John Q. Briggs (July 21, 1848 - 1921) was a

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Republican who served in the

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for the First District in the 35th and 36th Legislative sessions, years 1907–1911. His city of residence was

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when elected, on November 6, 1906, which remained the same throughout his time in the Senate. Born in Roscoe, Illinois in 1848, he moved to Minnesota in 1874, his occupation as a farmer. He died in 1921 at age 73.'History of Houston County,' Minnesota Historical Company: 1882, Biographical Sketch of John Q. Briggs, pg. 411 John Q

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1848 births 1921 deaths People from Roscoe, Illinois People from Houston, Minnesota Minnesota state senators {{Minnesota-politician-stub