Charles H. Griffin
Charles Hudson Griffin (May 9, 1926 – September 10, 1989) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd congressional district.
Charles Griffin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd District | |
| In office March 12, 1968 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | John Bell Williams |
| Succeeded by | Thad Cochran (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Hudson Griffin May 9, 1926 Utica, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 1989 (aged 63) Utica, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Relations | Isaac Griffin (great-great-grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
Griffin was born on a farm near Utica, Mississippi. He attended Utica High School and Hinds Community College before graduating from Mississippi State University in 1949. Griffin was the great-great-grandson of Isaac Griffin, a Congressman from Pennsylvania.
He served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 in Pacific War as a third class apprentice seaman and quartermaster.
Career
Griffin served as assistant to United States Representative John Bell Williams from July 1, 1949, to January 15, 1968.
Griffin was elected as a Democrat to the Ninetieth Congress in a special election triggered by Williams' successful bid for governor of Mississippi. He was reelected to the two succeeding Congresses (March 12, 1968 – January 3, 1973). He was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-third Congress in 1972. He then served as the Secretary of the Mississippi State senate from 1980 to 1989.
Personal life
He was a resident of Utica, Mississippi, until his death there on September 10, 1989.
External links
- United States Congress. "Charles H. Griffin (id: G000458)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.