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John Briggs 1601–1687

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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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8 researchers on YourRoots have John Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Apr 1601 · Lodsworth, Sussex, England
Died 16 Jun 1687 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Briggs (1595–1686)
Mother Alice Chalcroft

Researchers connected through John Briggs 1601–1687

and 7 more tree owners connected with John Briggs 1601–1687

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1601, John Briggs entered the world in Lodsworth, Sussex, England, born to john briggs and alice chalcroft. John Briggs passed away in 1687 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@@@gmail.com. Imported on 16 January 2023.

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

Life Timeline

1601
Birth of John Briggs in Lodsworth, Sussex, England
Birth
1687
Death of John Briggs in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Ditchling, Sussex, England (1495) to Lodsworth, Sussex, England (1601) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Briggs (1601–1687) was born in Lodsworth, Sussex, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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 5 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.

John Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Briggs PTP
1601–1687
Lodsworth, Sussex, England
Parents
John Briggs PTP
1595–1686
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire Unitary Authority, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Briggs's Descendants

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JB
John Briggs PTP 1601–1687