Griffith was born in 1803 in Neston and his baptism took place there on December 25th, 1803.1
Birth Notes
Name: Griffith Lewis Gender: Male Baptism Date: 25 Dec 1803 Baptism Place: Neston, Cheshire, England Father: Thomas Lewis Mother: Elizabeth FHL Film Number: 1836386
Griffith's father was Thomas Lewis and his mother was Elizabeth Beard. He had three brothers and a sister, named John, Thomas, James and Mary. He was the youngest of the five children.