GRISWOLD, Solon S.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 207

Solon S. GRISWOLD, farmer, Grand Isle, was born 26 April 1857 at Grand Isle 
[Grand Isle County, Vermont], son of David E. and Mary Ann (TOBIAS) GRISWOLD. 
Educated in the public schools of Grand Isle, and at Montpelier Seminary. 
Engaged in business in a general store at Adams Landing [Grand Isle County, 
Vermont] in 1877; in 1880 built a store at Grand Isle Corners and was engaged 
in general merchandise business from 1880 to 1884; has followed farming since 
1884, and was in the ice business for one year. Republican; represented 
Grand Isle in the Legislature in 1886; was senator from Grand Isle County in 
1910; has held various town offices; justice of the peace 1896-1900; has been 
selectman, lister, and school commissioner. Attendant of the Methodist 
Church. Member and secretary of Masonic fraternity; member Pomona Grange. 
In 1877 he [Solon S. GRISWOLD] married [his first wife] Clara GORDON [her 
maiden name?]; she [Clara GRISWOLD] died in 1908. In 1909 he [Solon S. 
GRISWOLD] married [his second wife] Mina HONG [a maiden name?] of Grand Isle.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly
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***Additional information and corrections submitted by Jim Hoag on October 3, 2009:
Solon Griswold's first wife was Clarissa Edna Gordon, daughter of Seth Gordon and Julia Hoag. 
His second wife was Mina Hoag (Mina Mooney, widow of Seth W. Hoag).