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1847–1868

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Birth Date
18 February 1843
Death Date
11 November 1856
Gender
Male
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Thomas Briggs

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  • The Briggs family arrived Boston on 30 June 1856 via the ship Horizon. His death is mentioned in his sister's obituary.

Edward Martin Company (1856)

  • Age at Departure: 13
  • Died en Route

Traveled with

  • John Briggs (Age: 44)
  • Ruth Briggs (Age: 39)
  • Eliza Briggs (Age: 19)
  • James Thomas Briggs (Age: 11)
  • Mary Hannah Briggs (Age: 7)
  • Sarah Ann Briggs (Age: 5)
  • Rachel Briggs (Age: 3)
  • Emma Briggs (Age: Infant)

Sources

  • "Called by Death," Deseret News, 16 April 1923, 8.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger B, p. 244.