Charles A. Griffin (January 24, 1884 – ?) was a state legislator in Illinois.[1] 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.[2]
Charles A. Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1925–1929 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1884 Bellaire, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | James M. Griffin Sarah S. Griffin |
| Profession | Politician |
He married and had two children.[1]
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edit- ^ a b 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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