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Hugh Briggs was born on May 18, 1647 in Thornbury, England United Kingdom. He was in a relationship with Martha (Everson) Briggs, and had a child John Briggs. Hugh Briggs died at age 45 years old on August 3, 1692 in Taunton, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hugh Briggs.
Martha (Everson) Briggs was born on January 11, 1661 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States to John Everson and Margaret (Mary) Dimery. She was in a relationship with Hugh Briggs, and had a child John Briggs. Martha Briggs died at age 76 years old on January 12, 1737 in Halifax. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha (Everson) Briggs.
John Briggs was born on September 5, 1686 in Taunton, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 60 years old on October 7, 1746 in Plymouth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Briggs.
Sarah (Bryant) Briggs was born on February 28, 1688 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States to John Bryant and Sarah (Bonham) Bryant. She was in a relationship with John Briggs, and had a child Barnabas Briggs. Sarah Briggs died at age 35 years old on June 27, 1723 in Plympton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah (Bryant) Briggs.
Barnabas Briggs was born on August 15, 1720 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 73 years old on December 8, 1793 in Halifax. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barnabas Briggs.
Lois (Bryant) Briggs was born on June 9, 1725 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 68 years old on December 8, 1793 in Halifax. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lois (Bryant) Briggs.
Ephraim Briggs was born on October 19, 1744 in Halifax, Massachusetts United States to Barnabas Briggs and Lois (Bryant) Briggs. He was in a relationship with Lettice (Hill) Fuller, and had a child Avis M. (Briggs) Fuller. Ephraim Briggs died at age 78 years old on August 14, 1823 in New Gloucester, ME. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ephraim Briggs.
Avis M. (Briggs) Fuller was born on September 3, 1773 in Pembroke, Massachusetts United States to Ephraim Briggs and Lettice (Hill) Fuller. She was in a relationship with Ezra Fuller, and had a child Joseph Fuller. Avis Fuller died at age 40 years old on April 25, 1814 in Jay, ME. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Avis M. (Briggs) Fuller.
Robert Briggs of Australia was born in 1799 to Robert Briggs and Betsy Briggs. Robert Briggs died at age 63 years old in 1862.
Edith Briggs of Cambridge, Vermont United States was born in 1800 at Lamoille Co, Cambridge, Washington, New York. She was married to John Stark on October 26, 1821, and had children Russell Bates Stark, Thomas Henry Stark, and Louisa Stark. Edith Briggs died at age 44 years old on April 10, 1845.
Uriah S. Briggs was born in 1810. He was married to Cyrena Sheffield Briggs, and they were together until death separated them. He had a child Helen J. (Briggs) Spencer. Uriah Briggs died at age 90 years old in 1900. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Uriah S. Briggs.
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Surnames: Briggens - Brightmond
Briggs Family Photos
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Edith Briggs
Edith Briggs Stark
Birth
1800
Cambridge, Washington County, New York, USA
Death
10 Apr 1845 (aged 44–45)
New York, USA
Burial
Brookside Cemetery
Waddington, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
Edith Briggs Stark
Birth
1800
Cambridge, Washington County, New York, USA
Death
10 Apr 1845 (aged 44–45)
New York, USA
Burial
Brookside Cemetery
Waddington, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
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Madge S. Briggs Gravesite
The grave of Madge S. Briggs and her husband Charles H Briggs in Marionville Missouri.
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Dale Briggs
Dale Dwight Briggs father of Dennis Dale Briggs, Donald Dean Briggs, Darla Jean (Briggs) Seger. Married Agatha A Abeln in 1944/1945.
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William and Edward James
A photo of Gustavus Pope Briggs aka William Edward James and his son Edward James. Gustavus Pope Briggs changed his name to William Edward James circa 1863/64. This photo is of him and one of his sons, most likely Edward William James who was born in 1873, giving a likely date of 1874-1875 for this photo.
Is the tartan the little boy is wearing just a fashion of the times, or is it meaningful for family background?
People in photo include: William Edward James
Is the tartan the little boy is wearing just a fashion of the times, or is it meaningful for family background?
People in photo include: William Edward James
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Leon Bentell Briggs
A photo of Leon Bentell Briggs
Birth 16 Feb 1909 in New Haven, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Death Dec 1984 in Mt Vernon, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Son of Berton Leon Briggs and Edna Iney Benway Briggs.
Birth 16 Feb 1909 in New Haven, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Death Dec 1984 in Mt Vernon, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Son of Berton Leon Briggs and Edna Iney Benway Briggs.
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Berton Leon Briggs "Bert"
A photo of Berton Leon "Bert" Briggs
Birth 14 Jan 1873 in West Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Death 4 Jan 1952 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Birth 14 Jan 1873 in West Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Death 4 Jan 1952 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
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Edna Iney Benway Briggs
A photo of Edna Iney (Benway) Briggs
Birth 29 Jul 1870 in Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Death 3 Feb 1951 in Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Married Berton Leon Briggs 7 Oct 1891.
Birth 29 Jul 1870 in Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Death 3 Feb 1951 in Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Married Berton Leon Briggs 7 Oct 1891.
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Elisha Albert Briggs
Elisha Albert Briggs of South Texas, age 20, taken in 1890 at the Barr Studio on Main Plaza in San Antonio, Texas. He md. Eva Belle Winans
People in photo include: Elisha Albert Briggs
People in photo include: Elisha Albert Briggs
Mary Celeste - Sophia Briggs
Sophia Matilda Briggs
Ship: Mary Celeste
Nationality: American
Residence: Massachusets
Death: . November 25,1872 (middle of the night)
Cause: Sea storm (body lost at sea)
Age: 2 years
Ship: Mary Celeste
Nationality: American
Residence: Massachusets
Death: . November 25,1872 (middle of the night)
Cause: Sea storm (body lost at sea)
Age: 2 years
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Helena (Emma) Briggs (nee Bisbee), Maine
Helena "Emma" (Bisbee) Briggs. Emma, my 2nd greatgrandmother
People in photo include: Helena "Emma" (Bisbee) Briggs
People in photo include: Helena "Emma" (Bisbee) Briggs
Mr. & Mrs. E.G. Briggs, WI 1901
Photo of Mr & Mrs E.G. Briggs. Taken from 1901 Crawford Co, WI Atlas.
People in photo include: E.g. Briggs
People in photo include: E.g. Briggs
Son of Della Wilson Briggs
Son of Della Wilson (daughter of James and Margaret Wilson of Dubuque, Iowa) and her husband, last name of Briggs. Child's first name not noted on the photo.
Sarah Ann Briggs; Harrogate, England
Handwritten on back:
"Sarah Ann Briggs, Sept. 1874"
Photo found in an antique store.
People in photo include: Sarah Ann Briggs
"Sarah Ann Briggs, Sept. 1874"
Photo found in an antique store.
People in photo include: Sarah Ann Briggs
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Andrew Briggs San Francisco Policeman
Photo of Andrew Briggs, taken in December 1922, who I believe was a member of the San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officers Association which began in 1847.
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Beautiful Celebrity Photo
2/8/12 Update:
Thanks to everyone's help, we believe we have identified this woman as being Virginia Bruce. While Claudette Colbert was a possible match, the photo that Judy contributed ( ) shows a striking similarity.
Virginia Bruce, born Helen Virginia Briggs, (September 29th, 1910 - February 24th, 1982) was an American actress who was featured in many films during the 1930's-40's, including "The Bad Man of Brimstone", "Society Lawyer", "The Invisible Woman", "Pardon My Sarong" and others.
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This photo is of an absolutely beautiful celebrity. I do not know the name of this woman or have any other details outside that the photo looks to have been a celebrity photograph.
Can someone help provide details about this celebrity photo?
I picked this photo up in an antique shop in San Jose / Santa Clara California.
Who is this celebrity? Do you know when this celebrity photo was likely taken?
Thanks to everyone's help, we believe we have identified this woman as being Virginia Bruce. While Claudette Colbert was a possible match, the photo that Judy contributed ( ) shows a striking similarity.
Virginia Bruce, born Helen Virginia Briggs, (September 29th, 1910 - February 24th, 1982) was an American actress who was featured in many films during the 1930's-40's, including "The Bad Man of Brimstone", "Society Lawyer", "The Invisible Woman", "Pardon My Sarong" and others.
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This photo is of an absolutely beautiful celebrity. I do not know the name of this woman or have any other details outside that the photo looks to have been a celebrity photograph.
Can someone help provide details about this celebrity photo?
I picked this photo up in an antique shop in San Jose / Santa Clara California.
Who is this celebrity? Do you know when this celebrity photo was likely taken?
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Alice
THIS IS NOT MY RELATIVE...photo found at "Jessie May's" antique shop in Santa Cruz, CA. On back is handwritten: " Alice Briggs, August 1874...photographer is "Parisian School of Photography, 78 Chalk Farm Road". Original photo returned to direct family member, D. Gibbons, in California 3/6/2008.
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Briggs Family Tree
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Updated Briggs Biographies
Edith Briggs of Cambridge, Vermont United States was born in 1800 at Lamoille Co, Cambridge, Washington, New York. She was married to John Stark on October 26, 1821, and had children Russell Bates Stark, Thomas Henry Stark, and Louisa Stark. Edith Briggs died at age 44 years old on April 10, 1845.
Robert Briggs was a science fiction enthusiast and favored "fringe" political groups of the far right. For years he expressed his views in an amateur press publication known by the acronym SAPs.
Amy Michelle (Briggs) McQuade of Arlington, Texas United States was born on July 4, 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amy Michelle McQuade.
Brandi Leigh Briggs was born in November 1985. She was in a relationship with Shawn Fey and they later separated. Brandi Briggs has children Cayla Leighann Briggs and Shawn Patrick Fey Jr. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brandi Leigh Briggs.
Heide was born in 1941 to parents Johann Heinrich Hermann Schneidermann and Anna Maria Schaaf Schneidermann.
She was married to Matthew N. Nyoka and to Richard R Briggs Md. Heide and Richard were parents to Daniel Marcus Briggs and Heather Yasmin Briggs Schults.
Samuel Voyin Briggs was born on September 2, 1975 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont United States to Alfred Newsome Briggs and Christina Karen Briggs, and has a sister Abigail Marie O'Neil. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samuel Voyin Briggs.
Abigail Marie (Briggs) O'Neil was born on March 4, 1972 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont United States to Alfred Newsome Briggs and Christina Karen Briggs, and has a brother Samuel Voyin Briggs. Abigail O'Neil married Scott Alan O'Neil in 2000 in Burlington, Chittenden County, and has children Sophia Rehr O'Neil, Ryan Grant O'Neil, Sean Patrick O'Neil, and Molly Anne O'Neil. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Abigail Marie O'Neil.
Alfred Newsome Briggs was born on May 7, 1949 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alfred Newsome Briggs.
Christina Karen Briggs was born on June 28, 1942 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina Karen Briggs.
Linda Barbara (Briggs) Schrader was born on September 4, 1960 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda Barbara Schrader.
Kathleen Hamilton Briggs was born in 1920 in England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathleen Hamilton Briggs.
Madge (Shipman) Briggs was born to George Shipman and Mary Henderson, and she had a sibling named Blanche.
When she was 16, Madge lived with her parents and sister in East St Louis, Illinois and her father was a boat policeman. Her sister Blanch at the time was a stenographer.
Madge would go on to marry Charles Hibbard Briggs (1883 - 1965) and have two daughters Virginia and Ruth. Charles was a structural engineer with "Lead Co."
By 1950, Charles and Madge were living in St. Francois with her mother Mary, and sister Blanche.
Ernest Henry Briggs of Oswego, Kansas United States. He married Beulah Marie Briggs. He was the parent of Beverly D Bateman. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ernest h briggs.
Beulah Marie (Cooke) Briggs of Oswego, Kansas United States was born on November 23, 1900. Beulah Cooke was married to Ernest h briggs. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beulah Marie Briggs.
Mavin Janie (Briggs) Henderson was born on September 23, 1918 in North Carolina United States. She married Arthur Thomas Neathery on December 29, 1934 in Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia. They had children Janie Sue (Neathery) Day and Estelle Mai (Neathery) Gentry. She married Ellis Abner Henderson on November 20, 1967, and they were married until Ellis' death on May 15, 2001 in Roxboro, Person County. Mavin Henderson died at age 86 years old on December 14, 2004 in Roxboro. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mavin Janie (Briggs) Henderson.
Mollie Briggs of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina was born on November 18, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in April 1977.
The Geelong Advertiser. 15th October 1898.
- MARRIAGE.
BRIGGS - BREARLEY.
On the 7th September at Christ Church, Geelong,
by the Rev. Canon Goodman, John Charles, fifth
son of the late Robert Briggs, of Buninyong, Victoria,
to Florence, second daughter of the late Charles
Brearley, of Geelong, Victoria.
Fanny Athelea Briggs of Macleod, VIC Australia was born in 1868 in Warrnambool, and died at age 85 years old in 1953 in Macleod.
Popular Briggs Biographies
Kathleen Hamilton Briggs was born in 1920 in England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathleen Hamilton Briggs.
Madge (Shipman) Briggs was born to George Shipman and Mary Henderson, and she had a sibling named Blanche.
When she was 16, Madge lived with her parents and sister in East St Louis, Illinois and her father was a boat policeman. Her sister Blanch at the time was a stenographer.
Madge would go on to marry Charles Hibbard Briggs (1883 - 1965) and have two daughters Virginia and Ruth. Charles was a structural engineer with "Lead Co."
By 1950, Charles and Madge were living in St. Francois with her mother Mary, and sister Blanche.
Lula M. (Lewis) Briggs of Marysville, Yuba County, CA was born on March 20, 1880, and died at age 86 years old in March 1966.
Lois (Bryant) Briggs was born on June 9, 1725 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 68 years old on December 8, 1793 in Halifax. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lois (Bryant) Briggs.
Dale Briggs of Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota was born on November 16, 1918, and died at age 62 years old in July 1981.
Avis M. (Briggs) Fuller was born on September 3, 1773 in Pembroke, Massachusetts United States to Ephraim Briggs and Lettice (Hill) Fuller. She was in a relationship with Ezra Fuller, and had a child Joseph Fuller. Avis Fuller died at age 40 years old on April 25, 1814 in Jay, ME. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Avis M. (Briggs) Fuller.
Adelaide Melissa Wamboldt-Briggs was born on May 12, 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Adelaide Melissa Wamboldt-Briggs.
Shirley Lorraine (Pittsley) Briggs was born in 1937 in Massachusetts United States, and died at age 62 years old in 1999 in Gardner, Worcester County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shirley Lorraine (Pittsley) Briggs.
Barnabas Briggs was born on August 15, 1720 in Plymouth, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 73 years old on December 8, 1793 in Halifax. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barnabas Briggs.
The Geelong Advertiser. 15th October 1898.
- MARRIAGE.
BRIGGS - BREARLEY.
On the 7th September at Christ Church, Geelong,
by the Rev. Canon Goodman, John Charles, fifth
son of the late Robert Briggs, of Buninyong, Victoria,
to Florence, second daughter of the late Charles
Brearley, of Geelong, Victoria.
Andrew Briggs was born in 1812, and died at age 64 years old in 1876. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrew Briggs.
Sophia Matilda Briggs of Massachusetts United States was born on October 31, 1870 in Marion, Plymouth County to Benjamin Briggs and Sarah E. Cobb Briggs. She had a brother Arthur Briggs. Sophia Briggs died at age 2 years old on November 28, 1872, and was buried on December 1, 1872.
Ephraim Briggs was born on October 19, 1744 in Halifax, Massachusetts United States to Barnabas Briggs and Lois (Bryant) Briggs. He was in a relationship with Lettice (Hill) Fuller, and had a child Avis M. (Briggs) Fuller. Ephraim Briggs died at age 78 years old on August 14, 1823 in New Gloucester, ME. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ephraim Briggs.
Helen Virginia Briggs, also known as her stage name Virginia Bruce, was a leading female actor in the 1930's and 1940's. She married three timess to John Gilbert director J. Walter Ruben, and producer Ali Ipar.
Dorothea Grace (Jarrett) Briggs of Prahran, City of Stonnington County, VIC Australia was born in 1882 in Port, and died at age 88 years old on November 13, 1971 in Prahran.
Amy Michelle (Briggs) McQuade of Arlington, Texas United States was born on July 4, 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amy Michelle McQuade.
Briggs Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Briggs family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 21,562 people with the last name Briggs that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Briggses
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Gertrude W Briggs of West Newbury, Essex County, MA was born on December 3, 1886, and died at age 107 years old on February 13, 1994.
Thomas James Briggs Sr of Humble, Harris County, Texas was born on October 30, 1900, and died at age 106 years old on January 12, 2007.
Isabell B Briggs of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL was born on January 23, 1899, and died at age 107 years old on December 8, 2006.
Nola Briggs of Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina was born on February 3, 1880, and died at age 106 years old in August 1986.
Harriett Briggs of Florida was born on January 29, 1870, and died at age 106 years old in December 1976.
Josephine G Briggs of Scottville, Mason County, MI was born on September 21, 1904, and died at age 105 years old on April 12, 2010.
Pansy T Briggs was born on February 3, 1884, and died at age 106 years old in October 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pansy T Briggs.
Carrie Briggs of Lisbon, Linn County, IA was born on December 19, 1889, and died at age 105 years old on June 20, 1995.
Mary A Briggs of Bryson City, Swain County, NC was born on September 23, 1901, and died at age 104 years old on May 13, 2006.
Ruth Henrietta Briggs of Macomb, McDonough County, Minnesota was born on December 31, 1901, and died at age 104 years old on July 1, 2006.
Myrtle F Briggs of Malden, Middlesex County, MA was born on December 23, 1900, and died at age 104 years old on April 26, 2005.
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