19th century American politician
Michael Griffin
In office Preceded by George B. Shaw Succeeded by John J. Esch In office Preceded by Abraham D. Andrews Succeeded by Rockwell J. Flint In office Preceded by Marcus Barden Succeeded by David Owen
Born (1842-09-09 ) September 9, 1842County Clare , Ireland , U.K. Died December 29, 1899(1899-12-29) (aged 57)Eau Claire, Wisconsin , U.S. Cause of death Stroke Resting place Forest Hill Cemetery Political party Republican Spouse
Emma Irene Daniels
(
m. 1871–1899)
Parents John Griffin (father) Hannah Griffin (mother) Signature Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Volunteers Union Army Years of service 1861–1865 Rank 1st Lieutenant , USVUnit 12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry Battles/wars American Civil War
Michael Griffin (September 9, 1842 – December 29, 1899) was an Irish American immigrant, lawyer, and Republican politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives , representing western Wisconsin from 1894 to 1899. He also served two years in the Wisconsin Senate and one year in the State Assembly . As a young man, he served as a Union Army officer through nearly the entire American Civil War .
Early life
Born in County Clare on the island of Ireland (the entirety of which was then part of the U.K. ),[ 1] [ 2] British Canadian colonies in 1847, and then to Ohio in 1851.[ 1] [ 1] Newport , Sauk County . He attended the common schools of Ohio and Wisconsin.
On September 11, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the Union Army for service in the American Civil War . He was enrolled in Company E, 12th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment , and served until the close of the war, attaining the rank of first lieutenant .[ 1]
He moved to Kilbourn City, Wisconsin , after the war, in 1865. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1868,[ 1] [ 1] [ 2]
Political career
Portrait from Proceedings of the State Bar Association of Wisconsin Vol. 3 He served as member of the County Board of Columbia County, Wisconsin , in 1874 and 1875. He served as member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1876. He moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin , in 1876, and was City attorney of Eau Claire in 1878 and 1879. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate in 1880 and 1881.[ 1]
He was the Department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1887 and 1888. In 1894, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-third Congress to fill the vacancy in Wisconsin's 7th congressional district caused by the death of George B. Shaw .[ 1]
He was appointed chairman of the State tax commission by Governor Edward Scofield on May 28, 1899.
Later life
He died of a stroke in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on December 29, 1899.[ 1] Democratic National Convention .[ 3]
Electoral history
References
^ a b c d e f g h i "Death of Gen. Griffin" . Oshkosh Daily Northwestern . December 30, 1899. p. 3. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2015 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRL3-3Z7 Archived May 31, 2020, at the Wayback Machine : accessed September 20, 2015), Michael Griffin and Emma I. Daniels, September 6, 1871; citing reference 02131; FHL microfilm 1,275,882.
^ "Our Campaigns - US Vice President - D Convention Race - Jul 10, 1972" . www.ourcampaigns.com . Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2022 .^ Bashford, R. M., ed. (1876). "Official Directory" (PDF) . The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 462. Retrieved January 23, 2022 . ^ Warner, Hans B., ed. (1880). "Biographical Sketches" (PDF) . The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 506. Retrieved January 23, 2022 . ^ "Wisconsin U.S. House Elections, 1848–2008" (PDF) . Humphrey School of Public Affairs the original (PDF) on April 5, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2022 – via Wayback Machine .^ Casson, Henry, ed. (1895). "Biographical" (PDF) . The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 659. Retrieved January 23, 2022 . ^ Casson, Henry, ed. (1897). "Biographical" (PDF) . The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 654. Retrieved January 23, 2022 .
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