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David Riggs 1822–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1822

Birth Location: Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 13 Nov 1896

Death Location: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: John Riggs

Mother: Mary Philips

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bates

Children(s): Edmonia Riggs, John Riggs, William Riggs, Mary Riggs, Jennie Riggs, Emma Riggs, David Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Ida Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Alta Riggs

The story of David Riggs began in 1822 in Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1850, David Riggs resided in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, David Riggs resided in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. David Riggs married Elizabeth Bates, and had children including Alta May Riggs, David Elmer Riggs, Edmonia Flora Riggs, Elizabeth Rolena Riggs, Emma Catherine Riggs, Ida Belle Riggs, Jennie Sarah Riggs, John Stewart Riggs, Mary Ellen Riggs, William Bates Riggs. David Riggs passed away in 1896 in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of David Riggs began in 1822 in Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, David Riggs resided in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, David Riggs resided in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • David Riggs married Elizabeth Bates, and had children including Alta May Riggs, David Elmer Riggs, Edmonia Flora Riggs, Elizabeth Rolena Riggs, Emma Catherine Riggs, Ida Belle Riggs, Jennie Sarah Riggs, John Stewart Riggs, Mary Ellen Riggs, William Bates Riggs.
  • David Riggs passed away in 1896 in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.

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David Riggs's Ancestors

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David Riggs
1822–1896
Birth Place: Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Riggs
1800–1848
Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Philips
1800–1882
St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Riggs) Sr
1764–1843
Hightstown, Mercer, New Jersey, United States
Mary Higbee
1764–1853
Trenton, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Obadiah Higbee
1732–1808
Anna Brower
1741–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Higbee
1710–1750
Abram Brouwer
1701–
Elizabeth Ackerman
1704–1787

David Riggs's Descendants

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David Riggs (3 May 1822–13 Nov 1896) m. Elizabeth Bates (23 July 1832–30 Oct 1894)
  1. 1. Edmonia (Flora) Riggs 1864–1938
  2. 2. John (Stewart) Riggs 1851–1925
  3. 3. William (Bates) Riggs 1853–1937 m. Mary (Priscilla) Nelson 1852–
    1. 1. Lola (Vera) Riggs 1884–
    2. 2. Leo (Bates) Riggs 1879–1956 m. Mabel (K) Deguerro 1876–
      1. 1. Leona (Kathleen) Riggs 1903–
    3. 3. Lester (David) Riggs 1880–1963 m. Bertha (L.) Culver 1876–1940
    4. 4. Wanda (Elizabeth) Riggs 1887–
  4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Riggs 1855–1939
  5. 5. Jennie (Sarah) Riggs 1857–1929
  6. 6. Emma (Catherine) Riggs 1860–1893
  7. 7. David (Elmer) Riggs 1862–1887
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Rolena) Riggs 1877–1916
  9. 9. Ida (Belle) Riggs 1869–1943
  10. 10. Elizabeth (Rolena) Riggs 1867–1916
  11. 11. Alta (May) Riggs 1875– m. Frank Dorgan 1897–

David Riggs's Timeline

4 Records

1822
3 May 1822
Birth of David Riggs in Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 28
David Riggs resided here in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
David Riggs resided here in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1896
13 Nov 1896
Age 74
Death of David Riggs in Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1822
    Event Place: Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 117501-119850
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1091; Page: 297B; Enumeration District: 087
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 748; Page: 250a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 748; Page: 250a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1091; Page: 297B; Enumeration District: 087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

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