John W. Griggs
John W. Griggs | |
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| 43rd United States Attorney General | |
| In office January 25, 1898 – March 29, 1901 | |
| President | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Joseph McKenna |
| Succeeded by | Philander C. Knox |
| 29th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 21, 1896 – January 31, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | George Werts |
| Succeeded by | Foster McGowan Voorhees (acting) |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from Passaic County | |
| In office January 9, 1883 – 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Garret Hobart |
| Succeeded by | John Mallon |
| Member of the Paterson City Council | |
| In office 1879–1882 | |
| Member of the New Jersey House of Representatives | |
| In office 1875–1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Griggs July 10, 1849 Newton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1927 (aged 78) Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Webster Brandt Laura Price |
| Education | Lafayette College (BA) |
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John William Griggs (July 10, 1849 – November 28, 1927) was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who served as the 29th Governor of New Jersey from 1896 to 1898 and the 43rd United States Attorney General from 1898 to 1901.
As Governor, Griggs gained a reputation for siding with "the little guy" in conflicts between impoverished workers and their employers; he was also an advocate of civil rights for African Americans.