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Henry Briggs, Sr.

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death: December 11, 1828 (80)
Westville, Franklin, NY
Immediate Family:

Son of Matthew Briggs and Mary Briggs
Husband of Sarah Briggs and Hannah Briggs
Father of Ira Briggs; Winchester Briggs; Deidamia Wilson; Silvester Briggs; Warren Briggs and 6 others
Brother of Eliakim Briggs; Sylvester Briggs; Marcy Henry; Abigail Williams; Diadema Reading and 4 others

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About Henry Briggs, Sr.

Revolutionary War Veteran

Inscription
Henry Briggs
Died Dec.11,1828
in his 82 yr.
"He was first lieutenant in the American army
in the revolution, fought at Bunker Hill and Lexington, died with the lively hope of a blessed immortality beyond the Grave"

Sally
His Wife
Died Sept.5,1838
in her 82 yr.
"Now fare thee well, dear Mother
Though grief our bososms swell
We'll trust our Heavenly Father
Dear Mother, fare thee well"

Footstone inscription:
Henry Briggs
Capt. Mass. Militia
Revolutionary War
Jan. 16,1747-Dec. 11, 1828
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104681485/henry-briggs

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Henry Briggs, Sr.'s Timeline

1748
January 16, 1748
Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1769
July 23, 1769
Putney, Windham, VT
1771
July 8, 1771
Putney, Windham, VT
1773
July 16, 1773
Putney, Windham, VT
1775
June 1, 1775
Putney, Windham, VT
1780
August 13, 1780
Putney, Windham, VT
1780
NY
1786
March 20, 1786
Putney, Windham County, Vermont