by Dolorus Briggs Mansfield. 1960. 

The document outlines the history of the Briggs family, detailing the lineage starting from Mary Briggs (2) who married James Latham, and their children, including Elizabeth, Lucy, and Richard Latham. It also traces the family's roots back to Robert Bridges from Scotland, who married Mary Landon, leading to the name change to Briggs. The author expresses the challenges faced in gathering genealogical information due to lost records and the passage of time, while emphasizing the importance of preserving family history for future generations.