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Joel Smith Briggs 1842–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Nov 1842

Birth Location: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 1925

Death Location: West Lebanon, Warren, Indiana, USA

Father: Eli BRIGGS

Mother: Cyrena Farmer

Spouse(s): Clara Mitchell

Children(s):

In 1842, Joel Smith Briggs entered the world in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA, born to Eli Briggs And Cyrena Farmer. In 1850, Joel Smith Briggs resided in Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Joel Smith Briggs resided in Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA. Joel Smith Briggs married Clara Jane Mitchell. Joel Smith Briggs passed away in 1925 in West Lebanon, Warren, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1842, Joel Smith Briggs entered the world in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA, born to Eli Briggs And Cyrena Farmer.
  • In 1850, Joel Smith Briggs resided in Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Joel Smith Briggs resided in Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA.
  • Joel Smith Briggs married Clara Jane Mitchell.
  • Joel Smith Briggs passed away in 1925 in West Lebanon, Warren, Indiana, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Briggs's Ancestors

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Joel Briggs
1842–1925
Birth Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
Parents
Eli BRIGGS
1811–1860
Virginia, USA
Cyrena Farmer
1813–1886
Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
BRIGGS
1775–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Briggs's Timeline

6 Records

1842
08 Nov 1842
Birth of Joel Smith Briggs in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 8
Joel Smith Briggs resided here in Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA
Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
Joel Smith Briggs resided here in Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA
Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
Joel Smith Briggs resided here in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
1925
07 May 1925
Age 83
Death of Joel Smith Briggs in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
1925
1925
Age 83
Burial of Joel Smith Briggs in West Lebanon, Warren, Indiana, USA
West Lebanon, Warren, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jordan, Warren, Indiana; Page: 608; Family History Library Film: 803305
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: T624_375; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0205; FHL microfilm: 1374388
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jordan, Warren, Indiana; Roll: 178; Page: 40A
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 08

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jordan, Warren, Indiana; Roll: 178; Page: 40A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jordan, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jordan, Warren, Indiana; Page: 608; Family History Library Film: 803305

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: T624_375; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0205; FHL microfilm: 1374388

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 May 1925
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1925; Roll: 08

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: West Lebanon, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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