William Bragg

Brief Life History of William

When William Bragg was born about 1774, in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, his father, William Bragg, was 28 and his mother, Hannah FOSTER, was 22. He had at least 1 son and 3 daughters with Abigail Moody. He died on 4 August 1850, at the age of 77, and was buried in Seabrook, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Bragg
1774–1850
Abigail Moody
1778–1856
Peter Bragg
1806–1875
Eliza Bragg
1812–1880
Nancy G. Bragg
1813–1866
Sarah Moody Bragg
1821–1887

Sources (6)

  • William Bragg, "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910"
  • William Bragg, "Find A Grave Index"
  • William Bragg in entry for Nancy G. Braggs Elkins, "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, 1921-1924"

World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1776

New Hampshire is 9th state.

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.

Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English brag(ge) ‘ostentatious, proud; spirited, brave’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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