Legislator Details

Image of Colonel George G. Briggs
Image Description:
Portrait of George G. Briggs scanned from Rep.Dist. 5 page previous to p.13.

Colonel George G. Briggs
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Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 1/25/1838
City:
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Julia R. Pierce, daughter of John W. Pierce of Grand Rapids, MI, 5/1866

Number of Children: 0

Background

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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: bookkeeper, businessman, merchant,. manufacturer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Olivet College for a short time.

Biographical Sketch:
Eldest son of Nathan H. & Hannah (Carpenter)Briggs. Attended Olivet College for 6 yrs. Purchased an interest in a Battle Creek business until 1862 then raised troops for 7th Reg. Michigan Cavalry. Appointed 1st Lt. & mustered out as Colonel. At the end of the war, he commanded the Michigan 7th Cavalry in the South sub-district of the Plains in the West. Returned to Grand Rapids, 1866. Formed the Michigan Barrel Co. in 1879. Involved in many businesses over time.

Notable Facts:
(Cyc gives birth date as 1/24/1838.)

Sessions Served:

Twenty-Fifth Legislature, 1869-1870
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Military Affairs
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids

Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Cyc 1:268-70, portrait facing p.268; Rep.Dist.5:13-14, portrait facing p.13; Manual 1869 p.109; MIBiog:1:108;
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