Elbert Sidney Brigham

Republican Representative of Vermont's 1st district

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 19, 1877 (84 years old)

Birthday

July 5, 1962

Death

Descendant of early immigrants to Massachusetts Bay Colony
Graduated from St. Albans High School and Middlebury College
Married Anna S. Hazen
Career as a farmer and dairy cattle breeder, achieving significant success in butterfat production
Held various public service roles including town auditor, state commissioner of agriculture, and member of national agricultural committees
Served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives
Was not a candidate for renomination after his third term
Held leadership positions in finance, including president of National Life Insurance Company and Franklin County Savings Bank and Trust Company
Served on the Vermont Advisory Banking Board and as a trustee of Middlebury College
Passed away in St. Albans City, Vermont, and is interred at St. Albans Bay Cemetery