Michael Griffin (Wisconsin politician)

Michael Griffin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th district
In office November 5, 1894 – March 3, 1899
Preceded by	George B. Shaw
Succeeded by	John J. Esch
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 30th district
In office January 1, 1880 – January 1, 1882
Preceded by	Abraham D. Andrews
Succeeded by	Rockwell J. Flint
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district
In office January 1, 1876 – January 1, 1877
Preceded by	Marcus Barden
Succeeded by	David Owen
Personal details
Born	(1842-09-09)September 9, 1842 County Clare, Ireland, U.K.
Died	December 29, 1899(1899-12-29) (aged 57) Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of death	Stroke
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Emma Irene Daniels ​ ​ (m. 1871⁠–⁠1899)​
Parents	John Griffin (father) Hannah Griffin (mother)
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Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	1st Lieutenant, USV
Unit	12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War Vicksburg campaign Siege of Vicksburg Atlanta campaign Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Atlanta Carolinas campaign Battle of Bentonville

Michael Griffin (September 9, 1842 – December 29, 1899) was an Irish American immigrant, lawyer, and Republican politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing western Wisconsin from 1894 to 1899. He also served two years in the Wisconsin Senate and one year in the State Assembly. As a young man, he served as a Union Army officer through nearly the entire American Civil War.