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
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 an 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.