Chester Griswold

Chester Griswold (January 14, 1781 – September 7, 1860) was a New York Assemblyman from Nassau, New York, and a member of the political Griswold Family.

Chester Griswold
Member of the New York State Legislature
In office
1823, 1831, 1835
Personal details
Born(1781-01-14)January 14, 1781
Bolton, Connecticut
Died(1860-09-07)September 7, 1860
Nassau, New York
NationalityAmerican
ChildrenJohn Augustus Griswold
Parent(s)Simeon Griswold
Ann Hutchinson
OccupationPolitician, Postmaster

Biography

Griswold was born in Bolton, Connecticut, to Simeon Griswold and Ann Hutchinson. Chester was elected to the New York State Legislature in 1823, 1831, and 1835. He was a long-time Postmaster of Nassau.[1][2]

Chester's son, John Augustus Griswold, served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district.[2]

References

  1. "Chester Griswold Obituary". The New York Times. New York, New York. 21 Sep 1860. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. "John A. Griswold Papers, 1848-1894". York State Library. New York State Library. Retrieved 10 October 2019.


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