YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edward Riggs 1744–1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1744

Birth Location: Dorset, England

Death Date: 1780

Death Location: Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States

Father: John Riggs

Mother: Susanna White

Spouse(s): Mary Mcclaughry

Children(s): Edward Riggs, Eleanor Riggs, Edward Riggs, Agnes Riggs, Thomas Riggs, Matthew Riggs, Mary Riggs

In 1744, Edward Riggs entered the world in Dorset, England, born to John Riggs And Susanna White. Edward Riggs married Mary Ann Mcclaughry, Rebecca House, and had children including Agnes Riggs, Edward Riggs, Eleanor Riggs, James Riggs, Mary Ann Riggs, Matthew Riggs, Thomas Riggs. Edward Riggs passed away in 1780 in Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States.

Find more search results for Edward Riggs
ER

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1744, Edward Riggs entered the world in Dorset, England, born to John Riggs And Susanna White.
  • Edward Riggs married Mary Ann Mcclaughry, Rebecca House, and had children including Agnes Riggs, Edward Riggs, Eleanor Riggs, James Riggs, Mary Ann Riggs, Matthew Riggs, Thomas Riggs.
  • Edward Riggs passed away in 1780 in Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Riggs
1700–
Birth Location: England
JR
Susanna White
1717–1749
Birth Location: 1662711, Dorset, England
SW

Spouses(s)

Mary Mcclaughry
1745–1782
Birth Location: Clonbroney, Longford, Ireland
MM

Children(s)

Edward Riggs
1788–
Birth Location: –
ER
Eleanor Riggs
1769–1796
Birth Location: Hapersfield, Delaware, New York, United States
ER
Edward Riggs
1760–1835
Birth Location: Salem, Washington, New York, United States
ER
Agnes Riggs
1765–1789
Birth Location: –
AR
Thomas Riggs
1771–1833
Birth Location: Ireland
TR
Matthew Riggs
1773–
Birth Location: Ireland
MR
Mary Riggs
1776–1864
Birth Location: Argyle, Washington, New York, United States
MR

Edward Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Edward Riggs
1744–1780
Birth Place: Dorset, England
Parents
John Riggs
1700–
England
Susanna White
1717–1749
1662711, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Susanna White
1700–
Puddletown Dorset England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Riggs's Descendants

1.
ER
Edward Riggs (1744–1780) m. Mary (Ann) Mcclaughry (1745–5 Mar 1782)
  1. 1. Edward Riggs 1788–
  2. 2. Eleanor Riggs 1769–1796 m. John Murdock 1760–1843
    1. 1. James (Savage) Murdock 1786–1851 m. Clarissa Davis 1739–1847 m. Clarissa Davis 1793–1852 m. Clarissa (Dorr) Davis 1793–1874
      1. 1. Elanor Murdock 1812–1887
      2. 2. Angeline Murdock 1815–1887
      3. 3. Matilda Murdock 1824–1895
      4. 4. Melancthon (Davis) Murdock 1835–1913
      5. 5. Caroline (Elizabeth) Vanatta 1822–1886
      6. 6. Adeline Murdock 1814–1880
      7. 7. Samuel (D) Murdock 1819–1819
      8. 8. Clarissa Murdock 1820–1852
      9. 9. Elanor (Riggs) Murdock 1812–1887
      10. 10. Adeline Murdock 1814–1880
      11. 11. Samuel (D) Murdock 1819–1872 m. Joanna Brannon 1827–1879
        1. 1. Isabelle (Murdock) Miles 1845–1935
        2. 2. Martha (Ellen) Nelson 1858–
        3. 3. Sarah Murdock 1847–1916
        4. 4. Clarissa (Davis) Murdock 1852–1939 m. Elisha (C) Miles 1848–1923
        5. 5. Samuel (David) Murdock 1850–1904
        6. 6. Martha (Ellen Ella) Murdock 1859–1939
      12. 12. Eleanor (Riggs) Murdock 1812–1887
      13. 13. Samuel (D) Murdock 1819–1819
      14. 14. Clarissa Murdock 1822–1852
      15. 15. Adeline Murdock 1815–1886
      16. 16. Matilda Murdock 1824–1895
      17. 17. Murdock 1827–1827
      18. 18. Boy Murdock 1831–1831
      19. 19. Melancthon (Davis) Murdock 1835–1913
    2. 2. Joseph Murdock 1783–1843
    3. 3. Edward (Riggs) Murdock 1787–1864
    4. 4. John Murdock 1792–1871
    5. 5. Samuel Murdock 1794–1848
    6. 6. Polly Murdock 1791–1792
    7. 7. Eleanor (Maria) Murdock 1801–
    8. 8. Jefferson Murdock 1822–
    9. 9. Jesse (Sheppard) Murdock 1803–1826
    10. 10. Emeline Murdock 1807–
    11. 11. Mary (Ann) Murdock 1818–
  3. 3. Edward Riggs 1760–1835
  4. 4. Agnes Riggs 1765–1789
  5. 5. Thomas Riggs 1771–1833
  6. 6. Matthew Riggs 1773–
  7. 7. Mary (Ann) Riggs 1776–1864

Edward Riggs's Timeline

3 Records

1744
1744
Birth of Edward Riggs in Dorset, England
Dorset, England
1772
08 Apr 1772
Age 28
Edward Riggs was married in Piddletown, Dorset, England
Piddletown, Dorset, England
1780
1780
Age 36
Death of Edward Riggs in Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States
Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 08 Apr 1772
    Event Place: Piddletown, Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1763
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New York, New York; Year: 1763; Page Number: 737

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: England & Wales Marriages

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Piddletown, Dorset, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Kortright, Delaware, New York, United States
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the MacClaughry family : a Scoto-Irish family originally from Galloway, Scotland; appe
Find more search results for Edward Riggs

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE