Samuel Griffith (congressman)

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Samuel Griffith (February 14, 1816 – October 1, 1893) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, United States.

1 Early life
2 Political career
3 Legal career
4 References

[edit] Early life

Samuel Griffith was born on February 14, 1816 in the then booming industrial town of Merthyr Tydfil, in south Wales. He was instructed in elementary subjects by a private teacher. He graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1846.

[edit] Political career

Griffith was elected as a Democrat to the 42nd United States Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1872.

[edit] Legal career

Griffith started his legal career before his political career after he was admitted to the bar in 1846; he began his practice in Mercer, Pennsylvania. After his unsuccessful reelection attempt, he resumed the practice of law in Mercer.

Griffith died in Mercer on October 1, 1893 and was buried in Mercer Cemetery.

[edit] References

Preceded by Calvin W. Gilfillan	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 20th congressional district 1871 - 1873	Succeeded by Hiram L. Richmond