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John Briggs, Sr

John Briggs, Sr

Male 1711 - 1744  (32 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Briggs, Sr was born on 18 Nov 1711 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died in 1744 in Middletown Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Watson. Mary was born about 1712 in Bensalem, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died before 1744 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Margaret Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1740 in Middletown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 12 Aug 1812 in Ross, Ohio, USA.
    2. 3. John Briggs, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1742 in Middletown Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died in 1812 in Mifflin Township, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Margaret Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 26 Oct 1740 in Middletown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 12 Aug 1812 in Ross, Ohio, USA.

    Family/Spouse: John Iden Winder, Jr. John was born on 22 Sep 1736 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 5 Apr 1819 in Ross, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Abner Winder  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1780 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jul 1846 in North Lewisburg, Champaign, Ohio, USA.

  2. 3.  John Briggs, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 9 Feb 1742 in Middletown Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died in 1812 in Mifflin Township, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Ann Ashton. Ann was born on 7 Nov 1744 in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 1 Jun 1804 in Mifflin Township, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. John Briggs, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1773 in Chester, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 3 Jan 1852 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1852 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abner Winder Descendancy chart to this point (2.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Sep 1780 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jul 1846 in North Lewisburg, Champaign, Ohio, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Hope Ballinger. Hope (daughter of Joshua F Ballinger and Sarah Jones) was born on 6 Apr 1786 in Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA; died on 3 Jan 1864 in Champaign, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  John Briggs, III Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Nov 1773 in Chester, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 3 Jan 1852 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1852 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Hannah Klingmann. Hannah was born on 20 Mar 1770 in Northern Liberties Township, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Colonial America; died on 19 Jan 1852 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1852 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Peter Alexander Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1814 in Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 May 1873 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1873 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 6.  Peter Alexander BriggsPeter Alexander Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Oct 1814 in Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 May 1873 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1873 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Keen. Mary was born on 13 Sep 1814 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Jan 1890; was buried in 1890 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Loretta Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Mar 1902 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1902 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 8. Freeman Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1836 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Sep 1907 in Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1907 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 9. Hannah Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1837 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Apr 1902 in Mocanaqua, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1902 in Shickshinny, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 10. Charles Alexander Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1841 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Jan 1862 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA; was buried in 1862 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 11. Isaiah Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 12. Sarah Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1845 in Briggsville, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Oct 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1924 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 13. Jesse Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1846 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Dec 1937 in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1937 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 14. Mary Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1848 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1918 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 15. Isaac Jerome Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1849 in Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Mar 1937 in Arvilla, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.
    10. 16. Miles Franklin Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1851 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Oct 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1930 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 7.  Loretta Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born in Sep 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Mar 1902 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1902 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 8.  Freeman Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Oct 1836 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Sep 1907 in Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1907 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 9.  Hannah Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Dec 1837 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Apr 1902 in Mocanaqua, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1902 in Shickshinny, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 10.  Charles Alexander Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Nov 1841 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Jan 1862 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA; was buried in 1862 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 11.  Isaiah Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1843 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 12.  Sarah Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Apr 1845 in Briggsville, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Oct 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1924 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 13.  Jesse Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Dec 1846 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Dec 1937 in Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1937 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 14.  Mary Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Mar 1848 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Mar 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1918 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 15.  Isaac Jerome Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Aug 1849 in Nescopeck, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Mar 1937 in Arvilla, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.

    Isaac married Barbara Francilla Waldron on 24 Oct 1872. Barbara (daughter of James Waldron and Lucinda Reese) was born in 1856 in Grundy, Illinois, USA; died on 5 Mar 1875 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried in 1875 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Charles Alexander Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 8 Mar 1949 in Hillsboro, Washington, Oregon, USA; was buried in 1949 in Hillsboro, Washington, Oregon, USA.
    2. 18. Minnie Lula Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1874 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 17 Jan 1959 in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1959 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA.

    Isaac married Rhoda Elizabeth Tripp on 14 Dec 1876 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA. Rhoda was born in 1861 in Nebraska, USA; died in 1925 in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA; was buried in 1925 in Dunseith, Rolette, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Earl Claude Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1880 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 15 Jul 1954 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.

    Isaac married in 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 16.  Miles Franklin Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 3 May 1851 in Briggsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Oct 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1930 in Hanover Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 6

  1. 17.  Charles Alexander Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 8 Mar 1949 in Hillsboro, Washington, Oregon, USA; was buried in 1949 in Hillsboro, Washington, Oregon, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Roda May Harrison. Roda (daughter of John W Harrison and Sarah J Balser) was born on 3 Nov 1873 in La Grange, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA; died on 15 Dec 1959 in Washington, Oregon, USA; was buried in 1959 in Hillsboro, Washington, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Doris Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Oregon, USA.

  2. 18.  Minnie Lula BriggsMinnie Lula Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Jul 1874 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 17 Jan 1959 in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1959 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Jesse Edward Harrison. Jesse was born on 18 Oct 1870 in Little Prairie, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA; died on 22 May 1944 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1944 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. John E Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1893 in Alberta, Canada.
    2. 22. Ruth H Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1895 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 15 Mar 1992 in Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1992 in Wimberley, Hays, Texas, USA.
    3. 23. George D Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1896 in Alberta, Canada.
    4. 24. Walter Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 30 Jul 1970 in Post Falls, Kootenai, Idaho, USA; was buried in 1970 in Post Falls, Kootenai, Idaho, USA.
    5. 25. Jesse William Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1899 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 10 Apr 1985 in Grandview, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in 1985 in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.
    6. 26. Frank Carnegie Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1900 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 29 Oct 1923 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, USA; was buried in 1923 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, USA.
    7. 27. Helen B Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Apr 1902; died on 19 Oct 1973; was buried in 1973 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.
    8. 28. Wilfred L Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1904 in Alberta, Canada.
    9. 29. Maud M Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1905 in Alberta, Canada.
    10. 30. Minnie Rose Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1907 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; died on 27 Mar 1982 in Elkton Heights, Cecil, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1982 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA.
    11. 31. Mark Wesley Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1909 in British Columbia, Canada; died on 20 Sep 1945; was buried in 1945 in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.
    12. 32. James A Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1911 in British Columbia, Canada.
    13. 33. Dolly H Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1912 in Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA; died on 13 Jul 1982 in Townsend, New Castle, Delaware, USA; was buried in 1982 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA.
    14. 34. Teddy Warren Harrison, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Madison, Lake, South Dakota, USA; died on 28 Jun 1990; was buried in 1990 in North East, Cecil, Maryland, USA.

  3. 19.  Earl Claude BriggsEarl Claude Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Nov 1880 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; died on 15 Jul 1954 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Pearl Chappell. Pearl was born about 1882 in Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Earl J Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906.
    2. 36. Kenneth J Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in North Dakota, USA.
    3. 37. Pearl E Briggs  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1916 in North Dakota, USA.


Generation: 7

  1. 20.  Doris Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1912 in Oregon, USA.

  2. 21.  John E Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Sep 1893 in Alberta, Canada.

  3. 22.  Ruth H Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 1 May 1895 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 15 Mar 1992 in Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1992 in Wimberley, Hays, Texas, USA.

  4. 23.  George D Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Aug 1896 in Alberta, Canada.

  5. 24.  Walter Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 30 Jul 1970 in Post Falls, Kootenai, Idaho, USA; was buried in 1970 in Post Falls, Kootenai, Idaho, USA.

  6. 25.  Jesse William Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Feb 1899 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 10 Apr 1985 in Grandview, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in 1985 in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.

  7. 26.  Frank Carnegie Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 4 May 1900 in Wetaskiwin, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; died on 29 Oct 1923 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, USA; was buried in 1923 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, USA.

  8. 27.  Helen B Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Apr 1902; died on 19 Oct 1973; was buried in 1973 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

  9. 28.  Wilfred L Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born in Oct 1904 in Alberta, Canada.

  10. 29.  Maud M Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born in Feb 1905 in Alberta, Canada.

  11. 30.  Minnie Rose Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Jul 1907 in Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; died on 27 Mar 1982 in Elkton Heights, Cecil, Maryland, USA; was buried in 1982 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA.

  12. 31.  Mark Wesley Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Jul 1909 in British Columbia, Canada; died on 20 Sep 1945; was buried in 1945 in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.

  13. 32.  James A Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born in May 1911 in British Columbia, Canada.

  14. 33.  Dolly H Harrison Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 18 Jul 1912 in Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, USA; died on 13 Jul 1982 in Townsend, New Castle, Delaware, USA; was buried in 1982 in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland, USA.

  15. 34.  Teddy Warren Harrison, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (18.Minnie6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Madison, Lake, South Dakota, USA; died on 28 Jun 1990; was buried in 1990 in North East, Cecil, Maryland, USA.

  16. 35.  Earl J Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (19.Earl6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1906.

  17. 36.  Kenneth J Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (19.Earl6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1913 in North Dakota, USA.

  18. 37.  Pearl E Briggs Descendancy chart to this point (19.Earl6, 15.Isaac5, 6.Peter4, 5.John3, 3.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1916 in North Dakota, USA.



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