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Harry W. Griswold
20th century American politician (1886–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harry Wilbur Griswold (May 19, 1886 – July 4, 1939) was an American farmer and Republican politician from La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He was elected to represent Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 76th Congress, but died just six months into his term. He previously served four years in the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 32nd Senate district from 1933 to 1937.[1]
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1939 – July 4, 1939 | |
Preceded by | Gardner R. Withrow |
Succeeded by | William H. Stevenson |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 32nd district | |
In office January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Valentine S. Keppel |
Succeeded by | Oscar S. Paulson |
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Born | Harry Wilbur Griswold (1886-05-19)May 19, 1886 near West Salem, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | July 4, 1939(1939-07-04) (aged 53) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Resting place | Hamilton Cemetery, West Salem, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
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Children | 6 |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences |
Occupation | Politician, farmer |
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