Marion Biggs

Democrat Representative of California's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

May 2, 1823 (87 years old)

Birthday

August 2, 1910

Death

Served two terms as a United States Representative from California from 1887 to 1891.
Born in Missouri and was of Welsh and Scottish descent.
Moved to California in 1850 and initially engaged in the business of buying and selling mules and horses.
Held various political positions, including sheriff of Monroe County and member of the California State Assembly.
Attended the 1844 Whig National Convention as a delegate from Missouri.
Participated in the California State constitutional convention in 1878.
Was a commissioner for the centennial celebration of George Washington’s inauguration in 1889.
Married Ann Hawkins in 1842 and had eleven children.
Founded the city of Biggs, California, which was named in his honor.
Died in Gridley, California, and was initially interred in New Helvetia Cemetery before being re-interred in Sacramento Historic City Cemetery.