After a few generations, it becomes almost impossible to pick up the pieces or at least it becomes a formidable chore. Another obstacle to any genealogical study is the fact that many individuals for whatever reason simply do not care about sharing data or providing information about their respective part of the family. Although their wishes in this regard certainly must be respected, such intransigence makes it difficult to complete a genealogical study and thereby make such information available for those who come after us. To the degree possible, every effort has been made to obtain data on all of the direct descendents of Walter Harvey Griffin. To the extent that parts are missing from the research, such an outcome is the sole responsibility of those family members who have not chosen to share information with us.
Photographs are a vital part of an examination of one's family tree.
Fortunately, many pictures exist that allow us a glimpse of what our ancestors looked like as well as the fashions and environments in which they lived. To the extent possible, every effort has been made to include pictures of Walter Harvey Griffin, his wives, and his children. In this case, the problem is that of an overabundance of material and care must be taken to provide a balanced profile of the family in the limited space available for photographs. Where possible, every effort has been made to provide pictures of all of the family. To the extent that such a balance does not exist, it most likely will be that such pictures have not been made available for use.