George Briggs (New York politician)
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.
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 Broadalbin, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1869 (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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