Well this is fun. any takers ? M'ellen _____ From: Chad Nichols [mailto:chad@nicholsfam.org] Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 1:51 PM To: 'Maryellen Horrigan' Subject: RE: Old Swedes Hi Maryellen. Sorry for the delay, but have been a bit occupied with other genealogical requests. I only have two Old Swedes books, but they both apply to Old Swedes at Raccoon/Penns Neck/Swedesboro. I am sure you are aware there are several 'Old Swedes' churches in the PA, DE, and NJ area, so went with the most prominent church to Swedish history, Old Swedes at Wilmington. I only found one record regarding the names (William and Elizabeth) you mention in the 1713-1786 book: BROUGHT OVER William Riggens 2 L (pounds) 0 Sh. 0 D. Other names mentioned but not sure if they are related to what you are seeking are: RIGGENS: Benjamin, Judith, Mary RIGGIN: Alander, Ebenezer, Gracy, Hellena, Lazare, Sary In the 1785-1975 book there are several RIGGINS entries: Geraldine Geraldine Buzby Geraldine Hollbrook Job John A John Adelbert John P John Porter John Stafford Lydia Mildred Buzby Rebecca Sally Sarah William William England These are the William Riggins entries in the book: [p 68] Baptism [1821] Apr. 5 William England Riggins, son of Sarah Riggins Born 17 Oct. 1817 [p 310] Interment [1806] Sept. 17 Old Mrs. Riggins, mother of William Riggins Age 97 yrs Hope this is helpful. Regards, Chad. _____ From: Maryellen Horrigan [mailto:mellenpatch5@cinci.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 9:36 AM To: webmaster@nicholsfam.org Subject: Old Swedes I am seeking 2 records which I have read, but now cannot document. Sigh. Hopefully I have learned better. The records I seek concern a Riggin/Ragan/Rigins Regin etc spelling family. There are two records in an Old Swedes Church. One record refers to a William Riggin, the other refers to an Elizabeth Bridget Riggins who has birthed a child. Can you find any reference to this name in your library? I'd much appreciate the information. There is supposedly an early Riggins marriage also. Who knows if it's wishful thinking. Thank you, Maryellen Horrigan