B: Cambridge MA 12 Jan 1652
M: 1683
D: Marlboro MA 24 Jul 1713
siblings: Mary, Thomas, John, Hannah
To Samuel Brigham is due the honor of founding in old Marlboro the tanning and shoe trades. Many of Samuel's descendants are in the shoe business in Marlboro, in one capacity or another, as are also the descendants of Thomas. The first tannery in the town was erected by Samuel about 1700... (and) descended in regular succession (Jedidiah, Winslow, Daniel) to Capt. Daniel, who retired from active business in the 1850's, when the tannery ceased to be used... (80-81)