Thomas Griffin (politician)
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Thomas Griffin (1773 – October 7, 1837) was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician, planter, lawyer and judge from Virginia.[1]
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Thomas Griffin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 | |
Preceded by | John Stratton |
Succeeded by | Burwell Bassett |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from York County | |
In office December 3, 1827 – December 5, 1830 Serving with Robert Sheild | |
Preceded by | Thomas C. Russell |
Succeeded by | district merged with James City County |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from York County | |
In office December 6, 1819 – November 30, 1823 Serving with William McCandlish, Robert P. Waller, Scervant Jones | |
Preceded by | Robert Pescud |
Succeeded by | Thomas C. Russell |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from York County | |
In office October 21, 1793 – November 30, 1800 Serving with Hugh Nelson, Samuel Shield, William Waller | |
Preceded by | Robert Shield |
Succeeded by | John Waller |
Personal details | |
Born | Cyrus Griffin (1773-07-16)July 16, 1773 Yorktown, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | October 7, 1837(1837-10-07) (aged 64) Yorktown, Virginia |
Spouse | Mary Griffin |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | Virginia militia |
Years of service | 1812-1814 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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