Who was James Spriggs?

James Spriggs (1884–1891) was born in Tungamah, Victoria, Australia and died in Jerelderie, New South Wales, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Edward Spriggs 1884–1891

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 02 Aug 1884 · Tungamah, Victoria, Australia

Died 19 Nov 1891 · Jerelderie, New South Wales, Australia

Father James Edward Spriggs

Mother Elizabeth Jane Mcmahon

Siblings Charles Spriggs, Clifford Neven Spriggs, Eliza Ann Sissy Spriggs, Ethel Evelyn Spriggs, Florence May Spriggs, Helena Elizabeth Jane Spriggs, Henry Spriggs, Kathleen Pearl Spriggs, Lillian Lily Spriggs, Myrtle Priscilla Dorothy Spriggs, Ruby Eleanor Spriggs

Records

Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Edward Spriggs

Elizabeth Jane Mcmahon

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Children

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Biography

The story of James Edward Spriggs began in 1884 in Tungamah, Victoria, Australia. James Edward Spriggs passed away in 1891 in Jerelderie, New South Wales, Australia.

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Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

Life Timeline

1884

Birth of James Edward Spriggs in Tungamah, Victoria, Australia

Birth

1891

Death of James Edward Spriggs in Jerelderie, New South Wales, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Spriggs

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Northern Ireland (1785) to Tungamah, Victoria, Australia (1884) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Spriggs (1884–1891) was born in Tungamah, Victoria, Australia and died in Jerelderie, New South Wales, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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