John Griscom (September 27, 1774 – February 26, 1852) was an early American lecturer and educator, and one of the first American educators to teach chemistry.

He was the father of John H. Griscom, (1809-1874), a leading physician.

John Griscom was born in Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey on September 27, 1774.

[1][2] He was active as an Evangelical Quaker, which led to his leadeship of the movement to reform penitentiaries..[3] He taught at Queens College (now Rutgers University) from 1812–28, and at Columbia College.

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