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Jonathan Briggs 1772–1832

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 3 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1772 · Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Died 6 Sep 1832 · Northfield, Washington, Vermont, USA
Father Deacon Silas Briggs
Mother Esther Soper (1738–1812)
Siblings Alice Briggs, Amasa Briggs, Asa Briggs Sr, Edmond Briggs, Edmund Briggs, Elias Briggs, Elkanah Eland Briggs, Esther Briggs, Lucy Briggs, Phebe Briggs, Polly Briggs, Seth Briggs
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1772, Jonathan Briggs entered the world in Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA, born to deacon silas briggs and esther soper. Jonathan Briggs passed away in 1832 in Northfield, Washington, Vermont, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1772
Birth of Jonathan Briggs in Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Birth
1832
Death of Jonathan Briggs in Northfield, Washington, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Dartmouth, South Hams District, Devon, England (1484) to Putney, Windham, Vermont, USA (1772) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Briggs (1772–1832) was born in Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA and died in Northfield, Washington, Vermont, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 11 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

Deacon Silas Briggs
Father
Esther Soper
1738–1812 · Mother
Briggs US Census Records
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Jonathan Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Briggs PTP
1772–1832
Putney, Windham County, Vermont, USA
Parents
Unknown
Esther Soper PTP
1738–1812
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Briggs's Descendants

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JB
Jonathan Briggs PTP 1772–1832