Ansel Briggs papers, 1839-1864.

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Ansel Briggs papers, 1839-1864.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78795002

Four letters (1839, 1846, 1848, 1864); two deeds; contracts; and petitions and agreements.

18 p. in one folder

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8221388

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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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...