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Job Briggs 1696–1727

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Job Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 6 independent trees

Born 3 AUG 1696 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 4 MAR 1727 · Little Compton, Newport Co., RI, USA
Father William Briggs
Mother Elizabeth Cookcooke
Siblings Deborah Briggs, Elizabeth Briggs, George Briggs, John Briggs, Susannah Briggs, Thomas Briggs, William Briggs
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Researchers connected through Job Briggs 1696–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Job Briggs was born in 1696 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of william briggs and elizabeth cookcooke. Job Briggs passed away in 1727 in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI, USA.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Job Briggs in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1727
Death of Job Briggs in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Job Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Haccombe, Teignbridge District, Devon, England (1360) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island (1696) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Job Briggs (1696–1727) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Job 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 14 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.

Related Records

William Briggs
Father
Elizabeth Cookcooke
Mother

Job Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Job Briggs PTP
1696–1727
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Job Briggs's Descendants

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JB
Job Briggs PTP 1696–1727