Background
Griswold, John Augustus was born on November 11, 1822 in Nassau, New York, United States. Son of Chester and Abbey (Moulton) Griswold.
Griswold, John Augustus was born on November 11, 1822 in Nassau, New York, United States. Son of Chester and Abbey (Moulton) Griswold.
Head Bessemer Steel Works and Rensselaer Iron Works. President Troy & Lansingbargh Railroad Company, Troy & Cohoes Railroad Company, New Orleans, Mobile & Tex. Director, stockholder Port Henry Iron Ore Company, Fall Creek Bituminous Coal Company.
Member United States House of Representatives from New York, 38th-40th congresses, 1863-1869.
Married Elizabeth Hart, September 14, 1843.