The Briggs family descended from this John Briggs, began in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Many Briggs still reside in the area...
1 John Briggs b: Ireland d: PA
..+ (?)
..2 Nathaniel Briggs b: abt. 1800 PA d: 1868
....+ Marguerite Been
....3 William Brooks Briggs b: 1831 PA d: 1909 PA
......+Mary Emily Haggerty b: 1831 PA d: 1910 PA
......4 Alexander Briggs b: 1853 PA d: 1937 PA
........+ Emily Denzer b: 1853 GER d: 1947 PA
........5 Elnora Pauline Briggs
........5 Henritta Amelia Briggs
........5 Walter N. Briggs
......4 Simeom Wilson Briggs b: 1856 d: 1932 PA
........+ Elfonsine Carlisle b: 1868 d: 1928
........5 Preston N.Briggs b: 1894 d: 1958
........5 Ray Briggs b: 1896
..........+ Mary Crile
........5 Mae Briggs b: 1896
..........+ William Gildow
........5 George Briggs b: 1898
..........+ Martha Naomi Rasel
........5 Lester Briggs b: 1900
..........+ Opal Marie Kelly
........5 Mabel Briggs b: 1902
..........+ Glenn Gump
........5 Garland Faye Briggs b: 1908
..........+ Idell Rasel
........5 Woodrow Wilson Briggs b: 1912
..........+ Margaret Zediker
........5 Mildred Briggs
........5 Blanche Briggs
......4 Mary Margaret Briggs b: 1858 PA d: 1940 PA
......4 Washington Luellen Briggs b: 1862 PA d: 1934 PA
........+ Florence Ada Cary b: 1868 PA d: 1944 PA
........5 Florence Hilda Briggs b: 1905 PA d: 1995 MD
..........+ Lee Morgan Fife b: 1881 PA d: 1960 PA
..........6 Gerald Lee Fife b: 1932 PA d: 1932 PA
..........6 Kathryn Marie Fife b: 1934 PA
..........6 Shirley Ann Fife b: 1939 PA
......4 Newton Briggs
......4 John Briggs b: 1865 d: 1883
....3 James Briggs
....3 John Briggs
....3 Robert Briggs
....3 Anna Eliza Briggs
....3 Alexander Briggs
....3 Samuel Briggs
....3 David Briggs
....3 Isaac Briggs
..2 John B. Briggs
..2 Lazarus Briggs
..2 Marguerite Briggs
..2 Polly Briggs
..2 Rachel Briggs
Links to other sites on the Web
MY INDEX PAGE
Photo - William Brooks Briggs & Mary Emily Haggerty
Uncle Larry's BRIGG's Picture Page
John Briggs immigrated from Ireland in 1786. He located in
Washington County, Pennsylvania; and remained there for 30
years. John died on a farm in Chartiers, PA, owned by
David Quail.
info.: "History of Washington Co.,PA"
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Nathaniel Briggs, son of John, was born in Washington Borough,
Washington County, PA. Being a child of poor parents, was
compelled to begin the struggle with life in very early youth,
but made his home with his parents until about 21 years of age.
He was married to Marguerite Been, of Chartiers Township (near
Allison's Coal Works), and to them were born the following children:
James, residing in Washington, PA
William B.
John, living in LaSalle County, IL
Robert, residing in Claysville, PA
Anna Eliza (Mrs. Gibson)
Alexander
Samuel
David
Isaac, residing near Washington, PA
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In politics, Nathaniel was a Democrat; and in religious
connection he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He passed from life December 2, 1868.
source: History of Washington County, PA pg. 1387
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