Matthew Griswold (congressman)

Matthew Griswold
Born	(1833-06-06)June 6, 1833 Lyme, Connecticut
Died	May 19, 1919(1919-05-19) (aged 85) Erie, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
Occupation	Manufacturer, Politician
Known for	Griswold Manufacturing

Matthew Griswold (June 6, 1833 – May 19, 1919) was an American Congressman from Erie, Pennsylvania.

Matthew Griswold was the grandson of congressman Roger Griswold and the great-grandson of governor Matthew 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 co-founded what became Griswold Manufacturing, a maker of cast-iron products. 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.

Sources

• Matthew Griswold at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress