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Briggs, John Q.

Senate 1907-10 (District 1)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Houston

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1848
Birth Place: Roscoe, Illinois
Birth County: Winnebago
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1921
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Houston
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1874.

Total Days Served: 1456

SESSIONS SERVED

36th Legislative Session (1909-1910) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 01
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Houston
Term of Office: 1/8/1907 to 1/2/1911
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Engrossment (Chair)
  • Immigration
  • Indian Affairs
  • Printing
  • Public Buildings
  • Roads and Bridges
  • State Soldiers Home

35th Legislative Session (1907-1908)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 01
Elected: 11/6/1906
Residence: Houston
Term of Office: 1/8/1907 to 1/2/1911
Counties Represented: Houston
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Republican
Committees:
  • Census (Chair)
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Immigration
  • Indian Affairs
  • Printing
  • Public Buildings
  • Roads and Bridges
  • State Soldiers Home
Articles & Books About
J.Q. Briggs Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 21, 1921, p. 1334.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.