Earl Griffith
Prominent among the capable officials of Lawrence County is found Earl Griffith, official court stenographer and reporter, a capacity in which he has been favorably before the public for six years. Mr. Griffith was for several years a teacher in the public schools of Lawrence County, and although still a young man has had wide experience and training that fits him eminently for the duties of h is office. He is a product of Lawrence County, having been born near Arabia, May 21, 1887, a son of .Samuel D. and Louisa (Bradshaw) Griffith.
Samuel D. Griffith was born at Sherritts P. O., Lawrence County, about 1854, and throughout his life has followed the trade of carpenter, at which he is still engaged at Arabia. He is well known in that town, where his reputation is that of a reliable and industrious man of business and a good and public-spirited citizen. Mrs. Griffith was born at Arabia, Lawrence County, in 1856, and also survives, being the mother of seven children, namely: James L., Myrta, Maude, George, Ernest E., Earl and Guy.
The early education of Earl Griffith was secured in the Griffith School, situated in the vicinity of Arabia, which he attended until reaching the age of seventeen years. He then secured a license to teach, and for two years had charge of the Bradshaw School, in the same locality, following which, realizing the need of further training, he entered the Davidson Business College at Ironton, and for one year studied stenography and shorthand. In 1908 Mr. Griffith was appointed official court stenographer of Lawrence County, and was reappointed in 1911 and again in 1914, his present term expiring April 6, 1917. His career has been characterized by efficient and faithful service, and his work has been entirely satisfactory to all connected with the court business of the county. Mr. Griffith is a rapid operator and has made a thorough study of his vocation, and holds membership in the National Shorthand Reporters' Association. Fraternally, he is connected with the Masons, lodge, chapter and council; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Knights of Pythias, and the Knights of the Golden Eagle. He has shown an interest in the welfare of Ironton and its industries, and is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce. His political support is given to the republican party, and his religious connection is with the Baptist Church. Mr. Griffith is single.
From "A Standing History of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio" by Eugene B. Willard, Daniel W. Williams, George O. Newman and Charles B. Taylor. Published by Lewis Publishing Company, 1916