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Jacob "Joab" Griswold 1769–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 June 1769

Birth Location: Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 20 August 1811

Death Location: Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America

Father: Giles Griswold

Mother: Mary Stanley

Spouse(s): Nancy Ethridge

Children(s): Mary Griswold

In 1769, Jacob "Joab" Griswold entered the world in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Giles Griswold And Mary Stanley. In 1790, Jacob "Joab" Griswold resided in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. In 1791, Jacob "Joab" Griswold established residence. Jacob "Joab" Griswold married Nancy Ethridge, and had children including Mary Catherine Griswold. Jacob "Joab" Griswold passed away in 1811 in Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1769, Jacob "Joab" Griswold entered the world in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Giles Griswold And Mary Stanley.
  • In 1790, Jacob "Joab" Griswold resided in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1791, Jacob "Joab" Griswold established residence.
  • Jacob "Joab" Griswold married Nancy Ethridge, and had children including Mary Catherine Griswold.
  • Jacob "Joab" Griswold passed away in 1811 in Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Griswold's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Griswold
1769–1811
Birth Place: Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
Giles Griswold
1736–1817
Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Mary Stanley
1740–1840
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Zaccheus Griswold
1705–1806
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Mary Colton
1707–1806
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Griswold
1671–1747
Elizabeth Cook
1673–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Griswold's Descendants

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Jacob ("Joab") Griswold (29 June 1769–20 August 1811) m. Nancy Ethridge (1783–26 September 1840)
  1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Griswold 1809–1899

Jacob Griswold's Timeline

6 Records

1769
29 June 1769
Birth of Jacob "Joab" Griswold in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 21
Jacob "Joab" Griswold resided here in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1791
1791
Age 22
Jacob "Joab" Griswold resided here
None
1800
1800
Age 31
Jacob "Joab" Griswold resided here in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
1811
20 August 1811
Age 42
Death of Jacob "Joab" Griswold in Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
1885
1885-1912
Age 116
Jacob "Joab" Griswold resided here in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 June 1769
    Event Place: Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 303
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 68
    [3] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 514; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1791
    Record Source: U.S., College Student Lists, American Antiquarian Society; Worcester, Massachusetts; College Student Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Herkimer, Herkimer, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 21; Page: 434,435; Image: 424; Family History Library Film: 193709
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 21, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 434

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885-1912
    Event Place: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Biographical sketches of the graduates of Yale College : with annals of the college history

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 August 1811
    Event Place: Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 303
    [2] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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