Griswold - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Abel Griswold m. Deiadamia Easton, 1799

juliec435 — 2012-05-22 01:07:22Z

Information in "Biographical review : this volume contains biographical sketches of the leading citizens of Hampden County, Massachusetts" allows me to reasonably conclude that Abel Griswold, b. in Windsor, Conn is the father of Virgil Griswold, b. in Southampton, MA March 29 1807, and that his mother is Deidamia Easton. Just closing the loop on this one.

Re: Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

CoraleeGriswold — 2012-05-18 04:46:19Z

Very active:) Doing a big reunion at Macon, Georgia this year which will explore the family of Samuel Griswold who is known for the manufacture of guns during the Civil war. That and membership can be explored at the web site: http://www.griswoldfamily.org Would be nice to see you among the membership again!

Re: Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

copet1 — 2012-05-18 03:36:47Z

Thank you so much for clearing this up for me! Is the group still active? I need to renew my membership. Great to hear from you again.

Re: Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

CoraleeGriswold — 2012-05-18 02:56:31Z

Seth GRISWOLD that m. Ann LOPER was b. 1732 and is a son of Daniel & Sarah (WHITE) GRISWOLD; whereas Seth GRISWOLD, that m. Anna MUNSON, was b. 1770 is a son of Asahel & Hannah (LEE) GRISWOLD.

Re: Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

copet1 — 2012-05-17 23:30:16Z

Hi Coralee!

I have no idea! :)

I constantly see "two different" Seth Griswolds. One born 1763 and married to Anna Munson. The other was born in 1770 and married Ann Roper.

I hope Ashael is right so I can focus on updating the family tree accurately.

Any help is really appreciated. Thanks!!

Re: Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

CoraleeGriswold — 2012-05-17 06:15:40Z

Can you tell me why you don't think your Seth is son of Asahel?

Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

copet1 — 2012-05-17 02:24:48Z

Does anyone have information on this couple? They are my 5th great grandparents and it feels like all of their data has been wiped out of existence. Ancestry has virtually nothing and I constantly see Seth Griwold, son of Asahel but not my Seth.

Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!

Seth Griswold & Anna Munson

copet1 — 2012-05-17 02:24:40Z

Re: Griswold

Hairembuster — 2012-05-12 23:19:55Z

I am very interested in the posts made to Becky's query. I am the great granddaughter of Philander and Alice Griswold who married in 1897 in Ontario, Canada. Philander's father was Willard Griswold born 1840 in Quebec, Canada. Willard Griswold married Anne Sloan in 1864 in Ontario, Canada. Willard's parents were Samuel (born abt 1820) and Mary who seemed to come from the USA to Quebec for an unknown reason. However, I do know that Willard's father, Samuel died in New York (I am still working on this part). At some point Samuel must have returned to the United States as it seems he was born there. I had thought of a UELoyalist connection but the timing is off. Does anyone have any further information about this Canadian/US connection?

Re: family history books

James_Peabody_Colgate — 2012-04-14 12:49:16Z

Turns out, according to my aunt, yes, my Goerge Romilly is indeed the one who married Silvia Annunziata Gould (second marriage for him). My previous post has George Romilly's birth date information (his name was not originally Romilly). If that helps you.

Re: griswolds in new york

CKerschner2954 — 2012-03-13 13:35:30Z

I truly appreciate your help on this Griswold family. While pursuing the Willard Griswold name, I came across this family & strongly suspected that it might be the one I was looking for. However, I had no way to verify the info. I live about an hour from the Allen Co. (Indiana) Public Library & I think it's very likely that they have a copy of the Griswold book so I will check there. Thank you so much!

Cheryl Kerschner

Re: griswolds in new york

CoraleeGriswold — 2012-03-11 21:04:33Z

I am quite sure that Daniel is the son of John GRISWOLD Jr. & Abigail WILLIAMS, who traces his line to Edward. Details can be found in "The Griwold Family, The First Five Generations" where Daniel is #785(1321) p.158. Vermont records show his birth as 15 Sep 1781, in Springfield, Vermont which does calculate a year off of the death date on his grave stone but he is the only Daniel of the right age and place. Daniel was the oldest with a younger brother also named "Willard."

Re: griswolds in new york

CKerschner2954 — 2012-03-11 12:34:15Z

Thank you so much! This seems to fit with the info that I have. I had read in a Miami Co. (Indiana) history book that Daniel possibly had a first wife. When I found Sarah's age, I knew she couldn't be John's mother. I only had the names of John & Willard but on the 1850 census, Sarah was living (after Daniel's death) with Willard & Sarah & Francis Bacon, also born in NY. I wondered if Sarah was a daughter. Do you know anymore about Daniel,
his parents or how he fits into the other Vermont Griswolds?

Re: griswolds in new york

CoraleeGriswold — 2012-03-11 00:51:47Z

I believe that Daniel Griswold was married twice. First to Abigail MORGAN and probably had children: Ann, John c. 1805-1886, and Socrates c. 1806-1893; then m. 2nd) Sarah BARRY and had Sarah F., 1828 -1880+ and Willard, 1833-1904. Willard is actually used rather frequently within the GRISWOLD surname and is also used interchangable with William.

Re: griswolds in new york

CKerschner2954 — 2012-03-09 23:06:43Z

I am researching the Griswolds for a friend. Daniel Griswold, b. abt 1783 in Vermont, m. Sarah Berry. A son, John was b. abt. 1804/5 in Franklin Co. Vermont. A son, Willard was b. in Watertown NY although I'm not sure what year. They were in Indiana by 1844. Daniel is supposed to have been at Plattsburg in the War of 1812. I am curious about the name Willard as he was surely named for a relative & wondered if there could be a connection??

Cheryl Kerschner
ckersch@yahoo.com

Re: A White Quilt and a Griswold museum

GreerSellsConrad — 2012-02-28 16:35:02Z

From what I understand,the quilt was in a distressing condition. It was apparently not being treated with the respect my grandmother and aunt had anticipated when it was given to the museum. I can only assume that is why it was never returned.

Re: A White Quilt and a Griswold museum

coraleeg1 — 2012-02-28 04:11:55Z

I recently saw where "Sue" who lives in Michigan was also looking for this quilt but I cannot find her post now. I'm hoping you know one another as I have found some information on the whereabouts of this quilt.

In 2008, a family member requested and was granted permission to have the quilt refurbished and then she was to return the quilt to the Griswold Family Association,but at this date it has not been returned. For obvious reasons I am reluctant to post the name. The Association is working on contacting this individual for its return.

Re: Maurice O. Griswold - CT

coraleeg1 — 2012-02-28 03:04:40Z

The digital copy of The Griswold Family, The First Five Generations, is now available through The Griswold Family Association. It is an exact copy of the original publication with the addition of corrections which were provided as appendixes in The Sixth and Seventh Generation publications.

Re: family history books

James_Peabody_Colgate — 2012-01-28 23:43:47Z

Seems I no longer have the ability to send you an email, unless I pay $ to sign up Ancestry. Are you able to email me? Thanks, James

Re: family history books

jlgoin — 2012-01-28 16:35:50Z

James;

Thanks for the reply. Based on the previous marriages for Silvia Gould, the marriage to George Romilly took place in the late 1960's or 1970's.

I'll add your post to my notes and let you know if/when I discover the answer.

Juanita

Re: family history books

James_Peabody_Colgate — 2012-01-28 16:27:15Z

Sorry, my records show that my George Romilly married Martha Van Doorn:

(A) Dec. 2, 1912 George Schweitzer (later Romilly) born Norfolk Hotel, Lewis Ave. V.D., Margate, England (Application #B19951 No. 209).

(B) June 16, 1936: George Romilly age 23 and wife Mrs. Alicia Martha Van Doorn Romilly, issued Passport #12066 from British Consul in Buenos Aires.

(C) June 18, 1936: George Romilly issued tourist Visa #2341 from Brazilian Consul in Buenos Aires.
(D) June 25, 1936: Romillys arrive Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

(E) July 14, 1936: Romillys return to Buenos Aires from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

(F) August 2, 1937: Romillys issued temporary six month Visa #61 in Buenos Aires to the US.

(G) Aug. 23, 1937: Romillys depart La Plata, Argentina on SS Tugela.

(H) Sept 20, 1937: Romillys arrive New York City, NY.

Re: family history books

jlgoin — 2012-01-28 14:14:26Z

James;

My name is Juanita Goin. I am the genealogist for the John More Association in Roxbury, New York.

I am trying to track down the George Romilly that was married to Silvia Annunziata Gould in St. Georges, British West Indies.

Our family records only have his name, the marriage location and his death location which is listed as San Jose, Costa Rica.

In searching the records, the only George Romilly that comes up is one born about 1912 or 1913 based on two ships passenger lists. On the first George is listed as age 5 years 6 months, born in England. The second he is age 14, student, born Sussex, England. There is also a Brazil Immigration Card (with a photograph), showing his birth date as 02 December 1912 England. Parents listed on the immigration card are Cornelia Haven Peabody and George Romilly.

I am trying to confirm whether or not your George Romilly was married to Silvia Annunziata Gould. If your George is the correct one, I would like to know his birth, death, marriage and burial information.

Should you be interested in Silvia's ancestors, please feel free to ask. I am always willing to share my research and sources.

Thank you in advance for your time and efforts.

Juanita

Re: Edward Griswold & Margaret Blencoe

CoraleeGriswold — 2012-01-18 02:47:34Z

Bill,
If this part of the ancestry is of interest to you then I suggest you consult The Greswold Family: 12 Generations in England. At this time it offers the best evidence of ancestry for Michael GRISWOLD. Please note that The Griswold Association disagrees with the use of ADAMS as Ann's surname. The only ADAMS in the area at that time with a daughter Ann, was Jeremy ADAMS, and she m. Robert SANFORD. Michael's spouse Ann remains with unknon parentage (at least in our records).

Edward Griswold & Margaret Blencoe

airvalves — 2012-01-01 15:01:03Z

These were my 10th grandparents though Hester Griswold who married Nathan Bradley. I woould appreciate it if anyone could share any information on them and their son Michael who was married to Ann Adams. Also, can anyone take us back further than Edward and Margaret. I am missing dates, places of birth and death and also Michael's siblings. Thanks - Bill Terrill

Re: Maurice O. Griswold - CT

coraleeg1 — 2011-11-22 18:39:57Z

The Griswold Family Association is currently working on a digital release of this publication, meaning it will only be by CD not hard copy. Target date at this time is April 2012 for release.

Re: Maurice O. Griswold - CT

dmase — 2011-11-22 15:11:42Z

Coralee,

Any idea when "The Griswold Family, The First Five Generations" will be reprinted?

Tooker family

kjoynikoapple — 2011-10-30 11:46:13Z

I have a published genealogy of the Starkey Family and related Toocker family. I am NOT descended from either family and I would like this publication to go to someone who can use it and comes from either family.

Let me know :)

Kristen

Re: Daniel Griswold/Laura R. Tooker (Toocker)

kjoynikoapple — 2011-10-30 11:43:16Z

Hello,

I was recently given a copy of a family genealogy called " The Starkey Family of Saybrook ( Essex) Ct. and the Related Toocker Family. It was published by Margaret Buckbridge Bock and Pamelia Schwannecke Olsen. I looked inside to see if I saw a listing for Laura R. Toocker as well as any Toocker that started with R ( in case she was listed by middle name) but found nothing. There is a Daniel Griswold listed a few times but from the 1700's. The genealogy lists another genealogy as a source used that you might be interested in: The Griswold Family, England-America compiled by Glen E. Griswold and published by The Griswold Family association of America, Tuttle Publishing association, 1943.

I will be happy to look up anyone else for you in this genealogy. I am NOT connected to either starkey or Tooker and would love to get this back to a rightful decendent!

Kristen

Re: Griswold from Conn., USA

CoraleeGriswold — 2011-10-27 01:44:44Z

Really don't know much about Kathryn other then she was the 2nd wife of Robbins Churchill GRISWOLD. As far as I know they had no children. He traces his ancestry to Michael with details found in the publication of The Griswold Family Association where his grandfather, Wait Robbins GRISWOLD is #734/1167.

Griswold from Conn., USA

schwei801 — 2011-10-27 01:22:05Z

I am looking for the Griswold Family Bible from the family of Wait and Prudence Churchill Griswold , Rocky Hill , Ct. We have three Wait Robbins Griswolds in our line living in California ,the seventh being born four years ago . To see the family lineage in the Bible would be of great help to me . Thank-you for any help you may give . Judith Griswold Schwei

Re: Griswold from Conn., USA

CCBike — 2011-10-26 19:15:54Z

My GGrandmother was Kathryn Gertrude Dugan Mack Griswold, married to Robbins Churchill Griswold. Interested in sharing information?

Re: Philander Sophia (Soper) Griswold

Hairembuster — 2011-10-10 02:00:07Z

Hello,
My great grandfather was Philander Aaron Griswold born 1873 in Ontario. His father was Willard, born 1841 Quebec, and his father was Samuel--no known date or place. Philander is a different name and yet I see several in the USA prior to the Revolutionary War. I think my Griswolds were United Empire Loyalists. Do you have any record of a Samuel Griswold born around 1800 plus or minus 20 years?
With thanks,
Nancy Whyte
Ontario

Re: Griswold lighthouse keepers

DARLENE1914 — 2011-09-28 01:47:20Z

There is a little information regarding lighthouse keepers on terrypepper.com

Re: Sarah Matilda Griswold b.1835? m. LT Zander 1848 in CT

CoraleeGriswold — 2011-09-16 03:49:02Z

Yes, Daniel S. GRISWOLD is the son of Edmund & Martha (BIRDSALL) GRISWOLD. You can get details from "The Griswold Family, The First Five Generations" where Edmund is #322(605) p. 166. This publication is available at larger genealogical libraries or through the interlibrary loan program of the Family History Library.

Re: Need help finding Bathsheba Griswold's parents

maclanes — 2011-09-04 03:08:18Z

In the book the Griswold Family, England - America orig publ about 1911 Bathsheba is shown as a descendant of Edward Griswold, the immigrant, thru George, Daniel I, Daniel II, and Daniel III. I don't know the parentage of Elizabeth Baldwin, her mother.
Also, recently discovered, she and her husband, Samuel Carver, III, moved from Bolton in the mid 1790's to Sherburne, Chenango, NY, where they had rwo more sons: Sylvester (1796-1893) and Parley (1799-1835). So Samuel Carver III, did not remarry to Lucy Tracy; it was probably his father, Lt. Sam II after his wife Rachel (Loomis) died in 1791.
Since this is a 2002 posting, I'd be surprised at a follow-up.

Re: Sarah Matilda Griswold b.1835? m. LT Zander 1848 in CT

japrice2654 — 2011-08-15 23:03:09Z

Thank you very much. Still stuck in the weeds, however. Who was Daniel S Griswold's father? Edmund Griswold? Who was his father? I hope you don't mind a beginner like myself bugging you. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Jim Price

Re: Sarah Matilda Griswold b.1835? m. LT Zander 1848 in CT

CoraleeGriswold — 2011-08-13 01:27:11Z

To clarify, she has no direct line back to either Roger Griswold or White Griswold. Grandfather is Edmund Griswold GFA #322/605 in the First Five Generations.

Re: Sarah Matilda Griswold b.1835? m. LT Zander 1848 in CT

CoraleeGriswold — 2011-08-12 04:20:01Z

Sarah Matilda Griswold, generally shown as Matilda in the records was born abt 1835. She is the daughter of Judge Daniel & Mary Anne (DUNHAM)GRISWOLD. She traces her line to Edward.

Sarah Matilda Griswold b.1835? m. LT Zander 1848 in CT

japrice2654 — 2011-08-11 07:10:16Z

Searching for any info on Sarah Matilda Griswold. Believe she was born in Florida in 1845. Married Lycurgus Tullius Zander in Hartford, CT, in 1848. May have lived in Wisconsin subsequently. Moved to San Francisco by 1866. She had at least 1 son: William Edward Zander, (c.1860-1923). Don't know her parents, connection back to Roger Griswold through White Griswold, Daniel Griswold, if any. Don't know date of death. She was my great-great-grandmother. I would appreciate any info. Thanks.

Re: Maurice O. Griswold - CT

CoraleeGriswold — 2011-08-05 06:14:41Z

Your Oliver descends from the Edward GRISWOLD line and yes you can find the ancestry in The Griswold Family, The First Five Generations from Edward to Solomon #238/492 (p.69). However, you will not find Oliver in the publications because at the time of printing we did not have him placed. I believe we may have corresponded in 2002, and even then he was not placed.

Yes, that is him and Henrietta in 1850, Cynthia is residing with children in New Hartford, Connecticut.

Besides the six children Oliver had with Cynthia (including your Corinth) he had 3 children with Harriet and 5 children with his 3rd wife, Adelaide GOEKEY.

Re: Maurice O. Griswold - CT

dmase — 2011-08-04 13:06:14Z

Coralee

Thank you for the information. I've been stuck on Oliver B GRISWOLD for a while now.

Maurice's sister Corinth is my g-g grandmother. She married Watson ROOT on Dec 24, 1860 in New Hartford, Litchfield, CT. They had ten children - one of them was my g-grandmother Adeline (Addie), who married Alfred Tuttle of New Hartford.

I have the Civil War pension file for Watson ROOT. Depositions were taken when his widow Corinth applied for pension and she names her parents and siblings. She mentions her mother's death, but never anything more about her father, except his name (Oliver B GRISWOLD).

Did you find this information in one of the GRISWOLD family History books? I checked the 1850 census and found Oliver B living with a Harriet (19). Is this the "Henrietta" that you mentioned?

Re: Maurice O. Griswold - CT

CoraleeGriswold — 2011-08-04 05:53:48Z

Maurice (recorded as Morris in some records) was the son of Oliver B. GRISWOLD and Cynthia Anita LLOYD. His parents divorced in Jan 1849 Cynthia accusing him of adultry and indeed he is living with a much younger woman, "Henrietta" in 1850.

Re: edmond griswold born in vermont

milleralm13 — 2011-07-21 18:41:08Z

any one looking for edmond griswolds family history after he came to new york I have the complete record as he was my great great grandfather please contact me if you want fammilly record Audrey

Re: griswolds in new york

milleralm13 — 2011-07-07 19:28:46Z

willard samuel griswold was my grandfather, joseph edmond griswald's youngest brother. there was 6 boys joseph, samuel, charles, james, gerome, and willard. father was calvin filmore and grandfather edmond. I have all this information and want what Emond's parents names were as he was born in vermont around 1798 or so.

Re: Moses Griswold 1806-1864, Son of Guy and Deborah (Hoar) Griswold

ginablum_1 — 2011-05-24 23:26:37Z

This is a really old post, so I don't know if you are still watching/interested. I am descended from Guy and Deborah through their son Hezekiah. Please let me hear from you if you are still around.

Re: Vincent GRISWOLD

JWRITTER — 2011-04-26 14:59:56Z

I do apologize for not getting back to you on this Griswold problem. I have been aware of the data that was put in the CT Mag. And, Many years ago, I did some deep research into the Eber Gris. family. But could find no connection to my Evaline S. Gris. Walker. In addition I have been side tracked by the Gris. Fam. Soc. in their assumption that Evaline S. was daughter of Jesse and Mary (Schoval) Griswold. No documentation found there, though I admit Evaline's middle initial might be a clue to her Mother's maiden name.
I think it is time for me to focus again on the possibility that Eber was Evaline's brother and they were both children of Vincent. My father's middle name, and his father's middle name was Vincent.Another big clue is that Evaline and Elias Walker sold their Wilson, Niagara land to Socrates Gris, before they left NY. BUT, there were so many Griswolds in Niagara at that time, including the one the Gris Soc suggests.
I am reminded that the 1850 Census shows both Elias and Eveline as born in Virginia!!, but I'm sure that was meant to be VT. Evaline died in 1851, so that is the only "good" data I have, though later readings indicate they were both born in NY.
We moved a few years ago, and I need to dig into boxes and find my material on Eber.
It is a breakthrough for me to have made contact with you, and "turningstones", and I am glad that you haven't given up on me.
How do you two feel about corresponding via email? That would be easier for me.

jwritter@aol.com

Re: Vincent GRISWOLD

teklatl — 2011-04-26 06:20:31Z

In The Connecticut Magazine - An Illustrated Bi-Monthly of January to December 1900, a Genealogical Query about Socrates Griswold was placed. I sent it to you via email, but I'm not sure you received it. It's quoted below.

Socrates was Evaline's brother, and they came from Rutland, VT. My cousin (turningstones) points out that there were many Griswold families in Vermont unrelated to us. She also mentions that there was an Ebenezer Griswold (different line than ours) who settled in Orwell, Rutland, VT -- and that perhaps Socrates and Evaline come from that family. Eber and Ebenezer were at that time understood to be the same name.

There were 7 Griswolds, in various towns, in the 1790 Rutland County, VT census. (See http://www.rays-place.com/census/rut-vt-2.htm.)

Excerpt:
The Connecticut Magazine
An Illustrated Bi-Monthly
Devoted to Connecticut ...

Vol VI
January to December 1900

GENEALOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Querists are requested to write all names of persons and places so that they cannot
be misunderstood, to write on only one side of the paper, to enclose a self-addressed,
stamped envelope, and ten cents in stamps for each query. Those who are subscribers
will be given preference in the insertion of their queries and they will be inserted in the
order in which they are received. All matters relating to this department must be sent
to The Connecticut Magazine, Hartford, marked Genealogical Department. Give
full name and post office address.
It is optional with querist to have name and address or initials published.

( b ) Griswold—Cudaback.—Socrates
Griswold, b. Feb. 2, 181 1, Rutland, Vt.
Brothers and sisters were Horatio, La
Fayette, Ada ine, Evaline, Adelia and
perhaps Benjamin. His wife's name
was Lydia Cudaback. When were they
m. and what was his father's name and
ancestry?
M. M. O. [or maybe M.M.C.]
---------------------------
Note: A scanned copy of this issue for download can be found on the web.

azariah griswold

nanrz — 2011-04-14 02:03:07Z

I have a picture of his stone in Tuscola, Illinois. Thought he was connected to my Bassett line, but the only thing they have in common seems to be that both families came from the Rutland Vt. area. Died 1876. unsure if the stone reads 82 yrs old or 32yrs old.

Re: Vincent GRISWOLD

teklatl — 2011-04-04 04:50:23Z

My apologies for missing your query. No, I don't know the names of Vincent Griswold's daughters, except for my ancestor C. Betsy Griswold, who was born about 1790 or perhaps as late as 1800. Betsy married Girden/Gurdon Taylor.

Re: Vincent GRISWOLD

JWRITTER — 2011-04-03 19:32:33Z

Thanks for your response, and the additional data. I'm afraid the Griswold Fam. Soc. still does have inaccuracies in it's work. They have suggested a possibility for the parentage of my Evaline S. Griswold Walker, and I am "holding" that. But, they can give me no specific documentation.
I mentioned that my Gr Gm Evaline gave a son the middle name Vincent, and that was carried on down to another generation. Also, one of Evaline's Gr sons was given the name Eber. So I have assumed that Eber Griswold of Niles, MI
had a connection with my Griswold-Walker line, living not far from Niles. And, of course they were all in Lockport at the same time. I still hope to make contact with other descendants of Vincent, of Lockport.
Well, at least a little has been added to this puzzle.
By chance did your line go to MI?
Feel free to contact me via my email, if you come across any "new" info. Many thanks, Julia jwritter@aol.com