John N. A. Griswold
American China trade merchant, industrialist, and diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Noble Alsop Griswold (May 29, 1822 – September 18, 1909)[1] was an American China trade merchant, industrialist, and diplomat.
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John N. A. Griswold | |
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President of the Illinois Central Railroad | |
In office 1855–1855 | |
Preceded by | William P. Burrall |
Succeeded by | William H. Osborn |
United States Consul at Shanghai | |
In office 1847–1854 | |
Preceded by | Robert C. Murphy |
Succeeded by | Henry G. Wolcott |
Personal details | |
Born | John Noble Alsop Griswold (1822-05-29)May 29, 1822 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 18, 1909(1909-09-18) (aged 87) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Spouse |
Jane Louisa Emmet
(m. 1860; died 1909) |
Relations | See Griswold family |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | George Griswold Maria Matilda Cumming Griswold |
Residence | 76 Bellevue Avenue |
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