Griffith Jones was born in about 1695 of Bettws, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He is most likely the son of Francis Jones and Elizabeth Thomas. He married Margaret Cleaton 7 August 1724 in Bettws. Margaret was christened September 1699 in Bettws, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Cleaton. Margaret died 2 April 1742 in Bettws. Griffith married second, Eleanor in about 1745. Griffith was buried 8 March 1767 in Bettws.

Griffith and Margaret had the following children:
 

1. Maurice, christened 11 June 1724 in Bettws.

2. Sara, christened 3 April 1726 in Bettws.

3. Elizabeth, christened 26 June 1728 in Bettws.

4. Margaret, christened 12 May 1731 in Bettws.

5. Mary, christened 9 June 1734 in Bettws; married James Davies 27 July 1759 in Bettws.

6. Griffith, christened 27 Feb 1737 in Bettws.

7. John, buried 16 January 1740 in Bettws.

Griffith and Eleanor had the following children:

1. Owen, christened 23 November 1746 in Bettws.

2. Susan, christened 13 July 1749 in Bettws.

3. Edward, christened 27 October 1751 in Bettws.

4. Martha, christened 9 June 1754 in Bettws.

SOURCE: Montgomeryshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials online at www.findmypast.com