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Carrie Riggs 1868–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1868

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 13 Apr 1944

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Riggs

Mother: Mary Strimple

Spouse(s): Clifford Rorah

Children(s): Eugenia Rorah

The story of Carrie Riggs began in 1868 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1880, Carrie Riggs resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Carrie Riggs resided in Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Carrie Riggs married Clifford W Rorah, and had children including Eugenia R Rorah. Carrie Riggs passed away in 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Carrie Riggs began in 1868 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Carrie Riggs resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Carrie Riggs resided in Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Carrie Riggs married Clifford W Rorah, and had children including Eugenia R Rorah.
  • Carrie Riggs passed away in 1944 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Riggs
1836–1909
Birth Location: Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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Mary Strimple
1839–1910
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Clifford Rorah
1867–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Eugenia Rorah
1893–1977
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Carrie Riggs's Ancestors

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Carrie Riggs
1868–1944
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Philips Riggs
1836–1909
Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Mary (E) Strimple
1839–1910
Baltimore, Maryland
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

Carrie Riggs's Descendants

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Carrie Riggs (8 May 1868–13 Apr 1944) m. Clifford (W) Rorah (abt 1867–)
  1. 1. Eugenia (R) Rorah 1893–1977 m. John (Osborne Chesley) Sr 1884–1961
    1. 1. William (Rorah) Chesley 1928–1991
    2. 2. John (Osborne Chesley) Jr 1922–2011

Carrie Riggs's Timeline

5 Records

1868
8 May 1868
Birth of Carrie Riggs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 12
Carrie Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Carrie Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Carrie Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1944
13 Apr 1944
Age 76
Death of Carrie Riggs in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1868
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 039951-042500
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 425
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1094; Family History Film: 1255094; Page: 426D; Enumeration District: 145
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1307; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0576; FHL microfilm: 1375320

    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: 1094; Family History Film: 1255094; Page: 426D; Enumeration District: 145

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 21, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1307; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0576; FHL microfilm: 1375320

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1944
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 039951-042500
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