Background
GRIFFIN, Martin Joseph was born on August 7, 1847 in St. John’s.
GRIFFIN, Martin Joseph was born on August 7, 1847 in St. John’s.
Studied at St. Mary’s College, Halifax. Doctor of Laws.
Called to Bar, 1808; Conservative candidate for Legislature, 1874. Editor of The Express, 1808-1874. Secretary and Assistant to Counsel for Fisheries, 1878.
Secretary to Civil Service Commission, 1880. Editor Toronto Mail, 1878-1885. Roman Catholic. C. M.G. 1907; Parliamentary Librarian, Ottawa, since 1885.
Spouse 1872, Harriot,daughter of late D. Starratt, Liverpool, N.S.