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    Lansingh Briggs

    Birth: 12-5-1807

    Death: 4-24-1888

    Alternate First Name: Lansing

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.

Letter References

Letter from Janet Watson Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, May 2, 1869

Letter from William Henry Seward, Jr. to Frances Miller Seward, April 20, 1860

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, July 23, 1836

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, November 18, 1832

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, April 19, 1831

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, March 28, 1831

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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.
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Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
History of Cayuga County, New York
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Cayuga County Historical Society
Year: 
1908
Start Page: 
301
End Page: 
302
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