This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: amesfarm1835 Surnames: Griswold, Peebles, Tarbox Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/5424.5.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruth Griswolds book mentions that Zeriah Cowles Griswold father was John Cowles B. July 13, 1751 New Hartford d. September 17, 1792. His father was Joseph Cowles b. 1726 Hartford d. Aug. 17, 1777. His father was Joseph Cowles bapt. 1694 or 5 d. Feb. 20, 1775. His father was Timothy Cowles ab. 1666 Farmington Ct. d. Aug 30, 1726 E. Hartford CT. His father was Samuel Cowles b. 1939 d. April 17, 1691 Farmington, CT. So if you might be able to find wills or Bapt. records in those places. Hope that helps. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.