Who was Elizabeth Briggs?

Elizabeth Briggs (1678–1762) was born in Lodsworth, Sussex and died in Lodsworth, Sussex. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Briggs 1678–1762

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

Born 6 Jan 1678 · Lodsworth, Sussex

Died 22 Oct 1762 · Lodsworth, Sussex

Father Ralph Launaway Briggs

Mother Susanna Leggett

Spouse Thomas Boxall

Children Edward Boxall

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ralph Launaway Briggs

Susanna Leggett

Spouse(s)

Thomas Boxall

Children

Edward Boxall

Biography

In 1678, Elizabeth Briggs entered the world in Lodsworth, Sussex, born to ralph launaway briggs and susanna leggett. Elizabeth Briggs married thomas boxall, and had children including edward boxall. Elizabeth Briggs passed away in 1762 in Lodsworth, Sussex.

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Birth of Elizabeth Briggs in Lodsworth, Sussex

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Death of Elizabeth Briggs in Lodsworth, Sussex

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: Elizabeth Briggs (1678–1762) was born in Lodsworth, Sussex and died in Lodsworth, Sussex. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ralph Launaway Briggs

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Susanna Leggett

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Elizabeth Briggs PTP

1678–1762

Lodsworth, Sussex