George Briggs

1805–1869 (age 64)

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Photograph of George Briggs

Biography

George Briggs was a figure of the early and mid-nineteenth century, living through decades of American expansion and development. His life extended from the early 1800s through the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Briggs lived to the age of sixty-four, witnessing the profound changes that shaped the nation during his lifetime. He was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, a testament to his place in his community.