Robert Briggs

M, #569, b. before 11 October 1839
Pedigree
     Robert was born at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, before 11 October 1839. He was baptized at Kenninghall Parish Church, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, on 11 October 1839. Religion: Church of England.1 He was the son of William Briggs and Maria Youngs.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Cox Street, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: William Briggs, 30; Maria Briggs, 30; Mary Briggs, 8; Elizabeth Briggs, 7; James Briggs, 5; William Briggs, 3; Robert Briggs, 1; Jane Youngs, 70.2
Robert Briggs was an agricultural labourer.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at The Heath, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: William Briggs, head; Maria Briggs, wife; James Briggs, son; William Briggs, son; Robert Briggs, son; George Briggs, son; Sophia Briggs, daughter; Charles Briggs, son.3

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at The Heath, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: William Briggs, head; Elizabeth Briggs, daughter; William Briggs, son; Robert Briggs, son; George Briggs, son; Sophia Briggs, daughter; Maria Briggs, daughter; Emma Briggs, daughter.4
He married Mary Potter at Kenninghall Parish Church, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, on 24 January 1863.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Dam Green, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Briggs, head; Mary Briggs, wife; James Briggs, son; Robert Briggs, son; Alice Mary Briggs, daughter.6

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Grange Road Yard, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Briggs, head; Mary Briggs, wife; James Briggs, son; Robert Briggs, son; Alice M Briggs, daughter; Frances M Briggs, daughter; William Briggs, son.7

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Kenninghall Lodge, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Briggs, head; Mary Briggs, wife; Robert Briggs, son; William Briggs, son; Nathan Potter, father-in-law.8

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at Dam Green, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Briggs, head; Mary Briggs, wife; Robert Briggs, son; William Briggs, son.9

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Briggs, head; Mary Briggs, wife; Robert Briggs, son; Robert Lancaster (sic), grandson; William Lancaster (sic), grandson.10
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Briggs (b. c1811)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Briggs (b. c1811)

Children of Robert Briggs and Mary Potter

Citations

  1. [S319] Robert Briggs, Baptism entry, "Robert, baptised 11 Oct 1839. Parents: William & Maria Briggs, L. Young, Sp, Kenninghall, Labourer."
  2. [S173] 1841, English Census, "Robert Briggs, aged 1, born in Norfolk, resident in Cox Street, Kenninghall."
  3. [S172] 1851, English Census, "Robert Briggs, son, single, aged 11, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at The Heath."
  4. [S163] 1861, English Census, "Robert Briggs, son, single, aged 21, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Heath."
  5. [S306] Robert Briggs to Mary Potter, Marriage entry, "Robert Briggs, 23 years, bachelor, labourer, resident at Kenninghall, Father: William Potter (sic), labourer. Mary Potter, 22 years, spinster, Father: Nathan Potter, labourer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns. In the presence of David Potter, Mary Potter."
  6. [S161] 1871, English Census, "Robert Briggs, head, married, aged 31, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Dam Green."
  7. [S65] 1881, English Census, "Robert Briggs, head, married, aged 41, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Grange Road Yard."
  8. [S159] 1891, English Census, "Robert Briggs, head, married, aged 50, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Kenninghall Lodge."
  9. [S59] 1901, English Census, "Robert Briggs, head, married, aged 61, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, ordinary agricultural labourer, resident at Dam Green."
  10. [S1580] 1911, English Census, "Robert Briggs, head, male, age 71, married, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, resident at Kenninghall, Norfolk, 6 rooms in dwelling."