John Brisbin
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Early life and education
Brisbin was born in Sherburne, New York, on July 13, 1818. He taught school and studied law.
Career
Brisbin was admitted to the bar; he commenced practice in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania around the year 1843.
Brisbin was elected as a Democrat to the 31st United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of incumbent Chester P. Butler. He served from January 15, 1851, to March 3, 1851, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania.
Brisbin served as president of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company from 1863 to 1867. Additionally, he served as a member of the board of managers and general counsel from 1867 to his death in 1880.
Personal life and death
Brisbin married Adelia Malvina Remsen in 1841.
Brisbin died at the age of 61 in Newark, New Jersey, on February 3, 1880. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, located in Hillside, New Jersey.[3]
References
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External links
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- John Brisbin at The Political Graveyard
- John Brisbin at Find a Grave
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- Burials at Evergreen Cemetery (Hillside, New Jersey)
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