Gaylord Griswold

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Gaylord Griswold (December 18, 1767 – March 1, 1809) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Windsor, Connecticut, he pursued classical studies and was graduated from Yale College in 1787. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1790, commencing practice in Windsor. He moved to Herkimer, New York in 1792 and was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1796 to 1798.

Griswold was elected as a Federalist to the Eighth Congress, holding office from March 4, 1803 to March 3, 1805. He resumed the practice of law in Herkimer, and died there March 1, 1809; interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

References

Gaylord Griswold at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
New district	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th congressional district 1803 – 1805	Succeeded by Nathan Williams

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Name	Griswold, Gaylord
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	December 18, 1767
Place of birth
Date of death	March 1, 1809
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