Representative Samuel Griffin
Samuel Griffin
Painting (1809) by William Dunlap (1766 - 1839)
Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art 
| Life dates: | 1739-3 November 1810 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
| Place of Birth: | Richmond County, Virginia |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 50 |
| Religion (1789): | Unknown |
| College Education: | Private Study |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, Continental Army |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature, Local Offices |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Unknown |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Moderate |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1795 |
