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The Griswold Family Association was founded in 1930, to collect, preserve, and disseminate genealogical and historic facts relating to the origin and growth of the Griswold family in America.

The Griswold Family Association holds Annual Reunions, usually on the first weekend in August, issues a quarterly newsletter and other publications, and sponsors tours of interest to our members. 

Email:Contact@griswoldfamily.org
Contact information             
Jack Hooten, Registrar
3822 Bandy Rd. SE
Roanoke VA 24104-7216 

WE HAVE 129 FANS ON FACEBOOK - go to www.facebook.com, and search for “Griswold Family Association” to become a fan.  We share photos and information about coming events

Other GFA Products for sale: T shirts, golf shirts, baseball caps & tote bags with Griswold emblems: order here

NEW PRODUCTS: ORDER YOUR SHIRTS,HATS AND BAGS by July 16th to receive them in time for our August 6-8 Annual Reunion

•  GFA MEMBER LOUISE HAWLEY IS OFFERING HER GRISWOLD CAST IRON COLLECTION FOR SALE
  A 71-piece collection of Griswold cast iron items is for sale by Gordon and Louise Hawley, who are downsizing several of their extensive collections. The set includes several fairly rare items, including the "O" skillet, a sun-dial, the lamb and bunny molds, a lemon squeezer, oval dampers, a lard press and much more. The collection has been priced, but since its size and weight would require pickup arrangements, some negotiation would be considered. A CD of the collection is available, along with an inventory including product numbers. Those interested may contact Louise through our Facebook page, or through our email, Contact@griswoldfamily.org
  For more information on Griswold cast iron, visit our webpage at Griswold Things

• There is an active Griswold DNA project on-line: one of the most exciting advances in genealogical research is the new technology which makes family connections through the male line.  If you are male Griswold, you can sign up and help to build the Griswold database.  Look for more information at www.familytreedna.com/public/GRISWOLD/
   

• CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF GFA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR, Sabrina Hallock, Katie Gallagher, and Caroline Listernick.  Our three winners were chosen from 11 outstanding applicants.
  Scholarship applications will be accepted in January 2011 for the following school year. Applications will be printed in the January 2011 Bulletin and posted on the website.  Applicants must be children, grandchildren, or niece/nephews of GFA members in good standing (or be members themselves) who plan to attend an undergraduate college, university or accredited training program.  Completed applications will be due by March 31st 2011.

ANNUAL MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS

• IT’S NOT TOO LATE - REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND THE 2010 ANNUAL REUNION, AUGUST 4-6 IN MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL, MN August 6-8 ,2010 - three-day reunion in Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN, centered at the Park Plaza Hotel in Bloomington MN: join us for visits to Minneapolis Genealogy Society, Lakewood Cemetery, Mall of America and more! Chaired by Bergetta Monroe. Registration forms in the April 2010 GFA Bulletin and on this website

• August 2010 - The 103rd Northeast Pennsylvania Griswold Reunion met on August 15, 2009 at Merli-Sarnoski Park, Carbondale, PA. Instead of a covered-dish luncheon, as in past years, they had a basket picnic, beginning at noon. The event was chaired by Robert and Donald Powell. The NEPA group will meet in August 2010, details not yet received

• August, 2011 - one-day reunion in CT area, details TBA

• August, 2012 - three-day reunion in the Southeast (Carolinas/Georgia) under consideration
  
  Consider hosting a reunion and/or planning a “Reunion Within A Reunion” , a gathering of your own family to coincide with our meeting. It’s a wonderful way to get the family together and honor their ancestors.
  
  We have published guidelines for running a reunion and several members who would be happy to share their expertise with you. We will go wherever there is a Griswold connection and a group of people to host us!

The Griswold Family Bulletin
Published by the Griswold Family Association of America, Inc.

 The Griswold Family Association owns and maintains an historic house in Wethersfield, Connecticut.  The original house was owned by Michael Griswold; most of the house as it exists today was constructed in 1730 by his son, Michael.  The half-brothers Edward and Matthew came to North America in 1639, and settled in Windsor, Connecticut. Francis, who may have been a cousin to Edward, was baptized 10th January, 1605/6 at  Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire. He came to North America in 1636 and settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Michael appears to be a fourth cousin once removed to Edward and half brothers Matthew and Thomas.  Their common ancestor would be John Greswold, Esq., born c. 1440.