Fairbanks and Keester

Jennie May BRIGGS (Private). Parents: William BRIGGS and Laura Etta GRAY.

Jesse Blanchard BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾ was born on 9 Oct 1878 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. Parents: William BRIGGS and Laura Etta GRAY.

Jewell Lucile BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾ Parents: William Henry BRIGGS and Edna Isabelle CARLETON .

John Robert BRIGGS (Private). Parents: William BRIGGS and Laura Etta GRAY.

Joseph Francis Briggs BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾ was born on 14 Jul 1888 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. He died on 22 Jun 1889 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. Parents: William BRIGGS and Laura Etta GRAY.

Julia Etta BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾ was born on 3 Jun 1880 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. Parents: William BRIGGS and Laura Etta GRAY.

Leonard BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁵⁾ has reference number 145.1s.

Lloyd Myrl BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾. Parents: William Henry BRIGGS and Edna Isabelle CARLETON .

Mary Vyrl BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾. Parents: William Henry BRIGGS and Edna Isabelle CARLETON .

Nancy BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁶⁾ was born on 10 Oct 1793 in Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 6 Apr 1871 in Paola, Miami, Kansas. She has reference number 436s. Parents: Isaac BRIGGS and Polly DANFORTH.

She was married to Stephen FAIRBANK on 23 Sep 1812. Children were: Polly Briggs FAIRBANKS, Nancy FAIRBANKS, Alonzo FAIRBANKS, Isaac FAIRBANKS, Hannah Graves FAIRBANKS, Benjamin FAIRBANKS, Nancy FAIRBANKS, Stephen Stratton FAIRBANKS, Esther Sophia FAIRBANKS .

William BRIGGS⁽¹⁴⁸⁾ was born on 4 Apr 1853 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. He died on 10 Aug 1939 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. In 1879, William was ordained to the gospel ministry at the Tebo Baptist Church in Leesville. During his life as a minister, William would become affectionately known as "Uncle Billy." William worked in the ministry for over 40 years, serving as pastor and district missionary, and for a long period continued to preach, conduct funeral services, and comfort the sick and sorrowing.

A Brief Account of the Life
Of William Briggs
In His Own Words

I was born April 4, 1853, on the farm near Leesville; the son of James and Nancy Briggs. Was converted in January 1866, and joined the Tebo Baptist church the fourth Sunday in February, 1866. Was baptized by Elder W. A. Gray the same day. The creek was bank full. I was so small the pastor lifted me up in his arms and carried me out.

I grew up under the care of a godly father and mother who took me to church and Sunday school. I was married to Laura E. Gray, by Rev. Thomas Briggs, April 9, 1874. To this union eight children were born, two have died, two of the boys are in the ministry, W.H. and James D.

I was ordained to the ministry in 1880. During my ministerial life and work for two years I was missionary of the Osage association, which was the cause of many souls being saved. I have served the following churches as pastor in Benton county--Shady Grove 14 years; Spring Grove 6; Post Oak 3; Pleasant Hill 3; Fredonia 2; Cold Springs 1; Clear Creek 2; Oak Grove 3; Bethel 4. In Henry county--Old Tebo 2; Mt. Olivet 2; Good Hope 1; Stone Mission 3; Mount Zion 3; Finey 4; Pleasant Ridge 2; Grand River 1, all of which were pleasant people and pastorates to work with. Many of God's dear people were there, but many have gone on to their reward.

I have not kept a record of conversions and baptisims, but the Lord knows. That is enough for me. My ministerial life has been pleasant and not all in vain, so has my home life. My God given companion has been a true and loving helpmeet in the home in my ministry and in every way. Her children call her blessed like the virtuous woman Solomon spoke of in Proverbs 31:10-30.

When I look back over my life, I say surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places. I have a goodly heritage but like Paul, these hands have ministered to my wants many days. I followed the plow and got my text lide the sower, so I have no regrets. We never wanted in the home life, and ministeral does not conflict. We have had plenty by putting the kingdom of God first. All other things have followed. We are happy, spending much time in reading the Bible. I read the entire Bible through once and twice each year and it is better every time. The Lord fills every promise. Praise his name.

William Briggs
January 1931

He was married to Laura Etta GRAY on 9 Apr 1874 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. 65th Wedding Anniversary
of William and Laura Briggs

The 65th wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. William Briggs of Leesville Township came this year on Easter Sunday. They have spent most of their lives in and near that community and although Rev. Briggs, in his ministry has been called to other places, his home has remained near Leesville.

Rev. Briggs, or Uncle Billy, as he is known far and wide, has served God for 74 years. As a lad 12 years old he gave his heart and life to God and joined Tebo Baptist Church. The son and grandson of Baptist ministers, his call to follow the Master has been faithfully answered for he has given the gospel message to eastern Henry County and other communities, having held pastorates in 17 churches, performed approximately 250 weddings and conducted the last rites on numerous occasions, besides doing all that would further God's Kingdom and serve his fellow man. Deep spiritual knowledge of the Bible and consecration made his ministry outstanding.

Rev. Briggs read his Bible through twice a year as long as his eyesight was unimpaired, but now that he cannot see, his devoted companion of 65 years reads the word of everlasting life to him, also the daily and weekly news through which he keeps in touch with his neighbors and friends, whose activities are of constant interest.

Rev. Briggs was born in Leesville Township October 3, 1856 (incorrect date). His sister, Mrs. Fannie Scovel, of Woodward, Oklahoma left Friday after a visit here. His brother, Daniel Briggs, lives near Hortense with his daughter, Mrs. Ed Snow, and family. Another sister, Mrs. Tabitha Chastain, lives near the Briggs home.

Rev. William Briggs and Laura Etta Gray were married April 9, 1874. She has been a constant helper, devoted wife and mother to her dear companion and family. She suffers with rheumatism. Mrs. Becca Crowder is their housekeeper.

A family scrapbook is being kept by Mrs. Verr Harvey, grandaughter of Rev. and Mrs. Briggs, who was given this book by her mother, Mrs. Jesse Briggs. The book was at first a place for interestting pictures of women's styles; poems and other clippings of interest. Mrs. Harvey has added to this the family history, where bits of information have been pasted, including the 50th wedding anniversary of her grandparents, which was also attended by 16 of the couples he united in marriage.

Uncle Billy and wife were given eight children, two sons having entered the ministry, Rev. James Briggs of Lamonte and Rev. Henry Briggs of Ottawa, Kansas. Other living children are Jesse Briggs, and Mrs. Robert Sheek of Leesville Township; Mrs. Charles Vanhoozer, St. John, Kansas; John Briggs, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Other descendants include: Mrs. Verr harvey and daughter, Natalie; Frank Briggs and four children of Grand Junction, Colorado; Billy H. Briggs and child of Kansas City; Raymond Briggs and daughter, Darlene; Earl Briggs and three children, Gillcrest, Colorado; Mrs. Paul Still and two children; Miss Jewel Briggs of Kansas; L. Briggs of Kansas City; Arvin Vanhoozer and child, St. John, Kansas; Everett Vanhoozer and three children, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Helen Graham and sons, Kenneth, Robert, Harold and Billy, of Fort Scott, Kansas; Lester Briggs and child of Sedalia; Fred Briggs of Houston, Texas; Mrs. Wallace Dundas and child, the latter of near Santiago; Miss Reva June Sheek of Clinton and Morris Vernon Sheek, near Coal.

Besides part of the family who called others included Mr. and Mrs Perry Carleton of Kingsville; Miss Lydall Vanhoozer; Mr. and Mrs Si Crowder; and Miss Oleta Dukes.

April 9, 1939

Children were: Euna Belle BRIGGS, William Henry BRIGGS, Jesse Blanchard BRIGGS , Julia Etta BRIGGS, John Robert BRIGGS, James Daniel BRIGGS, Joseph Francis Briggs BRIGGS, Jennie May BRIGGS .

William Henry BRIGGS⁽¹¹⁰⁴⁾ was born on 22 Oct 1876 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. Parents: William BRIGGS and Laura Etta GRAY.

He was married to Edna Isabelle CARLETON on 22 Feb 1900 in Leesville, Henry County, Missouri. Children were: Lloyd Myrl BRIGGS, Mary Vyrl BRIGGS, Jewell Lucile BRIGGS.

Charles BRIGHAM⁽¹¹⁰⁷⁾ was born about 1815 in Nashua, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. He has reference number 222.5s.

He was married to Eliza Ann FAIRBANKS.

Henry BRIGHT⁽¹¹⁰⁸⁾ was born on 27 Sep 1813. He has reference number 105.1es.

He was married to Elizabeth Sylvia JUDKINS on 13 Mar 1846.

Sarah BRIGHTMAN⁽³⁵⁴⁾ has reference number 7824(Geary).

Children were: Sarah CHURCH, Ruth CHURCH, Susannah CHURCH, Rebeccah CHURCH, Ann CHURCH, Joseph CHURCH, Prudence CHURCH, Hannah CHURCH, Mary CHURCH, Lemuel CHURCH.

Joshua BRIMBALL⁽¹¹⁰⁹⁾ has reference number 78.1es.

Zora May BRIMM⁽¹¹¹⁰⁾ was born on 16 Dec 1899 in Lexington, Indian Territory, Oklahoma. She died on 19 Jun 1979 in Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington. She has reference number 1126.1s.

Children were: Gloria Dalores FAIRBANKS, Gerald Arnold FAIRBANKS .

David BRINKERHOFF⁽¹¹¹¹⁾ has reference number 1032sx.

Children were: Isadore BRINKERHOFF .

Isadore BRINKERHOFF⁽¹¹¹²⁾ has reference number 1032s. Parents: David BRINKERHOFF and Elizabeth CORTRIGHT.

She was married to Roscius Norton FAIRBANK in 1877. Children were: Guy Brinkerhoff FAIRBANK, Leon Perry FAIRBANK, Roy Norton FAIRBANK, Mary Faith FAIRBANK.

Mary BRINLEY⁽¹¹¹³⁾ has reference number 226s(1).

She was married to Zaccheus FAIRBANK on 3 Mar 1779. Children were: Zaccheus FAIRBANK , Nancy FAIRBANK, Polly FAIRBANK, Thomas FAIRBANK.

Edwin E. BRINTNELL⁽⁹²⁾ has reference number 4.3.a.1.2.1.1.10s. [TAH.GED]

REFN P274.
Worked at Buick Motor Division

He was married to Violet Evelyn HEALY on 11 May 1919 in Glennie, MI USA.⁽⁶³³⁾

Elizabeth BRISTOL⁽¹¹¹⁴⁾ has reference number 384.2.hs.

She was married to Charles Boylston PIKE in Jun 1879 in Whitehall, Washington, New York.

Flora BRITTON⁽¹¹¹⁵⁾ was born on 1 Apr 1872. She has reference number 219.9.f. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Fred BRITTON⁽¹¹¹⁶⁾ was born on 26 Oct 1868. He has reference number 219.9.e. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Hattie F. BRITTON⁽¹¹¹⁷⁾ was born on 30 Mar 1877. She has reference number 219.9.g. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Herbert A. BRITTON⁽¹¹¹⁸⁾ was born on 4 Jan 1863. He has reference number 219.9.c. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Horace BRITTON⁽¹¹¹⁹⁾ died on 9 Mar 1878. He has reference number 219.9s.

He was married to Ellen L. FAIRBANKS on 13 May 1856. Children were: Myron Amos BRITTON, John E. BRITTON, Herbert A. BRITTON, Mary E. BRITTON, Fred BRITTON, Flora BRITTON, Hattie F. BRITTON.

John E. BRITTON⁽¹¹²⁰⁾ was born on 26 Jun 1861. He died on 3 Feb 1862. He has reference number 219.9.b. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Mary E. BRITTON⁽¹¹²¹⁾ was born on 15 Jul 1866. She died on 5 Sep 1890. She has reference number 219.9.d. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Myron Amos BRITTON⁽¹¹²²⁾ was born on 8 Feb 1858. He has reference number 219.9.a. Parents: Horace BRITTON and Ellen L. FAIRBANKS.

Henry BROAD⁽¹¹²³⁾ has reference number 302.5s.

John BROADLEY⁽³⁹⁾ was born about 1525 in Yorkshire, England. He has reference number E4.4sx.

Children were: Matthew BROADLEY.

Matthew BROADLEY⁽³⁹⁾ was born about 1555 in Yorkshire, England. He has reference number E4.4s. Parents: John BROADLEY and Jenet WADE.

He was married to Genet FAIRBANKS on 25 Jul 1575 in Yorkshire, England.

Jenet (Mawd) BROADLYE⁽³⁹⁾ was born about 1528. She has reference number E4S2. Her name also appears as Johanna Broadley.

She was married to George FAIRBANKS on 15 Feb 1573/74 in Yorkshire, England. Children were: Abram FAIRBANKS , Agnes FAIRBANKS.

She was married to William BROADLYE.

William BROADLYE⁽³⁹⁾ was born about 1528 in Yorkshire, England. He died about 1573. He has reference number E4S2(S1).

He was married to Jenet (Mawd) BROADLYE.

John BROCAS⁽¹¹²⁴⁾ has reference number 318sx.

Children were: Martha Symms BROCAS.

Martha Symms BROCAS⁽¹¹²⁵⁾ was born on 21 May 1785. She died on 7 Dec 1849. She has reference number 318s. Parents: John BROCAS and Ruth HASTINGS .

She was married to Isaiah FAIRBANKS on 11 Nov 1802. Children were: John Brocas FAIRBANKS, Joseph Hastings FAIRBANKS, Charles FAIRBANKS , Harrison Gray Otis FAIRBANKS, Nahum FAIRBANKS, Freeman FAIRBANKS, Mary Kneeland FAIRBANKS.

Dora A. BROCK⁽¹¹²⁶⁾ was born on 17 Sep 1860 in Topsham Four Corners, Orange, Vermont. She has reference number 972s. Parents: Edward BROCK and Sarah CARPENTER.

She was married to Edwin Abner FAIRBANKS on 1 Nov 1882. Children were: Lester Vernon FAIRBANKS.

Edward BROCK⁽¹¹²⁷⁾ has reference number 972sx. He resided at in Topsham Four Corners, Orange, Vermont.

Children were: Dora A. BROCK.

H. S. BROCK⁽¹¹²⁸⁾ has reference number 351.3.as.

Lydia Lynette BROCK⁽¹¹²⁹⁾ was born on 21 Sep 1821 in Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire. She died on 19 Jan 1892 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire. She has reference number 559s. Parents: Ralph BROCK and Dorothy YOUNG.

She was married to Albert Augustus FAIRBANKS on 6 Jul 1847 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. Children were: Charles Albert FAIRBANKS, Samuel Tarleton FAIRBANKS .

Ralph BROCK⁽¹¹³⁰⁾ has reference number 559sx.

Children were: Lydia Lynette BROCK.

John BRODER⁽¹¹³¹⁾ has reference number 418.8.bs.

Lizzie May BRODERICK⁽¹¹³²⁾ has reference number 415.3.bs.

She was married to William Llewellyn CHASE on 22 Nov 1883.

William BROOK⁽¹¹³³⁾ has reference number 31.8s.

He was married to Thankful FAIRBANKS in 1770. Children were: William BROOK.

William BROOK⁽¹¹³⁴⁾ was born on 28 Jul 1771. He has reference number 31.8a. Parents: William BROOK and Thankful FAIRBANKS.

Louisa BROOKS HOWARD⁽²⁰⁸⁾ was born on 5 Oct 1815 in Stoddard, Cheshire, New Hampshire. or 1819. She has Ancestral File number 201K-8V. From Ancestral File Data as of 5 Jan 1998. She has reference number 3.1.a.1.4.6.5.11s1. She has Ancestral File number BCCL-WC. as Louisa Brooks.
From Ancestral File Data as of 5 Jan 1998.

She was married to Barnum Blake MESSINGER about 1838. Children were: Sumner Moroni MESSINGER, Murray Winchester MESSINGER , Claudia S. MESSINGER, Candice Louisa MESSINGER, Barnum Blake MESSINGER Jr., Hulda Mariah MESSINGER, Alzina E. MESSINGER, Melvin Howard MESSINGER .

Betsy BROOKS⁽¹¹³⁵⁾ resided at in 1821 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died in 1832 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She has reference number 386s3.

She was married to Jabez FAIRBANK on 6 Feb 1821 in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Clara Ida BROOKS⁽¹¹³⁶⁾ has reference number 79.10gas. She was born in East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

She was married to Irving SMITH on 9 Jul 1874.

Cory Michael BROOKS (Private). Parents: Osceola Judkins BROOKS and Judith LOOSLI.

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