Peter Griggs
Sir William Peter Griggs (1 November 1849 – 11 August 1920) was an English Member of Parliament for Ilford in north-east London.[1]
Sir William Peter Griggs | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Ilford | |
| In office 14 December 1918 – 11 August 1920 | |
| Succeeded by | Fredric Wise |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 November 1849 Bethnal Green, London, England |
| Died | 11 August 1920 (aged 70) Ilford, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Coalition Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Georgina |
| Residence(s) | Ilford |
| Occupation | Lighterman then builder and developer |
Early life
Born at 123 Brick Lane in Bethnal Green, London, Griggs was 7 when he lost his father. He saved enough money to buy a barge which he operated along the Thames.[1] Griggs was later involved in building 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 Spriggs at Trinity United Reformed Church, Upminster.
References
- "Sir Peter Griggs, M.P.". Obituaries. The Times. No. 42487. London. 12 August 1920. col F, p. 13.
- "No. 29671". The London Gazette. 17 July 1916. p. 7093.
- "Ilford Retained - Large Coalition Majority". News. The Times. No. 42537. London. 9 October 1920. col F, p. 10.