Matthew Griswold (congressman)
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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 engaged in manufacturing. 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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