Representative James Mathews Griggs

James Mathews Griggs (born March 29, 1861) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia. Representing Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District, he served as a federal legislator during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His congressional career is documented under the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress identifier G000473.

Griggs began his service in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 15, 1897, and remained in office until March 3, 1911. Over this span he completed seven terms as a Representative, reflecting sustained electoral support in Georgia’s 2nd District. Serving as a Democrat, he participated in national lawmaking during a period marked by significant political and economic change in the United States.

Throughout his tenure, James Mathews Griggs was identified simply by his role as Representative from Georgia, with no additional official positions or committee assignments specified in the available record. He left office in 1911 and is regarded as a historical, former member of Congress from the state of Georgia.