Michael Griffin (Wisconsin politician)
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Michael Griffin (September 9, 1842 – December 29, 1899) was an Irish American immigrant, lawyer, and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin, and served in the Wisconsin Legislature. As a young man, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.
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Michael Griffin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district | |
In office November 5, 1894 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | George B. Shaw |
Succeeded by | John J. Esch |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 30th district | |
In office January 1, 1880 – January 1, 1882 | |
Preceded by | Abraham D. Andrews |
Succeeded by | Rockwell J. Flint |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1876 – January 1, 1877 | |
Preceded by | Marcus Barden |
Succeeded by | David Owen |
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Born | (1842-09-09)September 9, 1842 County 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 Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant, USV |
Unit | 12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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