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Originally Posted by Atarah
I think you may find the Briggs family were in St James Street if I remember correctly in 1841 census
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Atarah is correct.
Joseph Briggs 1813-1846 was indeed in St James Street on 1841 Census occupation Engraver.
The next Joseph Briggs 1842-1921 is only 4 years old when his father dies. A bit young to have acquired engraving skills from his father.
Joseph Brigg's mother Susan (nee Earnshaw) re-marries 29 Jan 1853 Stephen Sutcliffe following the death of her first husband.
On 1861 Census Stephen Sutcliffe is the head of the household at 10 Dutton Street and is a Machine Engraver. Joseph at the age of 18 is living with Stephen and has now acquired the skill of a hand engraver.
In less than a year he will marry Elizabeth Ashworth who's father Richard Ashworth (stone mason) is living at 1 Milnshaw.
So I suspect that Richard Ashworth and his daughter are the key to the Briggs dynasty arriving in Milnshaw Lane.