James F. Briggs
American politician (1827–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Frankland Briggs (October 23, 1827 – January 21, 1905) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.
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James Briggs | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Newell Bell |
Succeeded by | Ossian Ray |
Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
In office 1897–1899 | |
Preceded by | Stephen S. Jewett |
Succeeded by | Frank Dunklee Currier |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-10-23)October 23, 1827 Bury, England, UK |
Died | January 21, 1905(1905-01-21) (aged 77) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Frank |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Commands | 11th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Civil War |
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