Re: Thomas Briggs, father of Sarah Briggs
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Re: Thomas Briggs, father of Sarah Briggs
Debra (Parker) Boring 8/20/03
Debra,
The following is what I currently have showing on Thomas Briggs, father of Sarah.
Ancestors of Sarah Briggs
Generation No. 1
1.Sarah Briggs1, born Abt. 1770 in VA2; diedin Rural Hall, Stokes Co., NC3.She was the daughter of 2. Thomas Briggs and 3. Elizabeth UNK.She married (1) Charles Ervin Vest, Sr.4 1784 in Richmond , VA5,6.He was born April 1763 in Bedford Co., VA7, and died March 13, 1826 in Rural Hall, Stokes Co., NC8,9,10.He was the son of William Tunwell Vest and Lucretia Lucy Alford.
Notes for Sarah Briggs:
Charles Vest (c1763-1828) m. Sarah Briggs, d/o Thomas and Elizabeth Briggs(this from http://www.fmoran.com/vest.htmlhttp://www.fmoran.com/vest.html)
More About Sarah Briggs:
Burial: Antioch Methodist Church, Rural Hall, NC11
Notes for Charles Ervin Vest, Sr.:
When the American Revolution moved south, Charles Vest's older brothers, William and Samuel volunteered for service in NC.In 1779, Charles who was only 16 years old, left home against his father's wishes to find his brothers and to volunteer for service in the same regiment with them.The zealous young Whig started out walking to his destination.While walking along Ararat Rd, in Surry Co. NC, he came to the relatively new town of Richmond, which was the county seat.At this time, this area was having some trouble with the Tories, so young Vest was arrested on the spot and placed in jail on suspicion of being a spy.He told his story to SheriffBriggs, who was also the jailer.The sheriff agreed to check out his story but it would take a few days to contact his family in Washington Co., VA (formed out of Bedford Co.,VA)Until the news arrived, Charles must remain in jail.Sarah Briggs, the beautiful young daughter of Sheriff Briggs, assisted her parents in cooking for and serving meals to the prisoners.She carried meals to Charles Vest and as he was about her age, she took more than a passing interest in this handsome young patriot.In a few days the news reached Richmond that the Vest lad had told the truth.He was immediately released.He continued his journey, found his brothers and soon became a full-fledged soldier.He fought in the Battle of King's Mountain under Col. Joseph Winston.When the war was over, Charles came back to Richmond, NC.As soon as he arrived he made a deal with Briggs to be one of his hired men during the coming year.There were three possible reasons for Charles Vest to return to Richmond.First, he had been impressed with Sheriff Briggs and the manner in which he apologized for his wrongful imprisonment;second, Col. Joseph Winston, also from Surry Co., could have persuaded him to come and live there, but third, and probably the almost sure reason for his return was the beautiful young girl named Sarah Briggs.They were married within a year.He bought a lot in Richmond about the time of their marriage and built a house.when the town was completely destroyed by a hurricane, he took some of the timbers from it and built a new house in what is now the Antioch Church Community of Stokes Co., NC.Charles became active in local government and was appointed a Justice of the Peace.He was a Captain in charge of training soldiers in an area that included what is now King, NC.He was also an election official in Germanton Precinct (Stokes Co., NC) in 1792 and again in 1804.He owned 606 acres of land in 1800.He must have painted a glowing picture of his adopted home, because the census for 1790 listed his father, William Vest and his entire family living in Stokes Co., NC.
More About Charles Ervin Vest, Sr.:
Burial: Antioch Methodist Church, Rural Hall, NC
Generation No. 2
2.Thomas Briggs12,13, born Abt. 174514; died September 1796 in Stokes Co., NC14.He was the son of 4. Robert Briggs and 5. Ruth Quarles.He married 3. Elizabeth UNK.
3.Elizabeth UNK15.
Notes for Thomas Briggs:
6 Sept 1796 - Stokes County, NC. John Briggs, Admn & Elizabeth BRIGGS, Admrx. estate of THOMAS BRIGGS, decd. to JESSE BRIGGS 80pds pd to Thomas Briggs decd. "before his death" for tract land both sides S Fork Parkers Ck. for 189 ac. part 640 ac. which Jos. Harrison sold Thomas Briggs, decd. 11 Nov 1784, adj. Richmond Rd., the old line & incl. JESSE BRIGGS house & plantation where he now lives. Signed Elizabeth Briggs and John Briggs. Witnesses: Charles Vest.
Children of Thomas Briggs and Elizabeth UNK are:
1 i. Sarah Briggs, born Abt. 1770 in VA; died in Rural Hall, Stokes Co., NC; married Charles Ervin Vest, Sr. 1784 in Richmond , VA.
ii. Jesse Briggs16, born Abt. 1775 in SurryCo., NC17; died Bef. 1850 in Stokes Co., NC17; married (1) Nancy Pilkinton; born Abt. 180518; married (2) Charity Banner February 12, 1795 in Stokes Co., NC19; born February 09, 1776 in SurryCo., NC20; died September 15, 1834 in Stokes Co., NC21.
More About Jesse Briggs:
Occupation: Farmer and Minister
iii. John Briggs22, born Abt. 177722
Generation No. 3
4.Robert Briggs22, born Abt. 1713 in Surry Co., VA22; died Aft. 1768 in Brunswick Co., VA22.He was the son of 8. Samuel Briggs and 9. Mary Bailey.He married 5. Ruth Quarles Abt. 173522.
5.Ruth Quarles22, born Abt. 171522; died Aft. 176822.
Children of Robert Briggs and Ruth Quarles are:
i. Howell Briggs22, born Abt. 173722; died 1774 in Brunswick Co., VA22
ii. Robert Briggs22, born Abt. 173922
iii. Samuel Briggs22, born Abt. 174122
2 iv. Thomas Briggs, born Abt. 1745; died September 1796 in Stokes Co., NC; married Elizabeth UNK.
Generation No. 4
8.Samuel Briggs22, born Abt. 1672 in Surry Co., VA22; died September 21, 1737 in Surry Co., VA22.He was the son of 16. Henry Briggs and 17. Mary Flood.He married 9. Mary Bailey Abt. 168822.
9.Mary Bailey22, born Abt. 1674 in Surry Co., VA22; died Abt. 1756 in Surry Co., VA22.
Children of Samuel Briggs and Mary Bailey are:
i. William Briggs22, born Abt. 168922; died April 19, 1748 in Surry Co., VA22; married Mary Cook Abt. 1722 in Surry Co., VA22; born Abt. 171022; died May 03, 1770 in Sussex Co., VA22.
ii. Faith Briggs22, born Abt. 1702 in VA22; died April 20, 1737 in Surry Co., VA22; married Hinchea Gilliam III Bef. 1735 in VA22; born Abt. 1698 in Surry Co., VA22; died January 03, 1735/36 in Surry Co., VA22.
iii. Ann Briggs22, born Abt. 171022; died Abt. 1780 in VA22; married Edward Goodrich Bef. 172822; born Abt. 1711 in Surry Co., VA22; died 1791 in VA22.
iv. Henry Briggs22, born Abt. 1711 in Surry Co., VA22; died Abt. 1738 in Surry Co., VA22
4 v. Robert Briggs, born Abt. 1713 in Surry Co., VA; died Aft. 1768 in Brunswick Co., VA; married Ruth Quarles Abt. 1735.
vi. Sarah Briggs22, born Abt. 171422; died Bef. July 03, 173222; married John Collier; born Abt. 171222; died Aft. July 03, 173222.
vii. Nathaniel Briggs22, born Abt. 1717 in Sussex Co., VA22; died Aft. 1788 in Sussex Co., VA22
viii. Benjamin Briggs22, born Abt. 1718 in Sussex Co., VA22; died Aft. 1751 in Surry Co., VA22
ix. Lucy Briggs22, born Abt. 1719 in Brunswick Co., VA22; died Abt. 1751 in Surry Co., VA22; married Richard Lanier; born Abt. 171922; died Bef. 174322.
x. Mary Briggs22, born Abt. 1719 in VA22; died Aft. 1740 in Surry Co., VA22; married William Edmunds; born Abt. 171722.
xi. Hanna Briggs22, born Abt. 1721 in VA22; died Bef. 1751 in Surry Co., VA22; married James Jones; born March 18, 177322.
xii. Thomas Briggs22, born Abt. 1723 in VA22; died Abt. 174822
Generation No. 5
16.Henry Briggs22, born Bef. 1635 in Southwark Parish, Surry Co., VA22; died Bef. July 06, 1686 in Surry Co., VA22.He married 17. Mary Flood Abt. 166122.
17.Mary Flood22, born Abt. 1635 in Surry Co., VA22; died July 05, 1681 in Surry Co., VA22.
Children of Henry Briggs and Mary Flood are:
i. Henry Briggs22, born Abt. 1662 in Surry Co., VA22; died October 25, 1739 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA22; married Elizabeth Lucas Abt. 1686 in Surry Co., VA22; born Abt. 1675 in Surry Co., VA22; died Abt. 1720 in Surry Co., VA22.
ii. Charles Briggs22, born Abt. 1664 in Surry Co., VA22; died May 20, 1730 in Surry Co., VA22; married Sarah Howell; born Abt. 166822.
8 iii. Samuel Briggs, born Abt. 1672 in Surry Co., VA; died September 21, 1737 in Surry Co., VA; married Mary Bailey Abt. 1688.
iv. George Briggs22, born Abt. 167522; died March 07, 1698/99 in Surry Co., VA22
v. Marie Briggs22, born Abt. 167722; died Aft. 168122
Endnotes
1.Research by Robert Carroll- Stokes Co., NC Genealogist.
2.LDS Records.
3.William Smith research [email protected].
4.Research by Robert Carroll, Stokes Co., NC Genealogist.
5.Research & Personal Knowledge of Marsha Dameron email [email protected].
6.Research &Personal Knowledge of Marsha Dameron email [email protected].
7.William Smith research [email protected].
8.Internet source - http://cgibin1.erols.com/fmoran/vest.htmlhttp://cgibin1.erols.com/fmoran/vest.html.
9.Research & Personal Knowledge of Marsha Dameron email [email protected].
10.Research &Personal Knowledge of Marsha Dameron email [email protected].
11.Tom Land research [email protected].
12.Jim White [email protected].
13.http://juluiemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_003.htmhttp://juluiemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_003.htm.
14.William Smith research [email protected].
15.Banner History researched and prepared by Julie Morrison -http://juliemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_001.htm#P2325http://juliemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_001.htm#P2325.
16.Research by Robert Carroll, Stokes Co., NC Genealogist.
17.http://juluiemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_003.htmhttp://juluiemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_003.htm.
18.From Faye Jarvis Moran's Websitehttp://users.erols.com/fmoran/briggs.htmlhttp://users.erols.com/fmoran/briggs.html.
19.The research of Linda Banner - [email protected] Lim Tai See Walk, Singapore 267803.
20.FromBanner Family Bible and as reported on web page of Allan and Lisa [email protected].
21.http://juluiemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_003.htmhttp://juluiemorrison.com/gen/banner/rr01_003.htm.
22.William Smith research [email protected].
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