Legislator Details


Henry C. Briggs
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 29

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Birth
Date: 6/29/1831
City: West Haven VT
County: Rutland
Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion: Baptist
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Occupation: lawyer
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Education:
District School Kalamazoo College, then State University

Biographical Sketch:
His parents Noah and Sarah (Kenyon)Briggs moved to MI in 1836 and settled on a farm in Allegan Co. In 1856 was elected Clerk of Allegan Co. and held that office four years. Served one regular and one special session as state Senator 1861-2. Was admitted to the bar when he resigned and moved to Kalamazoo where he served as Prosecuting Attorney four years. In 1968 was elected Judge of Probate of Kalamazoo Co. and held that position eight years. He had a strong interest in religious and temperance questions and aided in educational matters especially those relating to Kalamazoo College. Many years a Sabbath School Superintendent.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Twenty-First Legislature, 1861-1862
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Enrolled Bills
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City of Residence: Allegan
County of Residence Allegan
District: 19
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

Manual 1861 p.112; MIBiog:1:108;
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