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Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs 1587–1648

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Clement Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1587 · Southwark, Surrey, , England
Died 23 Dec 1648 · Weymouth,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA
Father John Bigge Briggs 11Th Great Grandfather
Mother Rachel 1565 Martin 11 Ggm
Spouse Elizabeth Field
Children Joan Briggs

Researchers connected through Clement Briggs 1587–1648

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Biography

In 1587, Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs entered the world in Southwark, Surrey, England, born to john bigge briggs 11th great grandfather and rachel 1565 martin 11 ggm. Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs married elizabeth field, joan allen, joane allen, and had children including joan briggs. Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs passed away in 1648 in Weymouth,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs in Southwark, Surrey, England
Birth
1648
Death of Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs in Weymouth,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clement Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Lydd, Kent, England (1544) to Southwark, Surrey, , England (1587) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clement Briggs (1587–1648) was born in Southwark, Surrey, , England and died in Weymouth,Norfolk,Massachusetts,USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clement 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Clement Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Clement "Fortune" Bigge or Briggs PTP
1587–1648
Southwark, Surrey, , England
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Grandparents
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Clement Briggs's Descendants

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