Donald E. Griswold, 1938-2026 (Sparland, Illinois)
Donald E. Griswold, age 88, of Sparland, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his home. Don was born on January 28, 1938 in Sparland, IL to Walter and …
From Our Facebook Group – Matthew Griswold, Sr.
Wendy Barnes recently shared an image she found while conducting research for the Essex Historical Society on the Pratt family of Essex. Volumes 1-4 of the Old Saybrook Land records …
GFA Scholarships Awarded for Academic Year 2026-27
Congratulations to our three GFA Scholarship winners for the 2026-27 school year! Three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to the following scholars: John-Paul Griswold, Brendan Kline, and Alexandra Wani. Read …
David R. Patterson, 1931-2026
David R. Patterson was born on 12 October 1931 and lived all his life in Solihull, outside of Birmingham, England. He attended Eversfield Preparatory School, Solihull School, and Birmingham University, …
Edith E. Rafferty, 1943-2025
Edith E. Rafferty, 82, of Mystic passed away at home on November 15, 2025. Edith had previously lived in Windsor Locks, Glastonbury, and Dennis MA. She was born in Hartford …
GFA Scholarship Application Window is Open for the 2026-27 Academic Year
The Griswold Family Association Scholarships provide financial help to a GFA member or member’s child with expenses incurred with an undergraduate education at an accredited institution. Grandparents and other relatives are …
GFA Bulletin Flashback from December 1937
Unusual Wall Paintings Found in Old Griswold House The finest wall paintings in the State”, according to Wayland W. Williams, the Director of the Federal Art Project for Connecticut, are …
William “Bill” H. Griswold, III, 1930-2025 (Seaford, DE)
William Henry Griswold, III, “Bill,” beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 30, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in …
Annual Membership Meeting Minutes – August 2025
Annual General Membership Meeting August 2, 2025, Charlottesville, VA Present: Sara L. French, Jack Hooten, Jim Hooten, Amy Hooten, Peter Hooten, Gabriele Hooten, Kathryn LeBaron, Brian LeBaron, Beth Rosenquist, Larry …
August 2025 GFA Reunion Update
Twenty Members and guests attended the 2025 Reunion. The group attended the annual business meeting, toured Charlottesville, Virginia historical sites, and were presented a historical overview of Michael Griswold by …