Asa Gilbert Briggs

Background

Briggs, Asa Gilbert was born on December 20, 1862 in Arcadia, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Isaac Austin and Elizabeth Briggs.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1885, Bachelor of Laws, 1887.

Career

Bar, 1887; in practice, Saint Paul, 1887-1901. General counsel C.G.W. Railway, 1901-1909. General practice since 1908.

Vice president for Minnesota of Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Tidewater Association, 1928-1939.

Trustee Saint Paul bureau of Municipal Research (ex-president). President Saint Paul Association Commerce, 1925 and 1927.

Director Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce, 1921-1930. Director United States Chamber of Commerce, 1930-1934.

Director national board Camp Fire Girls, 1931-1939.

Achievements

• Asa Gilbert Briggs has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Interprofessional Institute, American Academy Political and Social Science, American Peace Society, University of Wisconsin Alumni Association (president, director for life). Mason (Shriner).; Clubs: Minnesota, Saint Paul Athletic, Informal, Town and Country.

Connections

Married Jessica Pierce, October 21, 1891. Children: Allan, Paul Austin, Mary Elizabeth, Admitted to Minnesota.

Father:

Isaac Austin

Mother:

Elizabeth Briggs

Spouse:

Jessica Pierce

child:

Paul Austin Briggs

child:

Mary Elizabeth Briggs

child:

Admitted to Minn Briggs

child:

Allan Briggs