Who was Edward Griswold?

Edward Griswold (1607–1690) was born in Warwickshire, England and died in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Griswold 1607–1690

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Griswold in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1607 · Warwickshire, England

Died 30 Aug 1690 · Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Spouse Margaret Hicks

Children Hannah Griswold

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Margaret Hicks

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Hannah Griswold

Biography

In 1607, Edward Griswold entered the world in Warwickshire, England. Edward Griswold married margaret hicks, and had children including hannah griswold. Edward Griswold passed away in 1690 in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Edward Griswold in Warwickshire, England

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1690

Death of Edward Griswold in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Griswold

This ancestor line traces from Le Roeulx, Hainaut, Belgium (1275) to Warwickshire, England (1607) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Griswold (1607–1690) was born in Warwickshire, England and died in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Edward Griswold's Ancestors

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Edward Griswold PTP

1607–1690

Warwickshire, England