John Briggs (1577–1646) was born in Wisborough Green, Sussex, England and died in Lodsworth, Sussex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Briggs 1577–1646

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Jun 1577 · Wisborough Green, Sussex, England

Died 17 Jan 1646 · Lodsworth, Sussex, England

Spouse Elenor Chalcroft

Children Ann Launaway

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Elenor Chalcroft

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Ann Launaway

Biography

The story of John Briggs began in 1577 in Wisborough Green, Sussex, England. John Briggs married elenor chalcroft, and had children including ann launaway. John Briggs passed away in 1646 in Lodsworth, Sussex, England.

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Birth of John Briggs in Wisborough Green, Sussex, England

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Death of John Briggs in Lodsworth, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Steyning, Sussex, England (1517) to Wisborough Green, Sussex, England (1577) across 4 generations.

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: John Briggs (1577–1646) was born in Wisborough Green, Sussex, England and died in Lodsworth, Sussex, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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.
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John Briggs PTP

1577–1646

Wisborough Green, Sussex, England