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GRIFFITH, Helen Packard
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GRIFFITH, Helen Packard. (Rochester, NY, May, 1831-Dubuque, IA, Nov. 14, 1883). Prominent society member. Griffith, wife of Jeffery M. GRIFFITH, served prominently in charitable work in Dubuque. The HOME OF THE FRIENDLESS, later the beneficiary of her and her husband's generosity, was created at her suggestion.