Chester Griswold
Chester Griswold (January 14, 1781 – September 7, 1860) was a New York Assemblyman from Nassau, New York and a member of the political Griswold Family.
Chester Griswold | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Legislature | |
| In office 1823, 1831, 1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1781 Bolton, Connecticut |
| Died | September 7, 1860 Nassau, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | John Augustus Griswold |
| Parents | Simeon Griswold Ann Hutchinson |
| Occupation | Politician, Postmaster |
Biography
Griswold was born in Bolton, Connecticut to Simeon Griswold and Ann Hutchinson. Chester was elected to the New York State Legislature in 1823, 1831, and 1835. He was a long-time Postmaster of Nassau.[1][2]
Chester's son, John Augustus Griswold, served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district.[2]
References
- "Chester Griswold Obituary". The New York Times. New York, New York. 21 Sep 1860. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- "John A. Griswold Papers, 1848-1894". York State Library. New York State Library. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
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