Griffins Township Soldier George W. Corey Dies in France, 1918

“Soldier Dead,” from The Enterprise, Williamston, Martin County, N.C., October 25, 1918. The article said he was survived by five sisters, but only four were listed. And three of the sisters were married to Griffins.

George W. Corey of Griffins Township, who was called to the colors only a few months ago and who had just made the trip across the sea, died and was sent home Wednesday for burial. At this writing it is not known what caused his death.

He was buried in the Hardison graveyard with those of his folks who have gone on before. Mr. Corey was in the service of his country striving to give the world peace and liberty and his (??) will be inscribed with those of his countrymen who are dying martyrs to its cause.

He leaves three brothers, James R., Wm. D., and A.R. Corey, and five sisters, Mrs. A.G. Griffin, Mrs. A.D. Griffin, Mrs. J.A. Griffin and Mrs. Jno. Lilley.