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Amasa Briggs 1775–1863

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Amasa Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Feb 1775 · Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA
Died 20 Nov 1863 · Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
Father Dec Silas Briggs
Mother Esther Soper (1738–1812)
Siblings Asa Briggs, Jonathan Briggs, Phebe Briggs, Sally Briggs
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Amasa Briggs was born in 1775 in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA, the child of dec silas briggs and esther soper. Amasa Briggs passed away in 1863 in Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1775
Birth of Amasa Briggs in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA
Birth
1863
Death of Amasa Briggs in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Amasa Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Dartmouth, South Hams District, Devon, England (1484) to Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA (1775) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Amasa Briggs (1775–1863) was born in Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA and died in Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Amasa in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Dec Silas Briggs
Father
Esther Soper
1738–1812 · Mother
Briggs US Census Records
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Amasa Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Amasa Briggs PTP
1775–1863
Williamstown, Orange, Vermont, USA
Parents
Unknown
Esther Soper PTP
1738–1812
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Amasa Briggs's Descendants

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Amasa Briggs PTP 1775–1863