“Richard Briggs, born April 14, 1751, married Jan. 13, 1774, Anna Ware, daughter of Dr. George and Mary Ware. He died in November, 1784. Their children were: Mary, born Sept. 19, 1775; William, born Sept. 20, 1782.

Source:  Representative Men and Old Families of Southeastern Massachusetts, Vol. 3, by J.H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1912, page 1246