Charles Hudson Griffin (May 9, 1926 – September 10, 1989) was an American World War II veteran and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd congressional district from 1968 to 1973.
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| 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 edit
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 a third class apprentice seaman and quartermaster.
Career edit
Griffin served as assistant to United States Representative John Bell Williams from July 1, 1949, to January 15, 1968.
Congress edit
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.
Later career edit
He then served as the Secretary of the Mississippi State senate from 1980 to 1989.
Personal life edit
He was a resident of Utica, Mississippi, until his death there on September 10, 1989.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Charles H. Griffin (id: G000458)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.