Who was Thomas Griggs?

Thomas Griggs (1738–1820) was born in Henham, Essex, England and died in Henham, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Griggs 1738–1820

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 May 1738 · Henham, Essex, England

Died 27 Jun 1820 · Henham, Essex, England

Spouse Sarah Clarke

Children George Griggs

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The story of Thomas Griggs began in 1738 in Henham, Essex, England. Thomas Griggs married sarah clarke, and had children including george griggs. Thomas Griggs passed away in 1820 in Henham, Essex, England.

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: Thomas Griggs (1738–1820) was born in Henham, Essex, England and died in Henham, Essex, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 1 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.
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Thomas Griggs PTP

1738–1820

Henham, Essex, England