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Thomas Briggs 1669–1746

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Briggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 7 independent trees

Born 9 SEP 1669 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 JUL 1746 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Briggs (1668–1731)
Mother Sarah Macomber
Spouse Abigail Thayer
Children Jemima Briggs
Siblings William Briggs

Researchers connected through Thomas Briggs 1669–1746

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Biography

In 1669, Thomas Briggs entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to william briggs and sarah macomber. Thomas Briggs married abigail thayer, and had children including jemima briggs. Thomas Briggs passed away in 1746 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record New England Historical and Genealogical Register

  3. 3
    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Thomas Briggs in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1746
Death of Thomas Briggs in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Briggs

This ancestor line traces from Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England (1300) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1669) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Briggs (1669–1746) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 13 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.

Thomas Briggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Briggs PTP
1669–1746
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Briggs PTP
1668–1731
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
William Briggs PTP
1668–1731
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Briggs's Descendants

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Thomas Briggs PTP 1669–1746