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Sarah Briggs 1721–1750

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 5 Jun 1721 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 2 Nov 1750 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, England
Father William Briggs
Mother Deborah Church (1677–1752)
Siblings Catherine Briggs, Elizabeth Briggs, Enoch Briggs, Fobes Briggs, Job Briggs, John Briggs, Judith Briggs, Mary Briggs, Priscilla Briggs, William Briggs

Researchers connected through Sarah Briggs 1721–1750

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Briggs 1721–1750

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1721, Sarah Briggs entered the world in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to william briggs and deborah church. Sarah Briggs passed away in 1750 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, England.

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Life Timeline

1721
Birth of Sarah Briggs in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1750
Death of Sarah Briggs in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1688) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1721) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Briggs (1721–1750) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, England. 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 Sarah 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 2 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.

Sarah Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Briggs PTP
1721–1750
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Deborah Church PTP
1677–1752
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Joseph Church PTP
1662–1715
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Tucker PTP
1640–1710
Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sarah Briggs's Descendants

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SB
Sarah Briggs PTP 1721–1750