Morley Griswold
Morley Isaac Griswold (October 10, 1890 – October 3, 1951) was an American politician. He was the 16th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Morley Griswold | |
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16th Governor of Nevada | |
In office March 21, 1934 – January 7, 1935 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant |
Preceded by | Fred B. Balzar |
Succeeded by | Richard Kirman, Sr. |
16th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
In office January 3, 1927 – March 21, 1934 | |
Governor | Fred B. Balzar |
Preceded by | Maurice J. Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Fred S. Alward |
Personal details | |
Born | Elko, Nevada, U.S. | October 10, 1890
Died | October 3, 1951 60) Reno, Nevada, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Biography
Griswold was born near Lamoille, Nevada on October 10, 1890.[1] He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1913, and received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1915.
He practiced law in Reno. A Republican, he served as Reno City Attorney from 1915 to 1926. Griswold served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
He was the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 1927 to 1934. He became the Governor of Nevada upon the death of Governor Frederick Balzar on March 21, 1934. Unsuccessful in his election bid, he left office in January 1935.
Griswold died on October 3, 1951 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 60.[1]
References
- Myles, Myrtle Tate (1972). Nevada's governors: From territorial days to the present, 1861-1971. Sparks, NV: Western Printing & Publishing Co. p. 310.
External links
- Morley Griswold at Find a Grave
- Morley Isaac Griswold at National Governors Association
Party political offices | ||
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Preceded by Fred B. Balzar |
Republican nominee for Governor of Nevada 1934 |
Succeeded by John A. Fulton |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Fred B. Balzar |
Governor of Nevada 1934 – 1935 |
Succeeded by Richard Kirman, Sr. |
Preceded by Maurice J. Sullivan |
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1927 – 1934 |
Succeeded by Fred S. Alward |