| Morley Griswold | |
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| 16th Governor of Nevada | |
| In office March 21, 1934 – January 7, 1935 |
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| Lieutenant | None |
| Preceded by | Fred B. Balzar |
| Succeeded by | Richard Kirman, Sr. |
| 16th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office 1926–1926 |
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| Preceded by | Maurice J. Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Fred S. Alward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1890 Elko, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 1951 (aged 60) Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Morley Isaac Griswold (October 10, 1890 – October 3, 1951) was an American politician. He was the 16th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Griswold was born near Lamoille, Nevada on October 10, 1890.[1] He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1927 to 1934. He became the Governor of Nevada upon the death of Governor Frederick Balzar on March 21, 1934. Unsuccessful in his election bid, he left office in January 1935.[2]
Griswold died on October 3, 1951 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 60.[1]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Fred B. Balzar |
Governor of Nevada 1934 – 1935 |
Succeeded by Richard Kirman, Sr. |
| Preceded by Maurice J. Sullivan |
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1926 – 1926 |
Succeeded by Fred S. Alward |
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