Daniel J. Griffin

For other people with the same name, see Daniel Griffin (disambiguation).

Daniel J. Griffin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district
In office March 4, 1913 – December 31, 1917
Preceded by	Daniel J. Riordan
Succeeded by	William E. Cleary
Personal details
Born	Daniel Joseph Griffin (1880-03-26)March 26, 1880 New York City, U.S.
Died	December 11, 1926(1926-12-11) (aged 46) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Holy Cross Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Education	St. Peter's College New York Law School

Daniel Joseph Griffin (March 26, 1880 – December 11, 1926) was a lawyer and Democratic politician from New York. He was a U.S. Representative from 1913 through 1917.

Biography

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, attended parochial schools there, and then St. Laurent College near Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and St. Peter's College in Jersey City.

Legal career

Griffin graduated in law from the New York Law School. After he was admitted to the bar in 1902, he commenced practice in Brooklyn. Between 1903 and 1906, he also served as commissioner of licenses for the Borough of Brooklyn. After that he was head of the administration and guardianship departments of the Surrogate's Court of Kings County from 1906 to 1912.

Congress

He was a delegate to the 1912 Democratic National Convention, and was also the Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from New York's 8th congressional district. He was elected, taking office in March 1913. He was re-elected in 1914 and 1916.

Law enforcement

In 1917, he was elected Sheriff of Kings County, New York. He resigned as Representative on 31 December to assume his new office the next day. He served as sheriff for two years. After leaving office he resumed the practice of law.

Death

He died in Brooklyn, New York, on December 11, 1926, and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn.

References

• United States Congress. "Daniel J. Griffin (id: G000460)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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