Hi Sue, Wallace's "Genealogy of the Riggs Family" includes your John as #71, under the seventh generation from Edward of Roxbury. According to Wallace, Mary Beecher died 16DEC1827 and he remarried Betsey Hawkins 06MCH1829 who died without issue, John dying at Oxford 14NOV1855. He doesn't list a Samuel though amongst their 9 children. And, to save you asking, he doesn't include any Samuel b 1796, either. I'm afraid I don't have any information other than the above that can help you. By the way, may I politely suggest to all subscribers that you alter the Subject line on the e-mails you send to keep them meaningful and relevant to the contents. I know how easy it is to just hit the 'Reply button' but a meaningful Subject means your e-mail has more chance of being read by those that may be able to help. Geoff RIGGS Riggs Surname Study - http://www.riggs.org.uk (Please note that this site is still being expanded) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Source: [email protected] From: "Catherine Hodnett" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON Riggs Researchers: Does anyone have children for this couple: John Riggs born 22 Dec 1771 Oxford, New Haven, Ct died 14 Nov 1855 Oxford, New Haven, Ct married 1 Jan 1793 Mary Beecher born 20 Nov 1775 Oxford, New Haven, Ct died 16 Dec 1827 Is it possible they could have had a son named Samuel, born 1796? Did they have any children at all? Sue

According to Wallace's "Genealogy of the Riggs Family" there is the following: John Riggs, Esq (son of Joseph, john, Samuel, Edward, Edward) was born at Derby, ct April 10, 1742 and died June 18, 1814. He married Elizabeth Hawkins, December 22, 1766 who was born January 10, 1746 and died October 15, 1815. He was a soldier during the Revolutionary War and during most of the years of his life from early manhood he was a town magistrate, having served in that capacity for fifty-five years in succession. His ten children and iffty two grandchildren were present at his funeral and a suitable monument marks his resting place in the Oxford Cemetery. His children were as follows: Betty b 8/15/1768 m joel Perry and died July 10, 1845 Samuel b August 7, 1770 d November 18, 1835 John b December 22, 1771 m Mary Beecher, 2nd Betsey Hawkins Mary b 11/20/1773 m Philo Beecher d 9/20/1845 Joseph b 10/11/1775 m Lydia Alling Nabby b 4/2/1779 m R T Nicholls Gideon b 1/30/1782 m susan Pitcher Annie b June 30, 1784 m E Underfield Lucy b Jan 17, 1787 m Rozell Candee Leverett b 7/17/1788 m Betsey Hawksins; 2nd Rachel Chatfiel (Betsey Hawkins was busy?????) further, Wallace states: John (son of John, Esq.,Joseph, John, Samuel, Edward, Edward) was born at Derby Conn December 22, 1771 and died at Oxford, Conn November 14, 1855. He first married Mary Beecher who died Dec 16, 1827 and second Betsey Hawkins March 6, 1829 who died without issue July 18, 1849. His children were as follows:: Maria b January 16,1793, d June 4, 1813 Laura, b May 7, 1795 m John Davis d 1854 Mary b March 13, 1798 m John S Moshier d February 9, 1877 John Harpin b June 6, 1801 d October 10, 1805 Lucinda b May 20, 1803 m Warren French d 1876 Thirza b October 20, 1807 m John Humphreys; 2nd Joshua Kendall John b October 25, 1811 d November 14, 1855 Harpin, b December 9, 1813 m Harriet Upson 1840 Henry, b January 15, 1816 m Anne Bradley, d 1864 Hope this helps. I can tell you how you can get a copy of this book if you are interested. Anne...des of Edward the Immigrant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Catherine Hodnett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 10:05 PM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON > Riggs Researchers: > Does anyone have children for this couple: > John Riggs born 22 Dec 1771 Oxford, New Haven, Ct > died 14 Nov 1855 Oxford, New Haven, Ct > married 1 Jan 1793 > Mary Beecher > born 20 Nov 1775 Oxford, New Haven, Ct > died 16 Dec 1827 > > Is it possible they could have had a son named Samuel, born 1796? Did they have any children at all? > > Sue > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 5:45 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON > > Thanks Bill, > I'll try that site, maybe I'll find someone who is researching him. > Lura > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ > For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner) > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ > For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner) > >

Garrett, Thank you for posting this material. It gives me a few other leads t follow up on. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: garrett de groff Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 5:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON According to Wallace's "Genealogy of the Riggs Family" there is the following: John Riggs, Esq (son of Joseph, john, Samuel, Edward, Edward) was born at Derby, ct April 10, 1742 and died June 18, 1814. He married Elizabeth Hawkins, December 22, 1766 who was born January 10, 1746 and died October 15, 1815. He was a soldier during the Revolutionary War and during most of the years of his life from early manhood he was a town magistrate, having served in that capacity for fifty-five years in succession. His ten children and iffty two grandchildren were present at his funeral and a suitable monument marks his resting place in the Oxford Cemetery. His children were as follows: Betty b 8/15/1768 m joel Perry and died July 10, 1845 Samuel b August 7, 1770 d November 18, 1835 John b December 22, 1771 m Mary Beecher, 2nd Betsey Hawkins Mary b 11/20/1773 m Philo Beecher d 9/20/1845 Joseph b 10/11/1775 m Lydia Alling Nabby b 4/2/1779 m R T Nicholls Gideon b 1/30/1782 m susan Pitcher Annie b June 30, 1784 m E Underfield Lucy b Jan 17, 1787 m Rozell Candee Leverett b 7/17/1788 m Betsey Hawksins; 2nd Rachel Chatfiel (Betsey Hawkins was busy?????) further, Wallace states: John (son of John, Esq.,Joseph, John, Samuel, Edward, Edward) was born at Derby Conn December 22, 1771 and died at Oxford, Conn November 14, 1855. He first married Mary Beecher who died Dec 16, 1827 and second Betsey Hawkins March 6, 1829 who died without issue July 18, 1849. His children were as follows:: Maria b January 16,1793, d June 4, 1813 Laura, b May 7, 1795 m John Davis d 1854 Mary b March 13, 1798 m John S Moshier d February 9, 1877 John Harpin b June 6, 1801 d October 10, 1805 Lucinda b May 20, 1803 m Warren French d 1876 Thirza b October 20, 1807 m John Humphreys; 2nd Joshua Kendall John b October 25, 1811 d November 14, 1855 Harpin, b December 9, 1813 m Harriet Upson 1840 Henry, b January 15, 1816 m Anne Bradley, d 1864 Hope this helps. I can tell you how you can get a copy of this book if you are interested. Anne...des of Edward the Immigrant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Catherine Hodnett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 10:05 PM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON > Riggs Researchers: > Does anyone have children for this couple: > John Riggs born 22 Dec 1771 Oxford, New Haven, Ct > died 14 Nov 1855 Oxford, New Haven, Ct > married 1 Jan 1793 > Mary Beecher > born 20 Nov 1775 Oxford, New Haven, Ct > died 16 Dec 1827 > > Is it possible they could have had a son named Samuel, born 1796? Did they have any children at all? > > Sue > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 5:45 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON > > Thanks Bill, > I'll try that site, maybe I'll find someone who is researching him. > Lura > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ > For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner) > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ > For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner) > > ==== 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. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HSDBAIB/742.907.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am assuming PA also. But I am not sure. Sincerely Patty

Marvalene asked if anyone could share the will of Rev. William Riggs. The following is extracted from the Will of William Riggs which is recorded in Will Book No.5, Washington County, PA. "In the Names of God Amen. I William Riggs of the township of Pikerun, County of Washington & State of Pennsylvania being weak...........I give and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. Item I will that all my legal debts and funeral expenses be first paid. Item I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth the mansion house where I now live the garden the spring house smoke house and a small field adjoining the smoke house the corn house and meadow field adjoining two cows the privilege of fruit for her use two hoggs two sheep the one moiety of the beds & bedding that she has made since we were married the privilege of pasture for her cown and sheep and as much bread stuff as will be sufficient for the family for one year...............I will that the remainder of my personal property be sold by my executors and the money arising therefrom (after payment of my debts and funeral expenses) be equally divided between my following named childred to (wit): Elender James Aberilla Thomas William Mary Lucy Elizabeth Noah Mahlon Anne and the heirs of my son Jeremiah to have their fathers share. Item I will to my son Zachariah one dollar. Item I will the whole of my real estate (subject to the above bequest to my wife) to my son Mahlon forever he paying to my son Noah the sum of forty dollars at the expiration of two years after my decease and further it is my will that my son Mahlon ou of sd bequest to his will pay the sum of one hundred sixty dollars to be equally divided between Jeremiah his heirs, Elender James Aberilla Thomas William Mary Lucinder Anna William (?) Alvin to be paid to them at the expiration of four years after my decease. And lastly I do appoint my son Mahlon and Caleb Johnson or either of them my executors of this my last will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty third day of Sept A.D. 1830. Signed William Riggs (S.S.) Witnesses: Susannah Springer, Mary Johnson, Emily Johnson August 30th, 1833, Letters Testamentary, with copy of the will and probate annexed, issued to Malon Riggs and Caleb Johnson, Executors therein named, who were duly affirmed. Jno Grayson Regr." 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/742.907.1.1 Message Board Post: Could you where your Matilda is from?

I think that an earlier responder stated that Greenberry name is found in colonial records of Maryland, which is correct. The family was related to the old Howard family in MD, which is related to the Riggs-Davis line in MD, from which the Riggs banking family is descended. How is that for a short story? Now the Greenberry's appear to be related to the other Maryland Riggs family, as that line also used Greenberry as Christian name. This James Riggs who is said to be the father of Rev. William Riggs and also Mahlon Riggs. Mahlon is another family name repeated in this Riggs line. No connection has apparently been found between the two Riggs family...yet. Steade Craigo

In the Meigs Co., Oh. Family History Book, Volume 3, there is an article submitted on the Jeremiah Riggs family, that says that Jeremiah does not name his children in his will, but they are named in his father's will as Jeremiah died before William, (his father). Does anyone have this will that would share with the group of Riggs researching Jeremiah and Meigs Co., Oh.?

I posted a query on a Nancy Riggs born about 1805 Ray County, MO. That may be entirely wrong, as I was kindly informed that there was no Ray County, MO in 1805 It wasn't even Missouri Territory yet. Does anyone have a Nancy Riggs of about that time born elsewhere, who married a Spalwn? Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: Catherine S Hodnett Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 7:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Carter-Riggs Also, I have another Riggs I cannot place: Nancy Riggs born about 1805 Ray County, MO. She married Mayberry Splawn born 1801 TN. Does anyone know who this Nancy Riggs belongs to? Sue ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== Check out the RIGGS Resource Page located at the following URL: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RIGGS/

Riggs Researchers: Does anyone have children for this couple: John Riggs born 22 Dec 1771 Oxford, New Haven, Ct died 14 Nov 1855 Oxford, New Haven, Ct married 1 Jan 1793 Mary Beecher born 20 Nov 1775 Oxford, New Haven, Ct died 16 Dec 1827 Is it possible they could have had a son named Samuel, born 1796? Did they have any children at all? Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 5:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON Thanks Bill, I'll try that site, maybe I'll find someone who is researching him. Lura ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner)

Thanks Bill, I'll try that site, maybe I'll find someone who is researching him. Lura

I just joined this list. I sent a message to the Geoff Riggs in England who has the great Riggs web site but did not hear back from him. Anyone in contact with him recently ? Jim Dempsey (desc. of Thomas of Gloucester MA)

Lura, Have you done a Google Search for Greenberry, there are about 15 hits on that name. I just thought I would mention it, Greenberry does not appear to be in my line. For my Riggs though you can visit my web site at http://home.mpinet.net/wamays/main.htm . Good Luck Bill Mays ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] RIGGS + SUTTON > Hello List, > I'm looking for GREENBERRY RIGGS that m. Nancy Stanley. He was b. in Ky then > was in Indiana and southern Il. > I have some info on 2 of ch, but need info on the others. > Can anyone help with this Greenberry? > Lura > SCW,AZ > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > *************************RIGGS ARCHIVE SEARCH************************** > To search the archives: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

Hello List, I'm looking for GREENBERRY RIGGS that m. Nancy Stanley. He was b. in Ky then was in Indiana and southern Il. I have some info on 2 of ch, but need info on the others. Can anyone help with this Greenberry? Lura SCW,AZ

I have four (4) Greenberry Greers from Barren, KY, Davidson, TN and Franklin, VA 1764 to 1808. Any relation to the other Greenberrys? Thad Greer, AZ

Not that I know of, but middle names and such unusual ones, I would think would be significant. People often named their kids after they respected. I heard there was a well known Greenberry in office in KY a little after 1800, and that many people named a child after him. However, many people were also related to him. Christen [email protected] wrote: >I have four (4) Greenberry Greers from Barren, KY, Davidson, TN and Franklin, >VA 1764 to 1808. Any relation to the other Greenberrys? >Thad Greer, AZ > > >==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== >**************************RIGGS WEB PAGE************************* > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/riggs.html > > >

Also, I have another Riggs I cannot place: Nancy Riggs born about 1805 Ray County, MO. She married Mayberry Splawn born 1801 TN. Does anyone know who this Nancy Riggs belongs to? Sue ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

Was someone enquiring on this list just recently about a Carter-Riggs connection? I have this one: Anne Riggs born 9 Feb 1809 Green County, Ky married: 1) Moses Splawn 2) Joseph Carter 3) John G Wilson Sue ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

Greenberry is an old Maryland name associated with another old Maryland family, the Howards. It is thought that this Riggs line is related to the Howards because of the use of the Greenberry name. The exact relationship is unknown. Steade Craigo

It's ok Christen, thanks for your response, Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: C Rosamilia Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] A RIGGS SUTTON...etc....DORCUS, DAUGHERTY, or DICKENS Accomack VA Hi Catherine- You know this didn't come out the way it started. I go look things up to compile here, and it ends up all different. Then I run out of time, and am anxious to send it. I apologise for not making this post clear. I meant to say that a researcher on the Peake line, thought that W. D. Riggs who signed as a witness on Carter Peake's will (wife Elizabeth Riggs, my brick wall), might have been one of two fellows. The first William D. Riggs married to Darcus, age 77 in the 1850 Marion County Census, living in the Loretto precinct actually, of Washington County. That precinct later became Marion County. They had an elder woman, Rutha living with them, and he thought perhaps that Rutha was misremembered by my family as Rebecca. Next, he thought that perhaps William Riggs married to Ruth Daugherty, 9 March 1809, might be the brother of my Elizabeth b. 1801. I had nothing further on these people. That researcher speaks with other researchers in the family by phone or by mail, so I don't know how readily available any of that info. might be, should the line be proven. I'm sorry, I wish I had more to offer, myself- Christen Catherine Hodnett wrote: >Did you have a definite wife and family for William D. Riggs? Did I miss seeing that posted? > >Sue > >----- Original Message ----- >From: C Rosamilia >Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 12:17 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [RIGGS-L] A RIGGS SUTTON...etc....DORCUS, DAUGHERTY, or DICKENS Accomack VA > >OOPs! That got so detailed I got lost a few times...but I should add >that Elizabeth's mother is said to have been Rebecca. >I found land records with W. D. RIGGS, which I recently submitted here. >Also on census records for KY. He later believed it might be William ></snip> > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner)