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John BRIGGS, son of George BRIGGS and Hannah COGGESHALL. Born 4 Nov 1758 at Warwick, Kent Co. RI, died 11 Feb 1837, 78 years He enlisted in the Revolutionary War in RI 1777 (LS). They lived in Warwick until 1788 when they moved to Ashford, Windsor Co. CT. In 1795 they located in Dunnesburg, Schenectady Co. NY and in 1809 they moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY and to Brockfield, Madison Co. NY about 1817. Listed in DAR index as Sgt. RI PNSR. Alternative death date: 13 Aug 1841. He received 40 acres of land and farming tools in his father's will. Married to: Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER Children: 1. George BRIGGSDied ± 1817 at Sherbourne, Chenango, NY Will proved in Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY in 1817 mentions William H. BRIGGS, Louisa M. CUNNINGHAM of Janesville, WI, Emma Adelle MERRILLE, Edwin BRIGGS and Albert H. BRIGGS of Alpena, MI. 2. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER |