James Frankland Briggs

Republican Representative of New Hampshire's 2nd district

  • Representative

    New Hampshire, district 2

    December 5, 1881 - March 3, 1883

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

January 1, 1827 (78 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1905

Death

  • Born in England and immigrated to the United States at a young age.
  • Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1851.
  • Served as a Major in the Union Army during the Civil War, participating in significant battles including the Siege of Vicksburg.
  • Held various political positions, including member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the New Hampshire Senate.
  • Elected as a U.S. Representative for three consecutive terms from 1877 to 1883.
  • Chaired the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of War during his congressional service.
  • Returned to state politics, serving multiple terms in the New Hampshire House and as Speaker in 1897.
  • Involved in legal advisory roles for manufacturing and financial institutions later in life.
  • Passed away in 1905 and is buried in New Hampshire.
  • Married with one son.