Papers, 1836-1910. 1936-1910.

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Papers, 1836-1910. 1936-1910.

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The collection includes documents from his years as governor, Jackson County records, and Briggs family papers. Many of the documents from the years as governor are letters and petitions related to various political matters. Among the correspondence is a set of letters from the county clerks of several Iowa counties giving the aggregate number of white, able bodied males (ages 18 to 45) subject to military duty. The letter from the Johnson County clerk lists each male by name. The family papers include letters, diaries, legal records, bills and receipts, and land deeds. Other miscellaneous materials in the collection include 2 leather pouches; a copy of the Sept. 1908 issue of the Annals of Jackson County; and newspaper clippings including obituaries and other articles related to various family members.

.5 linear ft. (1 archives box)

Iowa State Historical Society

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Iowa State Historical Society

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Briggs family.

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Briggs, John Shannon.

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Briggs, Ansel, Jr.

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Briggs, Nancy Dunlap.

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Briggs, Ansel, 1806-1881

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First governor of Iowa (1846-1850). From the description of Ansel Briggs papers, 1839-1864. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 78795002 First governor of Iowa (1846-1850). Briggs was born in Vermont, moved to Ohio in 1830 and to Iowa in 1836. He settled first in Davenport, Iowa later moving north to Andrew (Jackson County). He operated stagecoach lines and was under contract with the federal government to deliver mail. He held the office of depu...