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John Edward Briggs 1846–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1846

Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: Jan 1917

Death Location: Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada

Father: John Briggs

Mother: Eliza Orriel

Spouse(s): Mary Wheatley

Children(s): Wheatley Briggs, John Briggs, Gertrude Briggs, Enos Briggs, Rosa Briggs, Kate Briggs, Annie Briggs, George Briggs

In 1846, John Edward Briggs entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to John Briggs And Eliza Orriel. In 1851, John Edward Briggs resided in Lady Pit Lane, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England. John Edward Briggs married Mary Ann Stephenson Wheatley, and had children including Annie Briggs, Enos Henry Briggs, George Stephenson Briggs, Gertrude Mary Briggs, John Wilson Briggs, Kate Orriel Briggs, Rosa Morris Briggs, Wheatley Briggs. John Edward Briggs passed away in 1917 in Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1846, John Edward Briggs entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to John Briggs And Eliza Orriel.
  • In 1851, John Edward Briggs resided in Lady Pit Lane, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England.
  • John Edward Briggs married Mary Ann Stephenson Wheatley, and had children including Annie Briggs, Enos Henry Briggs, George Stephenson Briggs, Gertrude Mary Briggs, John Wilson Briggs, Kate Orriel Briggs, Rosa Morris Briggs, Wheatley Briggs.
  • John Edward Briggs passed away in 1917 in Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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
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Spouses(s)

Mary Wheatley
1845–1929
Birth Location: Whitechapel, London, England
MW

Children(s)

Wheatley Briggs
1870–1946
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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John Briggs
1872–1942
Birth Location: Levis, Quebec, Canada
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Gertrude Briggs
1875–
Birth Location: Quebec, Canada
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Enos Briggs
1877–1933
Birth Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
EB
Rosa Briggs
1880–
Birth Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
RB
Kate Briggs
1882–1976
Birth Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Annie Briggs
1868–1871
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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George Briggs
1883–1883
Birth Location: Levi PQ
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John Briggs's Ancestors

Self
John Briggs
1846–1917
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

John Briggs's Descendants

1.
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John (Edward) Briggs (29 Mar 1846–Jan 1917) m. Mary (Ann Stephenson) Wheatley (8 Mar 1845–Mar 1929)
  1. 1. Wheatley Briggs 1870–1946 m. Anne Gifford 1876–
    1. 1. Marjorie (Wheatley) Briggs 1897–
    2. 2. John (Gifford) Briggs 1898–1988
    3. 3. Orriel Briggs 1900–1990 m. Merrifield (Robert) Basted 1900–1951
      1. 1. Kathleen (Joan) Basted 1929–2019
    4. 4. Lloyd (Stephenson) Briggs 1902–1996 m. Helen (H) Ward 1901–1966 m. Audrey (Gwendoline) Ormiston 1907– m. Ellen (J) Jones 1907–
      1. 1. John (W G) Briggs 1925–
      2. 2. Marjorie Briggs 1926–
      3. 3. Geoffrey (Huntington) Briggs 1929–1968
    5. 5. Alice (Kathleen) Briggs 1905–1992 m. Thomas (Sydney) Cleary 1899–1987
  2. 2. John (Wilson) Briggs 1872–1942
  3. 3. Gertrude (Mary) Briggs 1875–
  4. 4. Enos (Henry) Briggs 1877–1933
  5. 5. Rosa (Morris) Briggs 1880–
  6. 6. Kate (Orriel) Briggs 1882–1976 m. George Horrobin 1876–1936
  7. 7. Annie Briggs 1868–1871
  8. 8. George (Stephenson) Briggs 1883–1883

John Briggs's Timeline

13 Records

1846
29 Mar 1846
Birth of John Edward Briggs in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1846
21 Apr 1846
John Edward Briggs was baptized in Leeds, Saint Peter's, Yorkshire, England
Leeds, Saint Peter's, Yorkshire, England
1851
Apr 1851
Age 5
John Edward Briggs resided here in Lady Pit Lane, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England
Lady Pit Lane, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England
1861
April 1861
Age 15
John Edward Briggs resided here in Hills House, Darlington St., Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Hills House, Darlington St., Leeds, Yorkshire, England
1871
April 1871
Age 25
John Edward Briggs resided here in Headingley with Burley, Yorkshire, England
Headingley with Burley, Yorkshire, England
1881
1881
Age 35
John Edward Briggs resided here in Notre Dame de la Victoire, Lévis, Quebec, Canada
Notre Dame de la Victoire, Lévis, Quebec, Canada
1891
1891
Age 45
John Edward Briggs resided here in Ward 4, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ward 4, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1901
1901
Age 55
John Edward Briggs resided here in Winnipeg (CityCité) WardQuartier No 4, Winnipeg (city/cité), Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg (City/Cité) Ward/Quartier No 4, Winnipeg (city/cité), Manitoba, Canada
1906
1906
Age 60
John Edward Briggs resided here in Ward four, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ward four, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1911
1911
Age 65
John Edward Briggs resided here in Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
1916
abt 1916
Age 70
John Edward Briggs resided here in 604 McDermott Ave, Winnipeg Centre, Manitoba, Canada
604 McDermott Ave, Winnipeg Centre, Manitoba, Canada
1917
14 Jan 1917
Age 71
Death of John Edward Briggs in Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
1917
Jan 1917
Age 71
Burial of John Edward Briggs in Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1846
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Canadian Passenger Lists
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 4, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Roll: T-6297; Family No: 389
    [3] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Manitoba, Winnipeg Centre, 12; Roll: T-21932; Page: 11; Family No: 133
    [4] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Notre Dame de la Victoire, Lévis, Quebec; Roll: C_13192; Page: 33; Family No: 134
    [5] West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP683A14
    [6] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP68573
    [7] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4563; Folio: 159; Page: 22; GSU roll: 847141
    [8] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4572; Folio: 10; Page: 13; GSU roll: 847250
    [9] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3390; Folio: 107; Page: 24; GSU roll: 543124
    [10] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Winnipeg (CityCité) WardQuartier No 4, Winnipeg (citycité), Manitoba; Page: 5; Family No: 42
    [11] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 4E, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 60; Family No: 403
    [12] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2318; Folio: 218; Page: 25; GSU roll: 87540-87541
    [13] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [14] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 52 - Winnipeg, Winnipeg City, Manitoba; Page: 10; Family No: 79
    [15] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [16] Web: Manitoba, Death Index, 1881-1941
    [17] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1846
    Event Place: Leeds, Saint Peter's, 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: RDP683A14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 1851
    Event Place: Lady Pit Lane, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2318; Folio: 218; Page: 25; GSU roll: 87540-87541

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1861
    Event Place: Hills House, Darlington St., Leeds, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3390; Folio: 107; Page: 24; GSU roll: 543124

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1871
    Event Place: Headingley with Burley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4563; Folio: 159; Page: 22; GSU roll: 847141
    [2] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4572; Folio: 10; Page: 13; GSU roll: 847250

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: May 1872
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: Canadian Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1872
    Event Place: Québec, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canadian Passenger Lists
    [2] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Manitoba, Winnipeg Centre, 12; Roll: T-21932; Page: 11; Family No: 133
    [3] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 4E, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 60; Family No: 403
    [4] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 52 - Winnipeg, Winnipeg City, Manitoba; Page: 10; Family No: 79

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Notre Dame de la Victoire, Lévis, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Notre Dame de la Victoire, Lévis, Quebec; Roll: C_13192; Page: 33; Family No: 134

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ward 4, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 4, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Roll: T-6297; Family No: 389

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Winnipeg (CityCité) WardQuartier No 4, Winnipeg (citycité), Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Winnipeg (CityCité) WardQuartier No 4, Winnipeg (city/cité), Manitoba; Page: 5; Family No: 42

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Ward four, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 4E, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 60; Family No: 403

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 52 - Winnipeg, Winnipeg City, Manitoba; Page: 10; Family No: 79

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Event Place: 604 McDermott Ave, Winnipeg Centre, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Manitoba, Winnipeg Centre, 12; Roll: T-21932; Page: 11; Family No: 133

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1917
    Event Place: Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Manitoba, Death Index, 1881-1941
    [3] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jan 1917
    Event Place: Winninpeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
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