Matthew Griswold (congressman)

Matthew Griswold
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	(1833-06-06)June 6, 1833 Lyme, Connecticut
Died	May 19, 1919(1919-05-19) (aged 85) Erie, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Occupation	Manufacturer, Politician
Known for	Griswold Manufacturing

Matthew Griswold (/ˈɡrɪzwɔːld, -wəld/;^[1] 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.

Notes

1. "Griswold". Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Matthew Griswold (id: G000487)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William C. Culbertson	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 26th congressional district 1891–1893	Succeeded by Joseph C. Sibley
Preceded by Joseph C. Sibley	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 26th congressional district 1895–1897	Succeeded by John C. Sturtevant