History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1148

G. C. Griffith, shingle manufacturer, was born in the town of Steuben, Oneida Co., N.Y., June 27, 1828. When he was quite young his parents removed with their family to Fairview, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y., where he lived most of the time until he came to Oshkosh in 1856. For about six years after coming here he was engaged in the business of contractor and builder, and then for twelve years manufactured sash, doors and business. He was married in Cattaraugus Co., N.Y., Dec. 25, 1856, to Sarah J. Taylor, who was born in Franklinville, N.Y. They have two children- Willis Terry and Jennie Annie. Mr. Griffith is a member of I.O.O.F.