Samuel Griffith (politician)
Samuel Griffith (born February 14, 1816 in Merthyr Tydfil , Wales , † October 1, 1893 in Mercer , Pennsylvania ) was a Welsh- American politician . Between 1871 and 1873 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
It is not known when exactly Samuel Griffith emigrated to the United States. He was first taught by a private tutor and then graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville . After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer in 1846, he began to work in Mercer in this profession. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party .
In the congressional elections of 1870 Griffith was elected in the 20th constituency of Pennsylvania to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he succeeded Republican Calvin Willard Gilfillan on March 4, 1871 . Since he was not confirmed in 1872, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1873 . After his time in the US House of Representatives, Griffith practiced again as a lawyer in Mercer, where he died on October 1, 1893.
Web links
- Samuel Griffith in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Samuel Griffith in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Willard Gilfillan |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (20th constituency) March 4, 1871 - March 3, 1873 |
Hiram Lawton Richmond |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Griffith, Samuel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Welsh American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 14, 1816 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Merthyr Tydfil , Wales |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 1, 1893 |
| Place of death | Mercer , Pennsylvania |