Jonathan Briggs 1635–1690
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8 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jonathan Briggs 1635–1690
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1635, Jonathan Briggs entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to clement fortune briggs and joane allen. Jonathan Briggs married anne moore, elizabeth harvey, and had children including amos briggs, benjamin briggs, daniel briggs, david briggs, ebenezer briggs, elizabeth briggs, experience briggs, john briggs, jonathan briggs jr, mary briggs, nathaniel briggs, richard briggs, thomas briggs. Jonathan Briggs passed away in 1690 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Record Millennium File
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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7Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jonathan Briggs (1635–1690) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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.
Related Records
Jonathan Briggs's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Jonathan Briggs's Descendants
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1. PTP 1669–1756