John Griffin emigrated from Wales some time during the latter part of the 18th century and settled in Maryland. His son, Samuel, married Sarah Scarf of Harford County, Maryland, and settled in Talbot County. From there, in 1804 or thereabouts, Samuel and Sarah migrated to Harrison County, West Virginia, where they remained for the rest of their lives. There were eleven children born to Samuel and Sarah Griffin; several generations of their descendants are identified in this record.

Theophilus Simonton was born in about 1685 in North Ireland. He married Mary Smith. They emigrated in about 1725 and settled in Lewes, Delaware. They had six children. Theophilus died in 1754 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Descendants and relatives lived in Delaware, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia, Nebraska, Texas and elsewhere.