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John G. Briggs
House 1893-94 (District 13)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Dodge
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1821
Birth Place:
Connecticut
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Wasioja
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Dodge County, Minnesota (County Commissioner);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1856.
Elected:
11/8/1892
Residence:
Wasioja
Term of Office:
1/2/1893 to 1/6/1895
Oath Date:
1/3/1893
Counties Represented:
Dodge
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Public Parks
-
State Reform School
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Temperance Legislation