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Sign up freeWilliam Briggs 1646–1728
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Birth Date: April 2, 1646
Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death Date: January 3, 1728
Death Location: Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
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Children: Sarah Briggs, Thomas Briggs
The story of William Briggs began in 1646 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. William Briggs married Sarah Macomber, and had children including Amos Briggs, Elizabeth Macomber Briggs, Hannah Briggs, John Briggs, Mary Briggs, Mathew Briggs, Sarah Briggs, Thomas Briggs, William 2 Briggs. William Briggs passed away in 1728 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
The story of William Briggs began in 1646 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Family
William Briggs married Sarah Macomber, and had children including Amos Briggs, Elizabeth Macomber Briggs, Hannah Briggs, John Briggs, Mary Briggs, Mathew Briggs, Sarah Briggs, Thomas Briggs, William 2 Briggs.
Later Years
William Briggs passed away in 1728 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Land Records The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
Life Timeline
Related Records
Found in 6 Family Trees
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