John Brisbin (July 13, 1818 – February 3, 1880) was an American politician, lawyer, and educator who briefly served in the United States House of Representatives in 1851, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 31st United States Congress.[1][2]
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 Mills Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1818 Sherburne, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1880 (aged 61) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Adelia Malvina Remsen
(m. 1841) |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, educator |
Early life and education
editBrisbin was born in Sherburne, New York, on July 13, 1818. He taught school and studied law.
Career
editBrisbin 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
editBrisbin 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
edit- ^ "BRISBIN, John". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 8, 2006.
- ^ "Rep. John Brisbin". GovTrack. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ "Brighams to Britto". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 8, 2006.
External links
edit- 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
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
