Background
Briggs was born in Wheeler, Steben County, New New York
Briggs was born in Wheeler, Steben County, New New York
After being baptized, Edmund became an elder in the church. Briggs and Alexander McCord travelled 1000 miles by wagon and arrived in Salt Lake City on 7 August 1863.
Later, in October 1860, Briggs was ordained an apostle and became a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles.