George Briggs (New York politician)
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George Briggs (May 6, 1805 – June 30, 1869) was an American businessman and politician. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1837 to 1838, and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1849 to 1853, and 1859 to 1861.
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George Briggs | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Elijah Ward |
Succeeded by | Elijah Ward |
Constituency | 7th district |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Frederick A. Tallmadge |
Succeeded by | William M. Tweed |
Constituency | 5th district |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Bennington | |
In office 1837–1838 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Dewey |
Succeeded by | Samuel H. Blackmer |
Personal details | |
Born | May 6, 1805 (1805-05-06) Broadalbin, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 30, 1869 (1869-07-01) (aged 64) Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Whig Republican Constitutional Union |
Occupation | Hardware dealer |
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