I have had several enquiries as to the name John with Augustus Riggs. I have been looking through my information and I do not have but one document with the name John. One is an article submitted to Meigs Family History Book by Lucille Jacobs (granddaughter) who attaches John to the Augustus. I also have the word of my grandmother (who was daughter of John Robert Riggs) who told me that her brother, John Augustus Riggs was named after his grandfather. Marvalene

Bridget and others who replied to my posting on John Augustus Riggs. I have the information on John Augustus Riggs. (birth date, marriage, death, etc.) What I don't have is proof of his parentage. Only the story that he is one of the children of James and Philena and Thomas Dye sent Downing to Iowa to bring back to Ohio after the death of James and Philena. To my knowledge, there has not been any proof of this story. But, if anyone can definitely prove this parentage, I would be so elated. He is my brick wall. Marvalene ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 7:38 AM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Re: John Augustus Riggs > In a message dated 5/11/2002 9:54:34 AM Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > > > > Checked the Wallace and Duggan books for the above born in 1834 Ohio. Sorry > > > > there was nothing on him. > > > > Did you look for guardian records, etc. for him in ref. to James & > > Philena's > > estate records. Also check the court records from time James died! > > > > Harriette H. Riggs > > > Does anyone have a death date for the above James!!!??? I've been looking > for that for some time. I have had someone check Meigs Co for guardianship > papers on the children of this couple but so far have found nothing. If > anyone has any information please contact me!!! > > As for John Augustus... > I have some information regarding AUGUSTUS RIGGS son of Wm James and Violena > ( Philena) Dye Riggs. I have not seen his name as John Augustus, but then > again his father seemed to go by his middle name. I have Augustus Riggs > b.April 1834 Meigs Co, OH died 1901 Meigs Co. Married Alzina Stiles Feb > 1854. Three children that I know of, maybe more: Ira, James and John > Robert. > > Bridget > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ > For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner) > >

Yes, surname was Riggs, Thanks Helen

Stead, I agree with you one hundred percent! Too many Riggs! I think I know which line in Maryland you are talking about that uses the name Samuel repeatedly. I am still looking at it, in fact. But yes, too many Riggs and it does get confusing, Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 3:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Riggs Sue, Samuel was not a first name used in this family. There is another Riggs family in MD that uses Samuel repeatedly. This Riggs family may have been the other Riggs family in Greene County region of PA. Too many Riggs it all becomes confusing. Steade ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== **************************RIGGS LIST QUESTIONS?************************ For list questions or problems e-mail: [email protected] Richard (Listowner)

Stead, Thanks for the reply. I will try the addresses you have included and see if I can find more help there. Good luck in searching for your Riggs line..... Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 6:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Riggs Sue, My guess is that your Samuel Riggs is likely from the Maryland, possibly one of the two Riggs lines there. But there is a Riggs line in VA too. After Rev. William Riggs my lines becomes a little comfused.. I have a Samuel Riggs, born January 20, 1765 in Montgomery (Perhaps Montgomery County), MD, said to have moved to Kentucky. I also have a John Riggs, born 1740 in Frederick, MD, died 1827 in Aberdeen, OH. When mustered out at the end of Rev War he moved to Kentucky, later went to Ohio. I have received Riggs information from the following, perhaps they can be help. I know what it is like to hit stone wall during family research. [email protected] [email protected] Good luck. Steade ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== Check out the RIGGS Resource Page located at the following URL: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RIGGS/

In a message dated 5/11/2002 9:54:34 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > Checked the Wallace and Duggan books for the above born in 1834 Ohio. Sorry > > there was nothing on him. > > Did you look for guardian records, etc. for him in ref. to James & > Philena's > estate records. Also check the court records from time James died! > > Harriette H. Riggs > Does anyone have a death date for the above James!!!??? I've been looking for that for some time. I have had someone check Meigs Co for guardianship papers on the children of this couple but so far have found nothing. If anyone has any information please contact me!!! As for John Augustus... I have some information regarding AUGUSTUS RIGGS son of Wm James and Violena ( Philena) Dye Riggs. I have not seen his name as John Augustus, but then again his father seemed to go by his middle name. I have Augustus Riggs b.April 1834 Meigs Co, OH died 1901 Meigs Co. Married Alzina Stiles Feb 1854. Three children that I know of, maybe more: Ira, James and John Robert. Bridget

Would anyone have a connection to a Noah Riggs born abt 1840-41 and died in abt 1907, of Adams County, Ohio? He married a Martha Washburn. Stephanie --- [email protected] wrote: > In a message dated 5/11/2002 9:54:34 AM Central > Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > > > > Checked the Wallace and Duggan books for the above > born in 1834 Ohio. Sorry > > > > there was nothing on him. > > > > Did you look for guardian records, etc. for him in > ref. to James & > > Philena's > > estate records. Also check the court records from > time James died! > > > > Harriette H. Riggs > > > Does anyone have a death date for the above > James!!!??? I've been looking > for that for some time. I have had someone check > Meigs Co for guardianship > papers on the children of this couple but so far > have found nothing. If > anyone has any information please contact me!!! > > As for John Augustus... > I have some information regarding AUGUSTUS RIGGS son > of Wm James and Violena > ( Philena) Dye Riggs. I have not seen his name as > John Augustus, but then > again his father seemed to go by his middle name. I > have Augustus Riggs > b.April 1834 Meigs Co, OH died 1901 Meigs Co. > Married Alzina Stiles Feb > 1854. Three children that I know of, maybe more: > Ira, James and John > Robert. > > Bridget > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > **************************RIGGS LIST > QUESTIONS?************************ > For list questions or problems e-mail: > [email protected] Richard (Listowner) > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com

This has nothing to do with genealogy, but has anyone else received e-mail direct to them in re: postings on Riggs mailing list? I got some e-mail from a Rick Kaiser and Lee Riggs that made it seem like I had a problem that I e-mailed them on and I simply did not do this. Just wondering.

Sue, My guess is that your Samuel Riggs is likely from the Maryland, possibly one of the two Riggs lines there. But there is a Riggs line in VA too. After Rev. William Riggs my lines becomes a little comfused.. I have a Samuel Riggs, born January 20, 1765 in Montgomery (Perhaps Montgomery County), MD, said to have moved to Kentucky. I also have a John Riggs, born 1740 in Frederick, MD, died 1827 in Aberdeen, OH. When mustered out at the end of Rev War he moved to Kentucky, later went to Ohio. I have received Riggs information from the following, perhaps they can be help. I know what it is like to hit stone wall during family research. [email protected] [email protected] Good luck. Steade

I found an Augustus Riggs in OHio. No mention of John in the data that I have. Steade Craigo

I believe that my John Augustus Riggs, Meigs Co., Oh. is a part of the Washington Co., Pa. Riggs, especially since Alvin Perry names a daughter Augusta. Sure wish I could prove this. Maybe someday. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [RIGGS-L] Riggs > PPS: > > I just found a Frank FRANCIS Riggs, the son of Jeremiah Riggs and Rachel > Keller, who had moved on to Meigs County, Ohio before 1829. They also had > another son, Elias K. Riggs. Another son, Alvin Perry Riggs, had a daughter, > Augusta J. Riggs, a twist on John August Riggs. > > Steade Craigo > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > Check out the RIGGS Resource Page located at the following URL: > http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RIGGS/ > >

You could try Maryland.

Sue, Samuel was not a first name used in this family. There is another Riggs family in MD that uses Samuel repeatedly. This Riggs family may have been the other Riggs family in Greene County region of PA. Too many Riggs it all becomes confusing. Steade

Thanks for checking for me. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 10:49 AM Subject: [RIGGS-L] Re: John Augustus Riggs > Checked the Wallace and Duggan books for the above born in 1834 Ohio. Sorry > there was nothing on him. > > Did you look for guardian records, etc. for him in ref. to James & Philena's > estate records. Also check the court records from time James died! > > Harriette H. Riggs > > > ==== RIGGS Mailing List ==== > Check out the RIGGS Resource Page located at the following URL: > http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/r/i/RIGGS/ > >

Just those that I provide for what is now WV. I did not have information on their children. Rev william Riggs had siblings; also, there was another Riggs family in Greene/Washington county region does not appear to related to William Riggs. Steade

The parents of a Rachel Riggs, who was in Campbell Co, TN in the mid 1800's. She had several illig. children. Lynne

One Elizabeth Sutton is said to have wed Samuel Riggs, born 1796, son of Bethuel. They may be what brought in the Sutton element to the conversation. 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/.

I should dig out a map I guess; but is Campbell Co., KY close to Nelson and Hardin Counties? Still looking for a birth place for Samuel Riggs of 1796, if it wasnt' Campbell Co., KY. 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/.

Steade, You are probably watching this list pretty close; I guess there was no Samuel born in 1796 to the Rev William Riggs.? I may have asked you already. 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/.

Steade, Thanks again; you can probably ignore thge previous email I sent. 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/.