I have the death certificate dated April 17, 1899,
from Brockton, Ma of James M. Briggs, my
ggggrandfather. He is listed as the son of George
Briggs and Mercy Smith. He was born in Burrillville,
Providence, RI on June 8, 1822. The marriage listing
you sent me is what I know of Mercy's father Solomon.
It is quite possible that he was originally from
Gloucester and only lived in Mendon when she was
married to George. George is the son of Abel Briggs
and Sarah Purington. I am looking for his birth now.
I have the Briggs family info back to Richard Briggs,
born ca 1565 in Thornburry, England.
Thank you for anything else you can tell me. Do you
have info on Solomon Smith from Gloucester?
Carol Sherman Houghton
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