John Briggs
Birth Date
On 1812 February 3 (Born)
Death Date
On 1856 November 3 (Died)
Gender
Male
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Born in Middleton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
1812 February 3
Date Details
Occurred On 1812 February 3
Married
Ruth Butterworth
1835 December 14 (Age 23)
Traveled in
Edward Martin Company (1856)
1856 July 28 – November 3 (Age 44)
Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Mary Hannah Briggs (Age 7)
Sarah Ann Briggs (Age 5)
Ruth Butterworth (Age 39)
Rachel Briggs (Age 3)
Eliza Briggs (Age 19)
Thomas Briggs (Age 13)
James Briggs (Age 11)
Emma Briggs (Age 0)
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 3
Died en Route
Died in Near Martin's Cove, Sweetwater River, Nebraska Territory, United States
1856 November 3 (Age 44)
Sources
Person
Saints By Sea
"John Briggs. ID: 16768", Saints By Sea.
Pioneer
Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886
Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886, Vol. B, Page 244.