Rufus Wilmot Griswold
American editor and poet
Rufus Wilmot Griswold was an American anthologist, editor, poet, and critic. Born in Vermont, Griswold left home when he was 15 years old. He worked as a journalist, editor, and critic in Philadelphia, New York City, and elsewhere. Wikipedia
Born: February 13, 1815, Benson, VT
Died: August 27, 1857 (age 42 years), New York, NY
Place of burial: The Green-Wood Cemetery, New York, NY
Parents: Rufus Griswold
Children: W. M. Griswold