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

Willis Terry Griffith, son of G.C. and Sarah J. Griffith, was born in Oshkosh Aug. 17, 1859. He is now employed in his father's mill, but expects to enter the Wisconsin University at Madison. He read law in the office of Finch & Barber for about three years, and expects to follow the profession of law. He is a member of the K. of P.