of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Sarah Holmes 1832 – 1894
Sarah Holmes⚭ Mr. Briggs
childrenJohn William Briggs · Albert Briggs · Stephen Harry Briggs · Sarah Helen Briggs · Arthur H. Briggs
Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa
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What the record says
Sister of William Holmes.
Married Mr. Briggs (a Lyons, Iowa businessman) on October 23, 1855.
Died in California March 5, 1894 at age 62, leaving five children.
Birth year estimated from stated age at death.
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