Samuel Griffin

Samuel Griffin
Portrait by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1800
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 13th district
In office
March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byJohn Clopton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byCarter B. Harrison
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Williamsburg
In office
December 16, 1786 – November 14, 1788
Preceded byJames Innes
Succeeded byEdmund Randolph
Personal details
Born(1746-04-20)April 20, 1746
Richmond County, Colony of Virginia, British America
DiedNovember 23, 1810(1810-11-23) (aged 64)
Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
SpouseElizabeth Corbin Braxton
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceContinental Army
RankColonel
Battles/wars

Samuel Griffin (April 20, 1746 – November 23, 1810) was a lawyer, soldier and politician from Virginia. Following his service during the American Revolutionary War as a Continental Army officer, Griffin served as mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia, as well as represented the former state capitol in the Virginia House of Delegates, then (with surrounding areas) in the U.S. House of Representatives.[1]

  1. ^
    • United States Congress. "Samuel Griffin (id: G000466)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.