W. C. Briggs
William C. Briggs | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Yorkshire, England |
| Died | June 2, 1928 (aged 66) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, banker, real estate businessman |
| Years active | 1881–1916 |
| Known for | President of First National Bank of Pipestone; Mayor of Pipestone; Member of Minnesota House of Representatives |
William C. Briggs (July 27, 1861 – June 2, 1928) was a British-born American figure known for his roles in politics, banking, and real estate.
Life and career
Originating from Yorkshire, England, Briggs pursued higher education locally before relocating to the United States in August 1879, where he initially lived in northwestern Iowa. From 1881 to 1884, he engaged in farming activities across Iowa and Rock County, Minnesota, focusing on breeding purebred livestock. In 1885, he established residence in Pipestone, Minnesota, taking on the position of agent for the South Minnesota Land Company until it ceased operations in 1890.
The Bank of Southwestern Minnesota underwent reorganization on March 1, 1889, becoming the First National Bank of Pipestone; Briggs assumed its presidency in 1898. He managed the bank for fifteen years before divesting his interest in 1913 and transitioning into the real estate sector within Pipestone.
Briggs secured election as mayor of Pipestone on April 4, 1916. Subsequently that year, he obtained a seat representing the Twelfth District in the Minnesota House of Representatives after running unopposed. Following this victory, he resigned from his mayoral duties on December 13, 1916, with T. E. Nash succeeding him.
Death
Briggs passed away on June 2, 1928, at his daughter's residence in St. Paul. His funeral service took place at Christ Episcopal Church on June 4, and interment was at Oakland Cemetery.