Background GRIFFIN, Anthony Jerome was born on April 1, 1866 in New York City. Son of James Alexander and Mary Ann (Zelniff) Griffin.
Membership Member, New York State Senate, 1911-1915. Member of New York State Constitutional Convention 1915. Member of 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 and 71 Congresses and member Comm, on Appropriations. Member National. Guard State of New York, 1888-1898. Captain Company E. 69 Regiment New York, Volunteers, Spanish American War. While in New York State Senate member of Widows Pension Commission which framed Widows Pension Law. Member Special Law Commission to revise the Municipal Court Act. Chairman Sub Comm, of Senate to draw up Workman’s Compensation Act. Introduced Resolution (voted on by people of the State) to permit passage of Workman’s Compensation Act. Member of U. Spanish War Veterans. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Clubs: Jackson Democratic. Samoset Democratic; Bronx Athletic Beach.