Legislator Details
Augustus D. Griswold
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/11/1823
City:
County: Oneida County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/29/1890
City: Ovid, MI
County: Clinton COunty, MI
Country: US
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Burial
Date: 6/1/1890
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Mary L.; children: 2, Harris D. and Frances M.
Number of Children: 2
Background
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Daniel and Anna [or Hannah] Griswold. He moved from Rome, NY to Michigan in 1856. He served as US District Attorney for Western Michigan from 1865-69, except for 6 months when he was removed by Johnson but then reappointed by him. He moved to Ovid around 1880 and practiced law there until his death.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Federal Relations
Postions Held: Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description: Townships of Ada, Alpine, Grand Rapids, Plainfield, Vergennes and Walker
Date Elected: 11/8/1864
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1865
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Prison , Federal Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ada
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 3
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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