BRIGGS: History and Genealogy of the Briggs Family 1254-19373 volumes. 1938. by L Vernon Briggs. The genealogy of the Briggs family traces back to Thomas Briggs, whose will from 1444 indicates ownership of land and estate. Walter Briggs, an emigrant to Plymouth Colony, played a significant role in local governance from 1644 onwards. The research involved extensive examination of wills, manor rolls, and court documents, revealing the family's historical significance and land transactions, while also noting the