About Marion Biggs
Lived 1823 – 1910 (aged 87). Marion Biggs was an American politician.
Marion Biggs (May 2, 1823 – August 2, 1910) was an American slave owner and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from California from 1887 to 1891.
Early life Marion Biggs was born on May 2, 1823, near Curryville, Pike County, Missouri. He was of Welsh and Scottish descent. When that area was chosen to become Miwok Middle School, Biggs was re-interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery.
Legacy The city of Biggs, California was named after Biggs, who founded it.
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Who was Marion Biggs?
American politician (1823-1910)
When was Marion Biggs born?
Marion Biggs was born on 2 May 1823 in Pike County.
When did Marion Biggs die?
Marion Biggs died on 2 August 1910 in California, Gridley, California.
What was Marion Biggs's occupation?
Marion Biggs was a politician.
What nationality was Marion Biggs?
Marion Biggs was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marion Biggs. https://biography.guide/marion-biggs/
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