Matthew Griswold (congressman)

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Matthew Griswold (June 6, 1833May 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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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