Anthony J. Griffin
Anthony J. Griffin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd district | |
In office March 5, 1918 – January 13, 1935 | |
Preceded by | Henry Bruckner |
Succeeded by | Edward W. Curley |
Member of the New York Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 1, 1911 – December 31, 1914 | |
Preceded by | George M. S. Schulz |
Succeeded by | James A. Hamilton |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, US | April 1, 1866
Died | January 13, 1935 New York City, US | (aged 68)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Bronx, New York |
Alma mater | City College, Cooper Union, New York University Law School |
Occupation | Lawyer, Soldier, Publisher |
Anthony Jerome Griffin (April 1, 1866 – January 13, 1935) was an American lawyer, war veteran, and politician from New York. He served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1918 to 1935.
Life
[edit]He attended City College, Cooper Union, and New York University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1892, and practiced in New York City.
Spanish-American War
[edit]Griffin organized and commanded Company F, Sixty-ninth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, in the Spanish–American War in 1898 and 1899. He founded and edited the Bronx Independent from 1905 to 1907.
State legislature
[edit]Griffin was member of the State Senate (22nd D.) from 1911 to 1914, sitting in the 134th, 135th, 136th and 137th New York State Legislatures.
He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1915.
Congress
[edit]Griffin was elected as a Democrat to the 65th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry Bruckner. He was re-elected to the 66th and to the eight succeeding Congresses, and held office from March 5, 1918, until his death on January 13, 1935, in New York City.
Death and burial at Arlington National Cemetery
[edit]Griffin was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[1]
Following his death, Spencer Place behind the Bronx Post Office was renamed Anthony J. Griffin Place in his honor.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Burial Detail: Griffin, Anthony J (Section 2, Grave 4803) – ANC Explorer
- ^ Walsh, Kevin "NYC streets Featuring Full Names" Nov. 17, 2013 Forgotten-NY
Sources
[edit]- United States Congress. "Anthony J. Griffin (id: G000457)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- 1866 births
- 1935 deaths
- Democratic Party New York (state) state senators
- Cooper Union alumni
- New York University School of Law alumni
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- American military personnel of the Spanish–American War
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
- Politicians from the Bronx
- 20th-century members of the New York State Legislature
- 20th-century members of the United States House of Representatives