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James Briggs
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel Newell Bell |
| Succeeded by | Ossian Ray |
| Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1897–1899 |
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| Preceded by | Stephen S. Jewett |
| Succeeded by | Frank Dunklee Currier |
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| Born | October 23, 1827 Bury, England, UK |
| Died | January 21, 1905 (aged 77) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Frank |
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| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Rank |  Major |
| Commands | 11th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Civil War |
James Frankland Briggs (born October 23, 1827 – died January 21, 1905) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for New Hampshire. This means he was elected to speak for the people of New Hampshire in the United States government.
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Early Life and Education
James Briggs was born in Bury, England, on October 23, 1827. His parents, John and Nancy Briggs, were factory workers. In 1829, when James was just two years old, his family moved to the United States.
They settled in a town called Holderness (which is now Ashland) in New Hampshire. James went to local schools there and also attended Newbury Academy. After finishing school, he began studying law in 1848. He learned from experienced lawyers to become one himself.
Career and Public Service
James Briggs became a lawyer in 1851. He practiced law in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, for many years. Later, he moved his law practice to Manchester.
Military Service in the Civil War
When the Civil War began, James Briggs joined the Union Army. He served as a Major in the Eleventh Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. He helped manage supplies for his regiment.
Political Roles in New Hampshire
Briggs was very active in politics in his home state.
- He was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1856 to 1858, and again in 1874.
- In 1876, he served in the New Hampshire Senate.
- He returned to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1883, 1891, and 1897. In 1897, he was chosen to be the Speaker of the House, which is a very important leadership role.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
James Briggs was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives for New Hampshire. He served three terms, from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1883. During his time in Congress, he led a committee that looked into how money was spent in the Department of War. After his time in Congress, he went back to practicing law. He also helped advise businesses and financial companies.
Later Life and Family
James Briggs died in Manchester, New Hampshire, on January 21, 1905, at the age of 77. He was buried in Green Grove Cemetery in Ashland.
He was married to Roxanna Smith. They had one son named Frank Obadiah Briggs.
