Background
Brisbin, James S. was born on May 23, 1837 in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Brisbin, James S. was born on May 23, 1837 in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
Studied law, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Editor, Centre Democrat, Bellefonte.
Editor, Centre Democrat, Bellefonte. General United States Volunteers, 1865. Major 2d Cavalry, 1868, Lieutenant colonel.