Matthew Griswold (congressman)

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

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

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.