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 Roger 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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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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