John Brisbin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's11th district | |
| In office January 15, 1851 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Chester P. Butler |
| Succeeded by | Henry Mills Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1818-07-13)July 13, 1818 Sherburne, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1880(1880-02-03) (aged 61) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery,Hillside, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, educator |
John Brisbin (July 13, 1818 – February 3, 1880) was an American politician, lawyer, and educator who briefly served in theUnited States House of Representatives in 1851, representing the11th congressional district ofPennsylvania as aDemocrat in the31st United States Congress.[1][2]
Brisbin was born inSherburne, New York, on July 13, 1818. He taught school and studied law.
Brisbin wasadmitted to the bar; he commenced practice inTunkhannock, Pennsylvania around the year 1843.
Brisbin was elected as aDemocrat to the31st United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of incumbentChester P. Butler. He served from January 15, 1851, to March 3, 1851, representing the11th congressional district ofPennsylvania.
Brisbin served as president of theDelaware, 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.
Brisbin married Adelia Malvina Remsen in 1841.
Brisbin died at the age of 61 inNewark, New Jersey, on February 3, 1880. He was interred inEvergreen Cemetery, located inHillside, New Jersey.[3]
This article incorporatespublic domain material fromBiographical Directory of the United States Congress.Federal government of the United States.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
| Other | |
