I have an Eva Riggs born in West Virginia born around 1860. Daughter of James S. Riggs and Elvina Hammond Riggs. ----- Original Message ----- From: <juliecbarnard@yahoo.com> To: <RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 1:46 PM Subject: [RIGGS-L] Eva RIGGS in Ohio > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: RIGGS, WILEY > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSDBAIB/1286 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for info about Eva RIGGS who married my gggg-grandfather, James WILEY, around 1800. He died in 1810 in Ohio. Any help would be greatly appreciated - I am having a terrible time tracing my WILEY line and thought I might learn something by attacking it from a new angle. > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS WEB PAGE************************* > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/riggs.html >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RIGGS, WILEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSDBAIB/1286 Message Board Post: Looking for info about Eva RIGGS who married my gggg-grandfather, James WILEY, around 1800. He died in 1810 in Ohio. Any help would be greatly appreciated - I am having a terrible time tracing my WILEY line and thought I might learn something by attacking it from a new angle.

Margaret: The late Leo RIGGS had come to the conclusion that John RIGGS was the son of Samuel RIGGS by all the circumstancial evidence available. His information on John RIGGS is as follows: John RIGGS was born in Hawkins Co, TN about 1802. He died in Hawkins County, TN say early 1849 at 46 years of age. (Will on Hawkins County, TN page) He married twice. He married Susannah CHAPMAN 19 Jan 1824 in Jefferson County, TN. She died in Hawkins Co, TN about 1832. He married Mary W. about 1832 in Tennessee. Mary was born 1807 in Virginia. She married ______JOHNS about 1828 in Hawkins County, TN. She died in Hamblen Co, TN 23 Mar 1873 at 65 years of age. (She left Will also?). In John RIGGS Will 31 Jan 1849 in Hawkins Co, TN Mary wasw named as an heir. In the census of 1850, Mary was listed as a head of household in Hawkins Co, TN. Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census of 5 Jul 1870 in Hawkins Co, TN. She made a Will on 17 Mar 1873 in Hamblin County, TN. He served on a Jury 2 Oct 1821 in Hawkins Co, TN. John registered to pay taxes 1836 in Hawkins Co, TN. He testified for Lieutenant Samuel RIGGS Pension Application 6 Aug 1845 in Hawkins Co, TN. He made a Will 31 Jan 1849 In Hawkins Co, TN (Hawkins Co, TN Will Book #1, page 426). There is no other John RIGGS in East Tennessee (after 1834). But with the lack of additional proofs this must be tentative. (Leo was not 100% sure) John RIGGS and Mary W. had the following children: 1. Samuel Thompson RIGGS was born 1833. (was Samuel named after Johns Father???) 2. Eliza Jane RIGGS was born 1833. 3. James V. RIGGS ws born in Jefferson Co, TN 1837. He died before 17 Mar 1873 at approximately 35 years of age. In John RIGGS Will 31 Jan 1849 in Hawkins Co, TN james was named as an heir. He was listed as a household member of Mary W. house in Census of 1850 Hawkins Co, TN. Not shown as living in mothers Will in 1873. 4. Pleasant Marion RIGGS was born 1839. (Was Pleasant named after Samuel RIGGS son and John's brother? Pleasant Maynard RIGGS?) I believe that ALL the circumstancial evidence points to John being the son of Samuel BUT can't figure out why neither John nor his children are named in any of the Deeds made out by Samuel to his children and grandchildren in 1844 in Hawkins Co, TN..........Could there have been a personality conflict in 1844 that was corrected by 1845 when John helped Samuel with updating his Rev War Pension to that of an Officer (Lieutenant) from Private. The mystery deepens....... Bobby G. Carwile

SEarching for John Riggs who died 1849 in Hawkins Co., Tenn. His will states that his wife was Mary W. Riggs. Her former marriage was to ___ Johns. A John Riggs was the "Acting Justice of the Peace" in a deposition given by Samuel Riggs for a Rev.War Pension in Hawkins Co., Tenn. Samuel b 1760, d ca 1845-50 in Hawkins Co., Tenn. Is this John Riggs the son of this Samuel Riggs? I need documentation of the parents of the John Riggs who died in 1849. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Margaret in Louisiana mcfindley@centurytel.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HSDBAIB/1285 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Edward Burleson Riggs of Lee County, Texas, son of Samuel Riggs.

Looking for information about George Taylor RIGGS, b in 1848, possibly in Lamar Co, TX, m Mary Elizabeth Jane CROW in 1872 in Lamar Co, TX and died in Hugo, OK in 1927.  The children were: Joseph Newton RIGGS, b 1873, d 1952 , m Maude Ophelia HANCOCK, 1904 Sarah C. RIGGS, b 1875, d 1937 Mary Elizabeth RIGGS, b 1878, d 1962 W. B. (Ben) RIGGS, b 1879, d 1930 Harriet RIGGS, b 1885, d 1912 Anna RIGGS, b 1886, d 1962 Georgia RIGGS, b. 1889 I have been standing at this brick wall for years and have not been able to locate the parents of George Taylor RIGGS.  Can anyone help me?  Thanks , Pat

Seeking copy of the Wills of the TWO following William NORTON men in Williamson County, Tennessee. Seeking information on father of Thomas P. NORTON, son of William NORTON and wife Hannah RIGGS. Thomas P. NORTON is mentioned in the Last Will and Testament of Reuben RIGGS [1747--1837] of Giles Co, TN in 1833. 1. William NORTON (1813) Williamson Co, TN Will Book #2, page 30 2. William NORTON (1830) Williamson Co, TN Will Book #4, page 501 I will be glad to pay cost of printing and postage to any kind soul who will make copies of these Wills. Contact me for home address at: BGCarwile@aol.com Thanks in advance for any help anyone may provide on this. Bobby G. Carwile

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RIGGS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSDBAIB/1284 Message Board Post: I photographed this tombstone in the Shady Grove Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records. http://teafor2.com

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/1283 Message Board Post: This item was attached to some informtion I received from the Stark County Ohio District Library Genealogy Div. I hope someone else can use it. Ohio Repository - Canton Thursday Nov 24, 1825 Pg 3 col 4 DIED - On the 3d inst. Aser RIGGS, son of Mr. Ephraim RIGGS aged about 19 years. Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HSDBAIB/1269.1 Message Board Post: May I suggest you look in Maryland specifically Montgomery County. Both names Riggs and Hungerford are common there.

Hi Sue, Sorry to say that non of my Samuel Riggs fit your details if you are sure your Samuel was born in 1796. The closest I can come up with has my Samuel's parents married in 1806 in Accomack County Virginia. Also Bethuel Riggs is not of my line at all. My Riggs line starts in 1687 with Abraham Riggs age 13 and brother Isaac age 15 both brought to Accomack County, Virginia under the "Head Rights Law". Sorry I can't be of any help this time.

Is this the same Elizabeth RIGGS who was married to Edward RIGGS [1786--1824] son of David RIGGS [1749--1837]and Miriam WRIGHT. Elizabeth SHUFFIELD (SHEFFIELD) dau of Arthur and Lucretia Hogan SHUFFIELD was born 10 Nov 1793 and died 05 Sep 1855. The children of Edward and Elizabeth RIGGS were: Mary B. RIGGS: 05 Oct 1814--11 Jan 1843 m. James T. BYLER or BRYLES Lucinda RIGGS: m. John T. STREET on 15 Mar 1842 Marshall Co, TN Miriam W. RIGGS: m. ? TAYLOR Edward W. RIGGS: m. Mary FERGUSON on 14 Jun 1842 Edward RIGGS and wife Elizabeth and daughter Mary B. are all buried at RIGGS Cemetery, located on Billie WARNER's place, east side of Highway 31-A, North of Chapel Hill, Marshall County, Tennessee. Located at OLD GIDIONVILLE, TN. Elizabeth RIGGS married Robert DURHAM on 13 Jan 1841 in Lincoln Co, TN; could he have died and she reverted back to RIGGS surname before her death in 1855? Bobby G. Carwile

According to David Riggs' family Bible, Edward Riggs was born 16 April 1786. Family papers indicate he married "Miss Sheffield." This appears to be the same family. I don't have any information about a Durham marriage. Evan ----- Original Message ----- From: <BGCarwile@aol.com> To: <RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:38 AM Subject: [RIGGS-L] Re: Elizabeth Riggs (married Robert Durham) > Is this the same Elizabeth RIGGS who was married to Edward RIGGS [1786--1824] > son of David RIGGS [1749--1837]and Miriam WRIGHT. > > Elizabeth SHUFFIELD (SHEFFIELD) dau of Arthur and Lucretia Hogan SHUFFIELD > was born 10 Nov 1793 and died 05 Sep 1855. > > The children of Edward and Elizabeth RIGGS were: > Mary B. RIGGS: 05 Oct 1814--11 Jan 1843 m. James T. BYLER or BRYLES > Lucinda RIGGS: m. John T. STREET on 15 Mar 1842 Marshall Co, TN > Miriam W. RIGGS: m. ? TAYLOR > Edward W. RIGGS: m. Mary FERGUSON on 14 Jun 1842 > > Edward RIGGS and wife Elizabeth and daughter Mary B. are all buried at RIGGS > Cemetery, located on Billie WARNER's place, east side of Highway 31-A, North > of Chapel Hill, Marshall County, Tennessee. Located at OLD GIDIONVILLE, TN. > > Elizabeth RIGGS married Robert DURHAM on 13 Jan 1841 in Lincoln Co, TN; could > he have died and she reverted back to RIGGS surname before her death in 1855? > > Bobby G. Carwile > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS WEB PAGE************************* > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/riggs.html >

Greetings, I was wondering what documentation exists proving that the Edward Riggs who married Jane Buckley in Morristown, NJ is the same Edward Riggs who moved to NC. Also, wondering if anyone knows if the Timothy Riggs who was a Justice of the Peace in Rutherford Co., NC is a separate person from the Timothy Riggs who was a surveyor of said county. Finally, is there are source for Timothy Riggs, Sr.'s marriage to Sarah "Dunkham," or is this mere conjecture? There are no Dunkham families in Morris County. What is the basis of this conjecture? Evan

David, I am looking for information on my Samuel Riggs born in 1796. There is a Samuel Riggs born in that year that is said to be the son of Bethuel Riggs and Nancy Lee, and who is supposed to have married an Elizabeth Sutton. I am looking for any documentation of these alleged facts. My Samuel Riggs born in 1796 that we thought might be the son of Bethuel, married Sebrina Splawn. He died about 1842, and the other Samuel is said to have died in 1835 LA. Trying to determine if these are one and the same man, or two distinct individuals. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: DHRiggsLondon@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:56 AM To: RIGGS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Re: RIGGS birth and marriage dates Hi, I am David Harrison Riggs. Am I the one you have been trying to contact? My Riggs tree comes down from Accomack County, Virginian into Kentucky,and Arkansas. David ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ For list questions or problems e-mail: rriggs4@netzero.net Richard (Listowner)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Riggs, Durham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HSDBAIB/1282 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Elizabeth Riggs (believed to have been born in VA in Jan 1821, died in TN). She married Robert Durham on January 13, 1841 in Lincoln County TN.

Hi, I am David Harrison Riggs. Am I the one you have been trying to contact? My Riggs tree comes down from Accomack County, Virginian into Kentucky,and Arkansas. David

Seeking information on Wife of Jesse RIGGS [1758--1832] who died in Lincoln County, TN. The information on her tombstone is as follows: "Here lies Rachel RIGGS the wife of Jesse RIGGS was born April the 6 day 1771 & was married February the 10 1791 Decs'd September the 25 Day 1816 Was the mother of 6 suns and 8 daughters." I recently found info in an EVANS page that states she was an EVANS but gives wrong birth date on her. It states her date of birth at 1797 which was 6 years after she married if this is the right Rachel EVANS and right Jesse RIGGS. Jesse RIGGS brother Clisby RIGGS married a Jane EVANS so there could be a connection there. No Jane EVANS is listed as a child of Loverance EVANS; the person who was father of Rachel EVANS who married a Jesse RIGGS. Loverance EVANS; ca 174?--1820 married Sarah? Children born in Burke Co, NC Children: Catherine: 1767--1852 m. 1783 Charles BAKER Henry: 1769--1849 m. Polly? Ezekiel m. 1799 Nancy SCOTT Hannah 1776--? m. 1801 William PADGETT David m. 1801 Leah MOOREHEAD John m. 1804 Elizabeth BRASSFIELD Moses ?--1820 m. 1802 Sarah "Sally" GREEN Loverance 178?-1834 m1 1892 Lucy GREEN m2 Elizabeth Evans GOINS Sally m1 1807 Henry HARDESTY m2 1814 Drury WILLIS ? Rachel 1797? m. Jesse RIGGS Rachels birth information could have been wrong.......she could have been born in 1771 to this family. This info sheet says Catherine and Charles BAKER were in Lincoln Co, TN in 1786. This is doubtful because Lincoln Co, TN was INDIAN LAND until year ca 1800....... Can anyone shed any light on this information. IS this the Rachel who married Jesse RIGGS [1758--1832]? Bobby G. Carwile

Small correction. Sabrina (Splawn) Riggs was living with her daughter and son-in-law, William and Mary (Riggs) Hoover. Evan

Greetings, Sue Hodnett has been working hard to find parents for her Samuel Riggs b. 1796, who was married to Sabrina Splawn. In 1850, Sabrina (Splawn) Riggs was a widow. She was living with her daughter-in-law in Caldwell Co., MO. Name spelled incorrectly as "Sabina." 1850 US Census, Caldwell Co., MO, 26 August 1850, #5-5 William Hoover, 34, M, Blacksmith, $500, b. OH Mary Hoover, 24, F, b. MO John Hoover, 5, M, b. MO Jacob Hoover, 5, M, b. MO Sabina Riggs, 43, F, b. KY, can't r/w Charity Riggs, 16, F, b. MO Azariah Riggs, 13, M, b. MO Francis Riggs, 10, M, b. MO Noticing that Sabrina's children were all born in MO between 1826 and 1840, I checked the 1840 Missouri census for Samuel. Four possibilities: 1. Samuel Riggs, Boone Co. p. 122, age 20-29 (b. 1811-1820) (too young) 2. Samuel Riggs, Boone Co. p. 124, age 50-59 (b. 1781-1790) (too old) 3. Samuel Riggs, Jackson Co., p. 72, age 40-49 (b. 1791-1800) (possible) 4. Samuel Riggs, Jackson Co., p. 77, age 30-39 (b. 1801-1810) (possible) Comparing the householders with a list of children Sue gave me for Samuel, it appears that Samuel is one of the two men from Jackson Co. Looking back to 1830, Timothy Riggs, age 60-69 was living in Jackson Co. with his wife. Wallace suggests that Timothy Riggs, Jr. d. 1831 in Missouri; Wallace also shows a son Samuel, b. ca. 1793. Can anyone prove that Sue Hodnett's Samuel Riggs b. 1796 is the same Samuel Riggs b. ca. 1793, son of Timothy Riggs, Jr.? Evan P.S. Still collecting TX data.