Matthew Griswold (congressman)
Matthew Griswold (/ˈɡrɪzwɔːld, -wəld/;[1] June 6, 1833 – May 19, 1919) was an American Congressman from Erie, Pennsylvania.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 26th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. Sibley |
| Succeeded by | John Cirby Sturtevant |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | William Constantine Culbertson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. Sibley |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
| In office 1862 1865 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1833 Lyme, Connecticut |
| Died | May 19, 1919 (aged 85) Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Manufacturer, Politician |
| Known for | Griswold Manufacturing |
Biography
Matthew Griswold was the grandson of congressman Roger Griswold and the great-grandson of governor Matthew Griswold. He was born in Lyme, Connecticut. He was engaged in teaching and in agricultural pursuits for a number of years, and was elected to various local offices. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1862 and 1865. In 1866 he moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, and co-founded what became Griswold Manufacturing, a maker of cast-iron products. He was elected a trustee of the Erie Academy for four successive terms.
Griswold was elected as a Republican to the 52nd Congress, but was not a candidate for renomination in 1892. He was again elected to the 54th Congress, but was not a candidate for renomination in 1896.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Matthew Griswold (id: G000487)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.