1816.
GEORGE WILLIAM GRISWOLD died of paralysis at the residence of his son, Daniel T. Griswold, of Glastenbury, Conn., April 2, 1867, aged 72 years. He was born May 23, 1794, being a descendant of Edward Griswold, one of the early settlers of Windsor, Conn., and connected with the early Governors, Matthew and Roger Griswold.
He entered College from East Hartford, Conn., and on graduation, read law in the office of Jonathan W. Edwards, Esq., of Hartford. Having been admitted to the Bar in March, 1821, he settled in Manchester, Conn., where he followed his chosen profession until near the close of life.
He was twice married ; first, to Betsey Talcott, of Yernon, by whom he had seven children ; and after her death, to the widow of Jason Covill, of Glastenbury, by whom he had two children.
