Morley Griswold

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.

Morley Griswold
16th Governor of Nevada
In office
March 21, 1934 – January 7, 1935
LieutenantVacant
Preceded byFred B. Balzar
Succeeded byRichard Kirman, Sr.
16th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office
January 3, 1927 – March 21, 1934
GovernorFred B. Balzar
Preceded byMaurice J. Sullivan
Succeeded byFred S. Alward
Personal details
Born(1890-10-10)October 10, 1890
Elko, Nevada, U.S.
DiedOctober 3, 1951(1951-10-03) (aged 60)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Biography

Griswold was born near Lamoille, Nevada on October 10, 1890.[1] He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1913, and received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1915.

He practiced law in Reno. A Republican, he served as Reno City Attorney from 1915 to 1926. Griswold 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.

Griswold died on October 3, 1951 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 60.[1]

References
  1. Myles, Myrtle Tate (1972). Nevada's governors: From territorial days to the present, 1861-1971. Sparks, NV: Western Printing & Publishing Co. p. 310.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Fred B. Balzar		 Republican nominee for Governor of Nevada
1934		 Succeeded by
John A. Fulton
Political offices
Preceded by
Fred B. Balzar		 Governor of Nevada
1934 – 1935		 Succeeded by
Richard Kirman, Sr.
Preceded by
Maurice J. Sullivan		 Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
1927 – 1934		 Succeeded by
Fred S. Alward
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