her home near Castine, Influenza preceded the attack of pneumonia. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Fred Krickenbarger, prominent farmer, residing in Butler township southwest of Arcanum. The husband and a daughter survive. The funeral services were held at the home last Friday afternoon. Burial in the Castine Cemetery.

Arcanum Times
Thursday, November 7, 1929

INJURIED SUFFERED IN FALL ARE FATAL

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Clayton McGriff, Castine, Passes Away
After Five Weeks in Hospital.

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Clayton McGriff, 54, well known resident of Castine, who on September 18 suffered an injured spine in a fall, died last Friday at the city hospital in Greenville, to which place he was taken shortly after the accident.

McGriff was assisting in filling a silo at the Ben Neff farm, near Castine, when he slipped and fell. He was completely paralyzed and at no time were any hopes held out for his recovery.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Castine United Brethren church, and burial was made in the cemetery there.

McGriff's wife has been dead about two years [sic]. The nearest surviving relative is a daughter, Mrs. Roma Horine, of Castine.

IN MEMORIAM

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Clayton McGriff

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Clayton McGriff, son of Wm. Patrick and Melzona McGriff, was born near West Manchester, O., March 25, 1875. He departed this life November 1, 1929, aged 54 years, 7 months and 6 days. On Dec. 25, 1900, he was united in marriage to Caroline Krickenberger and to this union was added one daughter, Roma. His wife preceded him in death almost 11 years. The deceased united with the United Brethren church of Castine in the spring of 1920, and was a member until death. He was a member of Castine K. of P. Lodge for 30 years. On September 18th he met with an accident which, after six weeks of suffering and helplessness proved fatal. He leaves behind, his daughter Roma, wife of C. E. Horine, of Castine, who made their home with him, one grand daughter, Ester Jean Horine and one brother, Gorman McGriff, of Dayton, and a number of relatives and friends.

When life's dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be thou my guide.
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow's tears away,
Nor let me ever stray from thee aside.
When ends life's transit dream,
When death's cold sullen stream.
Shall over me roll;
Blest Saviour then in love,
Fear and distrust remove,
O bear me safe above.
A ransomed soul.

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CARD OF THANKS

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The family desires to express their sincere thanks to all who in any way lent their sympathy and support during the illness and death of our father and brother.

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Roma Catherine McGriff, born September 28, 1902, died July, 1969.