Thomas Briggs about 1554 to 1562 – about 1653

Born: 1554 – 1562 in Essex, England

Died: probably August of 1653, Sulgrave, Northampton, England (Following a fire?)

Spouse: Alice Briggs

Children: Henrie Briggs

Edward Briggs (Died about May 25, 1659)

Father’s name: Thomas Brygge Birth place: Likely Essex, England

Mother’s name: Elizabeth Mounteyn Birth place:

Siblings:

Thomas’ will is very clear about his wife Alice. However, other sources mention a Mary or an Elizabeth. I believe that the Elizabeth name is confusion with his mother and the Mary name is confusion with his grandson John’s wife.

Thomas’ will also quite clearly shows the relationships of his son Edward and Edwards wife and children; his wife Alice; and his deceased son Henrie’s family. The will was written August 12, 1652 and proved on May 5, 1653.

From House of Commons Journal Volume 7: 22 August 1653, Journal of the House of Commons: volume 7: 1651-1660, pp. 305-306, there is a granting of a petition of relief from a significant loss by fire for Thomas Briggs and others of 1,738 Pounds.

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