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Jacob Griswold 1675–1737

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Griswold in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1675, Jacob Griswold entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to thomas griswold and mary griswold hayward howard. Jacob Griswold passed away in 1737 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934

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    Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  6. 6
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  7. 7
    Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. II

  8. 8
    Record The Griswold family : England-America

  9. 9
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  10. 10
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  13. 13
    Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

  14. 14
    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

  15. 15
    Record One Bassett Family in America

  16. 16
    Military Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars Pedigrees

  17. 17
    Record Families of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut

  18. 18
    Record Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records, 1729-1750

  19. 19
    Record The history of ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Jacob Griswold in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1737
Death of Jacob Griswold in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Griswold

This ancestor line traces from Chelmsford, Essex, England (1500) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1675) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacob Griswold (1675–1737) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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 5 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.

Jacob Griswold's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacob Griswold PTP
1675–1737
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Thomas Griswold PTP
1646–1718
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Michael Griswold PTP
1666–1742
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jacob Griswold's Descendants

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Jacob Griswold PTP 1675–1737