Thomas Griffiths (politician)
Thomas Griffiths (1867–1955) was a Welsh trade union official and Labour Party politician, he was a Member of Parliament for Pontypool from 1918 to 1935.[1]
Thomas Griffiths | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Pontypool | |
| In office 14 December 1918 – 14 November 1935 | |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Jenkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1867 Neath, Wales |
| Died | 4 February 1955 Oxford, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Elizabeth Morgan |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Trade Union Official |
Early life
Griffiths was born in 1867 in Neath, Wales and was educated at the Melyn Voluntary School.[1] In 1899 at the age of 32 Griffiths became a student at the newly opened Ruskin College in Oxford, England.[1] In his home town he worked in the local steel industry and also served on Neath Town Council.[1]
Politics
He was appointed a Divisional Officer of Iron and Steel Trades Confederation and in the 1918 General Election he became the Member of Parliament for Neath.[1] Between 1919 and 1925 he was a Labour Party Whip and in 1924 he briefly became the Treasure of the King's Household.[1]
Private life
He married Mary Elizabeth Morgan in 1891 and they had a son and a daughter, he died aged 87 in Oxford, England on 4 February 1955.[1]
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Thomas Griffiths
References
- "Mr. T. Griffiths Former Labour M.P. For Pontypool". Obituary. The Times (53160). London. 8 February 1955. col D, p. 10.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New constituency |
Member of Parliament for Pontypool 1918–1935 |
Succeeded by Arthur Jenkins |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by George Gibbs |
Treasurer of the Household 1924 |
Succeeded by George Gibbs |