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Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs 1888–1962

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Helena Spriggs 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Sep 1888 · Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia
Died 15 Jun 1962 · Fawkner, Moreland City, Victoria, Australia
Father James Edward Spriggs
Mother Eliza Jane Mcmahon
Spouse Sydney Kent (1881–1947)
Children Eric Sydney Kent, Ernest Roy Kent, Gladys Phyllis Eileen Kent, Ivy Clarice Kent, Jean Iris Kent, Joyce Roma Kent, Kenneth Clifford Kent, Olive Doris Kent, Ruby Myrtle Kent
Siblings Charles William Spriggs, Eliza Ann Spriggs, Ethel Eveline Spriggs, Florence May Spriggs, James Edward Spriggs, Kathleen Pearl Spriggs, Lily Spriggs, Myrtle Priscilla Dorothy Spriggs, Ruby Eleanor Spriggs

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Biography

In 1888, Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs entered the world in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia, born to james edward spriggs and eliza jane mcmahon. In 1909, Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs resided in St Kilda East, Balaclava, Victoria, Australia. In 1937, Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs resided in Richmond, Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs married sydney timothy kent, and had children including eric sydney kent, ernest roy kent, gladys phyllis eileen kent, ivy clarice kent, jean iris kent, joyce roma kent, kenneth clifford kent, olive doris kent, ruby myrtle kent. Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs passed away in 1962 in Fawkner, Moreland City, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

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    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

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    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

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    Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

  5. 5
    Burial Records Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

  6. 6
    Death Records Victoria, Australia, Death Index

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index

  8. 8
    Record Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917

Life Timeline

1888
Birth of Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia
Birth
1909
Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs resided here in St Kilda East, Balaclava, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1937
Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs resided here in Richmond, Yarra, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1942
Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs resided here in Elsternwick, Balaclava, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1962
Death of Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Helena Spriggs

This ancestor line traces from England (1565) to Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia (1888) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helena Spriggs (1888–1962) was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia and died in Fawkner, Moreland City, Victoria, Australia. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Helena 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Helena Spriggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs PTP
1888–1962
Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Helena Spriggs's Descendants

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Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs PTP 1888–1962 m. Sydney Timothy Kent PTP 1881–1947