John Walter Veitch Brigman

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John Brigman

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08/18/2001

John Walter Veitch Brigman

While visiting his grandmother Brigman as a youngster, JW crawled under a train stopped near her house. It started & John lost his l. arm. His Grandmother, feeling responsible, raised him & his last name changed to Brigman.

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John Walter Veitch Brigman born Dec 24, 1855

John Walter Veitch Brigman was born on December 24, 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Walter Veitch Brigman.

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