Rufus Wilmot Griswold

Background

Griswold, Rufus Wilmot was born on February 15, 1815 in Benson, Vermont, United States. Son of Rufus and Deborah (Wass) Griswold.

Career

Worked for Horace Greeley, New York City, 1838-1840. Assistant editor Graham’s Magazine 1842-1843 (succeeded his friend Edgar Allan Poe).

Achievements

• Rufus Wilmot Griswold has been listed as a notable editor, critic, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Caroline Searles, March 1837. Married second, Charlotte Myers, August 10, 1845.

Father:

Rufus Griswold

Mother:

Deborah (Wass) Griswold

Spouse:

Caroline Searles

Spouse:

Charlotte Myers