Who was Rebecca Briggs?

Rebecca Briggs (1600–1673) was born in London, London, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Rebecca Briggs 1600–1673

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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15 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 15 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Oct 1600 · London, London, England

Died 8 Feb 1673 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Father (1574–1625)

Mother (1581–1625)

Children , , , , , , , , , , , , Sarah Cornell, ,

Siblings , , , , ,

Records

Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings New England, the Great Migration … Essex, England, Church of England … OneWorldTree Rhode Island, Wills and Probate …

Researchers connected through Rebecca Briggs 1600–1673

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Sarah Cornell

Biography

In 1600, Rebecca Briggs entered the world in London, London, England, born to henrie brigges geom prof oxford and mary s hinkes. Rebecca Briggs had children including ann cornell, elizabeth cornell, george cornell, johana cornell, john cornell, joshua cornell, kelame cornell, kent cornell, mary cornell, rebecca cornell, richard cornell, samual cornell, sarah cornell, thomas cornell ii, william cornell. Rebecca Briggs passed away in 1673 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Record OneWorldTree
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Record Rhode Island, Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932

Life Timeline

1600

Birth of Rebecca Briggs in London, London, England

Birth

1600

Rebecca Briggs was baptized in Saint James,Clerkenwell,London,England

Baptism

1673

Death of Rebecca Briggs in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Cornwall, England (1500) to London, Middlesex, , England (1600) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Briggs (1600–1673) was born in London, London, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 15 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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.

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Rebecca Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Rebecca Briggs PTP

1600–1673

London, London, England

Parents

PTP

1574–1625

St. James, Clerkenwell, Essex, England

Unknown

Grandparents