Michael Walter Norbary Griffin

1879 - 1945  (65 years)

• Name	Michael Walter Norbary Griffin
  Nickname	John, Jack
  Born	6 Nov 1879	Myall Camp, NSW, Australia
  	NSW BDM 13277/1880
  Christened	Name is "John N" in mothers death certificate Initial is "J" in father's obituary
  Gender	Male
  Died	24 Oct 1945	Bathurst, NSW, Australia
  	NSW BDM 23146/1945 The death occurred in the Bathurst District Hospital early yesterday morning of Mr. Michael Walter Griffin, of 11 Lord Street. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, had been ill for about six weeks and he entered hospital a little over three weeks ago. He had lived here practically all his life and was employed in the Railway Department at Bathurst for about 30 years. He retired from the service about five years ago. He is survived by the widow and four children. They are Michael (AIF, New Guinea), William (Lord Street), Darcy (Coonabarabran) and Phyllis (Mrs D. Wilson, Bathurst). Deceased's sisters are Mrs. P. Peters, Sydney, Mrs. J Wenham, Sydney, and Mrs. Harry Mansell, Bathurst. The funeral will move from Messrs. MacDonald and Moloney's funeral parlors at 10 a.m. tomorrow to the Catholic portion of Bathurst cemetery.
  Buried	27 Oct 1945	Bathurst, NSW, Australia
  	The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Walter Griffin, of Lord-street, took place on Saturday morning, moving from MacDonald and Moloney's funeral parlors to the Catholic portion of Bathurst cemetery. The Rev. Fr. McMahon officiated at the service in the chapel and at the graveside. There was a large attendance, the chief mourners being the widow and sons, Darcy and William, a daughter, Mrs. Wilson, son-in-law, Mr. Don Wilson, grand-daughter Shirley Wilson, a sister, Mrs. Wenham (Sydney), sisters-in-law Mrs Doherty (Sydney) and Miss Traynor (Sydney). The pall-bearers were Messrs. Reg Brady, John Connors, Don Wilson and Pte. Ray Hart. Many floral tributes were received, including one from the Loco railway employees. Among those attending the funeral were several retired railwaymen. The late Mr. Griffin had been employed on the railway at Bathurst for many years and retired about five years ago.
  Person ID	I115	Kelly / Grayer
  Last Modified	25 Sep 2017

  
  

  Father	Michael John Griffin,   b. 1842, Ireland ,   d. 12 Nov 1888, Blackdown Estate, Bathurst, NSW, Australia  (Age 46 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Norbary,   b. 30 Nov 1853, Rockley, NSW, Australia ,   d. 1 Oct 1932, Campsie, NSW, Australia  (Age 78 years)
  Married	20 Aug 1876	Obley, NSW, Australia
  	In the house of Mrs. Booth.
  Notes	The childrens' initials were E J J V A E in Michael's obutiary. Ther were 5 daughters and 1 son mentioned in Elizabeth's obituary.
  Headstones		Grave of Michael and Elizabeth Griffin - 1932 Grave of Michael and Elizabeth Griffin at Bathurst cemetery. Photo from Irene Atkins (nee Kelly) passed to Marge Kelly.
  		Griffin grave inscription Sacred to the memory of: MICHAEL GRIFFIN WHO DIED NOV . 12 . 1888 AGED 47 YEARS WE THOUGHT HIM DYING WHEN HE SLEPT AND SLEEPING WHEN HE DIED. BUT AS THE MID NIGHT HOUR DREW NIGH HE PEACFULLY FELL ASLEEP ON EARTH TO WAKE NO MORE R.I.P Also ELIZABETH GRIFFIN WIFE OF THE ABOVE. DIED OCTOBER 1ST. 1932 AGED 78 YEARS
  Family ID	F33	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lilith Rose Traynor,   b. 25 Jul 1887, Bathurst, NSW, Australia ,   d. 3 Apr 1951, Bathurst, NSW, Australia  (Age 63 years)
  Married	1 Jun 1910	Marrickville, NSW, Australia
  	St. Bridges Church
  Children	+ 1. Michael Francis Griffin,   b. 11 Aug 1910, Sydney, NSW, Australia ,   d. 10 Jan 1990  (Age 79 years) + 2. Philomema Rose Griffin,   b. 15 Sep 1912, Bathurst, NSW, Australia ,   d. 22 Jun 1993  (Age 80 years)   3. Adalbert Eitel Griffin,   b. 2 Sep 1914,   d. 7 Feb 1991  (Age 76 years)   4. Leslie Darcy Bede Griffin,   b. 15 Jun 1917, Bathurst, NSW, Australia ,   d. 19 Jul 1979  (Age 62 years)
  Last Modified	19 Sep 2017
  Family ID	F149	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 6 Nov 1879 - Myall Camp, NSW, Australia Died - 24 Oct 1945 - Bathurst, NSW, Australia Buried - 27 Oct 1945 - Bathurst, NSW, Australia  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

  Michael Norbary Griffin

  
  

  Documents

  Birth Certificate - 1979 Michael Norbary Griffin written

  
  

  Histories

  Michael Griffin II Funeral possible

  
  

• Notes

  From Diane Duggan: The story goes that my grandfather was baptised John Walter Norbary GRIFFIN by Lizzie. However, when my grandfather went to get married, they couldn't find his birth registration. Jack was informed there was definitely no record of a John Walter Norbary GRIFFIN, however there was a record a Michael Norbary GRIFFIN born to Elizabeth NORBARY and Michael GRIFFIN! It appears out great grandfather Mick disregarded Lizzie's instructions and decided to register his only son after himself! He didn't tell anyone and we'll never know if a few celebratory drinks were involved or not. Apparently this discovery created a huge ruckus and a hilarious dash to the courthouse by Jack's sisters to check out what their father had registered them??? My Dad reckoned it was lucky Mick was already dead...or Granny Griffin (Lizzie) would have killed him!!!!