Briggs, Lansingh
Marriage Information:
Citation for Marriage Info:
Seward Context:
Official/Professional
Profession:
Doctor
Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
He was one of Auburn's most distinguished physicians. After graduating from Berkshire Medical Institute in 1829, he commenced practice with Dr. John Morgan in Auburn, NY in June 1831. He practiced medicine for 20 years before deciding to specialize in surgery. He traveled to Europe in 1848 to learn about new medicines and medical practices overseas. He was Mayor of Auburn in 1857, 1858, and 1859. He also served as a member and president of the Board of Education in Auburn.
Citation Type:
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title:
History of Cayuga County, New York
Year:
1908
Start Page:
301
End Page:
302
Citation Notes:
http://books.google.com/books?id=v9Y4AQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=snippet&q=lansing%20briggs&f=false
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