Briggs/ Brigs/ Briges/Bridger/Bridges are all forms of the same name. Spelling tended to evolve over time. Even if family did not change spelling clerks and census takers often did. In a message dated 11/13/2000 12:54:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << am wondering if anyone searching for the Bridges name has found a possible spelling of BRIGGS to be a possibility? I >>