Hi Anyone here related to Riggs who lived in Saline & Pulaski County Arkansas? These would be Leroy Riggs who was born around 1821 in Alabama. He moved to Saline County Arkansas about 1860. Leroy also had a brother named John L. Born around 1830 who also lived in Saline county about the same time.

In case any of you are interested in seeing this again, I retyped it (excuse the typos). Rhoda Posted Nov. 25, 1979 on the Riggs list by Mary Bonsal: "Interested in seeing a picture of W. C. Riggs?" http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/4192/Rar1850.html "Message from JDRiggs: Hi Guys, (or should I say Y'all!!) My family of Riggs hails from Texas and I have quite a bit of info on at least this smart part of the Riggs bunch. I'm sending a small picture as an attachment that shows one of the survivors of the Riggs family massacre of March 16, 1859. The man on the left is Ambrose Lee, in the middle is W.C.Riggs, and on the right is Henry Riggs. W.C. was a grandfather aways back. Haven't quite figured it all out yet. Anyway, the backside of the photograph says, 'Ambrose Lee: was born in Perry Co. Tenn. in 1824 and lived in Ripley Co. Missouri for five years, in Izard Co. Ark. for twelve years,and arrived at Sugarloaf Mountain in Coryell Co. Tex on June 11, 1857; and resided in that vicinity since. He is well preserved for one of his age,and has a vivid recollection of events that transpired in the early settling of that part of Texas, being now in his eighty-six year. On that memorable day of the Riggs Massacre, as the old-timers call it, March 16, 1859; he was the first to go t! o the rescue of his heighbors, but arrived too late; as the husband and wife were dead, the two little girls gone, an infant boy trying to nurse the dead mother; and then from the tall grass, a few steps away, a small boy between two and three years old, arose and told him the little sisters had gone with the Indians; and the sight that met his gaze, was shocking. W.C.Riggs was born in Izard Co.. Ark. in 1856. His parents, John and Jane Riggs, moved to Bell Co. Tex. in 1857; and first located on Little River, near the Three-Forks. In the fall of 1858 they moved to Post-Oak Branch, near the west line of Bell Co. Tex. and about one and half miles east, of the Surag-loaf mountqin. On the morning of March 16, 1859, they were murdered by Comanche Indians. W.C. his infant brother John, and two sisters, Rhoda and Margaret, were afterwards taken back to Ark. by their grand-parents, Thomas and Rhoda Riggs. During the Civil War, they all returned to Bell Co. Tex and in 1870, W.C with others, moved to Col. where he now resides. Henry Riggs: An Ex-slave, who was body-servant to his master Thomas Riggs Sr. and J.M. Riggs, who was Captain in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He has resided since that time near Belton, in Bell Co. Tex. Henry is about seventy years old, is a man of strong constitution; and is highly respected by all who know him', "I left the spelling and punctuation as it was written. My line goes thru the baby John Riggs. The two girls were later rescued from the indians by their grandparents and were taken back with them to Arkansas for awhile. Hope you find this interesting as I did. The post by Pat Flathou jogged my memory and I kept looking thru the family archives until I found this. Somewhere I also recall seeing a picture of the cemetery where the parents were buried. J.D.Riggs"

Hi, The name Asa Riggs sure struck a note with me! But did not know the name Brazel ,Don't have much except hand me downs on mine!Story goes: Phoebe Riggs, born 1769, TN, dau. of Dr Asa Riggs, bro named Clizby. Do have proof that Jesse Riggs was a relative as he was on deed as a witt. several times in Hawkins and Jeff co's. info! Thanks Helen J Brindley

L Humphrey, Could you give a bit more information about your Bazil Riggs--dates and places? I have two Basel/Bazil Riggs in my family tree and would be glad to share this information. Frank Neher

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSDBAIB/174.225 Message Board Post: HI, I AM DOING A FAMILY TREE ALSO, IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE RELATED!! BAZIL WAS MY G-G-G-G-GRANDFATHER, I THINK, THAT IS HOW IT GOES, BUT I HAVE A LITTLE INFO. HOW ARE YOU RELATED? CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL AND LETS TALK

Rhoda Casey was the wife of Thomas Riggs (1802). The ????? indicated a doubt. I recently wrote again looking for information on the parents and/or siblings of Thomas Riggs. No luck so far. We have the book "Chicosa Bill" compiled by Mary E. Riggs. It has over 600 pgs with numerous pages of pictures etc. but no reference to either Thomas or Jane's parents etc. If anyone has any information, I would be glad to exchange with what little we have. T W Greer

Bobby, What a fascinating newspaper article, especially the sting in the tail where he was buried despite having very belatedly shown apparent signs of life! It was exactly 5 years ago today that Rhoda Riggs Nicol posted a message to RIGGS-L, stating that a year earlier (November 1997) J D Riggs had posted a picture of W. C. Riggs. I've been back through the RIGGS-L archive, reading messages 82-92 which cover November 1997, but there's no reference there I'm afraid. Regards @¿@ Geoff Riggs - Chepstow, South Wales, UK ~ RIGGS Surname Study www.riggs.org.uk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (@¿@) Searching for {~} the Missing Link ! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ----- Original Message ----- From: <BGCarwile@aol.com> To: <RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:23 PM Subject: [RIGGS-L] Re: John R. RIGGS [1857-1882]......OBITUARY Trinidad Colorado > DAILY TRINIDAD NEWS > Trinidad, Colorado > August 4, 1882 > > Horrible Occurance: John RIGGS Killed by Lightning > (edited out) > NOTE: > The John R. RIGGS above is a descendant [grandson] of Thomas RIGGS and Rhoda > CASEY????...... > Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a J. D. RIGGS, a descendant of William C. > RIGGS please inform the list. He had contacted someone in the past and > informed them he had a picture of William C. RIGGS. Anyone who is a descendant of > this J. D. RIGGS who knows about the picture please contact the list. Rhoda > Riggs NICOL & Mary E. RIGGS would like to make contact with this J. D. RIGGS > or his descendants. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Riggs" <rriggs3@earthlink.net> To: <RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 1998 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] J D RIGGS The Jane RIGGS in my family tree was b. July 05, 1828 and d. April 19, 1886, Brading, IOW?, Hampshire, England. Any relation? Rose Barnes wrote: My great grandfather was William Riggs, born in England and daughter of Jane. William's son was Stephen Riggs. Rose Barnes Rhoda & Bet wrote: In November, 1997, J D Riggs posted a picture of W. C. Riggs, Ambrose Lee and Henry Riggs, along with a message in which he states that his line is from John Rowland Riggs. He decends from John C. and Jane Riggs, as do I. My line is thru William Carroll Riggs, a brother of John Rowland. There is no address on these messages where I can contact J. D If anyone knows how he can be contacted, I would appreciate your help. Or if you know and will let him know I am trying to locate him. We have a lot of information that he might be interested in. Thanks for your help. Rhoda Riggs Nicol- koolgma@rmi.net

DAILY TRINIDAD NEWS Trinidad, Colorado August 4, 1882 Horrible Occurance: John RIGGS Killed by Lightning The News is pained to publish the shocking intelligence of the death of Mr. John RIGGS a young cattle man well known in this community, by a stroke of lightning. He in company with H. D. ALBERTSON and David FISHER were caught in the storm on Jrujillo Creek near the Spanish Peaks and started on horseback for a house some distance away. Before they reached it FISHER stopped under a tree while RIGGS and ALBERTSON rode on, arriving at the house they found it locked the family being away, they had dismounted, when the bolt struck a post in front of the house killing Mr. RIGGS and knocking ALBERTSON down as well as one of the horses. When ALBERTSON recovered consciousness he crawled to RIGGS who had fallen under the eave of the building and was just breathing his last. The Mexican family had returned by this time and soon spread the news to their neighbors believing that a murder had been committed a large number of people soon collected and soon afterward started with the body and Mr. ALBERTSON for the residence of the brother of the dead man Mr. William C. RIGGS near El Moro, arriving there yesterday morning, and bringing in this way the first news of this deatih to his relatives. Mr. RIGGS was a young man being but twenty five years of age was married and leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. RIGGS is a daughter of Jonathan DARLING another well known cattle man. John RIGGS was a highly esteemed citizen and his death will be universally regretted by the people of Las Anihas County. It will be remembered that a man was killed by lightning a few days ago a short distance above the city; in the last conversation that ever occurred between the RIGGS brothers John remarked to William that when he had to die he would like to have death come in that manner. He little dreamed how soon the expression would meet fulfillment. The history of the family is a tragic one, they are natives of Texas, when John was but a year old and William only three, their father and mother were murdered by the Commanche Indians in Texas two sisters age seven and nine respectively were taken captive while the two boys were left to die, this was on the Texas frontier. The next day after the massacre, the Indians believing they were closely pursued, abandoned the two little girls who were picked up up by some Rangers, and from them the story of the murder was obtained and all the children were taken care of by friends. The RIGGS brothers came to this country twelve years ago where they have since resided. The funeral for John will take place this afternoon. He will be buried at the Cemetery east of the city. LATER...... Since the above was written a most pleasing report has reached the city. William C. RIGGS after purchasing a coffin for his brother went home and discovered that John showed signs of life that gave promise of ultimate recovery; he opened his eyes and moved one of his hands. Dr. BESHEAR of this city was immediately sent for and repaired at once to the scene. The News will rejoice with the family of Mr. RIGGS should he be restored to life and health, and what a miraculous incident it would be indeed. He sustained his injuries in the afternoon on Tuesday and the symptoms of life referred to only manifested themselves last night fully twenty-four hours afterward. It was too late to obtain all the particulars. =================================================================== SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 1882 =================================================================== The funeral of John RIGGS took place yesterday at 2 o'clock P. M. =================================================================== NOTE: The John R. RIGGS above is a descendant [grandson] of Thomas RIGGS and Rhoda CASEY????...... Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a J. D. RIGGS, a descendant of William C. RIGGS please inform the list. He had contacted someone in the past and informed them he had a picture of William C. RIGGS. Anyone who is a descendant of this J. D. RIGGS who knows about the picture please contact the list. Rhoda Riggs NICOL & Mary E. RIGGS would like to make contact with this J. D. RIGGS or his descendants.

Fascinating! Thanks so much for posting this information. ----- Original Message ----- From: BGCarwile@aol.com To: RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 4:23 PM Subject: [RIGGS-L] Re: John R. RIGGS [1857-1882]......OBITUARY Trinidad Colorado DAILY TRINIDAD NEWS Trinidad, Colorado August 4, 1882 Horrible Occurance: John RIGGS Killed by Lightning The News is pained to publish the shocking intelligence of the death of Mr. John RIGGS a young cattle man well known in this community, by a stroke of lightning. He in company with H. D. ALBERTSON and David FISHER were caught in the storm on Jrujillo Creek near the Spanish Peaks and started on horseback for a house some distance away. Before they reached it FISHER stopped under a tree while RIGGS and ALBERTSON rode on, arriving at the house they found it locked the family being away, they had dismounted, when the bolt struck a post in front of the house killing Mr. RIGGS and knocking ALBERTSON down as well as one of the horses. When ALBERTSON recovered consciousness he crawled to RIGGS who had fallen under the eave of the building and was just breathing his last. The Mexican family had returned by this time and soon spread the news to their neighbors believing that a murder had been committed a large number of people soon collected and soon afterward started with the body and Mr. ALBERTSON for the residence of the brother of the dead man Mr. William C. RIGGS near El Moro, arriving there yesterday morning, and bringing in this way the first news of this deatih to his relatives. Mr. RIGGS was a young man being but twenty five years of age was married and leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. RIGGS is a daughter of Jonathan DARLING another well known cattle man. John RIGGS was a highly esteemed citizen and his death will be universally regretted by the people of Las Anihas County. It will be remembered that a man was killed by lightning a few days ago a short distance above the city; in the last conversation that ever occurred between the RIGGS brothers John remarked to William that when he had to die he would like to have death come in that manner. He little dreamed how soon the expression would meet fulfillment. The history of the family is a tragic one, they are natives of Texas, when John was but a year old and William only three, their father and mother were murdered by the Commanche Indians in Texas two sisters age seven and nine respectively were taken captive while the two boys were left to die, this was on the Texas frontier. The next day after the massacre, the Indians believing they were closely pursued, abandoned the two little girls who were picked up up by some Rangers, and from them the story of the murder was obtained and all the children were taken care of by friends. The RIGGS brothers came to this country twelve years ago where they have since resided. The funeral for John will take place this afternoon. He will be buried at the Cemetery east of the city. LATER...... Since the above was written a most pleasing report has reached the city. William C. RIGGS after purchasing a coffin for his brother went home and discovered that John showed signs of life that gave promise of ultimate recovery; he opened his eyes and moved one of his hands. Dr. BESHEAR of this city was immediately sent for and repaired at once to the scene. The News will rejoice with the family of Mr. RIGGS should he be restored to life and health, and what a miraculous incident it would be indeed. He sustained his injuries in the afternoon on Tuesday and the symptoms of life referred to only manifested themselves last night fully twenty-four hours afterward. It was too late to obtain all the particulars. =================================================================== SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 1882 =================================================================== The funeral of John RIGGS took place yesterday at 2 o'clock P. M. =================================================================== NOTE: The John R. RIGGS above is a descendant [grandson] of Thomas RIGGS and Rhoda CASEY????...... Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a J. D. RIGGS, a descendant of William C. RIGGS please inform the list. He had contacted someone in the past and informed them he had a picture of William C. RIGGS. Anyone who is a descendant of this J. D. RIGGS who knows about the picture please contact the list. Rhoda Riggs NICOL & Mary E. RIGGS would like to make contact with this J. D. RIGGS or his descendants. ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== Check out the RIGGS Resource Page located at the following URL: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RIGGS/

Researching the connections of the following families to James RIGGS (b. 1787) and Rosanna WHITLATCH (born 1790). Mrs. Bertha DRAHER (b. abt.1880)of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia Murd (b. abt. 1884) and Elizabeth (b. abt. 1893) ZERICK of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia Fred (b. abt.1907) and Virginia (b.1909) DAUBERT of Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., Ohio The above information was taken from the 1930 U. S. census and a transcription of a ledger of the attendees of the above named reunions from 1927 to 1932. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Eileen

Seeking copy of the following information: 1846 Jefferson County TN, Book 1, page 90 (Estate Settlement) Harvey RIGGS as Executor of Estate of Samuel RIGGS [1760--1846] and Clisby RIGGS. Witnessed by John MORRIS, Edward RIGGS, and Russell RIGGS. Does anyone on these lists have access to Jefferson County, Tennessee Book 1, page 96 in the year 1846 (Estate Settlements) to give complete text of the Settlement of the Estate of Samuel RIGGS (property in Jefferson Co, TN and Hawkins Co, TN}? If so please send it to the RIGGS and Jefferson County Rootsweb forums and/or to me. Thanks to anyone who may be able to help with this request. Bobby G. Carwile

Looking for siblings, ancestors of Thomas Riggs born abt 1802 in Kentucky or Tennessee. Thomas, Brannick and Rhoda are the names that keep repeating. I have come across a James Monroe RIGGS who married a HANCOCK in Tennessee. I am trying to tie him into this family, but not necessarily so. Many families used the name of James Monroe in their families. Has anyone come across him (Thomas)? He lived in Arkansas and served as postmaster and in the legislature for two separate terms representing Izard County, before a biography was kept of their legislators. He died in Texas 1867 swimming the Medina River. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thad Greer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RIGGS HIERS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSDBAIB/1397 Message Board Post: Searching for information on James Riggs. Here is what little information I know at present time. James RIGGS born about 1891, possibly in Liberty Indiana. Married May HIERS abt. 1912 in Cincinnati. May HIERS daughter of Joseph HIERS and Addie WALTERS was born May 5, 1894 died Jan 13, 1946. burial: Vine street Hill cemetery Cincinnati. Children of James RIGGS & May HIERS: 1. May (Maysie) RIGGS b. 1911 (married Bud?) 2. Olive Julia RIGGS b. Jan 23, 1913 Died June 17, 1993 Additional info about Olive Julia RIGGS: marriage 1: to Frank GRUBER in 1932 marriage 2: to Anthony CARCIFERO abt. 1940 Frank

Does anyone know the names of parents for Samuel W. RIGGS, b. June 4, 1839, Lawrence Co., AL; d. May 12, 1902, Decatur Co., TN? He married: first, Louisa J. TAYLOR; second, Margaret HILL; third, Mary J. Bryant. He represented both Decatur and Hardin Counties from 1873-75 in the 38th Assembly. He was in Co. D 6th TN Cav. during the Civil War. He enlisted Oct. 15, 1862 at 24 yrs old, and deserted April 13, 1863. Any help and suggestions as to how I can find the names of his parents would be most gratefully appreciated. Peggy Riggs Kopp

Sarah Jacinto Calvert Penn was my maternal ggrandmother, all information I have is from her son's bible. Sarah Jacinto Calvert Penn b. Oct.06, 1838 m. Samuel Merritt Riggs 1856. Lived in Texas, USA. d. 1868. Had 4 children daughter Sarah Harriette(Hattie)Riggs b. 1858, m. Vivianne Duke lived in Pele,Harris County, Texas, USA . daughter Jacinto Cornelia Riggs(called Cornelia) b. 1860. daughter who died at one year of age. son Samuel Merritt Riggs b. 1856 Harris County, Texas, USA. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT SARAH JACINTO CALVERT PENN'S PARENTS, PLACE OF BIRTH etc. will be greatly appreciated. Smile! GOD loves you....and So do I..Love ya,from: Betty --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard

Got a Samuel you can't place? A Samuel born 1796? ----- Original Message ----- From: Kfayeray@aol.com To: RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Re: Captain Edward RIGGS, LT. Samuel RIGGS and his son Jesse Riggs Timothy Riggs of MO is my line. ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== **************************RIGGS WEB PAGE************************* http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/riggs.html

Since I received a few requests for dates, I am reposting the following query: Researching the connections of the following families to James RIGGS (b. 1787) and Rosanna WHITLATCH (born 1790). David F. (b. 1882) and Leona M.(b.1884)THOMAS of Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., Ohio Mary E. RIGGS LOAR (b. 1872) of New Freeport, Greene Co., Pennsylvania Spencer L. (b. 1899) and Mary H. (b. 1898)BEDILLION of East Finley Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania William G. (b. 1867) and Susie J. (b. 1873)BEDILLION of East Finley Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania Andrew (b. 1897) and Iva (b.1894) BEDILLION of Morris Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania Raymond (b. 1906) and Madeline (b. 1912)FERGUSON of Rachel, Marion Co., West Virginia Harley B. (b. 1890) and Emma L. (1900)DAYTON of Cameron, Marshall Co., West Virginia Ralph (b. 1898) and Margaret R.(b. 1896)POLAND of Liberty District, Marshall Co., West Virginia Earl (b. 1893)and May (b. 1903) SMITH of Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia Nicholas (b. 1890)and Mabel (b. 1907)ROBSON of Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia Madison ( b. 1878) and Lula ( b. 1878) GREY (GRAY) of Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia Della May BERGER (b. 1889)of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia Robert R. (b. 1871)and Mary C. ( b. 1884) JOHNSTON of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia Newell (b. 1856)and Florence R. (b. 1878) WEST of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia The above information was taken from the 1930 U. S. census and a transcription of a ledger of the attendees of the above named reunions from 1927 to 1932. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Eileen

A little to start with. I will check my files for all the rest C Lynn R -----Original Message----- From: RIGGS-L-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:RIGGS-L-request@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Eileen Irwin Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 2:37 AM To: RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS Family Reunions - Wheeling, West Virginia - 1927-1958 Researching the connections of the following families to James RIGGS (b. 1787) and Rosanna WHITLATCH (born 1790). David F. and Leona M. THOMAS of Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., Ohio Mary E. RIGGS LOAR of New Freeport, Greene Co., Pennsylvania Mary Ellen Riggs daughter of Peter and Rebecca Plants Riggs George B Loar husband and son of Jacob and Martha George was born 10/02/1868 and died 11/12/1926. He is buried in Pleasant Hill Cem, Greene Co, Pa in 1880 they are listed in Richhill Twp, Green Co, Pa. Father from Md & mother from Pa Spencer L. and Mary H. BEDILLION of East Finley Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania Spencer L son Wm G Bedillion and Susan Jane Stollar who was dau of Andrew & Sina Riggs Stollar In 1880 listed in Wash Co, East Finley Twp, Pa William G. and Susie J. BEDILLION of East Finley Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania Andrew and Iva BEDILLION of Morris Twp., Washington Co., Pennsylvania Andrew and Iva Brownlee Bedillion Andrew was son of Wm G & Susan Jane Stollar Bedillion. Andrew was born 08/30/1896 Wash Co, Pa & died 12/02/1974 Raymond and Madeline FERGUSON of Rachel, Marion Co., West Virginia Harley B. and Emma L. DAYTON of Cameron, Marshall Co., West Virginia Ralph and Margaret R. POLAND of Liberty District, Marshall Co., West Virginia Earl and May SMITH of Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia Nicholas and Mabel ROBSON of Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia Nicholas was son of Melvin & Mabel Laura Riggs Robson who was dau of Salvester & Addie Currence Riggs Madison and Lula GREY (GRAY) of Moundsville, Marshall Co., West Virginia Madison Gray & Lula Orlena Wood Gray Madison Gray was son of John Gray and Sina Earnest and Sina was dau of Peter Earnest and Rosanna Stollar Della May BERGER of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia Robert R. and Mary C. JOHNSTON of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia Robert Robinson Johnston and Mary Caroline Gray Johnston Rober is son of John and Maria Robinson Johnston Mary Caroline is dau of Jasper Brady & Alice Florence Reid Gray Jasper Brady is son of John Gray and Sina Earnest Newell and Florence R. WEST of Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia I believe Newell & Florence are related thru Earnest / Ealy side but I will verify Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you Eileen ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== Check out the RIGGS Resource Page located at the following URL: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RIGGS/

I am related to this line through a daughter of Rev William Riggs. Steade Craigo

Timothy Riggs of MO is my line.