George Briggs (New York politician)

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George Briggs
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	Elijah Ward
Succeeded by	Elijah Ward
Constituency	7th district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	Frederick A. Tallmadge
Succeeded by	William M. Tweed
Constituency	5th district
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Bennington
In office 1837–1838
Preceded by	Stephen Dewey
Succeeded by	Samuel H. Blackmer
Personal details
Born	May 6, 1805 (1805-05-06) Broadalbin, New York, U.S.
Died	June 30, 1869 (1869-07-01) (aged 64) Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Political party	Whig Republican Constitutional Union
Occupation	Hardware dealer

George Briggs (May 6, 1805 – June 30, 1869) was an American businessman and politician. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1837 to 1838, and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1849 to 1853, and 1859 to 1861.