My BRIGGS ancestors were involved in settling Rhode Island in the 1600's and 1700s. I am especially trying to find Richard BRIGGS. born 01 Feb 1674, married Susannah Spencer 23 Seep. 1700 in East Greenwich or Kingstown, RI, His mother was Frances Fisher, married to John BRIGGS. I think that she was born in MA, but then moved to Kingston, where at least most of her babies were born. I can find no accurate mention of Frances; she is often confused with a Hannah Fisher of RI, who married another John BRIGGS in Newport, RI. They are from different families, but have been confused over the years. Is there any way to get Records from Friend's. They were prominent in the early years in New England. Eloise Lafferty