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Moses Briggs

Moses was born in 1827 at Colne.¹

Birth Notes
- Born in Colne, supported by 1861 and 1881 census

Moses' father was Thomas Briggs and his mother was Abigail Bradshaw. He had two brothers and five sisters, named William, Thomas, Christiana, Nancy, Sarah, Mary and Martha. He was the second oldest of the eight children. He died at the age of 80 in 1907 in Keighley.²

General Notes
- Lived in Bingley from 1851 till at least 1891

Occupation Details
- From 1851 Moses' occupation was Power Loom Weaver in manufacturing.
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    - 1851 census
  From 1861 his occupation was Worsted Powerloom Weaver in manufacturing.
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    - 1861 census
  From 1881 his occupation was Coal Agent in sales.
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    - 1881 census
  From 1891 his occupation was Coal Merchant in sales.
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    - 1891 census

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Thomas Briggs
  - b.1800 in Haworth
  
  Moses Briggs
  - b.1827 at Colne d.1907 in Keighley
  
  Abigail Bradshaw
  - b.1801 in Whitley d.Jun 1871 in Keighley

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1851 UK Census
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