Josiah Sandford Brigham (August, 1818 – June 10, 1892) was an

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-born physician and political figure in

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. He represented Missisquoi in the

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from 1867 to 1875 as a

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. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, the son of Elbridge Brigham, and was educated at the St. Albans Academy, at Vermont Medical College and

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. He was admitted to practise as a doctor in 1848 and practised in Philipsburg. He was also owner of several

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s. Brigham served as governor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Lower Canada. He was mayor of Philipsburg and warden for Missisquoi County. Brigham ran for reelection in 1881 but was defeated. He died in Philipsburg at the age of 73.

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* 1818 births 1892 deaths Conservative Party of Quebec MNAs Mayors of places in Quebec McGill University alumni {{Quebec-mayor-stub