Samuel Griffin
Samuel Griffin | |
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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 by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | John Clopton |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Carter B. Harrison |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Williamsburg | |
| In office December 16, 1786 – November 14, 1788 | |
| Preceded by | James Innes |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Randolph |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1746 |
| Died | November 23, 1810 (aged 64) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Corbin Braxton |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
Samuel Griffin (April 20, 1746 – November 23, 1810) was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and slave trader 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.