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Charles William Briggs 1861–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1861

Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 1932

Death Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Father: John Briggs

Mother: Eliza Orriel

Spouse(s): Sophia Cox

Children(s): Orriel Briggs, John Briggs, Lilian Briggs, Frank Briggs

In 1861, Charles William Briggs entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to John Briggs And Eliza Orriel. In 1871, Charles William Briggs resided in Burley Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Charles William Briggs married Sophia Cox, and had children including Frank Briggs, John Briggs, Lilian Briggs, Orriel Briggs. Charles William Briggs passed away in 1932 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Charles William Briggs entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to John Briggs And Eliza Orriel.
  • In 1871, Charles William Briggs resided in Burley Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
  • Charles William Briggs married Sophia Cox, and had children including Frank Briggs, John Briggs, Lilian Briggs, Orriel Briggs.
  • Charles William Briggs passed away in 1932 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Briggs
1816–1889
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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Eliza Orriel
1819–1891
Birth Location: Parker Row, Bermondsey, London, England
EO

Spouses(s)

Sophia Cox
1862–1951
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
SC

Children(s)

Orriel Briggs
1888–1919
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
OB
John Briggs
1893–1975
Birth Location: Leeds
JB
Lilian Briggs
1896–1972
Birth Location: Leeds
LB
Frank Briggs
1897–1973
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
FB

Charles Briggs's Ancestors

Self
Charles Briggs
1861–1932
Birth Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Parents
John Briggs
1816–1889
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Eliza Orriel
1819–1891
Parker Row, Bermondsey, London, England
Grandparents
John Briggs
1789–1866
Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England
Ann Till
1794–1873
Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire, England
Thomas Orriel
1801–1847
Yorkshire, England
Sarah Craven
1796–1854
Great-Grandparents
Enos Till
1766–1812
Ann Kennewell
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses 🧬🧬
1737–1825
Elizabeth 🧬🧬
1739–1809

Charles Briggs's Descendants

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Charles (William) Briggs (10 May 1861–1932) m. Sophia Cox (Dec 1862–04 Feb 1951)
  1. 1. Orriel Briggs 1888–1919 m. Edith (May) Longfield 1886–1973
  2. 2. John Briggs 1893–1975
  3. 3. Lilian Briggs 1896–1972
  4. 4. Frank Briggs 1897–1973

Charles Briggs's Timeline

9 Records

1861
10 May 1861
Birth of Charles William Briggs in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1861
7 Jun 1861
Charles William Briggs was baptized in Leeds, St Peter, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, St Peter, Yorkshire, England
1871
April 1871
Age 10
Charles William Briggs resided here in Burley Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Burley Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1881
Apr 1881
Age 20
Charles William Briggs resided here in 118 Denison St, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
118 Denison St, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 30
Charles William Briggs resided here in Headingley with Burley, Yorkshire, England
Headingley with Burley, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 40
Charles William Briggs resided here in Headingley cum Burley, Yorkshire, England
Headingley cum Burley, Yorkshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 50
Charles William Briggs resided here in Leeds, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Leeds, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1932
8 Dec 1932
Age 71
Death of Charles William Briggs in 42 Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
42 Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1932
1932
Age 71
Burial of Charles William Briggs in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1861
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP683A18
    [2] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP5521
    [3] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 27077
    [4] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3709; Folio: 83; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6098819
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4532; Folio: 105; Page: 30; GSU roll: 1342090
    [6] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [7] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4563; Folio: 159; Page: 22; GSU roll: 847141
    [8] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4246; Folio: 10; Page: 11
    [9] Global, Gravestone Photograph Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1861
    Event Place: Leeds, St Peter, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP683A18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1871
    Event Place: Burley Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4563; Folio: 159; Page: 22; GSU roll: 847141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1881
    Event Place: 118 Denison St, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4532; Folio: 105; Page: 30; GSU roll: 1342090

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Headingley with Burley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3709; Folio: 83; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6098819

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Headingley cum Burley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4246; Folio: 10; Page: 11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 27077

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1932
    Event Place: 42 Cardigan Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [3] Global, Gravestone Photograph Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: Global, Gravestone Photograph Index
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