Brief Life History of Elizabeth
Elizabeth Triggs was born in 1607, in Heavitree, Devon, England as the daughter of William Triggs. She married Thomas Soper on 28 November 1648, in Totnes, Devon, England. They were the parents of at least 3 sons. She died in 1679, in Ashburton, Devon, England, at the age of 72.
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Family Time Line
Thomas Soper
1618–1678
Elizabeth Triggs
1607–1679
Marriage: 28 November 1648
Henry Soper
1650–
Thomas Soper
1655–1678
William Soper
1657–
Sources (2)
- Elizabeth Triggs, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Elizabeth Triges, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
Spouse and Children
1618–1678 Male
1607–1679 Female
Marriage
28 November 1648Totnes, Devon, England
Children (3)
1650– Male
1655–1678 Male
1657– Male
Parents and Siblings
World Events (2)
1620 · The Pilgrims Board the Mayflower
Age 13
"The Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in search of religious freedom in the New World in September 1620. The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, 40 of whom called themselves ""Saints."" After two stormy months at sea, the ship reached the New World. Nearly half of the group died during their first winter due to malnutrition and the harsh New England winter."
1642 · The English Civil War
Age 35
A series of conflicts regarding England's governance during the years 1642 to 1651 is now known as The English Civil War. Charles I summoned supporters to join him against his enemies in Parliament. In October 1642, nearly 10,000 men fought for Charles I and chased Parliament across the River Tamar. Fighting continued for years and was finally ended at the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651, with a Parliamentarian victory.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Trigg , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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