John Briggs 1601–1687
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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
Researchers connected through John Briggs 1601–1687
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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2Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@@@gmail.com. Imported on 16 January 2023.
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3Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Briggs
This ancestor line traces from Ditchling, Sussex, England (1495) to Lodsworth, Sussex, England (1601) across 5 generations.
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