Charles A. Griffin | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
In office 1925–1929 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1884-01-24)January 24, 1884 Bellaire, Ohio, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | James M. Griffin Sarah S. Griffin |
Profession | Politician |
Charles A. Griffin (January 24, 1884 – ?) was a state legislator in Illinois. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio and moved to Chicago after high school. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929. A Republican, he advocated for civil rights, helped establish a community center and YMCA and was involved in fraternal organizations.
He married and had two children.
See also
References
- ^ State, Illinois Office of Secretary of (July 22, 1925). "Illinois Blue Book". Secretary of State – via Google Books.
- Williams, Erma Brooks (July 22, 2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. ISBN 9780761840183 – via Google Books.
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