William P. McGriff was born in Twin township, August 3, 1856. He remained at home until his marriage which occurred on February 18, 1875, the lady of his choice being Melzoni Braddock, who was born in Preble County, and is a daughter of James and Margaret (Shields) Braddock. Her father was born in Montgomery county in 1833 and her mother in Virginia in 1836. The were married about 1852 and had six children, all of whom are yet living with one exception, Jane, who became to wife of Charles Barnus and died soon after her marriage, leaving one child.