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     Charles Lucian Thrall was born on 5 August 1849.¹ He was the son of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol.¹ Charles Lucian Thrall married Annie R. Byers.¹ Charles Lucian Thrall died on 13 November 1916 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 67.¹

     Annie R. Byers married Walter G. Thrall, son of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol, on 15 November 1879.¹ Annie R. Byers married Charles Lucian Thrall, son of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol.¹ Annie R. Byers died in 1916.¹

     Walter G. Thrall was born on 20 November 1852.¹ He was the son of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol.¹ Walter G. Thrall married Annie R. Byers on 15 November 1879.¹ Walter G. Thrall died on 2 February 1882 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 29.¹

     Jerusha Thrall was born on 2 September 1722. She married Francis Griswold, son of Francis Griswold and Abigail Colton, on 2 August 1739. Jerusha Thrall died on 23 April 1741 at age 18.

     Aaron Griswold was born on 23 October 1743 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Francis Griswold and Jerusha Thrall. Aaron Griswold married Polly (?) Aaron Griswold died before 1853.

     Polly (?) married Aaron Griswold, son of Francis Griswold and Jerusha Thrall. Polly (?) died after February 1853.

     Ambrose Griswold was born on 13 January 1769 at Colebrook, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Aaron Griswold and Polly (?) Ambrose Griswold married Annie Smith on 28 November 1793 at Johnstown, Montgomery Co., NY. Ambrose Griswold died on 31 October 1853 at Forestville, Chautauqua Co., NY, at age 84.

     Annie Smith was born on 14 November 1777. She married Ambrose Griswold, son of Aaron Griswold and Polly (?), on 28 November 1793 at Johnstown, Montgomery Co., NY. Annie Smith died on 5 August 1858 at Hanover, Chautauqua Co., NY, at age 80.

     Selah Griswold was born on 3 January 1804 at Verona, Oneida Co., NY. He was the son of Ambrose Griswold and Annie Smith. Selah Griswold married Nancy Bettis on 5 January 1830 at NY. Selah Griswold died on 23 January 1846 at Versailles, Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 42.

     Nancy Bettis was born between 22 December 1806 and 1811 at Sanquoit, Oneida Co., NY. She married Selah Griswold, son of Ambrose Griswold and Annie Smith, on 5 January 1830 at NY. Nancy Bettis died on 8 September 1866 at Pokagon, Cass Co., MI.

     William Andrew Griswold was born on 30 October 1830 at Versailles, Cattaraugus Co., NY. He was the son of Selah Griswold and Nancy Bettis. William Andrew Griswold married Eliza Tracy on 18 June 1865 at Erie, Erie Co., PA. William Andrew Griswold died on 8 August 1881 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, at age 50.

     Eliza Tracy was born on 16 January 1840 at Erie, Erie Co., PA. She married William Andrew Griswold, son of Selah Griswold and Nancy Bettis, on 18 June 1865 at Erie, Erie Co., PA. Eliza Tracy died on 3 January 1917 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, at age 76.

     Frank Tracy Griswold was born on 7 September 1871 at PA. He was the son of William Andrew Griswold and Eliza Tracy. Frank Tracy Griswold died on 26 February 1924 at Radnor Twp., Delaware Co., OH, at age 52. He was buried at Old St. David's Church Cemetery, Wayne, Delaware Co., PA.¹

     Frank Tracy Griswold Jr. was born on 10 January 1914 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He was the son of Frank Tracy Griswold.

     The Most Reverend Frank Tracy Griswold III was born in September 1937 at Bryn Mawr, Montgomery Co., PA. He was the son of Frank Tracy Griswold Jr. The Most Reverend Frank Tracy Griswold III died on 5 March 2023 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, at age 85.


From the Religion News Service, online, 6 Mar 2003:

(RNS) — Bishop Frank Tracy Griswold III, who led the Episcopal Church through a tumultuous debate over the place of women and LGBTQ clergy in the denomination in the late 1990s and early 2000s, died Sunday (March 5) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 85.

Griswold served as presiding bishop of the mainline denomination as it saw the ordination of its first openly gay bishop in 2003, which increased pressure on some conservative dioceses to schism.

His daughter Eliza Griswold, a journalist who writes for The New Yorker magazine, shared the news of her father’s death on Twitter, describing him not only as her “beloved dad,” but as “a revered preacher and teacher and very funny human with a boundless heart, as he believed God’s is.”

Bishop Griswold was elected the 25th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in 1997 and took his seat at the Washington National Cathedral in January 1998. The first presiding bishop to serve a nine-year term after the denomination’s ruling body had reduced the length of the term from 12 years, his time in office ended in November 2006.

A Religion News Service article described the Episcopal Church at the start of his tenure as “one of the nation’s most prestigious but chaos-wracked denominations, scarred in recent years by financial and sexual scandals and still bitterly — perhaps irreparably — divided over the ordination of women as priests and the role of gays in church life.”

Upon becoming presiding bishop, he was immediately faced with threats of schism from several dioceses that refused to recognize women’s ordination as priests, with some conservative Episcopalians taking legal control of the name and the flag of the church even as they severed relations with the denomination.

Before leaving the Diocese of Chicago to lead the denomination, he told reporters he spent time in a private prayer retreat.

“By virtue of the office of presiding bishop, I’m going to become a center of controversy, like it or not, and probably in some people’s minds, I’m not going to be a human being. I’m simply going to be a living issue,” he said.

Undaunted, Griswold presided over the ordination and consecration of New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson, the denomination’s first openly gay priest to be elected bishop, answering objections during the service with the words: “We’re learning to live the mystery of communion at a deeper level.”

Robinson, who said he was receiving daily death threats at the time, told Religion News Service he later learned that the presiding bishop, like himself, had been wearing a bulletproof vest under his robes during the service. “That’s how dangerous those times were,” he said.

The former bishop of New Hampshire said he’s been thinking of Griswold since he learned of his passing Sunday morning and remembering how brave he was.

“He could easily have avoided presiding at that service of ordination to be a bishop, and he didn’t, and that was a remarkable thing on several levels,” he said.

Griswold’s participation communicated that the Episcopal Church’s welcome to LGBTQ people “went to the very top,” Robinson added, “and there’s almost no no comparing it to anything.”As presiding bishop, Griswold also stressed ecumenical and interfaith relations, inviting a Muslim leader — Sulayman S. Nyang, president of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington and an adviser to the American Muslim Council — to speak during his installation service, believed to be the first time a Muslim had done so for any presiding bishop. He helped bring the Episcopal Church into full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Bishop Michael Curry, current presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, praised Griswold as a “remarkable and faithful servant of God” as he asked for prayer for his predecessor’s family and all who mourn his loss.

The Washington National Cathedral remembered Griswold as “a kind and gentle priest who held the church together despite enormous pressures from around the world.”

“Through thoughtful and prayerful leadership, he expanded access to God’s table for LGBTQ Christians and leaders, and helped establish a life-giving Full Communion agreement with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,” reads a statement on the cathedral’s website.

“When it would have been easier to say no, Bishop Griswold walked with God to find a way to say yes. And for that, we are grateful.”

Born in 1937 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Griswold was descended from two previous bishops in the Episcopal Church: Bishop Alexander Viets Griswold, the denomination’s fifth presiding bishop, and Bishop Sheldon Munson Griswold, the missionary bishop of Salina in what is now the Diocese of Western Kansas, according to Episcopal News Service.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and a master’s degree from Oriel College at the University of Oxford, according to a biography provided by his family that was shared by the Episcopal Church.

Ordained in 1963, he served three parishes in the Diocese of Pennsylvania before he was elected the 10th bishop of Chicago in 1987.

Bishop Paula Clark of Chicago, who said she last spoke with Griswold before her ordination and consecration last year, remembered the former presiding bishop as “enormously kind and supportive.”

Her predecessor — Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee, who served as the 12th bishop of Chicago and is currently bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee — called Griswold’s death “the passing of an era in the Episcopal Church.”

“Frank’s dignified, gracious manner and credentials allowed him to lead the church toward becoming safer and more welcoming for all of God’s people. All of us who have continued that work in the last two decades are in his debt,” Lee said.

From 1998 to 2003, Griswold co-chaired the Roman Catholic-Anglican Commission and made significant contributions to the denomination’s 1979 Book of Common Prayer. He wrote a number of books, including “Going Home,” “Praying our Days: A Guide and Companion” and “Tracking Down the Holy Ghost: Reflections on Love and Longing.”

In addition to his daughter Eliza, Griswold is survived by his wife, Phoebe, daughter Hannah and three grandchildren.

     Harriet L. Thrall was born on 19 December 1857.¹ She was the daughter of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol.¹ Harriet L. Thrall died on 14 February 1859 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 1.¹

     Frank R. Thrall was born on 27 September 1859 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol.¹ Frank R. Thrall lived at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹

     Adelbert Webster Thrall was born on 21 July 1863.¹ He was the son of Lucian G. Thrall and Martha Bristol.¹ Adelbert Webster Thrall died on 10 December 1924 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 61.¹

     Lauretta Barnes was born circa 1796 at Northwest Territory.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Samuel Barnes and Cynthia Goodale.¹ Lauretta Barnes married Joel Buttles, son of Levi Buttles and Sarah Phelps, on 11 September 1814 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ Lauretta Barnes died in November 1871 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Nelson Buttles was born in 1815.¹ He was the son of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Nelson Buttles died in 1816 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Evaline Buttles was born say 1817 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Evaline Buttles married Thomas M. Gwynne on 4 June 1835 at Franklin Co., OH.¹

T. M. and Evelin were enumerated in the 1850 Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, federal census. He was a merchant, age 37, she was 33. Children in the household were Thomas 14, Waldo B. 11, Joel B. 9, Mary E. 6, and Lucian B. 3.

Thomas M. and Evaline were enumerated in the 1860 Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, federal census. He was a gentleman, age 44, she was 42. Children in the household were Joel B. 18, Mary E. 16, and Lauretta B. 8.

     Lucian Buttles was born say 1820 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He was the son of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes. Lucian Buttles married Mary Disney on 13 June 1844 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.¹
At the outbreak of the Civil War Lucian mustered as a major in the 24th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on June 22, 1861 and after the regiment was involved in the battles of Cheat Mountain and Greenbrier, West Virginia was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He resigned November 28, 1861 and returned to Columbus.²

     Albert Barnes Buttles was born on 25 April 1823 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Albert Barnes Buttles married Mary Elizabeth Ridgeway, daughter of Joseph Ridgeway Jr. and Jeannette S. Tatem, on 27 November 1849 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ Albert Barnes Buttles died on 27 January 1872 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 48.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Waldo Buttles was born in 1824.¹ He was the son of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Waldo Buttles died in 1829 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Louisa Case Buttles was born in 1826.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.² Louisa Case Buttles died in 1829 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Susan Buttles was born in 1828.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Susan Buttles died in 1829 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Edward Buttles died in 1830 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ He was born in 1830.¹ He was the son of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹

     Lauretta Buttles died in 1832 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was born in 1832.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹

     Sarah Phelps Buttles was born on 16 March 1833 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Sarah Phelps Buttles married Charles James Hardy, son of George Hardy and Margaret (?), on 30 March 1853 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ Sarah Phelps Buttles died in March 1864 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Helen Buttles was born in 1835.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Helen Buttles died in 1845 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Emma Buttles was born on 13 June 1837 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Buttles and Lauretta Barnes.¹ Emma Buttles married Abner L. Andrews on 16 December 1859 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ Emma Buttles died on 19 January 1922 at Washington, DC, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹

     Lucy Fitch was born on 23 August 1769 at East Simsbury, CT.¹ She was the daughter of John Fitch and Lucy Roberts. Lucy Fitch married James Kilbourn JP on 8 November 1789 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Lucy Fitch died on 8 March 1807 at Worthington, Franklin Co., OH, at age 37.¹

     John Fitch was born on 21 January 1743 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Joseph Fitch. John Fitch died on 2 July 1798 at Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY, at age 55.

The era of the steamboat began in America in 1787 when John Fitch (1743-1798) made the first successful trial of a forty-five-foot steamboat on the Delaware River on August 22, 1787, in the presence of members of the Constitutional Convention. Fitch later built a larger vessel that carried passengers and freight between Philadelphia and Burlington, New Jersey.

John Fitch was granted his first United States patent for a steamboat on August 26, 1791. However, he was granted his patent only after a battle with James Rumsey over claims to the same invention. Both men had similar designs.

(It should be noted that on February 1, 1788 the very first United States patent for a steamboat patent was issued to Briggs & Longstreet.)

John Fitch constructed four different steamboats between 1785 and 1796 that successfully plied rivers and lakes and demonstrated, in part, the feasibility of using steam for water locomotion. His models utilized various combinations of propulsive force, including ranked paddles (patterned after Indian war canoes), paddle wheels, and screw propellers. While his boats were mechanically successful, Fitch failed to pay sufficient attention to construction and operating costs and was unable to justify the economic benefits of steam navigation. Robert Fulton (1765-1815) built his first boat after Fitch's death, and it was Fulton who became known as the "father of steam navigation."