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 Job BRIGGS, son of John BRIGGS Jr. and Hannah FISHER.Born 1689 at Little Compton, RI, died 17 Apr 1733 at Warwick, Kent RI, 43 or 44 years Will written 07 Jan 1732, proved 17 April, 1733 (some info from Wilbur's Little Compton Families) Will of Job Briggs of Little Compton dated 07 Jan1732/33, proved 17 Apr, 1733, from Bristol Co. MA Records, vol 1, 1687-1745 Inventory of land: 105£ 13s.7d, viz:apparel, 18£ 3s1d, cash 10£, pewter warming pan, pair of worsted combs, sword, spinning wheel, 57 gallons rum, 2 hogsheads,cider, bible, testament, psalter, pair of oxen, cow, calf, and mare, homestead and 12 acres, 590£ and 37 acres of wild land, 139£. This homestead was on the east side of Little Compton, next to the Dartmouth line, now Westport, probably near Adamsville. His will also indicates he had land in Tiverton which was sold by the executor. Lived in Dartmouth, MA and Little Compton, RI and Tiverton, RI. Most information re: Job BRIGGS' descendants from Bill GALT (wmbgalt@aol.com)Left to his wife Eleanor the east end of the dwelling house and improvement of all lands where house now stands and half of movable estate. Also Negro woman called Rose, and a feather bed. (See each of his children for properties left to them by his will.) Most information re: Job BRIGGS' descendants from Bill GALT (wmbgalt@aol.com) Often confused with another Job. Will written 07 Jan 1732, proved 17 April, 1733 (some info from Wilbur's Little Compton Families) Will of Job Briggs of Little Compton dated 07 Jan1732/33, proved 17 Apr, 1733, from Bristol Co. MA Records, vol 1, 1687-1745 Inventory of land: homestead, 12 acres and 37 acres of wild land. This homestead was on the east side of Little Compton, next to the Dartmouth line, now Westport, probably near Adamsville. His will also indicates he had land in Tiverton which was sold by the executor Lived in Dartmouth, MA and Little Compton, RI and Tiverton, RI. Most information re: Job BRIGGS' descendants from Bill GALT (wmbgalt@aol.com)Left to his wife Eleanor the east end of the dwelling house and improvement of all lands where house now stands and half of movable estate. Also Negro woman called Rose. (See each of his children for properties left to them by his will.) Inventory of land: homestead, 12 acres and 37 acres of wild land. This homestead was on the east side of Little Compton, next to the Dartmouth line, now Westport, probably near Adamsville. His will also indicates he had land in Tiverton which was sold by the executor Lived in Dartmouth, MA and Little Compton, RI and Tiverton, RI. Most information re: Job BRIGGS' descendants from Bill GALT (wmbgalt@aol.com) Often confused with another Job. Married before 1707 (at least 26 years married) to:  Eleanor UNKBorn at Little Compton, RI, died 2 May 1737 at Portsmouth RI, cause of death: Died at childbirth (Sarah), 1st marriage to: Job BRIGGS, 2nd marriage to: Name filtered Executrix of Job's will. Ordered to sell certain land in Tiverton, and one-half of moveables to pay debts In 1727 she was declared non-compis mentis and guardians were appointed for her. ("John Briggs of Newport & Portsmouth, RI" by Lilla Sampson, 1930) Executrix of Job's will. Ordered to sell certain land in Tiverton. In 1727 she was declared non-compis mentis and guardians were appointed for her. (Lilla Sampson, 1930) Children: 1. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER2. Job BRIGGS Jr.Born 26 Jul 1712 at Little Compton, Newport, RI (probably), died after 1777 at Warwick, Kent, RI, at least 65 years Was a hatter. Ref. Wilbour, Benjamin Franklin, Date unknown. Little Compton Families, pgs 58 and 59. Married by Stephen Tallman, Justice. He inherited the west end of house and 1/3 of homestead in Little Compton near Tiverton from his father and he apparently sold it to his brother John (no record of transaction has been found.) He appears to have lived in Portsmouth where he may have been a hatter. Birth of first 7 children recorded in Portsmouth, RI. He may have moved to Warwick about 1742-43 where last 4 children were born but there is no other evidence to support this. Possible birthdate 1712 from Sandy at In brother Enoch's will, he was to be left property, etc. after many twists and turns, and ifs and ands. Brother Enoch sounds like a very controlling person. See his will on his page.Was a hatter. Ref. Wilbour, Benjamin Franklin, Date unknown. Little Compton Families, pgs 58 and 59. Married by Stephen Tallman, Justice. He inherited the west end of house and 1/3 of homestead in Little Compton near Tiverton from his father and he apparently sold it to his brother John (no record of transaction has been found.) He appears to have lived in Portsmouth where he may have been a hatter. Birth of first 7 children recorded in Portsmouth, RI. He may have moved to Warwick about 1742-43 where last 4 children were born but there is no other evidence to support this. Possible birthdate 1712 from Sandy at 4. John BRIGGSDied May 1763 Left east end of house after his mother's decease and one third of homestead. 5. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER6. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER7. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER8. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER9. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER | |||