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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

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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)

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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)

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