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Matthew Griswold (/ˈɡrɪzwɔːld, -wəld/; June 6, 1833 – May 19, 1919) was an American Congressman from Erie, Pennsylvania.
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.
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| Preceded by William C. Culbertson | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's 26th congressional district 1891–1893 | Succeeded by Joseph C. Sibley |
| Preceded by Joseph C. Sibley | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's 26th congressional district 1895–1897 | Succeeded by John C. Sturtevant |
