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Edward Riggs 1636–1714 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1636

Birth Location: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 15 Mar 1714

Death Location: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Father: Edward Riggs

Mother: Elizabeth Roosa

Spouse(s): Mary Munn

Children(s): Samuel 1681, Joseph Riggs, James Riggs

The story of Edward Riggs began in 1636 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. In 1634, Edward Riggs resided in Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA. In 1670, Edward Riggs resided in Newark, Essex County, NJ. Edward Riggs married Mary Brown Munn, and had children including James Riggs, Joseph Riggs, Samuel Riggs 1681. Edward Riggs passed away in 1714 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Riggs began in 1636 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1634, Edward Riggs resided in Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA.
  • In 1670, Edward Riggs resided in Newark, Essex County, NJ.
  • Edward Riggs married Mary Brown Munn, and had children including James Riggs, Joseph Riggs, Samuel Riggs 1681.
  • Edward Riggs passed away in 1714 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Riggs
1614–1670
Birth Location: Nazeing, Essex, England
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Elizabeth Roosa
1619–1669
Birth Location: Herwijnen, Lingewaal, Gelderland, Netherlands
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Spouses(s)

Mary Munn
1640–1688
Birth Location: Milford, New Haven, CT, USA
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Children(s)

Samuel 1681
1681–1770
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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Joseph Riggs
1675–1744
Birth Location: Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
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James Riggs
1664–1744
Birth Location: –
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Edward Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Edward Riggs
1636–1714
Birth Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edward Riggs
1614–1670
Nazeing, Essex, England
Elizabeth Roosa
1619–1669
Herwijnen, Lingewaal, Gelderland, Netherlands
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Riggs's Descendants

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Edward Riggs (1636–15 Mar 1714) m. Mary (Brown) Munn (1640–1688)
  1. 1. Samuel (Riggs) 1681 1681–1770 m. Keziah ((Kegeah) Baldwin) 1690 1690–1750
    1. 1. Samuel Riggs 1728–1798 m. 8 (Elizabeth Tompkins) 1732 1720–1810
      1. 1. 7 (Chloe Riggs) 1752 1752–1852 m. 7 (John Scott) 1751 1751–1811
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Scott) 1789 1789–1820
        2. 2. James (Scott) 1801 1801–
        3. 3. 6 (Sarah "Sallie" Scott) 1796 1796–1886 m. 6 (Elijah Presnall) 1764 1764–1841
        4. 4. James (F Scott) 1779 1779–1860
        5. 5. Mary (Polly Scott) 1797 1797–1850
        6. 6. Peter (Scott) 1795 1795–1849
        7. 7. Mourning (Scott) 1783 1783–1837 m. Matthew (Tucker) 1784 1784–1851
        8. 8. Keziah (Scott) 1789 1789–1861 m. Benedict Reighley 1788–1866
        9. 9. Benjamin (Franklin Scott) 1792 1792–1873
      2. 2. Mary (Riggs) 1764 1764–1813
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Riggs) 1750 1750–1829
      4. 4. Abigail (Riggs) 1767 1767–1822
      5. 5. William (Riggs) 1770 1770–1818
      6. 6. Silas (Riggs) 1767 1767–1835
      7. 7. Zadok (Riggs) 1754 1754–1846 m. Sarah (Scott) 1755 1755–1846
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) Riggs 1781–1871
        2. 2. Scott Riggs 1779–1872
        3. 3. James Riggs 1781–1876
        4. 4. Samuel (V) Riggs 1788–1850
        5. 5. Zadok Riggs 1790–1875
        6. 6. Silas Riggs 1797–1844 m. Sarah ("Sallie" E.) Hicks 1800–1884
        7. 7. Hannah Riggs 1800–1808
      8. 8. Nancy (Susannah) Riggs 1753–1823
      9. 9. Lott Riggs 1772–1813
      10. 10. Hiram Riggs 1770–
    2. 2. Timothy (Riggs) 1723 1723–1805 m. Sarah (Dunkham) 1723 1723–1770 m. Elizabeth (Tompkins) 1720 1720–1810
      1. 1. Rueben (Asa Riggs) 1747 1747–1837
      2. 2. Edward (Riggs) 1746 1746–
      3. 3. Eunice (Riggs) 1756 1756–1829
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Riggs) 1768 1768–1829
      5. 5. Lott (Riggs) 1765 1765–1813
      6. 6. Mary (Riggs) 1764 1764–1813
      7. 7. Silas (Riggs) 1767 1767–1835
      8. 8. Hiram (Riggs) 1752 1752–1825
    3. 3. William (Riggs) 1728 1728–1776
    4. 4. Reuben (Riggs) 1725 1725–1837
    5. 5. John (Riggs) 1717 1717–1769 m. Francis (Colburn) 1720 1720–1770
      1. 1. Isaac Riggs 1739–1788
      2. 2. (Rev) (William) Riggs 1750–1833
      3. 3. Samuel Riggs 1748–
      4. 4. James Riggs 1747–1748
      5. 5. Williamina Riggs 1741–1741
      6. 6. Silas Riggs 1749–1750
      7. 7. Elizabeth Riggs 1758–
      8. 8. Mahlon Riggs 1754–
      9. 9. Ann Riggs 1751–
      10. 10. Zachariah Riggs 1752–
    6. 6. Edward (Riggs) 1720 1720–1820 m. Jane (Buckley) 1728 1728–1767
      1. 1. Sarah (Riggs) 1762 1762–1840
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Riggs) 1750 1750–1845 m. James Ellis 1758–1817
      3. 3. Jesse (Riggs) 1758 1758–1832
      4. 4. Samuel (Lt. Riggs) 1760 1760–1846
      5. 5. Clisbe ((Clisby) Capt Riggs) 1764 1765–1845
      6. 6. Phoebe (Riggs) 1766 1766–
      7. 7. Reuben (Riggs) 1747 1747–
      8. 8. Mary (Crawford Riggs) 1769 1769–
  2. 2. Joseph Riggs 1675–1744
  3. 3. James Riggs 1664–1744

Edward Riggs's Timeline

4 Records

1634
1634
Edward Riggs resided here in Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
1636
1636
Birth of Edward Riggs in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
1670
1670
Age 34
Edward Riggs resided here in Newark, Essex County, NJ
Newark, Essex County, NJ
1714
15 Mar 1714
Age 78
Death of Edward Riggs in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1636
    Event Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1636; Birth city: Roxbury; Birth state: MA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3057.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HDG
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 209.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RMA
    [7] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1634
    Event Place: Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: Newark, Essex County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts; Page Number: 1583

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1714
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1636; Birth city: Roxbury; Birth state: MA
    [2] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012
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