John Brisbin
John Brisbin (July 13, 1818 – February 3, 1880) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
John Brisbin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district | |
| In office January 15, 1851 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Chester P. Butler |
| Succeeded by | Henry M. Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1818 Sherburne, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1880 (aged 61) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
John Brisbin was born in Sherburne, New York. He taught school before studying law and establishing a legal pracitice in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, about 1843.
Career
Brisbin was elected as a Democrat to the thirty-first Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Chester P. Butler. He served as president of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company from 1863 to 1867 and member of the board of managers and general counsel from 1867 to 1880.
Death
Brisbin died in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 61. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside, New Jersey.
Sources
- United States Congress. "John Brisbin (id: B000841)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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| Preceded by Chester P. Butler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district 1851 |
Succeeded by Henry M. Fuller |
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