Background
Briggs, Leon Eugene was born on January 31, 1892 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Samuel and Ida (Chase) Briggs.
Briggs, Leon Eugene was born on January 31, 1892 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Samuel and Ida (Chase) Briggs.
Student, Northwestern University School Commerce, 1917-1920.
With, Ford Motor Company, from 1914; stenograph, Chicago branch, Ford Motor Company, 1914-1916; assistant comptroller, Ford Motor Company, 1918-1920; travelling auditor, Detroit, 1920-1924; comptroller,, Des Moines, 1924-1925; travelling auditor assigned to Europe,, 1925-1929; successively assistant general auditor and general auditor, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan successively assistant general auditor and general auditor, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1946-1957. Retired trustee Detroit Institute Cancer Research. Trustee Michigan Cancer Foundation.
Served wtih United States Navy, World War I. Member Detroit Board Commerce, National Association Accountants, Newcomen Society. Clubs: Detroit, Economic, Oakland Hills Country.
Married Noreene Crane, August 28, 1945. Children: Patricia Ann, Lenore Idaho.