Clement Acton Griscom (1841 - 1912)

Born 15 Mar 1841 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Frances Canby (Biddle) Griscom — married 18 Jun 1862 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 10 Nov 1912 at age 71 in Haverford Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Clement was born in 1841. He passed away in 1912. A prominent merchant and capitalist of Philadelphia, became partner in 1863 in the firm of Peter Wright & Sons, shipping merchants; vice-president 1871-88, president 1888-1904, International Navigation Co. Purchased the Inman Line and most of the stock of the Red Star Line and other properties, and established "The American Line." In 1902 the name was changed to the International Mercantile Marine Co. and the capital was increased, to consolidate with the White Star Line, Atlantic Transport Line, Leyland Line, and Dominion Line. Mr. Griscom retired as president in 1904, and became chairman of the board of directors. Director of the Penna. R. R. Company, U. S. Steel Corporation, Fidelity Trust Co., Bank of North America, Commercial Trust Co., Fourth Street National Bank, Mercantile Trust Co., Pa., New York and Long Island R.R. Co., National Transit Co., N. Y., Philadelphia and Norfolk R. R., United Gas Improvement Co., Western Saving Fund Society. Member of many clubs and societies, New York, Philadelphia, and London. Resided at "Dolobran," Haverford, Pa.

Sources

• "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX55-321 : 18 February 2021), Clement Griscom in entry for John D Griscom, 1860; 9th Ward North of Market Street Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZRW-NFV : 29 May 2021), Clement Griscom, 1870; Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
• "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3Q2-MHC : 13 January 2022), Clement A Griscom, 1900; Lower Merion Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MG8G-HZZ : accessed 17 July 2022), Clement A Griscom, Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 99, sheet 11A, family 167, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1378; FHL microfilm 1,375,391.
• "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WN-8PMP : 6 February 2020), Clemont A. Grisume, 1862.
• "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HW2M-TST2 : 14 February 2020), Clement Griscom in entry for John Acton Griscom, 1863.
• "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBYY-KVN : 8 March 2021), Clement Griscom in entry for John Acton Griscom, 31 Mar 1863; citing Birth, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, City of Philadelphia, Department of Records, Pennsylvania.
• "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6LN-FN5 : 18 February 2021), Clement A. Griscom in entry for John Acton Griscom, 15 Jul 1864; citing , Philadelphia City Archives and Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; FHL microfilm 1,986,474.
• "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VK85-RKG : 18 February 2021), Clement A. in entry for John A. Griscom, 15 Jul 1864; citing BK1864 P237, Philadelphia City Archives and Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; FHL microfilm 1,003,692.
• "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGGK-R1S4 : 16 March 2018), Clement A Griscom, 27 Sep 1866; citing Passport Application, United States, source certificate #, Passport Applications, 10/31/1795 - 12/31/1905., 142, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6CTT-TQZB : 11 January 2021), Clement Acton Griscom in entry for Helen Biddle Griscom, 1866.
• "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL7S-F8QB : 16 March 2018), Clement A Griscom, 23 Sep 1871; citing Passport Application, United States, source certificate #, Passport Applications, 10/31/1795 - 12/31/1905, 176, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGKV-M5P8 : 16 March 2018), Clement A Griscom, 1872; citing Passport Application, United States, source certificate #, Passport Applications, 10/31/1795 - 12/31/1905., 185, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGKV-JJF8 : 16 March 2018), Clement A Griscom, 1877; citing Passport Application, United States, source certificate #, Passport Applications, 10/31/1795 - 12/31/1905., 216, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF43-TPK : 10 March 2021), Clement A. Griscom or Griscorn in entry for Mr. Samuel Bettle and Helen Biddle Griscom, 22 May 1889; citing Marriage, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania.
• "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:H52C-N1W2 : 6 February 2020), Clement A. Griscom or Griscorn in entry for Mr. Samuel Bettle, 1889.
• "New York Marriages, 1686-1980", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F64Q-35Z : 21 January 2020), Clement Acton Griscom in entry for Clement Acton Griscom Jr., 1889.
• "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:249C-NXF : 21 June 2022), Clement Acton Griscom in entry for Clement Griscom Jr. and Geneviere Ludlow, 1889.
• "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJG-1BCV : 16 March 2018), Clement A Griscom, 1905; citing Passport Application, Pennsylvania, United States, source certificate #102906, Passport Applications, 1795-1905., Roll 676, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
• "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WZQ-FV2 : 13 May 2022), Clement Acton Griscom in entry for Clement Acton Griscom, 1918.
• "Florida Deaths, 1877-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FP4P-J46 : 23 February 2021), Clement A. Griscom in entry for Mrs. C.a. Griscom, 1923.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPB7-64VT : 18 July 2020), C A Griscom in entry for Mrs Frances Griscom, 1923.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q534-KHPR : 23 July 2020), Clement A Griscom in entry for Rodman E Griscom, 1944.
• "Utah, Obituaries from Utah Newspapers, 1850-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVSF-T38D : 17 March 2018), Clement A Griscom, 11 Nov 1912; citing Salt Lake Herald 14, The University of Utah. J. Willard Marriott Library, Salt Lake City.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q59N-ZTY5 : 18 July 2020), Mr Clement A Griscom, 1912.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5SY-HTD5 : 18 July 2020), Mr Clement A Griscom, 1912.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5M7-45PN : 18 July 2020), Mr Clement A Griscom, 1912.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q53S-JLZF : 23 July 2020), Mr Clement A Griscom Morgan, 1912.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5M7-4XPP : 18 July 2020), Clement A Griscom, 1912.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q599-YZ6J : 18 July 2020), Mr Clement A Morgan Griscom, 1912.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5M5-5QM2 : 18 July 2020), Mr Clement A Griscom, 1912.
• "British Newspaper Archives, Obituaries," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q269-V3XS : 26 October 2019), Mr Clement A Griscom, 11 Nov 1912; citing Obituary, Dundee, Angus-Shire, Scotland, United Kingdom, page , Records extracted by FindMyPast and images digitized by FamilySearch. The British Library, London; FHL microfilm 102,001,311.
• "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q5Q5-87TH : 18 July 2020), Clement A Griscom, 1912.
• "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLH-2VKL : 17 September 2018), Clement Acton Griscom, 18 Jun 1913; citing Probate, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
• Find A Grave: Memorial #114866689 Clement Acton Griscom (15 Mar 1841–10 Nov 1912), Church of the Redeemer Cemetery, Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

See also:

• Clement Acton Griscom FamilySearch
• The Pennocks of Primitive Hall. "http://www.pennock.ws/]" Accessed 13 Apr 2020