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Abram Vernon Riggs 1872–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1872

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 12 Sep 1937

Death Location: Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Isaac MD

Mother: Isabell Hicks

Spouse(s): Westana Varndell

Children(s): Helen Riggs, Isabella Riggs

In 1872, Abram Vernon Riggs entered the world in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to Isaac W Riggs Md And Isabell V Hicks. In 1880, Abram Vernon Riggs resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Abram Vernon Riggs resided in Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Abram Vernon Riggs married Westana Brown Varndell, and had children including Helen E Riggs, Isabella V Riggs. Abram Vernon Riggs passed away in 1937 in Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Abram Vernon Riggs entered the world in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to Isaac W Riggs Md And Isabell V Hicks.
  • In 1880, Abram Vernon Riggs resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Abram Vernon Riggs resided in Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Abram Vernon Riggs married Westana Brown Varndell, and had children including Helen E Riggs, Isabella V Riggs.
  • Abram Vernon Riggs passed away in 1937 in Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac MD
1846–1923
Birth Location: Library, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Isabell Hicks
1848–1909
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
IH

Spouses(s)

Westana Varndell
1878–1953
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WV

Children(s)

Helen Riggs
1907–
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
HR
Isabella Riggs
1900–
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
IR

Abram Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Abram Riggs
1872–1937
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Parents
Isaac W. Riggs MD
1846–1923
Library, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Isabell (V) Hicks
1848–1909
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Riggs
1800–1848
Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Philips
1800–1882
St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Sr
1764–1843
Mary Higbee
1764–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obadiah Higbee
1732–1808
Anna Brower
1741–1812

Abram Riggs's Descendants

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Abram (Vernon) Riggs (1 Nov 1872–12 Sep 1937) m. Westana (Brown) Varndell (16 Mar 1878–31 Jan 1953)
  1. 1. Helen (E.) Riggs 1907– m. James (Edgar) Barclay 1906–1977
  2. 2. Isabella (V) Riggs 1900–

Abram Riggs's Timeline

7 Records

1872
1 Nov 1872
Birth of Abram Vernon Riggs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 8
Abram Vernon Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Abram Vernon Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Abram Vernon Riggs resided here in MT Oliver Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
MT Oliver Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Abram Vernon Riggs resided here in Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Abram Vernon Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1937
12 Sep 1937
Age 65
Death of Abram Vernon Riggs in Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 083001-086000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1510; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 52
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1988; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0359; FHL microfilm: 2341722
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1095; Family History Film: 1255095; Page: 277A; Enumeration District: 162
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1364; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0303; FHL microfilm: 1241364
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Oliver Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1296; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1375309
    [7] Pennsylvania, County Marriages, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1899; Roll Number: 549736

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1095; Family History Film: 1255095; Page: 277A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 29, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1364; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0303; FHL microfilm: 1241364

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: MT Oliver Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Oliver Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1296; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1375309

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1510; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1988; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0359; FHL microfilm: 2341722

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1937
    Event Place: Mount Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 083001-086000
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