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Matthew Griswold (congressman)

Matthew Griswold
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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 Pennsylvania 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 (June 6, 1833 – May 19, 1919) was an American Congressman from Erie, Pennsylvania.

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, PA 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.



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