James William Briggs

M, #1338, b. circa 1869
     James William Briggs was born illegitimate circa 1869 at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. He was the son of Sophia Briggs. James William Briggs was baptized on 4 July 1870 at Kenninghall Parish Church, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England.1
He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1871 census at Lopham Road, Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: William Briggs, head; Sophia Briggs, daughter; James Briggs, grandson.2
On 24 July 1875 his name changed to James William Hart when his mother married Jesse Hart.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at The Street, Fersfield, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Jesse Hart, head; Sophia Hart, wife; James Hart, son; Emma Hart, daughter; Frederick Hart, son; Annie Hart, daughter.3

Citations

  1. [S802] James William Briggs, Baptism entry, "James William, baptised 4 July 1870. Parent: Sophia Briggs, Kenninghall."
  2. [S729] 1871, English Census, "James Briggs, grandson, unmarried, aged 2, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, resident at Lopham Road."
  3. [S803] 1881, English Census, "James Hart, son, single, aged 12, born in Kenninghall, Norfolk, resident at Street."