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     Philinda Holcombe was born in 1803. She was the daughter of Isaac Holcombe and Hannah Loop.

     Gertrude Mae Dodds was born on 16 April 1923 at Langeloth, Smith Twp., Washington Co., PA. She married LtCol Jack Leslie Paxton, son of George Leslie Bunker Paxton and Ruth Pearl Bradshaw, in 1949. Gertrude Mae Dodds died on 2 December 1988 at Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 65.

     Isaac Bissell was born on 9 March 1709 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Lt. Isaac Bissell and Elizabeth Osborn. Isaac Bissell married Sarah Stone on 1 October 1746 at Litchfield, Hartford (now Litchfield) Co., CT.¹ Isaac Bissell died on 29 June 1776 at Litchfield, Hartford (now Litchfield) Co., CT, at age 67.¹

     Isaac Bissell was born on 5 August 1747 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Isaac Bissell and Sarah Stone. Isaac Bissell married Althea Way on 13 December 1770 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ Isaac Bissell died on 19 June 1823 at Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY, at age 75.¹

     Sarah Stone was born in 1709 at Litchfield, Hartford (now Litchfield) Co., CT. She married Isaac Bissell, son of Lt. Isaac Bissell and Elizabeth Osborn, on 1 October 1746 at Litchfield, Hartford (now Litchfield) Co., CT.¹ Sarah Stone died in 1790 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Harvey Bissell was born on 23 July 1780 at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of Isaac Bissell and Althea Way. Harvey Bissell married Miriam Holcombe.² Harvey Bissell died in 1852.²

     Althea Way was born circa 1748 at Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT. She married Isaac Bissell, son of Isaac Bissell and Sarah Stone, on 13 December 1770 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ Althea Way died in 1825 at Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY.

     Alpheus Bissell was born on 24 January 1801 at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Harvey Bissell and Miriam Holcombe. Alpheus Bissell married Lydia Brooks on 14 May 1824. Alpheus Bissell died on 9 February 1897 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, at age 96.¹

     Lydia Brooks was born on 4 July 1803. She married Alpheus Bissell, son of Harvey Bissell and Miriam Holcombe, on 14 May 1824. Lydia Brooks died on 10 November 1893 at age 90.

     Melville Reuben Bissell was born on 25 September 1843 at Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Alpheus Bissell and Lydia Brooks.¹ Melville Reuben Bissell married Anna Sutherland on 29 November 1865.^1,2 Melville Reuben Bissell died on 15 March 1889 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, at age 45.¹

About 1869 or 1870 Melville and his father sold their grocery store in Kalamazoo, MI, and moved to Grand Rapids where they opened a fine china and glassware store. There Melville devised a carpet sweeper. His invention was patented in September 1876. The Bissell Corporation went on to have locations internationally. When Melville died Anna took over the corporation, becoming one of America's first female corporate chief exective officers.¹

     Anna Sutherland was born on 2 December 1846 at River John, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ She married Melville Reuben Bissell, son of Alpheus Bissell and Lydia Brooks, on 29 November 1865.^1,2 Anna Sutherland died on 8 November 1934 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, at age 87.¹

     Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV was born on 30 December 1754 at Windsor (now East Windsor), Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Bissell and Elizabeth Loomis.^1,3 Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV married Theoda Hurlburt on 30 December 1789 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV died on 5 August 1824 at Richmond, Ontario Co., NY, at age 69.¹

     Theoda Hurlburt was born circa 1767.¹ She married Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV, son of Daniel Bissell and Elizabeth Loomis, on 30 December 1789 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 Theoda Hurlburt died on 14 June 1844.¹

     Everest Case was born on 19 December 1796 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Jesse Case Jr. and Sarah Cornish. Everest Case married Lucy Case, daughter of Silas Case and Mary Case. Everest Case died on 31 July 1866 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Canton Center Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Lucy Case was born on 9 March 1794 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Silas Case and Mary Case. Lucy Case married Everest Case, son of Jesse Case Jr. and Sarah Cornish. Lucy Case died on 24 November 1859 at age 65. She was buried at Canton Center Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Levi Case was born on 4 January 1822 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.² He was the son of Everest Case and Lucy Case.¹ Levi Case married Eunice Case, daughter of Asa Lyman Case and Rosanna Buell, on 3 March 1859.¹ Levi Case died on 21 October 1907 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Canton Center Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.³

     Rosanna Buell was born on 22 May 1791.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Frederick Buell and Rosanna Case.¹ Rosanna Buell married Asa Lyman Case, son of Asa Case and Sarah Robe, on 5 November 1812 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.² Rosanna Buell died on 26 June 1858 at age 67.¹

     Asa Lyman Case was born on 24 January 1791 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Asa Case and Sarah Robe.¹ Asa Lyman Case married Rosanna Buell, daughter of Peter Frederick Buell and Rosanna Case, on 5 November 1812 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Asa Lyman Case died on 24 November 1854 at OH at age 63.¹

     Eunice Case was born on 18 July 1821 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Asa Lyman Case and Rosanna Buell.¹ Eunice Case married Levi Case, son of Everest Case and Lucy Case, on 3 March 1859.¹ Eunice Case died on 20 July 1883 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT, at age 62.¹ She was buried at Canton Center Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Asa Levi Case was born in March 1860 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of Levi Case and Eunice Case.¹ Asa Levi Case was baptized on 3 July 1869 at Canton First Church, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He married Annette Elliza Pyatt on 18 March 1885.¹ Asa Levi Case was buried at Canton Street Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.³

     Annette Elliza Pyatt was born in March 1860 at Farmington, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Asa Levi Case, son of Levi Case and Eunice Case, on 18 March 1885.¹ Annette Elliza Pyatt died on 30 September 1923 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT, at age 63.¹ She was buried at Canton Street Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Burton Edwards Conklin was born on 26 October 1882 at Marlboro, Ulster Co., NY. He married Laura Speers on 1 October 1902 at Hartford Co., CT. Burton Edwards Conklin was also known as Burson Edwards Conklin. He and Laura Speers were divorced on 22 December 1920 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. Burton Edwards Conklin married Rosa Candace Case, daughter of Asa Levi Case and Annette Elliza Pyatt, circa 1922 at Hartford Co., CT. Burton Edwards Conklin died on 5 October 1971 at Weatogue, Hartford Co., CT, at age 88. He was buried at Canton Street Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹

Burson and Laura were enumerated in the 1910 Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was an assistant boss in a rubber works, age 26, she was 26. Children in the household were Ruth 7, Estella 5, and Allan 4.

Burt and Rosa C. were enumerated in the 1930 Canton, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was a farmer age 46, she was 38. Burt has previously been married when he was 19. Children in the household were Charles E. 7, Hazel R. 6, Robert W. 3, and Arlene 1. Also in the household was father-in-law Asa Case 70.

Burton and Rosa C. were enumerated in the 1940 Canton, Hartford Co., CT federal census. He was a laborer at a WPA water works. Children in the household were Charles E. 17, Hazel R. 16, Robert W. 15, and Arlene B. 10.

Burton registered for the WWII draft in 1942. He was 58, living in Canton, working at the Hartford Spinning Co. in Unionville, and Rose was his closest relative.

     Rosa Candace Case was born on 31 October 1890 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Asa Levi Case and Annette Elliza Pyatt.¹ Rosa Candace Case was baptized on 12 June 1891 at Canton First Church, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Burton Edwards Conklin circa 1922 at Hartford Co., CT. Rosa Candace Case died on 16 May 1953 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT, at age 62. She was buried at Canton Street Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Arlene C. Conklin was born on 8 February 1930 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Burton Edwards Conklin and Rosa Candace Case. Arlene C. Conklin died on 13 May 2020 at John Dempsy Hospital, Farmington, Hartford Co., CT, at age 90.

From the Hartford Courant, May 17, 2020:

Arlene C. (Conklin) Griswold, 90, of Canton, beloved wife of Richard Otis Griswold, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at John Dempsey Hospital.
She was born February 8, 1930 in Canton, daughter of the late Burton and Rosa (Case) Conklin. Mrs. Griswold was employed by the Travelers prior to settling down to raise her family. She was a member of Canton Community Baptist Church and the Canton Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary having enjoyed helping with the Canton Lobsterfest. Arlene enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, baking and flowers.
In addition to her beloved husband of 60 years, she is survived by her son, Stephen Griswold of Winsted; her daughter, Dawn Scagel and husband Michael of Torrington; grandchildren, Patrick Scagel of East Canaan and Carolyn Scagel Pezzenti of Ashford; her great grandson, Cody Becher of Ashford and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Charles Conklin and her sister, Hazel Wessels.
Graveside service will be private. A celebration service of Arlene's life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Arlene's memory may be made to the Canton Community Baptist Church, PO Box 369, Canton, CT 06019. Please visit her "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.

     Theoda Bissell was born on 20 June 1791 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ She was the daughter of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Theoda Bissell died on 11 July 1791 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹

     Sophia Bissell was born on 20 June 1792 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ She was the daughter of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Sophia Bissell died on 31 July 1870 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, at age 78.^1,2 She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI.²

     Dr. Daniel Haskell Bissell was born on 21 September 1794 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Dr. Daniel Haskell Bissell died on 3 November 1882 at Geneseo, Livingston Co., NY, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, Livingston Co., NY.²

     Hulda Bissell was born on 18 July 1798 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ She was the daughter of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Hulda Bissell died on 10 August 1880 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Crooks Road Cemetery, Troy, Oakland Co., MI.²

     Daniel Voltaire Bissell was born on 28 June 1796 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Daniel Voltaire Bissell died on 12 July 1845 at Oakland Co., MI, at age 49.¹

     Miriam Holcombe was born on 12 January 1780. She married Harvey Bissell, son of Isaac Bissell and Althea Way.¹ Miriam Holcombe died on 19 September 1868 at age 88.

Perhaps the daugher of Noah and Hannah (Marsh) Holcombe.

     Dr. Daniel Perez Bissell was born on 29 May 1802 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Dr. Daniel Perez Bissell died on 28 October 1874 at Utica, Oneida Co., NY, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, Oneida Co., NY.²

     Helen May Connor was born on 11 June 1905. She married James Monroe Griswold, son of James Azariah Griswold and Sarah Emma Warner, on 20 May 1931. Helen May Connor died on 17 May 1968 at age 62.

     Daniel Baron Bissell was born on 29 January 1803 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Daniel Baron Bissell died on 11 December 1866 at age 63.¹

     Yvonne Lathrop was born on 20 September 1908 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. She married James Monroe Griswold, son of James Azariah Griswold and Sarah Emma Warner, on 12 December 1958 at East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. Yvonne Lathrop died on 28 May 2011 at Newington, Hartford Co., CT, at age 102.

From the Hartford Courant, 21 Jun 2011:

Yvonne (Lathrop) Griswold, 102, of East Hartford, wife of the late James M. Griswold, died May 28, 2011 at a local convalescent home. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Catherine (Jordan) Lathrop and lived in East Hartford most of her life. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a clothing buyer for Youth Centre. In her retirement years she enjoyed traveling throughout Europe, Canada and the United States. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. and Margery Flynn of East Hartford. Survivors also include three grandchildren, Kathleen Giovino-Hartley and her husband Earl Hartley of Florida, Karen Beckett and her husband Jamie of Florida and Kevin Flynn and his wife Vicky of Colchester. She also leaves ten great grandchildren, Ashley, Julian and Daniel Giovino, Jared and Devon Hartley, Dylan, Nikki and Madison Beckett, Spencer and Caitlyn Flynn, and a great-great granddaughter, Bailey Giovino. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Laura Carra and her husband Paul.

The funeral is Saturday, June 18th at 10 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 17th from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Vitas Hospice, 628 Hebron Avenue, Suite 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.

     Col Daniel Wadsworth Bissell was born circa 1804 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Col Daniel Wadsworth Bissell died on 19 May 1882 at Richmond, Ontario Co., NY.¹ He was buried at Allens Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Ontario Co., NY.²

     Sarah Emma Warner was born on 21 December 1852. She married James Azariah Griswold, son of James Monroe Griswold and Catherine Mary Phelps, in 1875.¹ Sarah Emma Warner died on 14 February 1941 at age 88.

     Daniel Lucius Bissell was born on 30 April 1808 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sgt. Daniel Bissell IV and Theoda Hurlburt.¹ Daniel Lucius Bissell died in 1878 at Dansville, Livingston Co., NY.^1,2 He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery, Dansville, Livingston Co., NY.²

     Elizabeth Newberry was born on 28 June 1728 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Roger Newberry Esq. and Elizabeth Wolcott. Elizabeth Newberry married Daniel Bissell, son of Daniel Bissell Jr. and Jerusha Fitch, in 1746.¹ Elizabeth Newberry died on 3 June 1749 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, at age 20.¹

     Frederick Holcomb Bissell was born on 16 February 1803.¹ He was the son of Harvey Bissell and Miriam Holcombe.¹ Frederick Holcomb Bissell died on 3 September 1898 at age 95.¹

     Laura Speers was born on 10 November 1882 at Farmington, Hartford Co., CT. She married Burton Edwards Conklin on 1 October 1902 at Hartford Co., CT. Laura Speers and Burton Edwards Conklin were divorced on 22 December 1920 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. Laura Speers died on 12 August 1973 at Hartford Co., CT, at age 90. She was buried at Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.¹

Laura S. was enumerated in the 1920 Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, federal census as the head of the household; Burson was not present. Children in the household were Ruth E. 17, Estella L. 15, Allan B. 14, and Grace V. 3 years 2 months. Also in the household were James E. Conklin 63, father, and Estella D. Conklin, mother-in-law. Laura and Burt's divorce was recorded in the Courant on 18 Dec 1920, page 4.

Laura was enumerated in the 1930 Hartford, Hartford Co., CT federal census. She was an assembler in a typewriter company age 47, divorced. Children in the household were Estella 24, and Grace 13. Also in the household was boarder John Staples 47. She later married John Henry Staples.

     James Monroe Griswold was born on 20 March 1901 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of James Azariah Griswold and Sarah Emma Warner. James Monroe Griswold married Helen May Connor on 20 May 1931. James Monroe Griswold married Yvonne Lathrop on 12 December 1958 at East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. James Monroe Griswold died on 28 November 1970 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 69.

From the Hartford Courant, 2 December 1970:
In Hartford, Nov. 28, 1970. James Monroe Griswold of 343 Hills St., East Hartford. Born in East Granby, he lived in the Hartford area all his life. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Machine Tool division, Colt Industries, West Hartford, retiring in 1963. He was a member of Willys Lodge No 99, AF&AM, and the South Congregational Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Yvonne Lathrop Griswold; four sons, Richard of Canton, James Jr. of New Egypt, N.J., Glenn of Ellington and Howard of Southington; a step-son, Walter Flynn of East Hartford; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Todd of Hartford, Mrs. David Robbins in the Philippines, and Mrs. Fernald Hughes of Thompsonville; and 25 grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the South Congregational Church, Forbes St., East Hartford. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

     Edna Emily Becker was born on 12 March 1890 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Charles Archibald Case, son of Asa Levi Case and Annette Elliza Pyatt, on 10 February 1916 at Cook Co., IL. Edna Emily Becker died on 14 October 1990 at age 100.

     James Azariah Griswold was born on 18 February 1848. He was the son of James Monroe Griswold and Catherine Mary Phelps. James Azariah Griswold married Sarah Emma Warner in 1875.¹ James Azariah Griswold died on 2 May 1914 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 66. He was buried on 5 May 1914 at Elmwood Cemetery, East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.²

James A. and Sarah E. were enumerated in the 1880 East Granby, Hartford Co., CT federal census. He was a farmer age 32, she was 27. Children in the household were Francis C. 4, Martha E. 2, and Emily 3 months.

James A. and Sarah E. were enumerated in the 1900 East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was a farmer age 52, she was 47. Children in the household were Frances C. 24, Martha J. 22, Emily W. 20, and Ethel S. 11.

James A. and Sarah E. were again enumerated in East Granby in 1910. Children in the household were Frances 34, Ethel 21, and Jimmie 9.

     Charles Archibald Case was born on 12 January 1888 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Asa Levi Case and Annette Elliza Pyatt.¹ Charles Archibald Case was baptized on 10 June 1888 at Canton First Church, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He married Edna Emily Becker on 10 February 1916 at Cook Co., IL. Charles Archibald Case died on 1 November 1962 at Cook Co., IL, at age 74. He was buried at Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.²