John Brisbin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district
In office January 15, 1851 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	Chester P. Butler
Succeeded by	Henry Mills Fuller
Personal details
Born	(1818-07-13)July 13, 1818 Sherburne, New York, U.S.
Died	February 3, 1880(1880-02-03) (aged 61) Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Adelia Malvina Remsen ​ ​ (m. 1841)​
Profession	Politician, lawyer, educator

John Brisbin (July 13, 1818 – February 3, 1880) was an American politician, lawyer, and educator who briefly served in the United States House of Representatives in 1851, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Democrat in the 31st United States Congress.^[1][2]

Brisbin was born in Sherburne, New York, on July 13, 1818. He taught school and studied law.

Brisbin was admitted to the bar; he commenced practice in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania around the year 1843.

Brisbin was elected as a Democrat to the 31st United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of incumbent Chester P. Butler. He served from January 15, 1851, to March 3, 1851, representing the 11th congressional district of Pennsylvania.

Brisbin served as president of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company from 1863 to 1867. Additionally, he served as a member of the board of managers and general counsel from 1867 to his death in 1880.

Brisbin married Adelia Malvina Remsen in 1841.

Brisbin died at the age of 61 in Newark, New Jersey, on February 3, 1880. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, located in Hillside, New Jersey.^[3]

• Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile from GovTrack
• John Brisbin at The Political Graveyard
• John Brisbin at Find a Grave

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