John Ashley Griswold
American politician
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John Ashley Griswold (November 18, 1822 – February 22, 1902) was an attorney, judge and politician from Catskill, New York. He was most notable for his service as a U.S. Representative from 1869 to 1871.
November 18, 1822
John A. Griswold | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | |
| In office 1869–1871 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Cornell |
| Succeeded by | Joseph H. Tuthill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Ashley Griswold November 18, 1822 Cairo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1902 (aged 79) Catskill, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Catskill Village Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth M. Roberts
(after 1857) |
| Parent(s) | Stephen H. Griswold Phoebe Ashley Griswold |
Early life
Griswold was born in Cairo, New York on November 18, 1822, the son of Stephen H. and Phoebe (née Ashley) Griswold.[1] Griswold attended the common schools, and the academies in Prattsville and Catskill, New York.[2]
Career
He taught school and then studied law with his uncle, Addison C. Griswold, and Richard Corning, a brother of Erastus Corning.[2] Griswold was admitted to the bar in 1848, after which he commenced practice in Greene County.[2]
A Democrat in politics, Griswold served as district attorney of Greene County from 1856 to 1859, and as county judge from 1863 to 1867.[2]
Congress and later career
Griswold was elected as to the Forty-first Congress (March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871).[2] He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1870 and resumed the practice of law.[2] Griswold was elected Town Supervisor of Catskill in 1871, and served one term.[2] He served as member of the State constitutional convention in 1894.[2]
