Early life and education
Brisbin was born in Sherburne, New York on July 13, 1818. He taught school and studied law.Career
Brisbin was Admission to the bar in the United States, admitted to the bar; he commenced practice in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania around the year 1843. Brisbin was elected as a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat to the 31st United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of incumbent Chester Pierce Butler. He served from January 15, 1851 to March 3, 1851, representing the Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, 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 until his death in 1880.Personal life and death
Brisbin 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 (Hillside, New Jersey), Evergreen Cemetery, located in Hillside, New Jersey.References
External links