Family Tree Briggs » George Ellsworth Briggs (1863-1924)

Personal data George Ellsworth Briggs 

• He was born on September 6, 1863 in Industry, Beaver, PA.Sources 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Resident:
• in the year 1910: Pittsburgh Ward 18, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Verenigde Staten.Source 5
• in the year 1870: Industry, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.Source 8
• in the year 1880: Industry, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Verenigde Staten.Source 9
• in the year 1920: Pittsburgh Ward 18, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Verenigde Staten.Source 2
• in the year 1900: Pittsburgh Ward 38, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Verenigde Staten.Source 3
• (Alt. Birth) : Alt. Birth.
• He died on June 23, 1924 in Buffalo, Erie, NY, he was 60 years old.Source 7

  Heart attack/stroke

• He is buried in South Side Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA.Source 7
• A child of William Henry Briggs and Deborah Ellsworth Stockdale

Household of George Ellsworth Briggs

He is married to Minnie Joshua Gibson.

Their notice of marriage was on July 2, 1890 in Second Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO.

Child(ren):

1. William Gibson Briggs  1892-1973 
2. Arthur Ellsworth Briggs  1895-1966
3. Margaret Eleanor Briggs  1899-1956 
4. Raymond Stockdale Briggs  1901-1973 
5. Howard Carroll Briggs  1904-1906
6. Harold Lawrence Briggs  1907-1981

Notes about George Ellsworth Briggs

2 Jul 1890. Service conducted by J N Ford, Pastor of Second Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO
Cir 1864.
6 Apr 1906. Page 1
6 Apr 1906. Page 2
6 Apr 1906. Page 3
6 Apr 1906. Page 4
Jun 2008. South Side Cemetery - Pittsburgh
«u»«b»Quoted from the Christian Messenger, Pittsburg, PA, April 28, 1906:«/b»
«/u»
"«b»Geo. E. Briggs«/b»

"Geo. E. Briggs, the subject of this sketch, whose cut appears on the first page of this paper, was born September 6, 1863, at Beaver, Beaver county, Pa.; was educated in Beaver High School and Duff's College. He spent three years as teacher at Bowling Green College, Mo.; came to Pittsburg in 1887 and entered the insurance business. About eleven years ago he started .in the physicians supply business, which has had an unabated growth and prosperity, until now he is known favorably by men of this profession throughout the United States, Canada and many other countries, his goods having been shipped as far away as Egypt, and many missionaries upon the mission field are using his medical supplies. Brother Briggs was baptized into Christ in April, 1884, and since that time has been engaged in Bible School work. He has served on the Official Board in the Central and Knoxville Christian Churches both of Pittsburg. He was one of' the founders of the Fourth Church, and now on esteemed elder of the same. He is an enthusiast for the pure Word, a devotee to the Christ and is loved most by those who know him best."

«u»«b»The following is the text of a document written 15 Aug 1958, by Minnie Joshua Gibson Briggs:«/b»
«/u»
"My Heritage

"I was born November 1, 1865 in Petersburg, Kentucky. During the Civil War my father, Dr. John Gibson, who was a physician and surgeon, was on duty on a Hospital boat, the "General Wood". My mother, Margaret McDannold, had attended College at Columbia Baptist College. After the Civil War, they moved to Petersburg, Kentucky where I was born. After my babyhood days, we moved to a little town, noted for its educational facilities - the town was Ashley, Missouri and the school named Watson Seminary. There I went to school and took music lessons. From there we moved to Bowling Green, Mo. My father died while we lived there.

"I prepared myself by study and examination and was given a position in Bowling Green Public School. My mother had a millinery store. George E. Briggs from Pennsylvania was called by his brother-in-law (Editor's Note: William B Swearingen married Flora Belle Briggs, George E's sister. Wm B graduated from Alliance College in Ohio) to teach in the College there. It was there I met the man who was to become my husband. From Bowling Green, we moved to St. Louis and I secured a position as teacher in the Public School and taught four years.

"Mr. Briggs came back to Pittsburgh and we kept up a correspondence. We were married July 2, 1890. Mr. Briggs people were Republicans and mine Democrats, but neither of us took an active part in politics. Many years later, we compromised our political belief by being Prohibitionists and I never regretted it. He lived to see Prohibition, but he said "the 'Drys' have gone to sleep but the liquor men are still fighting." That prophecy is true today.

"At one time Mr. Briggs was candidate for Senator on Prohibition ticket. He was not elected, but because he was known for his love of home, church and community, he received a large vote. He was called Home June 24, 1924.

"My only daughter Margaret, died at the age of 57, June 8, 1956.

"My remaining family consists of Ma Briggs at age of 92; William, Arthur, Raymond and Harold, sons; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren with more to follow.

"I have been spared some of the usual frailties of old age and God has been good to me. Ps. 91-16

"Minnie Gibson Briggs.

«u»«b»The following is from a .pdf file showing the results of the Pennsyvania Congressional votes for 1916:«/b»
«/u»
"32nd District:

"Guy E. Campbell - Democrat, Bull Moose, Keystone, Roosevelt Progressive, Washington - 17,134 votes

"Andrew J. Barchfeld - Republican - 17,088 votes

"William W. Nooning - Socialist - 2,422 votes

"George E. Briggs - Prohibition - 733 votes"

«u»«b»The following is from the website - Political Graveyard:«/b»
«/u»
"Briggs, George E. - of Pennsylvania. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 32nd District, 1920."

«u»«b»Following is the text of the newspaper report of "Papa's" death:«/b»
«/u»
"DR. G. E. BRIGGS FALLS DEAD AT BUFFALO

"Pittsburgher Addressing New York Physicians When He Is Stricken

"(Special Telegram to The Gazette Times)

"BUFFALO, N. Y. , June 23. - Dr. George E. Briggs, aged 60, of 709 Pennsylvania avenue, Pittsburgh, fell dead in the Central Y. M. C. A. here today. Dr. Briggs was scheduled to deliver an address at the meeting of the Western New York Physicians' Association. After being introduced by the chairman, Dr. Briggs rose from his place on the platform, walked to the center of the stage, and after addressing the chair, turned to his audience and crumpled in a lifeless heap upon the floor. Medical Examiner Danser was summoned and after an examination issued a certificate of death due to a stroke of apoplexy.

"Dr. Briggs was born in Beaver county and came to Pittsburgh in 1887. He entered the insurance business and in 1895 became interested in a physicians' supply house. He was a member of the Knoxville Christian Church and teacher of the Bible class of that church. He was also a member of the Joshua Commandery, Knights of Malta. He leaves his wife, four sons, William G., Arthur E., Raymond S. and Harold L. Briggs;; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret John; three grandchildren. . . (Editor's note - the last couple of words were torn off the clipping)."

Do you have supplementary information, corrections or questions with regards to George Ellsworth Briggs?
The author of this publication would love to hear from you!

Timeline George Ellsworth Briggs

Click on the names for more info. Symbols used:  grandparents    parents    brothers/sisters    children