William Briggs

M, #730, b. before 16 July 1837
     William was born at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, before 16 July 1837. He was baptized at Kenninghall Parish Church, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, on 16 July 1837. 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

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

Citations

  1. [S318] William Briggs, Baptism entry, "William, baptised 16 July 1837. Parents: William & Maria Briggs, L. Young, Sp, Kenninghall, Labourer."
  2. [S173] 1841, English Census, "William Briggs, aged 3, born in Norfolk, resident in Cox Street, Kenninghall."
  3. [S172] 1851, English Census, "William Briggs, son, single, aged 13, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at The Heath."
  4. [S163] 1861, English Census, "William Briggs, son, single, aged 23, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, agricultural labourer, resident at Heath."