Simon Goddell Griffin

Background

Griffin, Simon Goddell was born on August 9, 1824 in Nelson, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Nathan and Sally (Wright) Griffin.

Education

Reared on farm; became teacher. Later member legislature. Admitted to New Hampshire (U.S.) bar, 1860.

Career

Major general of volumes

Achievements

• Simon Goddell Griffin has been listed as a noteworthy capitalist, soldier by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served in Union army from 1st battle of Bulletin Run to Appomattox, beginning as private and becoming, April 2, 1865, brevetted major general of volumes