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 Richard BRIGGS, son of John BRIGGS and Frances FISHER.Born 1 Feb 1675 at Newport, Washington, RI, died ± 29 Apr 1733 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, approximately 58 years Birth date of 1 Feb 1675 from John Robert Austin's Genealogical Dictionary of RI and James Arnold's set of books on Vital Records of RI. Alternate birthdate of 1 Dec 1674 from North Kingston records, and 1 Feb 1674/75 from Friends Records. Marriage date of Sep 23 , 1700 from East and West Greenwich Records. Marriage date from New England Marriages prior to 1700 Death date from John Robert Austin's records. Abstract of E. Grenwich wills, pg 136-137. Briggs, Richard. Will dated 29 Mar 1733, proved 28 Apr 1733, pgs 136-137. Executor son John. To wife Experience Briggs, 20£ in lieu of her third. To son Richard, 5£. To Francis, 8 or 10 acres and 5£. To John, my homestead farm etc. To Caleb, 10 acres. To Philip, 10£ & to Daniel, 10£. Daughters Sarah Aylesworth 20£, to Ann King, 10£ to Mary Briggs, 5£ & to Alice Briggs 5£. Auora Briggs. To Grandsons Richard Briggs, Caleb Tarbox, & Richard Matteson, each a heifer improved for them by their respected (sic) fathers Married 23 Sep 1700 at East Greenwich or Kings Town, RI (approximately 25 years married) to:  Susannah SPENCER, daughter of John SPENCER and Susannah GRIFFIN.Born 1 Dec 1681 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, died ± 1725 at North Kingston, Washington, RI, approximately 44 years, 1st marriage to: Richard BRIGGS, 2nd marriage to: Daniel BRIGGS Date of marriage from Austin, Beaman's East and West Greenwich, RI marriages, and Clarence Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700. In the Genealogy of the Spencer Family...1956, it is stated that Susannah SPENCER married Richard BRIGGS, son of John and Frances, and had nine children. Married by John Spencer, Justice. Record from Jeff Alexander: jnr5@comcast.net Children: 1. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER3. Audrey BRIGGSBorn 10 Aug 1705 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, died before 1733, at most 28 years 4. Susannah BRIGGSBorn 31 Dec 1707 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, died 7 Jun 1732 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, 24 years 5. John BRIGGSBorn 8 Feb 1709 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, died Oct 1797 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, 88 years Records from Austin's Genealogical Dictionary of RI, and East Greenwich, Kent records. and Rhode Ishand Register Vollume 2 Number 1 page 25, abstracts of East Greenwich wills. John BRIGGS, yeoman will dated 26 August 1795, proved 24 Oct 1797, pgs 377-379. Mentions son Richard Briggs, whose wife is Phebe, Joseph, John; and daughters Anne (or Anna), Welthian Brown, Phebe and Sarah Briggs, who are single, grandson John Briggs, son of John. 6. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER7. Caleb BRIGGSBorn 17 Feb 1713 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, died 28 Feb 1789 at East Greenwich, Kent, RI, 76 years Will of Caleb from Beaman's Genealogical Register 8. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER9. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER | |||
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| 2nd marriage Richard BRIGGS, son of John BRIGGS and Frances FISHER. Married ± 1725 (approximately 8 years married) to: Children: 1. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER2. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER3. Daniel BRIGGSBorn 19 Mar 1730 at Newport Co. RI, died 6 Nov 1820 at Clarendon, Rutland Co. VT, 90 years, buried 1820 at Cavenaugh--Briggs Cemetery Info from Sandy at Moved to Clarendon, VT, married Elizabeth SPENCER, bought land of Benjamin SPENCER (land records pg 35-36) I had the info that he was born in E. Greenwich, Kent Co. RI, but Marilyn Robertson has been researching this family, and found that he was born in Newport Co. RI. The date was correct. In 1777, in the annals of Clarendon, VT, it is written that Daniel erected the first frame house in the southwest corner of the town. 4. Name filtered PRIVACY FILTER | |||