Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 1 1. 1.Thomas Riggs-1. He was born 1525 in Lincolnshire, England. Thomas Riggs and unknown spouse. They had 1 child.

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Edward Riggs. He was born 1557 in Lincolnshire, England.

Generation 2 2. 2.Edward Riggs-2 (Thomas Riggs-1). He was born 1557 in Lincolnshire, England. Edward Riggs and unknown spouse. They had 1 child.

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Edward Riggs [1]. He was born 1590 in Lincolnshire, England [2]. He died 1671 in Massachusetts. Fact 1 in Father is either Edward or Thomas Riggs.

Generation 3 3.Edward Riggs-3 (Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [1]. He was born 1590 in Lincolnshire, England [2]. He died 1671 in Massachusetts. Fact 1 in Father is either Edward or Thomas Riggs. Notes for Edward Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs Family By John Hankins Wallace Pages 1-2 "He landed in Boston, early in the summer of 1633, with his family, consisting of his wife Elizabeth, two sons, and four daughters. These children must have been young people pretty well grown, for his oldest son was married two years after arrival. They were among the very early settlers in Roxbury, then a suburb but now part of the city of Boston. It was said that the best people settled in Roxbury. Like all immigrants, they had their full share of trials and sorrows. The first death recorded in the old books of Roxbury was that of Lydia Riggs, daughter of Edward, in August, 1633. In May, 1634, another daughter, Elizabeth, died, and in October of the same year the son John. August, 1635, the wife and mother, Elizabeth, died. Sometime after this Edward took a second wife, but there were no children from this union. She was also named Elizabeth, and all we know of her history is that she died 1669. It is wholly evident that Edward was a Puritan in belief and life, for in 1634 he was made a freeman, wh1ch means a voter, and the first step to that privilege was to be a member of the church. On a loose leaf found in the ancient transcript there is an enumeration of the inhabitants of Roxbury, made sometime between the years 1638 and 164o, in which Edward1s family consisted of four persons, and it is not violent to assume that they were himself, his wife, and two daughters, who afterward became Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Twitchell. From his will dated September 2, 1670, it appears that only three lines of descent survived him, and that all his children were dead except Mary Twitchell. His daughter, Mrs. Allen, left a daughter, Elizabeth Allen, then of age and a legatee. Of the children of Mrs. Twitchell only Joseph and Mary are named, and they, as well .as others not named, appear to have been minors. Mrs. Twitchell was the principal legatee. His first bequest is " that to my daughter-in-law, my sonne Edward Rigges, his wife," and "to my four grandchildren, my sonne Edward Rigges1 children." It will be noticed that none of these is named, and as I could find only three children of the second Edward for a long time, there was some doubt as to whether Edward of Derby, Conn., and Newark, N. J., was the son of the testator. At last I found the fourth child, Samuel of Derby. The will furnishes reasonable evidence that the testator had personal knowledge of and affection for his daughter-in-law, and that she and her children then lived at a distance remote from Roxbury. It is also evident that he knew the widow and children of his " sonne Edward " were not in needy circumstances, or he would not have assumed the possibility of their not claiming thePage 1 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:16 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 3 (con't) Roxbury. It is also evident that he knew the widow and children of his " sonne Edward " were not in needy circumstances, or he would not have assumed the possibility of their not claiming the legacies he left to them. As a quiet, Christian man, his long life came to a close 1672, leaving a good name as the inheritance of the thousands descended from him."

Elizabeth unknown [3]. She was born 1595 in ENGLAND [4]. Edward Riggs and Elizabeth unknown. They had 6 children.

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Edward Riggs [5]. He was born 1614 in ENGLAND [5]. He married Elizabeth Roosa. They were married on 05 Apr 1635. He died 1668 in New Jersey. Lydia Riggs [6]. She was born Abt. 1616 in ENGLAND [7]. She died 1633 in New Jersey [8]. Elizabeth Riggs [9]. She was born Abt. 1620 [10]. She died Aug 1634 [11]. unknown Riggs [12]. She was born 1622 [13]. Mary Riggs [14]. She was born 1625 [15]. John Riggs. He was born Abt. 1618 [16]. He died 1634 [17].

Generation 4 4.Edward Riggs-4 (Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [5]. He was born 1614 in ENGLAND [5]. He died 1668 in New Jersey. Notes for Edward Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family By John Hankins Wallace Pages 5-6 "Edward Riggs,3 (son of Edward1 the immigrant) was born in England about 1614, and came to this country along with his father and family, landing in Boston, Mass., in the early summer of 1633. He assisted his father in preparing a new habitation and in taking care of the sick until April 5, 1635, when he married Elizabeth Roosa, quite a young girl, a daughter of a family of that name who had come over from England and settled in Boston. In August, of the same year, his mother died, and how long he remained in assisting his father is not known, but it is known that he soon set about establishing a home of his own. In 1637 he was a sergeant in the Pequot war, and he greatly distinguished himself by rescuing a body of his companions from an ambuscade into which they had been led by the Indians, and in which they all would have been cut off. By this notable act of bravery and skill the name of " Sergeant Riggs " became his well-known designation as long as he lived. Nothing is now known of his location between 1635 and 1640, but in the latter year he became a settler at Milford, Conn., and had land assigned him. In 1655, associated with Edward Wooster, Eichard Baldwin, John Browne, Robert Dennison, John Burnett and perhaps others, they bought from the Indians the district of country on the Naugatuck, then known as Paugusset, some ten or twelve miles above Milford, and established a plantation which was afterward called Derby. The location of Sergeant Riggs is still known as " Riggs1 Hill." On this hill, which is still in the possession of his descendants, he placed his habitation and built aPage 2 of 726

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 4 (con't) which was afterward called Derby. The location of Sergeant Riggs is still known as " Riggs1 Hill." On this hill, which is still in the possession of his descendants, he placed his habitation and built a strong stockade as a protection against the Indians. The first house stood by the rock, a few rods from where the present residence stands, and in this house Sergeant Edward secreted and protected Whaley and Goff, two of the English Parliament that condemned and executed Charles I., while the emissaries of Charles II. were making most diligent search for them all along the Connecticut coast, in 1661. While Edward was not a member of the church and consequently not a voter, this brave act, in the face of the vengeance of the re-established English throne, establishes beyond question two points in his character, viz., that he was governed by his convictions in considering human rights, and that his sympathies were wholly with the Puritans in their struggle for liberty with the mother country. In such a character it is not difficult to understand that he should mentally rebel against laws which exeluded from the exercise of the rights of citizenship unless he was first a member of the church. Here we find a possible motive for his change of location in the advanced years of his life.The Province of New Jersey was named as a grant from the Crown, 1664, and it was believed to be a region specially attractive to settlers. In 1665 Edward, with some of his associates in the plantation of Derby, visited it, and were so well pleased with the prospects that they determined to found a new plantation on the Passaic that would be accessible to the outer world by the sailing craft of that day, and the site of Newark was then decided upon. The next year he spent most of the summer there preparing for the advent of the proposed colony, and his wife was with him, the first white .woman to spend a summer in Newark. The fundamental agreement was executed June 24, 1667. The colony was quite large, and in it were a number of his old associates in the plantation at Derby. His two sons, Edward and Joseph, were designated as " Planters," that is, original proprietors. The former did not arrive till later in the year, and the latter had no home lot assigned him, because he was still a bachelor. The other son, Samuel, was provided for at Derby and remained there. In 1668, the next year after the colony was fully organized, Edward died. His widow, Elizabeth, still a healthy and well-preserved woman, sometime previous to 1671 married Caleb Carwithie. Previous to her marriage she conveyed to her son Joseph one-half of her home lot."

Elizabeth Roosa [18]. She was born 1618 in Connecticut. She died in New Jersey. Edward Riggs and Elizabeth Roosa. They were married on 05 Apr 1635. They had 4 children.

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Edward Riggs [19]. He was born 1636 in Massachusetts [20]. Joseph Riggs [21]. He was born 1642 in Milford Connecticut [21]. Samuel Riggs [22]. He was born 1640 in Milford Connecticut [22]. Mary Riggs [22]. She was born 1644 in Milford Connecticut [22].

Generation 5 5.Edward Riggs-5 (Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [19]. He was born 1636 in Massachusetts [20]. Mary unknown. She was born 1640 in Massachusetts. Edward Riggs and Mary unknown. They had 10 children.

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Thomas Riggs Familyi. 6. ii. iii. 7. 8. iv. v. vi. vii. 9. 10. viii. ix. x. Generation 5 (con't)James Riggs [24]. He was born 1664 in Newark, NJ [24]. Mary Riggs [22]. She was born 1666 [22]. Edward Riggs [25]. He was born 1668 in New Jersey [25]. Joseph Riggs [26]. He was born 1675 in Newark, NJ [24]. He died on 11 Sep 1744 in Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA [24, 27]. Martha Riggs [22]. She was born 1677 [22]. Elizabeth Riggs [22]. She was born 1678 [22]. John Riggs [24]. He was born 1679 in Newark, NJ. He married Frances Cloburn. They were married on 19 May 1705 in Trenton, NJ [24]. Samuel Riggs [28]. He was born 1681 in New Jersey [29]. Fact 1 was Latter Day Saints Records. Charity Riggs [22]. She was born 1685.

Generation 6 6. 6.James Riggs-6 (Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [24]. He was born 1664 in Newark, NJ [24]. James Riggs and unknown spouse. They had 5 children.

i. ii. iii. iv. v. 7.

John Riggs [24]. He was born 1710 [24]. Zophar Riggs [30]. She was born 1712. Prudence Riggs [24]. She was born 1715. Eunice Riggs [24]. She was born 1717 [30]. Elizabeth Riggs [24]. She was born 1719.

Edward Riggs-6 (Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [25]. He was born 1668 in New Jersey [25]. Aphia Stroughton [25]. Edward Riggs and Aphia Stroughton. They had 4 children.

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Thomas Riggs [25]. He was born on 13 Dec 1701 in New Jersey [25]. Joseph Riggs [25]. He was born 1703 in New Jersey [25].

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 6 (con't) iii. iv. 8.Mary Riggs [25]. She was born 1707 in New Jersey [25]. David Riggs [25]. He was born 1709 in New Jersey [25].

Joseph Riggs-6 (Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [26]. He was born 1675 in Newark, NJ [24]. He died on 11 Sep 1744 in Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA [24, 27]. Joseph Riggs and unknown spouse. They had 10 children.

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Josiah Riggs [24]. He was born 1703 in Newark, NJ [31]. Miles Riggs [32, 33]. He was born 1705 in Newark or Orange Co., New Jersey [34]. He married Elizabeth Whitney. They were married on 26 Jun 1735 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut [32, 33, 35]. He died on 24 Dec 1753 in New York, New York [32]. Hannah Riggs [24]. She was born 1707 in Newark, NJ [24]. Mary Riggs [24]. She was born 1709 in Newark, NJ [24]. Benjamin Riggs [24]. He was born 1711 in Newark, NJ [24]. Gideon Riggs [24]. He was born 1713 in Newark, NJ [24]. Dinah Riggs [24]. She was born 1716 in Newark, NJ [24]. Zebulon Riggs [36]. He was born 1719 in Newark, NJ [37]. Daniel Riggs [24]. He was born 1724 in Newark, NJ [24]. Sarah Riggs [24]. She was born 1726 in Newark, NJ [24].

iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. 9.

John Riggs-6 (Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [24]. He was born 1679 in Newark, NJ. Frances Cloburn [24]. John Riggs and Frances Cloburn. They were married on 19 May 1705 in Trenton, NJ [24]. They had 4 children.

i. ii. iii. iv. 10.

Edward Riggs [24]. He was born 1713 in Newark, NJ. Chistopher Riggs [24]. He was born 1715 in Newark, NJ. John Riggs [24]. He was born 1717 in Newark, NJ. Jedediah Riggs [24]. He was born 1720 in Newark, NJ.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 6 (con't)Kegeah Baldwin [38]. She was born 1690 in New Jersey [39]. Samuel Riggs and Kegeah Baldwin. They had 4 children.

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Timothy Riggs [40]. He was born 1723 in Essex County, NJ [41]. He died 1805 in North Carolina. Edward Riggs [42]. He was born in Essex County, NJ [43]. Samuel Riggs [42]. He was born in Essex County, NJ [44]. Ruben Riggs [42]. He was born in Essex County, NJ [45].

Generation 7 11.Miles Riggs-7 (Joseph Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [32, 33]. He was born 1705 in Newark or Orange Co., New Jersey [34]. He died on 24 Dec 1753 in New York, New York [32]. Notes for Miles Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family By John Hankins Wallace Page 13 "Miles Riggs3 (son of Joseph,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward1) was born at Newark or Orange, N. J., about 1705. Nothing is known of his early life, except that he was a sailor. On June 26, 1735, he married Elizabeth Whitney at Nor- walk, Conn. From this union there were eight children, as given below, and from these a tribe has descended. From several causes the descendants of Miles seem to have believed he was the progenitor of all bearing the Riggs name in this country, and the wild and improbable stories told of his origin and early history have had an astonishingly wide circulation in all the different branches of the Riggs family. The story that I met with most frequently when I commenced this compilation, and often from very intelligent people, was to the effect that Miles was not only the progenitor of all the tribe, but that Riggs was not his name. That he was picked up in some foreign port and taken as a cabin boy on a ship, and he was so fond and successful in playing tricks and " running rigs " on everybody about the ship, that the sailors named him "Rigs," and hence the supposed patronymic of the whole tribe. Now the truth is that Miles was born in Newark, and his paternal ancestors had lived there through three generations before he was born. He was a sailor, but it is not known that he ever was in a foreign port. By the merest accident I discovered in the New York Historical Society the date and circumstances' of his death. He lived in Newark with his wife and a houseful of children, and he owned and ran a sloop for the purpose of carrying freight between New York and Elizabeth, and Newark. He was in New York on the night of December 24, 1753, and a heavy gale springing up, he left his lodging about midnight and went to look after the safety of his vessel in Peck1s slip, where she was lying. By some misstep he fell overboard and was drowned. He died intestate, and his brother Joseph administered on the estate. The names of other brothers and sisters, as well as that of his wife Elizabeth, appear in the settlement of his affairs. His sloop was his chief possession in the line of personal property. His widow returned to Connecticut with her family, and in 1759 married David Rockwell."

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 7 (con't)Notes for Elizabeth Whitney: General Notes: From: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/ViewStory.aspx?tid=5067125&pid=-1478770051&did=7916508e-a42e4608-b102-01068837c70f&src=search By: Morris1 Elizabeth Whitney, b. in Norwalk, Conn., 1717; married, 26 June 1735, at Norwalk, Miles Riggs, of Stamford, Conn., where they dwelt till four of their eight children were born. About her husband Miles Riggs. His grandson, Miles Riggs, had an old manuscript book, in which was recorded the fact that "he was of Irish extraction, born in the Isle of Wight, 7 June 1687; followed the sea till late in life; then settled at Norwalk, Conn., where his son Miles was born 20 May 1748." Unfortunately, this book fell into the hands of a woman who had no love for "old things," and she burned it, within a few years past. Another tradition says that he was from Newark, N.J., and this seems to be supported by Mr. Samuel H. Congar's "Genealogical Notices of the First Settlers of Newark", in Collections of the New Jersey Historical Society, Vol. 6, Supplement, p. 131, which makes him traditionally the son of that Joseph Riggs, who died 11 Sept. 1744, aged 69, and was buried at Orange, N.J. His grandparents were, possibly, Edward and Mary Riggs, of Newark; and his great-grandparents may have been Edward and Elizabeth Riggs, of Milford and Derby, Conn. No record of his death has been found, but a deed in the Norwalk land records, Vol. XI, p. 185, shows that "Elizabeth Wriggs, widow, or Norwalk," joined her brothers and sisters, 5 Aug. 1754, in conveying land at the upper end of Clapboard Hills, to Ebenezer Benedict. One tradition affirms that he lived in Newark, N.J.; another says that he was a mariner, master of a vessel, and that, at the time of his death, he dwelt in New Jersey, near New York City; and that he was "supposed to have died in New York Harbor, and to have found a watery grave, about 1754." She married (2d) Ensign David Rockwell, whose first wife, Elizabeth (Hyatt) Rockwell, died in Ridgefield, Conn., 13 Feb. 1758. He was born in Norwalk, 8 Oct. 1708, son of Jonathan and Abigail (Canfield) Rockwell, of Norwalk and Ridgefield, g. son of John Rockewll, Jr., of Stamford, Conn., and g. g. son of John Rockwell, Sen., one of the early settlers of Stamford in Dec. 1641. They settled at Ridgebury, in Ridgefield, where he died, 30 May 1788, in his 80th year, and was buried in Ridgebury Cemetery. She married (3d), about 1791, being then 74 years old, Agur Fairchild, who was her senior by six years. He died in 1797, after which she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Esther (Riggs) Rockwell, in Ridgebury, till she was 94 years old, then went to live with her son, Miles Riggs, at Norfolk, Litchfield Co., Conn., where she died in Aug. 1815, aged 98 years

Miles Riggs and Elizabeth Whitney. They were married on 26 Jun 1735 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut [32, 33, 35]. They had 8 children.

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Josiah Riggs [48]. He was born on 18 May 1736 [49]. Joseph Riggs [50, 51]. He was born on 18 May 1738 in Stamford, Conn. [50, 52]. He married Margaret Resseguie. They were married on 18 Sep 1764 [53]. He died on 15 Jun 1805 [53]. Sarah Riggs [54]. She was born on 22 Oct 1740 [55]. Elizabeth Riggs [56]. She was born on 17 Dec 1742 [57].Page 7 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:16 PM

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 7 (con't) 14. v.Mary (Polly) Riggs [32, 58]. She was born 1745 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut [32, 59]. She married Ephraim Kimberly. They were married on 05 Apr 1769 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA [60]. She died on 23 Mar 1815 in Coshocton, Ohio [32, 60, 61]. Prudence Riggs [62]. She was born Abt. 1746 [63]. Miles Riggs [64]. He was born on 20 May 1748 [65]. Esther Riggs [66]. She was born Abt. 1752 [67].

vi. vii. viii. 12.

Timothy Riggs-7 (Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [40]. He was born 1723 in Essex County, NJ [41]. He died 1805 in North Carolina. Notes for Timothy Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs Family By John Hankins Wallace Page 17-21 Timothy Riggs,5 of North Carolina, (reputed son of Samuel,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward1) was born at or near Newark, N. J., and grew up and was married in Morris County, N. J. He was born about 1723, and a Timothy Riggs united with the church at Morristown, September 4, 1757, and two or three years afterward the officers of the church had lost all knowledge and trace of him. In 1775 a Timothy Riggs secured a grant of land from the colonial authorities of North Carolina, situated in what is now Lincoln County. Whether this was the Timothy who joined the Morristown church may be reasonably inferred, but that he was born in New Jersey there is not a shadow of doubt. This was not only his own statement handed down through his posterity, but it is confirmed by several correspondents in that State who did not belong to his family. He afterward obtained other grants of land, and his sons also secured grants that were chiefly in Surrey County, which seems to have been the general headquarters of the family. One of his sons, Zadok, was sheriff of that county about 1788. According to recollections of his grandchildren, he had ten sons and two daughters, and most of them seem to have been remarkably prolific. Timothy and his wife were buried in North Carolina, but about the close of that century the sons commenced to migrate. One of them settled and remained in middle Tennessee; others pushed on to the region of Warren County, Ky., where they seem to have remained about twenty years. The next move was for the territory of Illinois, where two or three families remained and have attained eminent positions, but the majority of them pushed on to Missouri. About 1850 a great number of the Missouri familes migrated to the Pacific States, and notwithstanding these migratory movements every generation seems to have appreciated the advantages of education, and many of them have held positions of honor and profit in many States. In their religiotis belief and observances they seem to be largely Baptists, but in the second quarter of this century a great many of them followed the teachings of Alexander Campbell into his new organization, known as the " Disciples of Christ." Unfortunately we are not able to give the order and dates of birth of his twelve children, and we will not attempt it except in a single instance. .

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 7 (con't)Sarah Dunkham [68]. She was born 1723 in Morris County, NJ [69]. Timothy Riggs and Sarah Dunkham. They had 12 children.

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David Riggs [70, 71]. He was born on 08 Nov 1749 [72]. He married Miriam Wright. They were married 1771 [71]. He died 1837 in Shelbyville, TN [71]. Zadok Riggs [73, 74]. He was born 1753 in Morris County, New Jersey. He died on 23 Oct 1846 in Boone Co., MO [74]. Timothy Riggs [75, 76]. He was born 1760 in North Carolina [77]. He married Nancy Welch. They were married on 14 Mar 1785 in Rutherford, North Carolina [76]. His death 1831 in Missouri (died at the house of his son William in Missouri) [78]. Sarah Riggs [79, 80]. She was born Abt. 1760 in New Jersey [81]. She married James Ellis. They were married Abt. 1780. She died Abt. 1845 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. Fact 1 in Father is either Timothy or Edward Riggs. Reuben Riggs [82]. He was born 1770 in North Carolina. He married Catherine Saling. They were married 1796 in Bowling Green,Warren,Kentucky,USA [83]. He died 1858 in Berwick,Warren,Illinois,USA [83]. Silas Riggs [84]. Clisby Riggs [85]. Israel Riggs [86]. Daniel Riggs [87]. William Riggs [88]. Jacob Riggs [89]. Hannah Riggs [90].

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Generation 8 13.Joseph Riggs-8 (Miles Riggs-7, Joseph Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [50, 51]. He was born on 18 May 1738 in Stamford, Conn. [50, 52]. He died on 15 Jun 1805 [53]. Margaret Resseguie [53]. She was born on 20 Feb 1741 [53]. She died on 10 Oct 1842 in Ballston, NY [53]. Joseph Riggs and Margaret Resseguie. They were married on 18 Sep 1764 [53]. They had 6 children.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) iii. iv. v. vi.Ira Riggs [91]. He was born on 24 Nov 1769 [93]. He died on 23 Dec 1771 [94]. Timothy Riggs [91]. He was born on 29 Oct 1772 [95]. Sarah Riggs [91]. She was born on 06 May 1778 [96]. Esther Riggs [91]. She was born on 18 Jun 1784 [91]. She died May 1862 in West Troy, NY [91].

Mary Keeler is the daughter of Daniel Keeler and Hannah Whitney [53]. Joseph Riggs and Mary Keeler. They were married on 04 Aug 1761 in New Cannan, Conn. [53]. They had 1 child.

i. 14.

Jonathan Riggs.

Mary (Polly) Riggs-8 (Miles Riggs-7, Joseph Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [32, 58]. She was born 1745 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut [32, 59]. She died on 23 Mar 1815 in Coshocton, Ohio [32, 60, 61]. Ephraim Kimberly is the son of Gideon Kimberly and Mary Osborn [97]. He was born on 22 Oct 1738 in Newton, Ct. [98]. Military on 14 Feb 1778 in Lieutenat VIII Connecticut Infrantry [99]. Fact on 18 Apr 1794 in Act by the Congress of United State to allow Ephramim Kimberly to locate land warrent given for service in the War [100]. He died on 08 Sep 1797 in Warrenton, Jefferson, Ohio [101, 102]. Notes for Ephraim Kimberly: General Notes: American Biographical Library, The Biographical Cyclopaedia of American Women, Volume II, Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution, Alphabetical list of Officers of the Continental Army, K, Fifteenth Virginia, Page 332. Kimberly, Ephraim (Conn)., 2d Lieutenant 8th Connecticut, 1st january, 1777; 1st Lieutenant, 8th January, 1778; transferred to 2d Connecticut 1st january, 1781; Captain, 13th April, 1782, and served to 3d June, 1783. Also in American Biographical Library, Same volume, Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution, A Proclamation, Schedule of the names and Rank of Most of the Officers of the War of Independence, Connecticut, Page 622. Kimberly, Ephraim, Captain, Chandler's. --------Ephraim Kimberly served in the French -Indian War 1757-1762. Officer of the Line in the Revolutionary War as Captain June 1783. An original member of the Society of Cincinnati. ______________________________ From: Ohio History, Volume 8, page 134 http://publications.ohiohistory.org/ohstemplate.cfm?action=detail&Page=0008134.html&StartPage= 132&EndPage=262&volume=8&newtitle=Volume%208%20Page%20132 "The first deed recorded in Jefferson County was for land in Warren Township, being that of the United States to Ephraim Kimberly for 300 acres near Indian Short Creek. The warrant was issuedPage 10 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:17 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) "The first deed recorded in Jefferson County was for land in Warren Township, being that of the United States to Ephraim Kimberly for 300 acres near Indian Short Creek. The warrant was issued to Kimberly for services as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. The deed was given under seal at Philadelphia, 1795, and signed by George Washington. The tract was surveyed by Absalom Martin, and included the mouth of Short Creek. The southwest corner is marked by a stone monument. "

Ephraim Kimberly and Mary (Polly) Riggs. They were married on 05 Apr 1769 in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA [60]. They had 3 children.

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Zenas Kimberly [103, 104, 105, 106]. He was born 1770 in Newtown, Connecticut [104]. He married Isabella Drum. They were married on 03 Jan 1807 in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio [107, 108]. Residence 1830 in Center, Marion, Indiana [103]. He died 1837 in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana [104]. Phoebe Maria Kimberly [109, 110]. She was born 1790 in Connecticut [109]. Lucy Kimberly [111]. She was born 1775 in Connecticut [111].

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David Riggs-8 (Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [70, 71]. He was born on 08 Nov 1749 [72]. He died 1837 in Shelbyville, TN [71]. Notes for David Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female Lines By John Hankins Wallace "was born in Morris County, N. J., November 8, 1749, and went with his father, when a boy, to North Carolina. He settled first in Stokes County, as a farmer, where he married Miriam Wright, and she bore him nine children. The date of her death is not given. In 1810 he removed to Williamson County, Tenn., and in 1815 he married Sophia Dempsey, who bore him an only son, Rev. Adam S. He then removed his location and settled in the adjoining counties of Marshall and Bedford. Nearly all the descendants of his numerous family are or were farmers, and they are now widely scattered through the other Southern States, and have filled many positions of honor and trust in both Church and State. He died at Shelbyville, Tenn., in the eighty-eighth year of his age."

Sophia Dempsey [71]. David Riggs and Sophia Dempsey. They were married 1815 [71]. They had 1 child.

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Adam Springs Riggs [71, 112, 113]. He was born on 06 Jun 1816 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [71, 114]. He married Sarah Maria Hurt. They were married on 05 Mar 1845 [115]. He died 1870 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [71, 116]. Title was Rev. [71, 113].

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) 22. i.Rebecca Riggs [117, 118, 119]. She was born on 01 Jan 1772 in North Carolina [117, 119]. She married John Boyd. They were married Abt. 1794 [119]. She died on 05 Feb 1854 in Marshall Co., Tennessee [117]. Zadok Riggs [71, 120]. He was born 1774 in North Carolina [71, 121]. He died 1826 [71, 122]. Joel Riggs [117, 123, 124]. He was born on 22 Apr 1776 in Surrey Co., North Carolina [117, 125]. Residence 1830 in Bedford, Tennessee [124]. He died on 13 Dec 1835 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [117, 126]. Elizabeth Riggs [127, 128, 71, 117, 129]. She was born 1778 in North Carolina [71]. She married Nimrod Fielder. They were married 1793 in SURRY CO., NC [127, 130]. She died 1854 in Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama [130, 71, 117]. Sarah T Riggs [117, 131]. She was born on 21 Apr 1781 in North Carolina [117, 132]. She married John De Triest. They were married 1800 [133]. She died on 17 Aug 1826 in Williamson County, Tennessee [117, 133]. Burial in Riggs Crossroads, Williamson County, Tennessee [133]. David Riggs [71, 134]. He was born on 02 Apr 1784 in Surry Co., North Carolina [135]. His death on 25 Jun 1843 in Williamson, Co., Tennessee (never married and died at the home of this brother Gideon Riggs) [136, 137]. Edward Riggs [117, 138, 139]. He was born on 16 Sep 1786 in North Carolina [117, 140]. He married Elizabeth Sheffield. They were married 1822 [139]. He died on 30 Jan 1824 in Marshall Co., Tennessee [117, 141]. Miriam Riggs [71, 142]. She was born 1788 in North Carolina [71, 143]. She died 1852 [71, 144]. Gideon B Riggs [117, 145]. He was born on 08 Mar 1790 in Stokes County, North Carolina [71, 146]. He married Mary Reynolds. They were married on 16 Mar 1816 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [147]. Residence 1870 in District 22, Williamson, Tennessee [147]. He died Bet. AprNov 1871 in Williamson County, Tennessee [117].

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Zadok Riggs-8 (Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [73, 74]. He was born 1753 in Morris County, New Jersey. He died on 23 Oct 1846 in Boone Co., MO [74]. Notes for Zadok Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female Lines By John Hankins Wallace " Zadok Riggs was born in Morris County, N. J., about 1753, and went with his father, when a small boy, to North Carolina. He was a blacksmith and farmer, and was sheriff of Surrey County, N. C., about 1788, and had a land grant from the State of North Carolina in Surrey County, 1792. He seems to have removed to Warren County, Ky., and to have remained there a number of years. He then pushed off for the " Platte Purchase " in Missouri, taking Illinois on the way, where his son Scott remained, but his other sons, Silas and James, went with him. Very little is known of his family history, and the name of his wife has not come to light, and for a long time I was inPage 12 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:17 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) his son Scott remained, but his other sons, Silas and James, went with him. Very little is known of his family history, and the name of his wife has not come to light, and for a long time I was in doubt as to whether he was a son of Timothy. It was maintained by some of his descendants that Timothy left ten sons, while others argued they could count only eight, and hence that was supposed to be correct, but the two missing sons have come to light, and they are Zadok and Clisby. Zadok died in Missouri, aged about ninety-three years."

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Nancy Welch [76]. She was born 1760 in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA [76]. She died 1805 in Christian, Kentucky, USA [76]. Timothy Riggs and Nancy Welch. They were married on 14 Mar 1785 in Rutherford, North Carolina [76]. They had 9 children.Page 13 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:17 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) 30. 31. i. ii.William Riggs [76, 158, 159]. He was born 1785 in Rutherford, North Carolina [76]. He died 1853 in Polo, Ray, Missouri, USA [76, 159]. Thomas Riggs [76, 160, 161]. He was born 1787 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76, 162, 161]. He married Leah Hunt. They were married 1807 in Kentucky [163]. He died on 07 May 1846 in Iowa Point, Doniphan, Kansas, USA [76, 161]. John Riggs [76, 164]. He was born 1791 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76]. He died on 21 Jun 1867 in Ray, Missouri, United States [76]. Reuben Riggs [76, 165, 166]. He was born on 10 Dec 1792 in Surrey Co., North Carolina [76]. He married Anna Fletcher. They were married on 03 Dec 1828 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. He died on 21 Jun 1867 in Ray, Missouri [76]. Burial in O'Dell Cemetery, Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Samuel Riggs [76, 167]. He was born 1793 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76, 168]. He died in Havana, Mason, Illinois, USA [76]. Enoch Riggs [76, 169]. He was born 1795 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76]. Death (died young) [170]. Joshua Riggs [76, 171]. He was born 1797 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76, 172]. Death (died young) [173]. Hannah Riggs [76]. She was born 1800 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76]. She died on 28 Apr 1825 in Ray, Missouri [76]. Daniel Riggs [76, 174]. He was born on 16 Jun 1802 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76, 175]. He died on 06 Feb 1890 in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA [76].

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Sarah Riggs-8 (Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [79, 80]. She was born Abt. 1760 in New Jersey [81]. She died Abt. 1845 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. Fact 1 in Father is either Timothy or Edward Riggs. James Ellis [176, 177]. He was born on 08 May 1758 in Albany County, New York [178]. He died 1817 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [179]. Notes for James Ellis: General Notes: From: http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=*v156t0878&id=I2942 "Last Will & Testament Book 208 Page 285 "In the name of God,Amen. I James Ellis of the County of Lincoln and State of Tennessee being of sound and proper mind and memory bless be God for same do this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventeen make and publish this last will and testament in manner & form following that is to day. First I give and bequeth unto James Ellis my son all the lands and farming tools which I may be in possession of at my death Only Sarah Ellis my wife is to keep in possession of the dwelling house and as much of the farm as she sees proper during her widowhood then to give the same to James Ellis my son. And James Ellis my son is to have one feather bed and furniture,one bay filly two years old,one cow and calf, and one sow and pigs. And Sarah Ellis my wife is to have the bay mare that eye got of John Ness,one cow & calf & one sow and pigs that I got from Joshua Massey and she is to have as many of the other hogs as she & the Executers thinks proper for her own use and she is toPage 14 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:17 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) John Ness,one cow & calf & one sow and pigs that I got from Joshua Massey and she is to have as many of the other hogs as she & the Executers thinks proper for her own use and she is to have all the household furniture which property is to be given up to the Executers at her decease which is to be equally divided among my children and all the rest of my property that may posess at my decease is to be given up to the Executers to be equally divided among all my children to wit William Ellis, Jessee Ellis, Huldah Ness, Elizabeth Massey, Polly Curry, James Ellis and I do hereby make and ordain my two sons William Ellis and Jessee Ellis Executers to this last will and testament in writing whereby I the said James Ellis to this last will and testament set my hand and seal this day and year above written signed sealed and declared by the said James Ellis testator to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who was present at the time of the signing of the same. "William Ellis, James Ellis, Jessee Ellis, James Ellis "State of Tennessee November term 1817 County of Lincoln" "This the last will and testament of James Ellis was this day exibited in open court to probate whereupon came Jessee Ellis and James Ellis two of the subscribing witnesses thereto & made oath that they heard the said James Ellis acknowledge the same to be his last will and testament & that he was at the time of sealing signing publishing........................... (copy sent to me was missing the final words of the probate)Information from Gail Lacy: (clacy@CapAccess.org) and from her Gedcom Oct 1994 James Ellis (Ellise, Ellice) = Sarah Riggs Married ?? ??? 1780 James Elliis (Ellise, Ellice): Born 28 May 1758 Albany, Albany Co., NY Died ?? ??? 1818 Lincoln Co., TN MILITARY: Served as 2nd Sgt. in NY Militia, 2nd Battalion under Col. Abe Wemple, in the Revolutionary War. His brother Richard also served in the Revolution OCCUPATION: A farmer his whole life. Became a large landowner in TN RESIDENCES: Moved to NJ then to Jefferson Co., TN; then to Lincoln Co. (now a part of Monroe Co.), TN, east of Knoxville, TN According to Leckey, H.J., The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families, 1952 (cited by Vole p20-31): James was the son of James Ellis and Mary Veatch who were in Frederick Co., MD, and Washington Co., PA, in the mid to late 1700's. Reference: Ann J. Emerson James and Mary Veatch Ellis, Their Sons and Other Descendents, 540 Latimer Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Ellis Cousins Newsletters, Sharon Worthey, editor. P.O. Box 540576, Grand Prairie, TX 75054-0576; $20 per year. Sam J. Ellis, unpublished manuscript 1943 Portrait & Biogaphical Album, Chapman Brothers, Chicago, IL, 1887 Heritage Books Catalogue July 1995 Issue #140 Page 8, ELLIS GENEALOGY Cousins By The Dozens: Descendents of James and Sarah (Riggs) Ellis, 1785-1995. Carolyn Reeves Ericson. James Ellis, an established Daughters of the American Revolution ancestor who served with the New York Militia, was born on May 8, 1758. he was married around 1780 to Sarah Riggs, daughter of Edward and Jane (Buckley) Riggs. They had seven children, six of whomare covered in individual sections in this major new work. Those children are William Ellis (born 1782), Jesse Ellis (born 1784), Mahulda Ellis (married John Nees(e)), Elizabeth Ellis (married Joshua Massey), Mary (Polly) Ellis (married James Curry), and James Ellis, Jr. (born 1799). Where possible, the lines are carried in to the 1990's. The full name index includes over 24,000 names including, just to list a few, the surnames Allen, Anderson,Arnold, Baker, Bryant, Carter, Casstevens, Curry, Davis, Ellis, Hunter, Keller, Massey, Nash, Neese, Pruit, Raney, Shadwick, Starkey, Storm, Tow, Turley, Williams, and Zwaska. This comprehensive collection is sure to be an extremely useful tool in much genealogical research. 1995. 1,034 pp.,2 vols.,8.5x11, index, paper $98.50 #E631. Prepublication Price: $85.00 til 31, July 1995." A later Hertigage had this book priced at $125. " ________________________________________________Page 15 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:17 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't) Prepublication Price: $85.00 til 31, July 1995." A later Hertigage had this book priced at $125. " ________________________________________________

James Ellis and Sarah Riggs. They were married Abt. 1780. They had 7 children.

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William Ellis [180, 181]. He was born on 14 Nov 1782 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee [182]. He married Mary (Polly) Elliott. They were married 1804 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [183]. Fact 1830 in Greene County, Illinois (moved to with some of the Neece families) [184]. He died on 03 Oct 1853 in Shelby County, Illinois [185]. Burial in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois (Ellis Cemetery) [186]. Jesse K Ellis [180, 187, 188, 189]. He was born on 06 May 1784 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee [187, 189]. He married Jennie Elliott. They were married 1804 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [187]. Fact Abt. 1835 in Coles County, Illinois (moved to Coles County, Illinois) [190]. Residence on 01 Jun 1840 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [188]. He died on 05 Oct 1853 in Coles County, Illinois [191]. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Coles County, IL [192]. Mahulda Ellis [180, 193, 194, 195]. She was born 1786 in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA [194, 195]. She married John Neese. They were married on 31 May 1800 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee [196, 194]. She died Nov 1861 in Lawrence Co., Missouri [195]. Burial in Buck Prairie, Lawrence, Missouri, USA. Elizabeth Ellis [197, 180, 198]. She was born 1788 in Jefferson County, Tennessee [197, 199]. She married Joshua W Massey. They were married on 20 Feb 1808 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee [197, 200]. She died 1850. Mary Polly Ellis [180]. She was born on 24 Mar 1795. She married James Curry. They were married 1810 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [201]. She died on 06 Aug 1855 in Shelby County, Illinois [202]. Burial in Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Etna, Illinois. Delilah Ellis [203]. He was born 1796 [204]. Death (in childhood) [205]. Jessee Ellis [180, 206]. He was born on 18 Dec 1799 [207]. He married Stacey Douthitt. They were married Sep 1818 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. He died on 08 Mar 1843 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 8 (con't)Catherine Saling [83]. She was born 1780 in Lincoln, North Carolina [83]. She died 1855 in Berwick,Warren,Illinois,USA [83]. Reuben Riggs and Catherine Saling. They were married 1796 in Bowling Green,Warren,Kentucky,USA [83]. They had 10 children.

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Nancy Riggs [208, 83]. She was born Abt. 1797 [209]. She died 1811 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States [83]. John Riggs [83, 210, 211]. He was born on 15 Feb 1799 in Warren, Kentucky, United States [83, 212]. He married Martha Riggs. They were married 1823 in Kentucky [211]. Residence 1880 in Osage, Allen, Kansas, United States [211]. He died on 10 May 1883 in Allen, Kansas, United States [83]. Peter B Riggs [83, 213]. He was born 1801 in Warren, Kentucky, United States [83, 214]. He died 1802 [83]. Jonathan Riggs [83, 215, 216, 217, 218]. He was born on 25 Apr 1803 in Iola, Warren, Kentucky, United States [83, 219, 220, 218]. He married Mary Polly Burton. They were married on 25 May 1825 in Monroe Co, Mo [217]. Residence 1880 in Lower Willow Creek, Umatilla, Oregon, United States [218]. He died on 15 Feb 1885 in Lexington, Morrow, Oregon, United States [83]. Isaac B Riggs [83, 221]. He was born on 12 Oct 1805 in Warren, Kentucky, United States [83]. He died on 12 Jan 1891 in Warren, Kentucky, United States [83]. Jesse Riggs [83]. He was born on 13 Jan 1808 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [83]. He died on 12 Jan 1891 in Berwick, Warren, Illinois, United States [83]. Reuben Riggs [83, 222]. He was born 1810 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [83, 223]. Residence 1870 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas [83]. He died 1873 in Wellington,Sumner,Kansas,USA [83]. Henry S Riggs [83, 224]. He was born on 12 Jan 1812 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [83, 225]. He died on 07 Jun 1911 in Kirkwood, Warren, Illinois, United States [83]. Catharine Riggs [226, 227]. She was born Abt. 1814 [228]. David Calvin Riggs [83, 229]. He was born on 27 Jan 1821 in Lewis, Missouri, United States [83]. Residence 1888 in Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA (Family History in Sedgwick County Biographies (1888), pg. 415-416) [83]. He died on 07 Aug 1901 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri [83].

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Generation 9 20.Zenas Kimberly-9 (Mary (Polly) Riggs-8, Miles Riggs-7, Joseph Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [103, 104, 105, 106]. He was born 1770 in Newtown, Connecticut [104]. Residence 1830 in Center, Marion, Indiana [103]. He died 1837 in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana [104]. Notes for Zenas Kimberly: General Notes: Zenas Kimberly was a Senator from the Northwest Territory and Ohio, 1803; member of thePage 17 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:17 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) General Notes: Zenas Kimberly was a Senator from the Northwest Territory and Ohio, 1803; member of the Indiana Legislature in 1821.

Isabella Drum is the daughter of Philip Drum and Margaretta Erb [230]. She was born 1785 in Franklin Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania [107, 231]. She died on 13 Jan 1857 in Panora, Guthrie, Iowa [107, 232]. Zenas Kimberly and Isabella Drum. They were married on 03 Jan 1807 in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio [107, 108]. They had 8 children.

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Louise Kimberly [233, 234]. Fact was Died at 12 years age [235]. George W Kimberly [236, 237, 238, 239]. He was born 1807 in Jefferson, Ohio [236, 240, 238, 239]. He married Harriet Harrison. They were married 1837 [241]. Residence 1860 in Washington Ward 4, Washington, District of Columbia [238]. He died 1860 in Washington, District Of Columbia [236, 242]. Mary Ann Kimberly [243, 244]. She was born on 11 Jan 1809 in Jefferson County, OH [245, 244]. She married James McLaughlin. They were married on 01 Feb 1824 in Indainapolis, IN [246]. Residence 1850 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana [244]. She died on 26 Jan 1854 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana [247, 248]. Burial in Lick Creek Cemetery, Beech Grove,Marion County, Indiana [249]. Cynthia Kimberly [250, 251, 252, 253]. She was born on 03 Sep 1810 in Zanesville, Ohio [250, 254, 252, 255]. Residence 1860 in Cass, Guthrie, Iowa [252]. She died on 21 Apr 1878 in Panora, Guthrie, Iowa [250, 256]. Elizabeth Kimberly [257, 258]. She was born 1813 in Ohio [257, 259]. She married Francis Porterfied Harrison. They were married 1831 [260]. She died on 04 Jan 1870 in Indianapolis, Indiana [257, 261]. Emily Kimberly [262, 263, 264]. She was born 1814 in Ohio [262, 265, 264]. She married Samuel Miller. They were married on 17 Aug 1834 in La Porte, Indiana [263]. Residence 1850 in La Porte, La Porte, Indiana [264]. She died 1867 in La Porte, Indiana [262, 266]. Jeremiah Kimberly [267, 268]. He was born 1822 in Vernon, Indiana [267]. Lucien B Kimberly [269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275]. He was born on 01 Jan 1826 in Indianapolis, Indiana [269, 276, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275]. He married Eva A Hagland. They were married 1848 [277]. Residence 1900 in Washington, Buchanan, Missouri [271]. He died on 30 Dec 1905 in St Joseph, Missouri [269, 278].

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female LinesBy John Hankins Wallace "Adam Springs Biggs (son of David,3 Timothy5 of North Carolina, Samuel,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward1) was born in Williamson County, Tenn., June 6, 1816, and removed with his father to Bedford County, where he lived till he died October 29, 1870. He was educated at Dixon Academy at Shelbyville, and on June 25, 1836, he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He was a man of superior natural gifts, both mentally and physically, and he must have been a diligent student, or he could not have reached his very high position as a popular preacher. He was licensed to preach, September 21, 1839, ordained deacon by Bishop Waugh, 1841, and Elder by Bishop Soule, at Gallatin, Tenn., October 24, 1843. He gave thirty-one years of effective service in the cause of the Master: three years on circuits, eleven years on stations, and seventeen years on districts. He married Sarah Maria Hurt, of Maury County, March 5, 1845, and left six children, as given below, his wife surviving him. It may be added he was prominent in the Masonic fraternity, having reached the degree of Knight Templar."

Sarah Maria Hurt [279, 113]. Adam Springs Riggs and Sarah Maria Hurt. They were married on 05 Mar 1845 [115]. They had 6 children.

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Susan Sophia Riggs [113, 280]. She was born on 16 Dec 1845 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [113, 281]. She died Bet. 18591939 [113]. Elizabeth Margaret Riggs [113, 282]. She was born on 08 Jul 1853 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [113, 283]. She died on 11 Aug 1891 [113]. William Hurt Riggs [113, 284, 285]. He was born on 12 Dec 1855 in Shelbyville, Bedford Co, Tenn [113, 286]. He married Minnie Curtis. They were married on 14 Dec 1881 [287]. He died on 23 Sep 1898 [113, 285]. Adam Springs Riggs [113, 288]. He was born on 07 May 1860 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [113, 289]. He died on 24 Nov 1885 [113]. Sally Christy Riggs [113, 290]. She was born on 11 Feb 1862 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [113, 291]. She died Bet. 18761956 [113]. Mary L Kelly Riggs [113, 292]. She was born on 27 Jul 1865 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [113, 293]. She died on 12 Mar 1894 [113].

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Rebecca Riggs-9 (David Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [117, 118, 119]. She was born on 01 Jan 1772 in North Carolina [117, 119]. She died on 05 Feb 1854 in Marshall Co., Tennessee [117]. John Boyd [294]. He was born on 01 Jul 1769 in England [119]. He died on 12 May 1831 in Marshall county, Tennesee [119]. John Boyd and Rebecca Riggs. They were married Abt. 1794 [119]. They had 8 children.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. 23.Nancy Boyd [119]. She was born on 27 Mar 1797 [119]. Elizabeth Boyd [119]. She was born on 28 Apr 1799 [119]. David R Boyd [119]. He was born on 30 May 1802 [119]. Mary Boyd [119]. She was born on 10 Sep 1805 [119]. Sarah Boyd [119]. She was born on 24 May 1807 in Tennessee [119]. She died Bef. 1860 [119]. Joseph B Boyd [119]. He was born on 05 May 1810 [119]. Myra Wright Boyd [119]. She was born on 11 Apr 1813 [119].

Joel Riggs-9 (David Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [117, 123, 124]. He was born on 22 Apr 1776 in Surrey Co., North Carolina [117, 125]. Residence 1830 in Bedford, Tennessee [124]. He died on 13 Dec 1835 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [117, 126]. Elizabeth Davis [124]. She was born 1776 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee [124]. She died 1824 in Marshall Co. Tennessee [124]. Joel Riggs and Elizabeth Davis. They had 5 children.

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James Madison Riggs [124, 295, 296]. He was born on 15 Dec 1808 in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA [124, 295, 297]. He married Margaret Catherine Hancock. They were married on 03 Dec 1835 in Williamson, Tennessee, United States [295]. Residence 1880 in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, United States [295]. He died on 16 Apr 1890 in Corsicana, Texas, USA [124]. Nancy F Riggs [124, 298]. She was born 1819 in Tennessee [124, 298]. Residence 1850 in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi [299, 298]. Mary Riggs [124]. She was born 1820 in Tennessee [124]. Rebecca B Riggs [124, 300]. She was born on 11 Apr 1821 [124, 300]. She married Thomas C. Lane. They were married on 21 Feb 1840 in Marshall Co., TN [300]. She died on 22 Sep 1845 in Rutherford, Tennessee, United States [124]. Joel D Riggs [124, 301]. He was born 1822 in Tennessee [124, 301]. Residence 1850 in Northern Division, Marshall, Mississippi [124, 301].

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't)Nimrod Fielder and Elizabeth Riggs. They were married 1793 in SURRY CO., NC [127, 130]. They had 4 children.

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Elizabeth C. Fielder [128]. She was born 1808 in Tennessee. She married Thomas Bibb. They were married on 10 Jul 1834 in Madison Co., Alabama [304]. She died 1903 [130]. Miriam Fielder [127, 305]. She died 1833 in Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama [127]. Sarah Fielder [306, 307, 308, 309]. She was born Abt. 1804 in Tennessee [307, 308, 309]. She married Richard S. Coffee. They were married on 22 Jul 1819 in Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama [310]. Residence 1870 in Township 2 Range 8, Lauderdale, Alabama [307]. Joel R Fielder [311]. He died 1834 [311].

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Sarah T Riggs-9 (David Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [117, 131]. She was born on 21 Apr 1781 in North Carolina [117, 132]. She died on 17 Aug 1826 in Williamson County, Tennessee [117, 133]. Burial in Riggs Crossroads, Williamson County, Tennessee [133]. John De Triest [312, 133]. He was born Abt. 1780 in Rockbridge County, Virginia [133]. He died 1827 [133]. John De Triest and Sarah T Riggs. They were married 1800 [133]. They had 1 child.

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Gideon R. Defrees [133]. He was born on 27 Aug 1805 in Riggs Crossroads, Williamson County, Tennessee [133]. He died on 01 Aug 1822 in Riggs Crossroads, Williamson County, Tennessee [133].

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Edward Riggs-9 (David Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [117, 138, 139]. He was born on 16 Sep 1786 in North Carolina [117, 140]. He died on 30 Jan 1824 in Marshall Co., Tennessee [117, 141]. Elizabeth Sheffield [139, 313]. She was born on 10 Sep 1793 [139, 314]. She died on 05 Sep 1853 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [139]. Edward Riggs and Elizabeth Sheffield. They were married 1822 [139]. They had 5 children.

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Mary Riggs [139, 315]. She was born on 05 Oct 1814 in Tennessee [139]. She married James Taylor Byler. They were married 1833 in Bedford, Tennessee, USA [315]. She died on 11 Jan 1843 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [139]. Lucinda D Riggs [139, 316, 317, 318]. She was born 1820 in Tennessee [139, 317]. She married John Tate Street. They were married on 15 Mar 1842 in Marshall, Tennessee, USA [316]. Residence 1860 in District 8, Marshall, Tennessee, United States [317]. She died on 02 Feb 1890 in Texas [139]. May Riggs [319]. She was born 1825 in Marshall Co. Tennessee [320]. Edward W Riggs [139]. He was born in Tennessee.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) v. 27.Miriam W Riggs [139]. He was born in Tennessee.

Gideon B Riggs-9 (David Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [117, 145]. He was born on 08 Mar 1790 in Stokes County, North Carolina [71, 146]. Residence 1870 in District 22, Williamson, Tennessee [147]. He died Bet. AprNov 1871 in Williamson County, Tennessee [117]. Notes for Gideon B Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female Lines By John Hankins Wallace "Gideon Riggs7 (son of David,3 Timothy3 of North -Carolina, Samuel,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward1) was born in North Carolina, 1790, and removed with his father to Williamson County, Tenn., 1810. He was a soldier, under General Jackson, in the War of 1812, and was three times married, first to Mary Reynolds, a grand-daughter of his Uncle Reuben Riggs, by whom he raised but one child, Marzee. Mary died December 22, 1825, and his next wife was Sophia Campbell, and she left but one daughter, Mary. His third wife was Catherine Holden, and by her he had an only son, Gideon, who inherited the old homestead at Riggs' Cross-roads, where he died at the advanced age of eighty-one."

Mary Reynolds [321]. She was born on 10 Mar 1798 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [147]. She died on 22 Dec 1825 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [147]. Gideon B Riggs and Mary Reynolds. They were married on 16 Mar 1816 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [147]. They had 1 child.

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Mira Marzee Riggs [322, 323, 324]. She was born on 19 Dec 1816 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [322, 325, 326]. She married Alfred Smith Ogilvie. They were married on 02 May 1836 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [322, 324]. She died on 17 Jan 1896 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [326].

Sophia Campbell [147, 327]. She was born on 22 Jan 1801 in Campbellsville, Taylor, Kentucky, USA [147]. She died on 18 Jun 1831 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [147]. Gideon B Riggs and Sophia Campbell. They were married on 03 Jan 1829 in Bedford Co., Tennessee [147]. They had 1 child.

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Mary Campbell Riggs [147]. She was born on 22 Jan 1830 in Riggs Crossroads, Williamson, Tennessee, USA [147]. She died on 10 Aug 1900 in Williamson Co., Tennessee [147].

Catherine Holden [147, 328]. She was born on 01 Sep 1815 in Londonderry, Ireland [147]. She died on 10 Aug 1864 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA [147]. Gideon B Riggs and Catherine Holden. They were married on 08 Mar 1838 in Marshall Co. Tennessee [147]. They had 1 child.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) i.Gideon Wright Riggs [147]. He was born on 17 Oct 1845 in Riggs Cross Roads, Williamson, Tennessee, USA [147]. Residence 1870 in Precinct 5, Dallas, Texas [147]. He died 1879 [147].

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Scott Riggs-9 (Zadok Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [74, 148, 149, 150, 151]. He was born on 20 Mar 1779 in Surry, NC, USA [74, 152, 150, 151]. Residence 1870 in Township 15 Range 12, Scott, Illinois, United States [150]. He died on 24 Feb 1872 in Exeter, Scott, IL, USA [74]. Notes for Scott Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female Lines By John Hankins Wallace "Scott Riggs7 (son of Zadok,3 Timothy 3 of North Carolina, Samuel,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward 1) was born in North Carolina, March 26, 1779. He accompanied his father from North Carolina to Kentucky when he emigrated thither about 1798, and March 4, 1801, he married Hannah Berry. After his marriage he removed to Tennessee, and remained there till 1815, when he emigrated to the Territory of Illinois, and settled in what is now Lawrence Count)1. He was a member of the first Legislature after the admission of Illinois as a State. In October, 1825, he removed and settled in what is now Scott County, Ill., where he resided till his death, February 24, 1872, his wife, Hannah, having preceded him to the grave by four or five years. He carried on blacksmithing and farming. He had been reared in the Baptist faith, but in early life he espoused the views of Alexander Campbell, and devoted much time and thought to the dissemination of those views, both by example and public preaching. He reared a family of ten children"

Hannah Berry [329]. She was born on 28 Apr 1780 in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States [149]. She died on 02 Jun 1864 in Scott, Illinois, United States [149]. Scott Riggs and Hannah Berry. They were married on 04 Mar 1801 in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States [149]. Reference ID was 7165 [74]. They had 10 children.

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James Berry Riggs [330, 331, 332]. He was born on 21 Mar 1802 in Adair, Kentucky [333, 331, 332]. He married Nancy Clarinda Anderson. They were married on 28 Apr 1824 in Lawrence, Illinois, United States [331]. Residence 1850 in Polk, Oregon Territory [331, 332]. He died on 15 Aug 1870 in Dallas, Polk, Oregon, United States [334, 331]. Sally Scott Riggs [294, 335, 336]. She was born on 07 Nov 1803 in Kentucky [149, 337, 338]. She died on 30 Jun 1877 in Pleasant, Wapello, Iowa [149]. Polly T Riggs [149, 339, 340]. She was born on 17 Jan 1806 in Kentucky [149, 341]. She married Robert Hartness McDow. They were married on 18 Oct 1829 [340]. Residence 1870 in Colusa, Colusa, California [340]. She died on 08 Dec 1888 in Maxwell, Colusa, California, United States [149, 340]. Cynthia M Riggs [149, 342, 343, 344, 345]. She was born on 27 Dec 1808 in Morris, Tennessee, United States [149, 346]. She married Stephen Green. They were married on 01 Jan 1829 in Morgan, Illinois [343]. She died on 16 Apr 1879 in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, United States [149].Page 23 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:18 PM

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) 61. v.Zadok T Riggs [149, 347, 348, 349]. He was born on 12 Jul 1811 in Tennessee [149, 350, 349]. Residence 1850 in Scott, Illinois [349]. His death on 05 Jul 1851 in Trail, Jackson, Oregon, United States (died on way to Oregon) [149, 351]. John Adams Riggs [149, 352]. He was born on 21 Mar 1814 in Kentucky [149, 353]. He married Orpha Campbell. They were married on 27 Nov 1834 [354]. He died on 11 Jan 1845 in Scott, Illinois, United States [149]. Harriet L Riggs [149, 355, 356, 357]. She was born on 07 Feb 1817 in Lawrence, Lawrence, Illinois, United States [149, 358, 357]. She married Fielding McMurray. They were married on 31 May 1836 [356]. Residence 1850 in Ursa, Adams, Illinois [357]. She died on 20 Dec 1889 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, United States [149]. Milton W Riggs [149, 359, 360, 361, 362]. He was born on 09 Feb 1820 in Lawrence, Lawrence, Illinois, United States [149, 363, 361, 362]. Residence 1870 in Township 15 Range 12, Scott, Illinois, United States [361]. He died on 12 Dec 1893 [149, 360]. Elvira Jane Riggs [149, 364, 365, 366, 367]. She was born on 20 Jul 1822 in Lawrence, Scott, Illinois, United States [149, 368, 366, 367]. She married Benjamin Franklin Hitt. They were married on 15 Jul 1841 in Scott, Illinois, USA [365]. Residence 1860 in Township 15 Range 12, Scott, Illinois, United States [366]. She died on 23 Jan 1898 [149, 365]. Louisa Hannah Riggs [149, 369]. She was born on 09 May 1825 in Lawrence, Lawrence, Illinois, United States [149, 370]. She died 1839 [149].

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Samuel V Riggs-9 (Zadok Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [74, 153, 154]. He was born on 28 Mar 1788 in Rutherford, NC, USA [74, 155]. He died on 17 Apr 1850 in Hallsville, Boone, MO, USA [74]. Deborah Campbell [154]. She was born 1796 in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States [154]. She died Aug 1826 in Boone, Missouri, United States [154]. Samuel V Riggs and Deborah Campbell. They were married on 29 Jan 1810 in Lincoln County, Kentucky [154]. Reference ID was 5303 [74]. They had 3 children.

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Mary Campbell Riggs [154]. She was born 1815 in Lincoln County, Kentucky [154]. She died in Marion County, Oregon [154]. Deborah Campbell Riggs [154]. She was born on 03 Nov 1821 in Rocky Fork, Missouri, USA [154]. Residence 1850 in District 4, Audrain, Missouri [154]. She died on 16 May 1873 in Wilson, Audrain, Missouri, USA [154]. Sarah S. Riggs [154]. She was born in prob Lincoln County, Kentucky [154].

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William Riggs-9 (Timothy Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [76, 158, 159]. He was born 1785 in Rutherford, North Carolina [76]. He died 1853 in Polo, Ray, Missouri, USA [76, 159]. Notes for William Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female LinesPage 24 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:18 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female LinesBy John Hankins Wallace "William Riggs7 (son of Timothy, ad,5 Timothy3 of North Carolina, Samuel,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward1) was born in North Carolina, and brought up in Kentucky about 1790, and died in Missouri, 1833. He had four sons and five daughters. Of his sons, Reuben was the only one to raise a family. He married his cousin, Rachel, daughter of Thomas. They were in Missouri a number of years, and then went to Oregon."

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William Riggs and unknown spouse. They had 8 children.

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Kesiah Riggs [159, 371]. Ewell Riggs [159, 372]. Enoch Riggs [159, 373]. Reuben Riggs [159, 374]. Sarah Riggs [159, 375]. Catherine Riggs [159, 376]. Polly Riggs [159, 377]. Nancy Riggs [159, 378].

William Riggs and unknown spouse. They had 1 child.

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William Riggs [159].

Thomas Riggs-9 (Timothy Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [76, 160, 161]. He was born 1787 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA [76, 162, 161]. He died on 07 May 1846 in Iowa Point, Doniphan, Kansas, USA [76, 161]. Leah Hunt [379]. She was born 1790 in Greensburg, Green, Kentucky, United States [161]. She died on 27 Sep 1857 in Crawfordsville, Linn, Oregon, United States [161]. Thomas Riggs and Leah Hunt. They were married 1807 in Kentucky [163]. They had 11 children.

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Anne Riggs [161, 380]. She was born on 09 Feb 1809 in Green, Kentucky, United States [161, 381]. She died on 03 May 1895 in Linn, Oregon, United States [161]. Rachel Riggs [161, 382]. She was born 1810 in Green, Kentucky, United States [161, 383]. She died on 01 Oct 1878 in Dallas, Polk, Oregon, United States [161]. Rebecca Riggs [161, 384]. She was born on 24 Jan 1812 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States [161, 385]. She died on 29 Jan 1874 in Linn, Oregon, United States [161, 386].Page 25 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:18 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) iv. v. 66. vi.Nathan Riggs [161]. He was born 1813 in Greensburg, Green, Kentucky, United States [161]. He died 1830 [161]. Damaris Riggs [161, 387]. She was born 1814 in Green, Kentucky, United States [161, 388]. Her death 1820 (died in infancy) [161, 389]. John Riggs [161, 390, 391]. He was born 1816 in Green, Kentucky, United States [161, 392, 391]. He married Catherine Zimmerman. They were married on 04 Jan 1840 [393]. He died 1850 in Linn, Oregon, United States [161, 391]. Elizabeth Riggs [161, 394]. She was born on 21 Dec 1818 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States [161, 395]. She married Stewart Lewis. They were married 1843 [396]. She died on 25 Nov 1898 in Foster, Linn, Oregon, United States [161]. William C Riggs [161, 397]. He was born 1821 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States [161, 398]. Death (died young) [161, 399]. Mary Riggs [161, 400]. She was born on 24 Jun 1823 in Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States [161, 401]. She married Noah Shanks. They were married 1843 [402]. She died 1880 in Oregon [161, 403]. Timothy Ambrose Riggs [161, 404, 405]. He was born on 28 Oct 1825 in Ray, Missouri, United States [161, 406]. He married Celia Russell. They were married on 10 Jun 1849 in Mabel, Linn, Oregon [294, 405]. Residence 1900 in Albany, Linn, Oregon [405]. He died on 12 Jun 1905 in Brownsville, Linn, Oregon, United States [161]. Thomas Riggs [161, 407, 408]. He was born on 05 Jan 1828 in Ray, Missouri, United States [161, 409]. He married Mary Newton. They were married 1854 [410]. He died on 03 Jul 1906 in Holley, Linn, Oregon, United States [161].

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Reuben Riggs-9 (Timothy Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [76, 165, 166]. He was born on 10 Dec 1792 in Surrey Co., North Carolina [76]. He died on 21 Jun 1867 in Ray, Missouri [76]. Burial in O'Dell Cemetery, Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Notes for Reuben Riggs: General Notes: From: Genealogy of the Riggs family: With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female Lines By John Hankins Wallace "Reuben Riggs7 (son of Timothy, 2d/ Timothy of North Carolina, Samuel,4 Edward,3 Edward,3 Edward1) was born about 1792. He married Anna Fletcher, and they had ten children, which will be named below. Riley was a lieutenant in the Union army, and was killed during the war; and George died in the army while at New Orleans. Of the rest, William is living at Polo, Ray County, Mo. Jesse was killed by a steam-boiler explosion several years since, leaving quite a family. Elisha died some years since, leaving a family. Jane and Cyrene both married, the latter still living in Missouri; the former is dead. The other two girls died when young. Elijah was living not long since at Florin, Sacramento County, Cal. He had three sons and four daughters. Reuben was a man well liked by the community where he lived, had considerable property, and was robbed several times during the war by the " Bushwackers," and at one time was hung to one of his apple trees, but was rescued by a neighbor before he was quite dead. He lived some years afterward,Page 26 of 726

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) several times during the war by the " Bushwackers," and at one time was hung to one of his apple trees, but was rescued by a neighbor before he was quite dead. He lived some years afterward, and died at a good old age."

Anna Fletcher [411]. She was born Abt. 1798 in Virginia [166]. She died on 15 Oct 1857 in Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Burial in O'Dell Cemetery, Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Reuben Riggs and Anna Fletcher. They were married on 03 Dec 1828 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. They had 10 children.

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William Riggs [166, 412]. He was born Abt. 1820 in Ray Co., Missouri [166, 413]. Jesse Riggs [166, 414]. He was born Abt. 1822 in Ray Co., Missouri [166, 415]. Death (killed in boiler explosion) [416]. Elisha D. Riggs [166, 417]. He was born on 12 Jan 1824 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. He died on 31 Aug 1870 in Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Burial in O'Dell Cemetery, Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Elijah Riggs [166]. He was born Abt. 1826 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. Jane Riggs [166]. She was born Abt. 1830 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. Elizabeth (Betsey) Riggs [166, 418]. She was born Abt. 1832 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. She died on 10 Sep 1851 in Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Burial in O'Dell Cemetery, Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Lorena Riggs [166]. She was born Abt. 1834 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. Ann Eliza Riggs [166, 419]. She was born Abt. 1836 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. Riley Riggs [166, 420]. He was born Abt. 1838 in Ray Co., Missouri [166]. He died on 22 Aug 1853 in Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. Burial in O'Dell Cemetery, Orrick, Ray, Missouri, USA [166]. George W. Riggs [166, 421]. He was born Abt. 1842 in Ray Co., Missouri [166].

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RACHEL RIGGS [166]. Reuben Riggs and RACHEL RIGGS. They were married on 03 Dec 1828 in , Ray, Missouri [166]. They had no children.

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William Ellis-9 (Sarah Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [180, 181]. He was born on 14 Nov 1782 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee [182]. Fact 1830 in Greene County, Illinois (moved to with some of the Neece families) [184]. He died on 03 Oct 1853 in Shelby County, Illinois [185]. Burial in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois (Ellis Cemetery) [186]. Mary (Polly) Elliott [422, 423]. She was born 1785 in Tennessee [423]. Residence 1850 in Cochren Grove, Shelby, Illinois [423]. She died on 31 Aug 1862 in Shelby County, Illinois. Burial in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois (Ellis Cemetery) [424].Page 27 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:18 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't)William Ellis and Mary (Polly) Elliott. They were married 1804 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [183]. They had 11 children.

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Elizabeth Ellis [425]. She was born 1805 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [426]. David Ellis [427, 428, 429]. He was born on 17 Oct 1806 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [428, 429]. He married Judiah (Juda) Katherine Brown. They were married on 29 Mar 1829 [430]. Residence 1850 in Cochren Grove, Shelby, Illinois [429]. He died on 14 Feb 1870 in Benton Co., AR [428, 431]. Jesse Ellis. He was born 1808 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. His death 1831 (killed by lightning). Burial in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois (Ellis Cemetery). Lewis Ellis. He was born 1810 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. His death 1831 (killed by lightning). Burial in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois (Ellis Cemetery). Isaac Barton Ellis [432]. She was born 1812 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [433]. Her death 1831 (killed by lightning) [434]. Burial in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois (Ellis Cemetery). Delilah Ellis [435, 436]. She was born on 03 Apr 1815 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States [436]. She married Nathan 'Nate' Curry. They were married on 27 Aug 1840 in Shelby County, Illinois [437]. She died 1867 [436]. William E Ellis [438, 439]. He was born on 19 Sep 1817 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [440, 439]. He married Mary H. Price. They were married on 16 Jul 1840 in Shelby County, Illinois [441]. Residence 1880 in Bright Water, Benton, Arkansas, United States [439]. He died on 09 Jan 1889 in Benton Co., AR. Mahulda Ellis [442, 443, 444]. She was born 1816 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. Residence 1880 in Ashgrove, Shelby, Illinois, United States [443]. James Hopwood Ellis [445, 446]. He was born 1817 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. Residence 1870 in Okaw, Shelby, Illinois [446]. Sarah Ann Ellis [447]. She was born 1820 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [448]. Clisbe Ellis [449]. He was born on 04 Jul 1824 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. He died on 25 Sep 1891 in Shelby County, Illinois.

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Jesse K Ellis-9 (Sarah Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [180, 187, 188, 189]. He was born on 06 May 1784 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee [187, 189]. Fact Abt. 1835 in Coles County, Illinois (moved to Coles County, Illinois) [190]. Residence on 01 Jun 1840 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [188]. He died on 05 Oct 1853 in Coles County, Illinois [191]. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Coles County, IL [192]. Jennie Elliott [450, 187]. Jesse K Ellis and Jennie Elliott. They were married 1804 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [187]. They had 9 children.

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Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) 78. i.James Ellis [451]. He was born on 20 May 1805 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [452]. He married Talitha Keller. They were married on 30 Nov 1826 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [451]. John Ellis [453, 454, 455]. He was born on 19 May 1806 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [456, 455]. Residence 1850 in Wabash, Coles, Illinois [455]. He died on 02 Sep 1852 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [457]. William Ellis [458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463]. He was born on 12 Feb 1808 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [458, 459, 462, 463]. Residence 1880 in Sullivan, Moultrie, Illinois, United States [459]. He died on 13 Sep 1896 in Sullivan, Moultrie, Illinois, United States [458]. He married Eliza Hart. They were married in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. Clisby Ellis [464, 465]. He was born on 10 Apr 1810 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [466, 465]. He married Jane Keller. They were married on 30 Nov 1830 [467, 465]. Margaret Ellis [468, 469]. She was born on 03 Dec 1811 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [470, 469]. She married Joseph Keller. They were married on 18 Jan 1829 [471]. Residence 1870 in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois [469]. She died on 08 Oct 1875 in Fullers Point, Coles, Illinois, USA [472]. Pleasant Moore Ellis [473, 474, 475]. He was born on 08 Apr 1813 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [476, 474, 475]. He married Tyra Melvina Keller. They were married on 15 Jul 1834 in Tennessee [477]. Residence 1870 in Okaw, Coles, Illinois [474]. He died on 09 Apr 1885 in Coles, Illinois, USA [478]. Wiley C Ellis [479, 480]. He was born on 12 Mar 1815 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. He married Margaret Waggoner. They were married on 08 Feb 1838 [481]. Residence on 01 Jun 1840 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [480]. He died Nov 1845 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [482]. Jesse Keller Ellis [483, 484, 485]. He was born on 20 Feb 1817 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [486, 484, 485]. He married Nancy Fuller. They were married on 30 Aug 1846 in Illinois [487]. Residence 1880 in North Okaw, Coles, Illinois, United States [484]. He died on 20 Jul 1894 in Coles Co., Illinois. Burial in Coles Co.,Illinois (Mt Zion Bap Cemetery) [488]. Willis H Ellis. He was born on 20 Sep 1819 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee. He died on 30 Mar 1820 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee.

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Isabella Elliott Curry [489]. She died 1846 [490]. Jesse K Ellis and Isabella Elliott Curry. They had 1 child.

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Sarah Minerva Ellis [491, 492]. She was born on 02 Jul 1841 in Coles Co., Illinois.

Nancy Chowning [493]. She died 1846 [494]. Jesse K Ellis and Nancy Chowning. They had no children. Mariah Bennett [495, 496, 497]. She was born 1812 in Tennessee [498]. Residence 1870 in East Nelson, Moultrie, Illinois [497]. She died on 30 Jan 1891 in Guthrie, Oklahoma [499]. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Coles County, IL [500].Page 29 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:19 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't)Jesse K Ellis and Mariah Bennett. They had 5 children.

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Isaac U. Ellis [501]. He was born on 02 Jan 1848 in Coles Co., Illinois [502]. He died on 16 Jan 1848 in Coles Co., Illinois [503]. Benjamin Franklin Ellis [504]. He was born on 02 Jan 1848 in Coles Co., Illinois [505]. He died on 01 Feb 1848 in Coles Co., Illinois [506]. Mary Ann Ellis [507, 508]. She was born on 05 Apr 1849 in Coles Co., Illinois [509]. Joseph B Ellis [510, 511, 512]. He was born on 05 Sep 1851 in Coles Co., Illinois [513, 511, 512]. Residence 1900 in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma [511]. Nathan P Ellis [514, 515]. He was born on 27 Apr 1854 in Coles Co., Illinois [514, 515]. Residence 1870 in East Nelson, Moultrie, Illinois [514].

Mahulda Ellis-9 (Sarah Riggs-8, Timothy Riggs-7, Samuel Riggs-6, Edward Riggs-5, Edward Riggs-4, Edward Riggs-3, Edward Riggs-2, Thomas Riggs-1) [180, 193, 194, 195]. She was born 1786 in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA [194, 195]. She died Nov 1861 in Lawrence Co., Missouri [195]. Burial in Buck Prairie, Lawrence, Missouri, USA. John Neese [516, 194, 195]. He was born 1780 in Virginia [194]. He died 1836 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee [195]. Notes for John Neese: General Notes: Date sent: Mon, 01 Sep 1997 14:40:29 -0500 From: Monte Neece After researching my NEECE line for almost 20 years, I went to Lincoln County and made contact with some Neece's there. We talked on the phone and I determined that all were descended from the same family. They didn't know they had roots to Lincoln County dating to 1811, and one group of Neece's didn't know they were related to another group in town with the same name. My brother, Dan, and I flew to Atlanta, he from Dallas, me from Orlando, rented a car and drove to Fayetteville where we set up a meeting with all these Lincoln County Neece's. Another distant cousin, Wayne Neece, from Joplin, Missouri, also came into Fayetteville. Early the following morning we all met for breakfast at Shoneys in Fayetteville, an impromptu reunion. It was very exciting! I have written about eighty pages of a narrative on our family history. Following is an edited excerpt about the Lincoln County connection. The Neece Family of Tennessee John N. Neece, was born around 1783, possibly in Pennsylvania, North Carolina or Virginia. He lived all of his adult life in Tennessee, and died around 1836 near Fayetteville, Tennessee. Like just about everyone of that period, John was a farmer. He always owned land, even from the first years of his marriage. Although never wealthy, he was never really poor, either. At the time of his death, he owned more than 500 acres of farm land in the rolling hills of Lincoln County, Tennessee. Also like most people of that period he couldn't read or write, but he was a true American pioneer. John was among the first white settlers to arrive in the southern part Middle Tennessee when he gathered his family and joined a group of settlers that moved there in 1811. John's wife, Mahulda Ellis, came from a pioneering family. The Ellis' had been in America since at least the early 1700's. Mahulda's mother's family, the Riggs, had arrived in Boston in 1630 with the firstPage 30 of 726 Saturday, March 27, 2010 11:25:19 PM

Thomas Riggs FamilyGeneration 9 (con't) at least the early 1700's. Mahulda's mother's family, the Riggs, had arrived in Boston in 1630 with the first 1000 settlers of John Winthrop's Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her father, James Ellis, was well-educated and a respected southern planter, and was probably the one who led the settlers to middle Tennessee. Mahulda was of typically strong pioneer stock: married very young, bore and cared for a large number of children, managed a large farm household, and lived long. John Neece and Hulda Ellis were the all-American roots that grew an all-American family.John and Hulda in Jefferson County, Tennessee The first record we find of our John Neece is from the book of Jefferson County, Tennessee Marriage Bonds which show the "John Ness" and "Huldy Ellis" marriage on May 31, 1800. We know from later census records that John was about 17 years old and Hulda was about 14 years old at the time of their marriage. As a point of historical reference it might be interesting to note some of the events that were contemporary to this time. Tennessee had become the 15th state in 1796. George Washington died on December 14, 1799, about 6 months before the marriage of John Neece and Hulda Ellis. In the fall of 1800 Thomas Jefferson, ran against Aaron Burr for the Presidency. It was in these times that the story of John and Hulda began. On March 25, 1801 Robert N. Neece was the first child born to the young couple. Robert would be the first of 14 children. Remarkably, all 14 children survived to adulthood, and 12 of the 14 produced offspring, a great rarity in those days. John and Hulda gave t