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Chester Warren Riggs 1923–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Oct 1923

Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky

Death Date: 01 Mar 1988

Death Location: Carter County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Chester Riggs

Mother: Melda Barker

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In 1923, Chester Warren Riggs entered the world in Carter County, Kentucky, born to Chester B Riggs And Melda Barker. In 1930, Chester Warren Riggs resided in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky. In 1935, Chester Warren Riggs resided in Carter, Kentucky. Chester Warren Riggs passed away in 1988 in Carter County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Chester Warren Riggs entered the world in Carter County, Kentucky, born to Chester B Riggs And Melda Barker.
  • In 1930, Chester Warren Riggs resided in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky.
  • In 1935, Chester Warren Riggs resided in Carter, Kentucky.
  • Chester Warren Riggs passed away in 1988 in Carter County, Kentucky, USA.

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Chester Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Chester Riggs
1923–1988
Birth Place: Carter County, Kentucky
Parents
Chester B. Riggs
1899–1961
Carter County, Kentucky
Melda Barker
1901–
Carter County, Kentucky
Grandparents
David Riggs
1862–
Carter County, Kentucky
Mary (Alice) Power
1868–1953
Magoffin County, Kentucky
Preston Barker
1856–
Kentucky
Martha (E.) Johnson
1856–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
John Riggs
1827–
Rachel McFarland
1835–
Jilson Power
1838–1916
Priscilla Flint
1847–1877
William Barker
1823–1900
Minnie Holbrook
1823–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Farland
1784–1860
Rachel *
1794–1875
Archibald Power
1814–1857
Rhoda Patrick
1816–
John *
1810–1898
Fada *
1809–1897
Solomon Barker
1800–1870
Mary Wilson
1800–1880

Chester Riggs's Timeline

5 Records

1923
02 Oct 1923
Birth of Chester Warren Riggs in Carter County, Kentucky
Carter County, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 7
Chester Warren Riggs resided here in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 12
Chester Warren Riggs resided here in Carter, Kentucky
Carter, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Chester Warren Riggs resided here in Carter, Kentucky, United States
Carter, Kentucky, United States
1988
01 Mar 1988
Age 65
Death of Chester Warren Riggs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1923
    Event Place: Carter County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1292; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [4] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1292; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1292; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1988
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carter County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

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