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Clay Stone Briggs
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Briggs in 1921
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1919 – April 29, 1933 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander W. Gregg |
| Succeeded by | Clark W. Thompson |
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Clay Stone Bridges
January 8, 1876 Galveston, Texas |
| Died | April 29, 1933 (aged 57) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
Clay Stone Briggs (born January 8, 1876 – died April 29, 1933) was an important American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the United States House of Representatives for many years. He worked there from 1919 until he passed away in 1933.
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Clay Stone Briggs' Early Life
Clay Stone Briggs was born in Galveston, Texas, on January 8, 1876. As a child, he went to different schools. He attended both public schools, which are open to everyone, and private schools.
His College Education
Briggs went to several well-known universities. He studied at the University of Texas at Austin. While there, he was part of a student group called the Nu Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity. He also attended Harvard University. Later, he graduated from Yale Law School, where he studied to become a lawyer.
Clay Stone Briggs' Political Career
After finishing college, Clay Stone Briggs began his career in politics. He became a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He served in this role from 1907 to 1909.
Becoming a Judge and Congressman
Briggs also worked as a judge. He served in the tenth district of Texas until 1919. In 1919, he became a member of the United States Congress. He was elected to represent Texas's 7th congressional district. He served in Congress from March 4, 1919, until his death.
His Later Years
Clay Stone Briggs passed away in Washington, D.C., on April 29, 1933. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery. This cemetery is located in Syracuse, New York.
