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According to the "PennYan Democrat" dated July21, 1922:
"GRISWOLD-In PennYa n, July 19, 1922, Mrs. Anna R. Griswold, widowof
Sylvester Griswold, aged 71 years. The funeral will be held at three
o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. W.H . Wheatley officiating. Burial in Lake
View cemetery. She leaves five daugh ters, viz.; Mrs. Fred Perkins of
Bath; Mrs. Charles Deacon, Mrs. Wolcott Cole , Jr., Mrs. Jarvis Putnam, of
PennYan, and Mrs.Charles Judis of Amsterdam an d four sons: Oscar, of
Binghamton; Pearl, of Amsterdam; Frank and Harold, of PennYan; two
sisters, Mrs. Philetus Wright, of Benton, and Mrs. George Fitzwa ter, of
Yatesville; one brother, Solomon Spink,of Middlesex, and eighteen
grandchildren. "
NOTE: Harold J. Griswold, born in1899, is the son of Nellie Griswold
(father unknown), grandson of Anna and "Thomas" Sylvester Griswold.
(LCSS February 24, 2001).

According to "Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Pu rchase Three East",
tombstone readings, page 147:
Griswold Anna R. Spink Di ed 1922, Born 1850 [Griswold lot]
(April 27, 2001LCSS).

1. 2. Fredrick D. GRISWOLD   b. Aug 1867, Jerusalem,Yates County,New York; d. 6 Sep 1902, PennYan,Yates County,New York,35y/1m/4d; bur. Sep 1902, PennYan,Yates County,New York,Lakeview Cemetery, Purchase Three East.
2. 3. David GRISWOLD   b. Abt 1868, Yates County,New York; d. Between 1870 and 1875, Yates County,New York.
3. 4. Frank GRISWOLD   b. Abt 1869, Yates County,New York; d. Between 1875 and 1880, Yates County,New York.
4. 5. Willie GRISWOLD   b. Abt 1871, Yates County,New York; d. Aft 1880, Yates County,New York.
5. 6. Ella GRISWOLD   b. Abt 1873, Yates County,New York; d. Between 1875 and 1880, Yates County,New York.
6. 7. Oscar GRISWOLD   b. Jun 1876, PennYan,Yates County,New York; d. 10 Dec 1960, Binghamton,New York; bur. Dec 1960, PennYan,Yates County,New York,Lakeview Cemetery, Purchase Three East.
7. 8. Pearl William (Perly) GRISWOLD   b. Sep 1878, PennYan,Yates County,New York.
8. 9. Nellie GRISWOLD   b. Mar 1881, PennYan,Yates County,New York.
9. 10. Lottie Louise GRISWOLD   b. Mar 1883, PennYan,Yates County,New York.
10. 11. Jennie GRISWOLD   b. Feb 1885, PennYan,Yates County,New York.
11. 12. Frank GRISWOLD   b. Mar 1888, Yates County,New York; d. 1958, PennYan,Yates County,New York,70years.
12. 13. Harry GRISWOLD   b. 9 Jan 1891, PennYan,Yates County,New York; d. 24 Apr 1891, PennYan,Yates County,New York,3m/15d; bur. Apr 1891, PennYan,Yates County,New York,Lakeview Cemetery, Purchase Three East.
13. 14. Bessie May GRISWOLD   b. 2 May 1892, Penn Yan,Yates County,New York; d. 16 Apr 1989, PennYan,Yates County,New York,96y/11m/14d; bur. Apr 1989, PennYan,Yates County,New York,Lakeview Cemetery.
14. 15. Mabel A. GRISWOLD   b. 28 Nov 1894, PennYan,Yates County,New York; d. Feb 1986, Amsterdam,Montgomery County,New York; bur. Feb 1986, Amsterdam,Montgomery County,New York.

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Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
According to "Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Purchase Three East",
tombstone readings, page 147:
Griswold Fred D Died 1902 Sep 4 D ae 35/1/4 s/o Sylvester & Anna
Griswold [town record]
( April 27, 2001 LCSS).

According to "REGISTER OF MARRIAGES IN THE VILL AGE OF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NEW YORK":
Register # 293
Date of Marriage: March 16, 1889
Full Name of Husband: Fred Griswold
His Residence: Penn Yan, N ew York
His Age: 22
Occupation: Barber
His Birthplace: Town of Jerusalem, Ne w York
His Father's Name: Sylvester
His Mother'sMaiden Name: Anna Spink
# o f this Marriage: 1
Full Name of Wife: Maiden: Dora Hiscott
Married: Mrs. Gris wold
Her Residence: Penn Yan, New York
Her Age: 20
# of this Marriage: 1
He r Birthplace: Penn Yan, New York
Her Father'sName: Albert
Her Mother's Maide n Name: Amelia Nottell
Name & Position of Person Officiating: J.W. Benham
Whe n Registered: March 18, 1889
(April 27, 2001LCSS).


According to "REGIS TER OF DEATHS IN THE VILLAGE OF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NEW YORK":
Register # 1983
Date of Death: September 6, 1902
Name of Deceased: Fred D. Griswold
A ge: 35 years/1 month/ 4 days
Marital Status: M
Race: White
Occupation: Barbe r
Birthplace: Jerusalem, New York
Father's name: Sylvester Griswold
Mother's Name: Anna
Place of Death: Penn Yan, NewYork
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tube rculosis
Medical Attendant: F.S. Sampson
Place of Burial: Penn Yan, New York
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

According tothe "Penn Yan Democrat", dated Friday , September 12, 1902;
"Fred D. Griswolddied at his home in this village Satu rday night,
September 6th, aged 35 years".
(June 1, 2001 LCSS).

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According to "REGISTER OF MARRIAGES IN THE VILLAGE OF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NEW YORK":
Register # 837
Date of Marriage: October 11, 1899
Full Name of H usband: Oscar Griswold
His Residence: Penn Yan,New York
His Age: 23
Race: W hite
Occupation: Basket maker
His Birthplace:Penn Yan, New York
His Father' s Name: Sylvester Griswold
His Mother's Maiden Name: Anna Spink
# of this Mar riage: 1
Full Name of Wife: Maiden: Emma Cole
Married: Griswold
Her Residenc e: Penn Yan, New York
Her Age: 23
# of this Marriage: 1
Her Birthplace: Penn Yan, New York
Her Father's Name: Wolcott Cole
Her Mother's Maiden Name: Emma line Smith
Name & Position of Person Officiating: H.E. Frobush
When Registere d: October 19, 1899
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

Second Child born to Oscar and Emma Griswold: Oscar Cole Griswold

According to "Register of Births in the Village of Penn Yan, Yates
County, New York":
Register Number: 807
Date o f Birth: Aug. 7, 1900
Name of Child: Family Name: Griswold
Given Name: Osca r Cole
Sex: Male
# of this Mother's Previous Children: 1
# of Children Sti ll Living: 1
Place of Birth: Penn Yan
Name of Mother: Maiden: Emma Cole
M arried: Griswold
Mother's Age: 25
Mother's Birthplace: Town of Jerusalem
Name of Father: Oscar Griswold
Father's Occupation: Basket maker
Father's A ge: 24
Father's Birthplace: Penn Yan
(February 27, 2001 LCSS)

Accordin g to the "Penn Yan Democrat":
OSCARGRISWOLD - Oscar Griswold, 85, a native of Penn Yan, died at his
home in Binghamton at 277 Robinson Street on Saturday, December 10,
1960. He was the son of Thomas Sylvester and Anna Spink Griswo ld. Mr.
Griswold who worked at the old Guile and Windnagle Basket Factory in Penn
Yan, moved to Binghamton about 30 years ago, where he was employed in t he
Endicott-Johnson Shoe Factory. Heis survived by four children, Howard
of Binghamton, Oscar of Spring Arbor, Mich., Albert of Boston and Mrs.
Margar et Carlson of Jamestown; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Jeudes of
Amsterdam, Mrs. Jean Hall of Ithaca, Mrs. Fred Perkins ofSchenectady and
Mrs. Jarvis Putnam of Penn Yan. Funeral services were held in Binghamton
Tuesday morning, with burial in Lake View Cemetery, Penn Yan, onTuesday
afternoon".
(February 9, 2002 LCSS).

Oscar and Emma Griswold areburied in: Lakeview Purchase Thre e East.
(March 5, 2001 LCSS).

According to "Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan , Purchase Three East",
tombstone readings,page 1 47:
Griswold Oscar Sr. Di ed 1960 Born 1876 [Griswold lot] (April 27,2001
LCSS).

1. 16. Howard GRISWOLD   b. Penn Yan,Yates County,New York.
2. 17. Oscar Cole GRISWOLD   b. 7 Aug 1900, PennYan,Yates County,New York; d. 5 May 1971, Jackson,Jackson County,Michigan.
3. 18. Margaret GRISWOLD   b. 25 May 1902; d. 14 Jul 1975.
4. 19. Albert GRISWOLD   b. 26 Jul 1910, PennYan,Yates County,New York; d. Jan 1982, New Ipswich,Hillsborough County,New Hampshire.

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First Child born to Pearl and Anna Griswold:
According to the "Register of Bir ths in the Village of Penn Yan, Yates
County,New York":
Register Number: 1 092
Date of Birth: May 9, 1905
When Registered: July 6, 1942
Name of Child : Family Name: Griswold
Given Name: BernardJoseph
Place of Birth: Penn Ya n
Name of Mother: Maiden: Anna Sherman
Married: Griswold
Mother's Age: 19
Mother's Birthplace: Amsterdam, New York
Name of Father: Pearl William Gri swold
Father's Age: 27
Father's Birthplace: Penn Yan
(February 27, 2001 LCSS).

1. 20. Pearl Leslie GRISWOLD   b. Jerusalem,Yates County,New York.
2. 21. Bernard Joseph GRISWOLD  
3. 22. James Forest GRISWOLD   b. 1908, Yates County,New York; d. 1986, Yates County,New York; bur. 1986, Torrey,Yates County,New York,Evergreen Cemetery.

1. 23. Fred PERKINS  
2. 24. Harold J. GRISWOLD  

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According to the "Register of Marriage in the Village of Penn Yan, Yates
Coun ty, New York" :
Register Number: 1183
Date ofMarriage: March 18, 1906
Ful l Name of Husband: Charles Joseph Deacon
HisResidence: Penn Yan
His Age: 22
Race: W
Occupation: Painter
His Birthplace: Port Byron
His Father's N ame: Joseph Deacon
His Mother's Maiden Name:Anna Sowers
Number of this Mar riage: 1
Full Name of Wife: Maiden: LottieLouise Griswold
Married: Deacon
Her Residence: Penn Yan
Her Age: 23
HerBirthplace: Penn Yan
Her Father 's Name: Thomas S. Griswold
Her Mother's Name: Anna Spink
Name & Position o f Person Officiating: Dewitt S. Hooker
When Registered: April 3, 1906
(Apri l 27, 2001 LCSS).

According to my mother, who knew her Aunt Lottie and Unc le Charles
"Turk" Deacon, they had no children.
(July 11, 2001 LCSS).

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According to "REGISTER OF MARRIAGES IN THE VILLAGE OF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NEW YORK":
Register # 1105
Date of Marriage: August 10, 1904
Full Name of H usband: Wolcott Cole, Jr.
His Residence: Penn Yan, New York
His Age: 24
Occu pation: Laborer
His Birthplace: Penn Yan, NewYork
His Father's Name: Wolcott Cole
His Mother's Maiden Name: Emma Smith
#of this Marriage: 1
Full Name o f Wife: Maiden: Jennie Griswold
Her Residence: Penn Yan, New York
Her Age: 19
# of this Marriage: 1
Her Birthplace: PennYan, New York
Her Father's Name: Thomas Griswold
Her Mother's Maiden Name: Anna Spink
Name & Position of Pers on Officiating: W.H. Giles
When Registered:August 11, 1904
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

According to the "Penn Yan Democrat", dated August 26, 1904;
"COLE -GRISWOLD- In Penn Yan, August 10, 1904. Wolcott Cole, Jr. and Miss
Jennie G riswold".
(June 1, 2001 LCSS).

1. 25. Elwood COLE  

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According to "Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, Purchase Three East",
tombstone re adings, page 147:
Griswold Frank Died 1958 Born1888 [Griswold lot]
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

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Cause of Death: Capillary Bronchitis
According to "Lakeview Cemetery, Pe nn Yan, Purchase Three East",
tombstone readings, page 147:
Griswold Harry D ied 1891 Apr 24 D ae 3 months PY s/o Sylvester& Anna
Griswold [town record ]
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

According to "REGISTER OF BIRTHS IN THE VILLA GE OF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NEW YORK":
Register # 307
Date of Birth: Janu ary 9, 1891
Medical Attendant: J.M. Waddell
WhenRegistered: April 23, 1891
Name of Child: Given Name: Griswold
Sex: Male
#of this Mother's Previous Chi ldren: 9
# of Children Still Living: 8
Place ofBirth: Penn Yan
Name of Moth er: Not Given
Married: Mrs. Griswold
Mother'sAge: 40
Mother's Birthplace: N ot Given
Name of Father: Sylvester Griswold
Father's occupation: Laborer
Fat her's Age: 48
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

According to "REGISTER OF DEATHS IN THE VILLAGE OF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NEW YORK":
Register # 793
Date of De ath: April 24 1891
Name of Deceased: Harry Griswold
Age: 3 months
Birthplace : Penn Yan, New York
Father's Name: Sylvester Griswold
Father's Birthplace: N ew York State
Mother's Name: Anna Griswold
Place of Death: Penn Yan
Cause of Death: Capillary Bronchitis
Time of Attackuntil Death: 4 days
Medical Atten dant: J.M. Waddell
Place of Burial: Penn Yan
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

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GENERATION 21 GRISWOLD LINE

Our GRISWOLD Family line descends from EDWARD G RISWOLD born 1607 in
Warwickshire, England. Hedied on August 30, 1691 in Ki llingworth,
Middlesex County, Connecticut. Edward was the first of our Grisw old family to emigrate to America in 1639. Bessie May Griswold is my grandmoth er.
(August 5, 2001 LCSS).

According to the SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINIST RATION: U.S. Social
Security Act, Application forAccount Number: Bessie M. P utnam
SSN: 061-52-5087 Claim Number: 095-05-0190D

FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST N AME: Bessie May Putnam
FULL NAME GIVEN AT BIRTH: Bessie May Griswold
PERSON'S PLACE OF BIRTH: Penn Yan, Yates, N.Y
MOTHER'S FULLNAME AT HER BIRTH: Anna Re becca Spink
FATHER'S FULL NAME: Thomas Sylvester Griswold
PERSON'S DATE OF BI RTH: May 2, 1892
PERSON'S PRESENT AGE: 80
PERSON'S SEX: Female
PERSON'S COLO R OR RACE: White
HAS THIS PERSON EVER BEFORE APPLIED FOR OR HAD HIS OWN SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER: No
TODAY'S DATE: July 6, 1972
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 536-3802
ADDRESS: 213 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527

NOTE: According to Darre ll Blevins, Freedom of Information Officer;
"BESSIE PUTNAM application for a Social Security number shows the account number 095-05-0190, which is her husba nd's number. The correct Social Security numberis 061-52-5087. She never had a Social Security number before she filed a claim for benefits under her husba nd's Social Security number." Dated; November 14, 2000.
(June 25, 2001 LCSS) .

Bessie May Griswold-Putnam and Jarvis Mudge Putnam are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan , Yates County, New York.
(July 21, 2001 LCSS).

Jarvis Mudge Putnam and Bessie May Griswold were my grandparents.

1. 26. Raymond Sylvester PUTNAM   b. 10 Nov 1912, Amsterdam,Montgomery County,New York; d. 30 Nov 1993, PennYan,Yates County,New York; bur. Nov 1993, Penn Yan,Yates County,New York,Lakeview Cemetery.
2. 27. Beatrice Anna PUTNAM  
3. 28. Virginia Margaret PUTNAM   b. 5 Mar 1916, Amsterdam,Montgomery County,New York; d. May 1978, PennYan,Yates County,New York; bur. May 1978, Penn Yan,Yates County,New York,Lakeview Cemetery.
4. 29. Bessie Marie PUTNAM  
5. 30. Bernard Richard PUTNAM  
6. 31. Bernice Irene PUTNAM  
7. 32. Violet Ruth PUTNAM   b. 6 Jan 1928, PennYan,Yates County,New York; d. 17 Jul 2001, Penn Yan,Yates County,New York; bur. Jul 2001, Yates County,New York.

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According to the "Penn Yan Democrat", dated June20, 1915;
"JUDES-GRISWOLD, T he following is from an Amsterdam newspaper: Ateight
o'clock Tuesday evenin g, June 10, took place the marriage of Charles
Judes, Jr. of Amsterdam and Mi ss Mabel Griswold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sylvester Griswold of Penn Yan, a t the parsonage of Trinity German
Lutheran church on Spring Street, the Rev. George W. Frasch officiating.
They were unattended. The bride is numbered a mong Amsterdam's estimable
young ladies. Immediately following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was
enjoyed at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Jarvis Putman, of No 34
Milton Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Judeshave gone to Penn Yan for a short
stay, before taking up their residence in this city".
NOTE: Mrs . Jarvis Putman is my grandmother, Bessie May Griswold-Putnam.
(June 1, 2001 LCSS).

1. 33. Eileen JUEDES  
2. 34. Irene JUEDES  
3. 35. Kenneth JUEDES   b. 4 Jan 1919, New York; d. 21 Oct 1990, New York; bur. Oct 1990, New York.

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According to the "Penn Yan Democrat" newspaper,dated Friday, October 24,
192 4:
"Mr. and Mrs. Howard Griswold of Binghamton,have announced the
arrival o f a girl, born last month. Mr. Griswold lived and attended
school in Penn Ya n before moving to Binghamton with his father, Oscar
Griswold, a few years ag o."
(July 14, 2001 LCSS).

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According to "REGISTER OF BIRTHS IN THE VILLAGEOF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NE W YORK":
Register # 807
Date of Birth: August7, 1900
Name of Child: Family Name: Griswold
Given Name: Oscar Cole
Sex: Male
# of this Mother's Previous Children: 1
# of Children Still Living: 1
Race: White
Place of Birth: Penn Y an, New York
Name of Mother: Maiden: Emma Cole
Married: Griswold
Mother's Ag e: 25
Mother's Birthplace: Town of Jerusalem,New York
Name of Father: Oscar Griswold
Father's Occupation: Basket maker
Father's Age: 24
Father's Birthpl ace: Penn Yan, New York
(April 27, 2001 LCSS).

According to the "Penn Yan Democrat" newspaper dated July 11, 1924:
"Griswold-Jennings - At Cortland, We dnesday, July 2, 1924, Rev. Oscar
Griswold,Jr., of Penn Yan and Miss Mildred Jennings of Cortland".
(July 14, 2001 LCSS).

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According to "REGISTER OF BIRTHS IN THE VILLAGEOF PENN YAN, YATES
COUNTY, NE W YORK":
Register # 1339
Date of Birth: July 26, 1910
Medical Attendant: F.L . Sampson
When Registered: August 3, 1910
Name of Child: Family Name: Griswol d
Given Name: Albert
Sex: Male
# of this Mother's Previous Children: 4
# of Children Still Living: 4
Race: White
Placeof Birth: Penn Yan, New York
Nam e of Mother: Maiden: Emma Cole
Married: Griswold
Mother's Age: 35
Mother's B irthplace: Penn Yan, New York
Name of Father: Oscar Griswold
Father's Occupat ion: Basket maker
Father's Age: 38
Father's Birthplace: Penn Yan, New York
( April 27, 2001 LCSS).

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According to the "Penn Yan Democrat" dated October 11, 1935:
"PUTNAM - To Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Putnam, 110 Water Street, Penn Yan,
in Soldiers and Sailo rs Hospital, October 3, 1935, a son." (Gary Putnam).
(July 14, 2001 LCSS).

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According to the "Penn Yan Democrat" newspaper dated June 28, 1935:
"Married, Friday, June 21, 1935, at 7 p.m., at the parsonage of the M.E.
Church, Frankl in Schwab of 205 Lake Street, Penn Yan and Virginia Putnam
of 128 Brown Stree t, Penn Yan, by Rev. W . W. Lane. The attendants were
Miss Jennie Cole of It haca and Raymond Putnam of Penn Yan. Mr. and Mrs.
Schwab will reside in Penn Yan."
(July 14, 2001 LCSS).