Samuel M. Briscoe

    Samuel M. Briscoe, publisher of the Hartford City Telegram, was born April 8, 1863, in Scott County, Iowa, son of Thomas Briscoe. While a lad he completed the high school course of study at Hartford City in 1881. At the early age of fifteen years he was appointed deputy clerk of the county, which position he resigned in 1883, on being appointed assistant cashier in the Citizens Bank of this place, and this situation he still holds. He is a charter member of Blackford Lodge. Knights of Pythias, No. 135. Mr. Briscoe is a gentleman of considerable experience for a man of his age; has traveled considerably, especially in the East and South.

    The Telegram is now published by Samuel M. Briscoe, and edited by his father, Thomas S. Briscoe. Office, east side of public square. (See bio for Thomas S. Briscoe for additional information on this family)

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.