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Chester Griswold

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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
NationalityAmerican
ChildrenJohn Augustus Griswold
Parent(s)Simeon Griswold
Ann Hutchinson
OccupationPolitician, 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Chester Griswold Obituary". The New York Times. New York, New York. 21 Sep 1860. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b "John A. Griswold Papers, 1848-1894". York State Library. New York State Library. Retrieved 10 October 2019.