The Newtown bee., 1905-02-03

Among the popular young men ol who coiduc. themselves SC as to me it he highest tCOmnend:tlOn> of the community in which they live, is Frank Le Grand GrisWold, who was born May l5, 1865, the youngest and only surviving child of the late Asael Morgan Griswold. The father was born at Oxford, Conn.,, December p, 1883. In the spring of 1850 he left his old home, and on July IS, 1853, he 'o- cated in Washington, Litchfield Co, Copn., where he worked for six cents day and board. By dint of economy he managed to save Sl00, of which he WAS robbed. Nothing daunted by this misfortune, young Griswold set brave ly to work to regain his lost foothold
 His high spirit, unconquered by ad- verse circumstances, and his persistent effort were characteristic of his entire life. On June 5, 1856, he went to Bridgeport, and the following Febru- ary he secured employment with the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company, contracting for them until February 10, 1879. He was married in
 Bridgeport, December 25, 1860, to Miss Della A. Hodge, aLd three children were born to them: Charles A., born November l, 1861, died August 28, 1890: Henry M., born December Il, 1862, died April 5, 1885; and Frank Le Grand. The mother passed away May 19, 1866, and on November 20, 1866, A.
 M. Griswold was welded to Miss Lottie Hurlburt. He acknowledged his faith in God and accepted baptism March g, 1858, and was charter member of the East Washington Avenue Bap- tist church. Fraternally, he belonged to the Knights Templar. The result of his wisdom and industry, and his acumen in financial affairs, was dem- onstrated when at his death he left his son Tan unincumbered estate of s75, ,O0O. On September 20, 1890, his weary spirit took it's flight, and his mantle fell upon the shoulders of his only surviving son. Frank Le Grand Griswold was educated in the public schools of Bridgeport, and here his versatility soon attracted the atten- tion of his instructors. He was quite young when he decided to enter mer-
 cantile life, and went to work to learn the confectioner's trade. With per
 sistency equal to that which was one of his fathers marked characteristics,
 he made no second choice, but re-
 mained working at that trade until
 his fathers death, in 1890, rendered it
 necessary for him to abandon a busi-
 ness career in order to manage his
 large estate. That he has proven him.
 self worthy of this trust is evidenced
 by the capable manner in which he
 has since cared for his property. His
 naturally generous disposition is tenn l pered by a wise judgment, and his as-
 sistance to some struggling brother is
 seldom unworthily bestowed. On
 September g, 1891, F. L. Griswold was
 married in Kingston, N. Y., to Miss
 Lizzie, daughter of Frederick H. Ar
 hold. To this union have come three
 interesting children: Fred L., Charles
 M., and Lottie M., whose gladstone
 presence brings much sunshine to the
 beautiful Griswold home on the New town turnpike. MT and Mrs Griswold are both favorites socially, and in their home hospitality reigns supreme. Friend and stranger alike are accord ed hearty welcome, and are made to feel that this is, indeed, ''home. " Our subject holds the rank of colonel of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Fy- thias, of Connecticut; is a member of
 Myrtha Lodge No. 8, K. of F., Bridge
 port, and Uniform Rank, Company 4. In politics he is firm believer in the principles of the Republican party, and has served as assessor and on the board of relief. In every movement for improvement he takes an active part, and he endeavors in every way to advance all measures that would in any way bring the greatest good to the greatest number.