PASS WORD  -  to see names of living people is   griffo
Once in the site best STARTING POINT is heading “people” and look up yourself or a parent and work your way up the tree until you get to Jonathan.

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Welcome to the story of the Griffiths Family of Richmond NSW,  Launceston,  Tasmania and Port Fairy, Victoria. This site is dedicated to the memory of  Jonathan Griffiths 1773-1839 and his wife Eleanor MacDonald / MacDaniel 1770- 1831,  both transported to Australia and who by work and perseverance secured  prosperity for their children.


Jonathans early life was that of an orphan in England, transported as a  convict youth on the 2nd fleet he made the most of the opportunities in his  new 
 country and went on to become a very rich merchant (reported to be the richest  man in northern Tasmania) when he was in his 50's and then ironically was  buried in an unmarked grave at Port Fairy Victoria in 1839.

We wonder what Jonathan would have thought if he knew the legacy he created  with many thousands of people descending from him. I am sure he would be very  proud as records show family was very important to him. During his lifetime  Jonathan had made provision for his children with assignments of land and  financial assistance. As the law of primogeniture was prevalent at that time  it 
 would appear that Jonathan's estate would devolve to the eldest living son  John.

Many people have researched the family over the years, John Chilstone was one  that worked diligently during the 1980's & 1990's I thank him for passing this  information to be used on this site also Peter Achurch for giving me a start  with Ged file also the help I have received from Marie Griffiths and Karen Mus.

As time permits this site will be updated with the stories and information we  have but if you have anything to add or old photo etc please contact me for a  pass word also let us know if you find any mistakes.