Francis Griswold

• Preferred Name: Francis Griswold^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}
  
• Gender: M
  
• Death: 2 OCT 1652 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America at LATI: N2.3778 LONG: E71.0625
  
• FSID: MMSM-WS3
  
• Christening: 20 JAN 1605 in Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, England at LATI: N2.2927 LONG: E1.7819 with note: FHL film 557151: "1604/05 Januari Francis Grishold filius Clement 20."
  
• Notes:

  === Life Sketch ===
  THE ORIGINS OF FRANCIS GRISWOLD OF MASSACHUSETTS REMAINS UNKNOWN. Please do not attach George as his father. See MJRW-1MC Life Sketch for further information.
  
  Please do not confuse this Francis with Francis of Connecticut, who had a wife named Sarah, they were 2 completely different people.
  From https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Griswold-325
  Francis Griswold
  Born about 1610 in England
  Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
  [sibling(s) unknown]
  Husband of Mary (Unknown) Griswold — married about 1636 in Englandmap
  DESCENDANTS
  Father of Elizabeth (Griswold) Palmer, Mary Griswold, Hannah (Grizzell) Kent and Hannah Griswold
  Died 2 Oct 1652 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay
  
  Disputed Origins
  That he was the son of George Griswold and Dousebel Leigh (and brother to Edward, Mathew, Michael and Thomas) is speculative, but explored in One Bassett Family in America (p. 359-363). (Immigrant Edward Griswold of Connecticut did name a son Francis.)
  
  He might have been born 10 Jan 1605, son of Clement Griswold of Henley-of-Arden:[1]
  
  Will of Clement Griswold of Henley-of-Arden, filed at Worcester (England): named eldest son Frank, and second son Georg
  Henley parish records show Francis son of Clement baptized 10 Jan 1605
  Biography
  His name was variously written: Greshold, Greshould, Grisell, Grissell, Grissoll, and Grisold.
  
  His origins are not known, but it is thought that he had some connection with Edward, Matthew or Michael of Connecticut, but we have no proof of this.[2]
  
  Francis Griswold, of Cambridge, 1639, perhaps brother of the preceding, perhaps cousin by wife Mary, had Mary, born 1639; Hannah, 1643, died at 2 mos., and Hannah, again, 1645; was freeman 1645, lived at Charlestown 1649, and died soon.[3]
  He may have been "Francis Grissell, to whom reference is made in the calendar of state papers (Minutes of a Committee for Providence Plantation), as having applied in England from July 1635 to Feb. 1636, for the cost of transportation.
  
  Francis Griswold settled at Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he had a land grant 1636. He was also a proprietor at Charlestown. He was made freeman in 1645. He served as town drummer.
  
  His wife was Mary, whom he married in England, and whose maiden name is unknown.
  
  He had a land grant of 2 acres for his work and service among the soldiers.
  
  He died in Cambridge, there recorded, Oct. 2, 1652, leaving two daughters.[4]
  
  That said, there is no death record in 1652 for Francis Griswold in either Cambridge or Charlestown vital records. (If someone finds it, please cite specific publication, volume and page number.)
  His widow Mary married second William Bullard.
  
  Children
  By wife Mary:[5]
  
  Mary, b. 28 Oct. 1639;
  Hannah, b. 3 Feb. 1642-3; d. Apr 1643;
  Hannah, b. 4 Mar. 1644-5;
  Sources
  ↑ “Griswold Family in England,” TAG 39:177
  ↑ From The Griswold Family: England-America (1935?); volume II, p. 13
  ↑ Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America, Henry Whittemore, 1967
  ↑ Pope, Pioneers of Massachusetts, (page 202)
  ↑ History of Cambridge Volume II, p. 35; Volume II, p. 569
  See also:
  
  Parsons, Henry. "Parsons Family" Frank Allaben Genealogical Company, New York. 1912, pp. 70, 71.see at archive.org
  Savage.
  Henry Whittemore, Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America, 1967
  Glenn E. Griswold, The Griswold Family, England-America (Middleboro, Massachusetts, 1935), viewed on Ancestry.com, pages 13-15.
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  GRISWOLD FAMILY HISTORY FOLLOWS:
  GRISWOLD FAMILY
  
  (Often this name is spelled Grissell, Grisill, Grisold, Greshold, and Greshould.)
  
  August 1, 2016
  
  (More Griswold’s before 1400.)
  
  1.JOHN GRISWOLD I (1390-1449)
  MARGARET BROMLEY
  
  JOH
  
  Family note
  Francis settled at Cambridge, Ma where he had a land grant of two acres for his work and services among the soldiers in 1636.;was also a proprietor at Charlestown, and a freeman in 1645. Reference is

• m. ABT 1630 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

1. Hannah Griswold, b. 4 MAR 1645 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America     d. 9 JAN 1691 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

• m. ABT 1636 in England

1. Hannah Griswold, b. 4 MAR 1645 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America     d. 9 JAN 1691 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

1. Title: Francis Griswold, "Find A Grave Index"
   Author: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q235-BKWF : 11 January 2023), Francis Griswold, ; Burial, , ; citing record ID 162166416, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
   Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q235-BKWF;
   Page: Findagrave.com memorial #162166416
   
2. Title: Francis Grissell in entry for Mary Grissell, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
   Author: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQX6-K48 : 15 January 2020), Francis Grissell in entry for Mary Grissell, 1639.
   Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQX6-K48;
   
3. Title: Francis Griswold in the U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
   Author: "Francis Griswold in the U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s." Francis Griswold in the U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Dec. 2018. .
   Publication: Name: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=try&h=775525&dbid=7486;
   Note: Name: Francis GriswoldArrival Year: 1637Arrival Place: Cambridge, MassachusettsPrimary Immigrant: Griswold, FrancisSource Publication Code: 1936Annotation: Excellent directory of the first settlers of New England. Drake's additions and corrections (no. 1666) are found in the G.P.C. reprint and in no. 9151, Tepper, Passengers to America, pp. 468-470.Source Bibliography: FARMER, JOHN. A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New-England; Containing an Alphabetical List of the Governours, Deputy-Governours, Assistants or Counsellors, and Ministers of the Gospel in the Several Colonies, from 1620 to 1692; Graduates of Harvard College to 1662; Members of the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company to 1662; Freemen Admitted to the Massachusetts Colony from 1630 to 1662; With Many Other of the Early Inhabitants of New-England and Long-IHousehold Members: Name RelationFrancis Griswold Source created by http://RecordSeek.com
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4. Title: Edward Griswold: Book: The Greswold Family: 12 Generations in England
   Author: Robert Lewis French & Esther Griswold French, compiled by Coralee. "Griswold The Griswold Family: 12 Generations in England", (Wethersfield, Connecticut: Griswold Family Association, 1999), 49. FHL book 929.242 G868f.
   Publication: Name: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/oclc/865793427?availability=Family%20History%20Library;
   Note: EDWARD GRISWOLD IN RECORD EDWARD GRISWOLD, Christened 26 July 1607, at Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England, died 30 Aug 1691 P. 49. Mary (2nd wife of Francis Griswold in America, son of Clement Griswold) also married (2) William Bullard. He was born about 1594. He came to New England about 1636, the son of William Bullard and Grace Bignett of Suffolk, England. In 1638 William was witness to proving a will. He settled first at Watertown, later at Dedham, and moved to Cambridge about 1638. His will dated 5 Jul 1679, gives his age as about 85 years. William died 23 Dec 1686. William and Mary were members of the church in Cambridge in 1658. ("The Griswold Family: 12 Generations in England") #88. George Greswold, son of Roger, was christened 6 Nov 1574 in Wooton Wawen, Warwickshire, England. George died 1623. He marrid (1) Dousabel (Leigh?) about 1606. She was born about 1575. Dousabel was buried 28 Aug 1615 in Wooton Wawen, Warwickshire, England. They had one child:
   Page: P. 47-49. (See the Discussion--part of the published information is for a different Frances. Francis Griswold of Cambridge's parents are unknown.) Francis was born in England. The History of Cambridge (MA) records that Francis died 2 Oct 1652 in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, at the age of 47. In America, after 1636, Francis married Mary [___?___]. Francis settled at Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts where he had a land grant in 1636; was also a proprietor at Charlestown; freeman 1645. He had a land grant of two acres for his work and services among the soldiers. Reference is made to “Francis Grissell” in the calendar of state papers (Minutes of a Committee for Providence Plantation) as having applied in England from July 1635 to February 1636 for remission of cost of transportation for himself and wife to New England. They had four children: Elizabeth, born about 1636, died before 11 Feb 1691/1692; Mary, born 28 Aug 1639 in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, died young; Hanna, born 3 Feb 1642/1643in Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, died in infancy Apr 1643 in Cambridge; and Hannah, born 4 Mar 1645, died 9 Jan 1690/1691. Mary also married (2) William Bullard. He was born about 1594. He came to New England about 1636, the son of William Bullard and Grace Bignett of Suffolk, England. In 1638 William was witness to proving a will. He settled first at Watertown, later at Dedham, and moved to Cambridge about 1638. His will dated 5 Jul 1679, gives his age as about 85 years. William died 23 Dec 1686. William and Mary were members of the church in Cambridge in 1658.
   
5. Title: Francis Griggs in entry for Hannah Griggs, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
   Author: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXX-ZYS : 15 January 2020), Francis Griggs in entry for Hannah Griggs, 1644.
   Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXX-ZYS;
   Note: This extracted record was used to create this person in Family Tree.
   
6. Title: Francis Grisell in entry for Hannah Grisell, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
   Author: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXX-Z4N : 15 January 2020), Francis Grisell in entry for Hannah Grisell, 1642.
   Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXX-Z4N;
   
7. Title: Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 for Griswolds
   Author: Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 for Edward Griswold Colonial Families of the United States of America, Volume V Hodgdon Family found on ancestry.com
   Publication: Name: https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/61175/colonialfamiliesv-003619_292?pid=64149&backurl=https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv%3D1%26dbid%3D61175%26h%3D64149%26ssrc%3Dpt%26tid%3D13693691%26pid%3D29329209965%26usePUB%3Dtrue&ssrc=pt&treeid=13693691&personid=29329209965&hintid=&usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true;
   Note: IT MUST BE NOTED THIS IS A SECONDARY SOURCE. This is a "history" researched and printed without listing the sources from which they compiled this information. Some erroneous information is perpetuated from this as a "source." This page claims George Griswold had five sons: Thomas, who remained in Kenilworth, England, erroneously claims Michael who settled in Wethersfield, Conn. was his son, Edward, the colonist, Francis who settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts which is also incorrectly stated as fact, and Matthew who settled in Windsor and Lyme, Conn. The only proof that has been found is in a legal affidavit stating George was the father of Thomas, Edward, and Matthew. The father of Michael has been circumstantially determined to be Edward and Margaret (Blencoe) Greswold who died in England in 1633. The origins of Francis of Cambridge, Mass. are unknown. It further claims Francis married Mary Tracy, but this information is suspect for various reasons. This is hinted at, for one source, in U.S., New England Marriages which questions who exactly the wife of Francis was.
   Page: It is important to realize this is a "history," not a primary source. It does not name the sources. "Sources" like this perpetuate misinformation and is possibly the reason contributors keep adding these children to this family.
   
8. Title: The Griswold family : England-America
   Author: The Griswold family : England-America, Vol. II, image page 13
   Publication: Name: http://interactive.ancestry.com/18575/dvm_GenMono003985-00010-0/14?backurl=http%3a%2f%2ftrees.ancestry.com%2ftree%2f13693691%2fperson%2f29329209972&ssrc=pt_t13693691_p29329209972_kpidz0q3d29329209972z0q26pgz0q3d32768z0q26pgplz0q3dpid&backlabel=ReturnToTree#?imageId=dvm_GenMono003985-00007-1;
   Note: #1 Francis Griswold He came to New England and settled at Cambridge, MA where he had a land grant in 1636. He was also proprietor at Charlestown. He married his wife, Mary, in England, whose family are unknown. He died in Cambridge 2 Oct 1652 leaving two daughters. His wife, Mary then married William Bullard. Francis has four daughters recorded in Cambridge: Mary, Hannah, Hannah, and Elizabeth.
   Page: The most recent research provided by the Griswold Family Association was published in a booklet in 1999, "The Griswold Family: 12 Generations in England." It's statements regarding the origins of Francis Griswold, the Colonist, are more accurate.