Perry R. Briggs

Perry R. Briggs
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Juneau district
In office
January 2, 1871  January 1, 1870
Preceded byJerome B. Potter
Succeeded byHenry F. C. Nichols
Personal details
Born(1825-11-21)November 21, 1825
Yates County, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 1918(1918-09-02) (aged 92)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeSan Antonio Natl. Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary C. Wood
(m. 18511918)
Children
  • Alta A. (Carter)
  • (b. 1852; died 1888)
  • Bert Wood Briggs
  • (b. 1857; died 1922)
ProfessionLawyer, banker
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service18641865
RankCaptain, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Perry R. Briggs (November 21, 1825  September 2, 1918) was an American lawyer, banker, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Juneau County during the 1871 session. Earlier, he served as district attorney of Juneau County.