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The Griswold Family in England
The English Griswolds were an ancient county family established at Solihull, Warwickshire, England, prior to 1400: The name generally written Greswold but without doubt the "e" in the first syllable had the Latin sound of "i" short for it was often written Griswold or Gryswold and sometimes with a final "e".
They were descended from a John Griswold who came from Kenilworth about the middle of the 14th century, married and settled in Solihull, later acquiring Langdon Hall; and by Burke, the family is called Griswold of Kenilworth and Solihull.
Family of Griswold descended from Humphrey Griswold of Creet or is it Crete?, Lord of the Manor**.
English records show the Malvern Estate and Coat of Arms in 1659 belonging to Humphrey Griswold of Malvern Hall, who died in 1671, his brother Henry Griswold, who succeeded him, died about 1720
The Connecticut Griswolds are descended from the brothers Edward and Matthew who came to Windsor in 1638, and from Michael, possibly another brother, who came to Wethersfield.
There has been no positive proof offered of the relationship of these three, but the Rev. F.W. Chapman, whose extensive research on Griswold Genealogy was never published, is quoted as having written, "I have documentary evidence that he was a brother of Edward and Matthew; also of Francis, who settled in Cambridge, MA and died without male heirs.
In the same connection Mr. B. Howell Griswold of Baltimore supplied the following note from papers of the late Rev. F.W. Chapman, whose "genealogical labors will long preserve his name in memory." He said; "Michael Griswold of Wethersfield was undoubtedly a brother of Edward Griswold of Windsor and of Matthew of Lyme. He afterward removed to Killingworth and was one of the founders of that town.
Said Frank Farnsworth Starr on this subject, "Of the early Griswold Family, Edward of Windsor, 1639-1640, Matthew of Windsor, and Saybrook, 1639-1640, Michael of Wethersfield, 1640, Francis Griswold, Grissell, Greshold or Gresshould of Cambridge, and Charlestown, 1639, it is claimed that Edward and Matthew were brothers but whether proof is positive I do not know."
Various spellings Grissell, Grissill, Grisold, Gresold, Greshould, Griswold.
Edward Griswold - 10th Gr-Grandfather (Founder of Windsor, CT)
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In summary of the brothers
1) Edward a founder of Windsor, CT
2) Matthew both came to Windsor in 1638
3) Michael came to Wethersfield, CT, afterward removed to Killingworth and was one of the founders of that town.
4) Francis settled in Cambridge, MA
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**Lord of the Manor in Crete: Understanding the context
The term "Lord of the Manor" primarily refers to a system of landholding and social hierarchy that was prevalent in medieval Europe, particularly in England.
It's crucial to understand that this system did not directly exist in ancient Crete in the same way it did in medieval Europe.
If the concept of a powerful and influential figure who held sway over a defined territory in Crete is considered, it is necessary to examine historical and mythological accounts of the island's rulers.
In summary, while the specific term "Lord of the Manor" doesn't directly apply to ancient Crete, the idea of powerful rulers and figures with significant influence over the island's inhabitants and land is certainly present in both its mythological and historical narratives.
Technically, lords of manors are barons, or freemen; however, they do not use the term as a title.
Unlike titled barons, they did not have a right to sit in the House of Lords, which was the case for all noble peers until the House of Lords Act 1999.
I descend from George Henry Griswold (1574-1623) & Dousabel Leigh (1573-11615) from 3 of their 4 sons, Edward, Francis and Michael,
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