Background
Brimmer was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts on June 8, 1793 to Martin a merchant on Brimmer"s T wharf, and Sarah (Watson) Brimmer.
Brimmer was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts on June 8, 1793 to Martin a merchant on Brimmer"s T wharf, and Sarah (Watson) Brimmer.
Brimmer attended Harvard, graduating in 1814.
Brimmer began his business career working with Isaac Winslow on Long Wharf. Later Brimmer ran a counting room on Brimmer"s Wharf. Brimmer serve in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1838 and 1839.
On December 12, 1842 Brimmer was elected Mayor of Boston for 1843, on December 11, 1843 Brimmer was reelected mayor for the 1844 term.
Brimmer died on April 25, 1847.
Brimmer was a Member of the Boston Board of Aldermen from January 1, 1838 to January 7, 1839.