| Chester Griswold | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Legislature | |
| In office 1823, 1831, 1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1781-01-14)January 14, 1781 Bolton, Connecticut |
| Died | (1860-09-07)September 7, 1860 Nassau, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | John Augustus Griswold |
| Parent(s) | Simeon Griswold Ann Hutchinson |
| Occupation | Politician, Postmaster |
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.
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.
Chester's son, John Augustus Griswold, served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district.
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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