John Gardner Griffin Explained

John Gardner Griffin (October 30, 1815 – September 13, 1904) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.^[1]

Biography

Griffin was born on October 30, 1815, in East Haddam, Connecticut.^{[2] [3]} On March 27, 1841, he married Ursula Mack.^[2] They had three children. Griffin settled on a farm in Courtland, Wisconsin, that had been owned by his father, Nathan. Nathan Griffin was Supervisor and Chairman of Courtland and a Commissioner of Columbia County, Wisconsin. Griffin was a Methodist.

Political career

Griffin was a Republican member of the Assembly during the Legislature of 1876.^[2] Previously a Free Soiler, he was twice a candidate for the Connecticut General Assembly. Other positions he held include justice of the peace.

Notes and References

1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 15th. Madison, Wis.. 1876. 462.
2. News: J. G. Griffin Dead . Portage Daily Democrat . September 16, 1904 . Portage, WI . 3 . Newspapers.com. November 5, 2021.
3. Book: Consul Willshire Butterfield. 1880. The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin. Chicago. Western Historical Company. 1024–1025.