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David W Riggs 1834–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1834

Birth Location: California, Washington, United States

Death Date: 7 May 1909

Death Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Father: Edward II

Mother: Hester Newmeyer

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The story of David W Riggs began in 1834 in California, Washington, United States. David W Riggs passed away in 1909 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Biography

  • The story of David W Riggs began in 1834 in California, Washington, United States.
  • David W Riggs passed away in 1909 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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David Riggs's Ancestors

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David Riggs
1834–1909
Birth Place: California, Washington, United States
Parents
Edward Riggs II
1802–1885
Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Hester Newmeyer
1806–1875
Brownsville, Fayette, 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 Timeline

2 Records

1834
18 Jan 1834
Birth of David W Riggs in California, Washington, United States
California, Washington, United States
1909
7 May 1909
Age 75
Death of David W Riggs in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1834
    Event Place: California, Washington, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1909
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929

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