| Josiah Sandford Brigham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Missisquoi | |
| In office 1867–1875 | |
| Succeeded by | George Barnard Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1818 St. Albans, Vermont |
| Died | June 10, 1882 (aged 63) Philipsburg, Quebec |
| Political party | Conservative |
Josiah Sandford Brigham (August, 1818 – June 10, 1892) was an American-born physician and political figure in Quebec. He represented Missisquoi in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1875 as a Conservative.
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