 1607 - 1691
-
| Name |
Edward Griswold |
| Born |
Jul 1607 |
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
30 Aug 1691 |
Killingworth, Middlesex Co, Connecticut |
|
|
| Notes |
- Edward GRISWOLD arrived in Dorchester before 1635 and removed to Windsor, CT. He was an original settler of Windsor, CT, 1634 and later moved to Killingworth, CT.
!Families of Early Guilford, CT:530
Edward gave testimony 15 May 1684 that he came to New England in 1639 (hence born about 1607). He came to Connecticut at the time of the second visit of George Fenwick, when many other settlers came. He was an attorney for Mr. St. Nicholas, of Warwickshire, England, who had a house built for him at Windsor, and a tract of land at Poquonock to which he removed in 1649, when his house was the outpost of the colony.
Edward was active in public affairs. In 1650 he helped build the fort at Springfield for Pyncheon. He was a deputy to the general court from Windsor in 1656, and every season but one afterward until the new charter was granted.
He was a prominent settler of Homonosett, or West Saybrook, whither about 1663 he removed with his younger children. He deeded to his sons George and Joseph his Windsor property, reserving a small annuity. the settlement was organized as a town in 1667 and received the name Kenilworth, which became Killingworth, now Clinton, Connecticut. Edward was the first deputy from the town, magistrate and deputy for more than twenty years, 1662 to 1678-89, and was succeeded in office by his son John.
The colonial records show Edward to have been an active and influential member of the legislature, accomplishing much good. He had the pleasure of meeting his own son Francis and brother Matthew in office, and there has bee scarcely a time since when the family has not been represented in the legislature of the province and state. He served frequently as commissioner. In 1678 he was on the committee to establish a Latin school at New London. He was deacon of the Killingworth church.
|
| Person ID |
I22014 |
Bryant |
| Last Modified |
18 Feb 2001 |
| Family 1 |
Margaret, b. 1610, probably, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England , d. 23 Aug 1670, Clinton, Middlesex Co, Connecticut |
| Married |
Abt 1628 |
England |
| Children |
| | 1. Francis Griswold, Lieut., b. 1629, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England , d. 06 Oct 1671, Norwich, New London Co, Connecticut |
| | 2. Sarah Griswold, b. 29 Jan 1631, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England , d. Dec 1631, England |
| | 3. George Griswold, b. 1634, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England , d. 03 Sep 1704, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 4. Lydia Griswold, b. 1635, probably, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 1637, Windham, Windham Co, Connecticut |
| | 5. Sarah Griswold, b. 1638, probably, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 06 Nov 1715, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 6. John Griswold, b. 1639, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 1642, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 7. Ann (Hannah) Griswold, b. Bef 10 Jun 1642, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 21 May 1714, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 8. Mary Griswold, b. 05 Oct 1644, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 27 Nov 1715, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 9. Deborah Griswold, b. Bef 28 Jun 1646, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 07 Feb 1718, Killingworth, Middlesex Co, Connecticut |
| | 10. Joseph Griswold, b. Mar 1647, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 14 Nov 1716, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 11. Samuel Griswold, b. Bef 18 Nov 1649, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 06 Jul 1672, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 12. John Griswold, b. Bef 01 Aug 1652, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut , d. 07 Aug 1717, Clinton, Middlesex Co, Connecticut |
|
| Family ID |
F1522 |
Group Sheet |
| Family 2 |
Sarah Coit, b. Abt 1631 |
| Married |
Abt 1672 |
Killingworth, Middlesex Co, Connecticut |
| Last Modified |
10 Dec 2013 |
| Family ID |
F1544 |
Group Sheet |
-
|
= Link to Google Maps 
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
: County/Shire
: State/Province
: Country
: Not Set