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Peter Griggs

Peter Griggs

British politician

Sir William Peter Griggs (1 November 1849 – 11 August 1920) was an English Member of Parliament for Ilford in north-east London.[1]

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Early life

Born at 123 Brick Lane in Bethnal Green, London, Griggs was 7 when his father died. He saved enough money to buy a barge which he operated along the Thames. Griggs was later involved in real estate development in Ilford and Upminster.[1]

Politics

Griggs entered local politics in 1899 when he was elected to Ilford District Council, becoming the chairman in 1910.[1] Since 1901, he had also been an Alderman of Essex County Council.[1] Griggs stood for Parliament in 1910 in the Romford constituency but failed to win the seat.[1] Griggs was successful at his next attempt during the 1918 General Election for the newly formed Ilford constituency with a majority of 11,249.[1] He was knighted in 1916.[2]

In 1920, he died at his home in Ilford after a long illness.[1] This created a by-election which was won by fellow Coalition Conservative Fredric Wise.[3] There is a memorial window dedicated by his widow, Lady Georgina (née Spriggs) at Trinity United Reformed Church, Upminster.

References

  1. [1]
    "Sir Peter Griggs, M.P.". Obituaries. The Times. No. 42487. London. 12 August 1920. col F, p. 13.
  2. [2]
    "No. 29671". The London Gazette. 17 July 1916. p. 7093.
  3. [3]
    "Ilford Retained – Large Coalition Majority". News. The Times. No. 42537. London. 9 October 1920. col F, p. 10.
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