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Jonathan Briggs 1635–1690

Public Tree Person

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1635 · Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Died 18 Nov 1690 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Father Clement Briggs
Mother Joan Allen
Spouse Experience Harvey
Children Amos Briggs, Benjamin Briggs, Daniel Briggs, David Briggs, Ebenezer Briggs, Elizabeth Briggs, Experience Briggs, Hopestill Briggs, Jonathan Briggs, Mary Briggs, Nathaniel Briggs, Thomas Briggs
Siblings Samuel Briggs

Researchers connected through Jonathan Briggs 1635–1690

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Biography

In 1635, Jonathan Briggs entered the world in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, U.S.A., born to clement briggs and joan allen. Jonathan Briggs married experience harvey, and had children including amos briggs, benjamin briggs, daniel briggs, david briggs, ebenezer briggs, elizabeth briggs, experience briggs, hopestill briggs, jonathan briggs, mary briggs, nathaniel briggs, thomas briggs. Jonathan Briggs passed away in 1690 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1635
Birth of Jonathan Briggs in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Birth
1690
Death of Jonathan Briggs in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Beneneden, Keng, England, United Kingdom (1557) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Briggs (1635–1690) was born in Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 3 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.

Jonathan Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Briggs PTP
1635–1690
Weymouth, Suffolk, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jonathan Briggs's Descendants

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Jonathan Briggs PTP 1635–1690
  1. 1. Mary Briggs PTP 1711–1786
    1. 1. Mary Chase PTP 1637–1652