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Judith Briggs 1710–1765

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Judith Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 2 independent trees

Born 27 May 1710 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 01 Dec 1765 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Briggs
Mother Elizabeth Fobes (1677–1758)
Siblings Briggs , Catherine Briggs, Elizabeth Briggs, Fobes Briggs, Lovet Briggs, Mary Briggs, Phebe Briggs, Sarah Briggs, William Briggs

Researchers connected through Judith Briggs 1710–1765

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1710, Judith Briggs entered the world in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to william briggs and elizabeth fobes. Judith Briggs passed away in 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1710
Birth of Judith Briggs in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1765
Death of Judith Briggs in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Judith Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Leicestershire, England (1480) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1710) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Judith Briggs (1710–1765) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Judith 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 10 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.

Judith Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Judith Briggs PTP
1710–1765
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Fobes PTP
1677–1758
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Judith Briggs's Descendants

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Judith Briggs PTP 1710–1765