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Effie Whigham Brown 1865–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jan 1865

Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 12 Apr 1940

Death Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Robert Riggs

Mother: Cordelia Wigham

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Amelia Brown

The story of Effie Whigham Brown began in 1865 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Effie Whigham Brown resided in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Effie Whigham Brown resided in McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Effie Whigham Brown married John R Brown, and had children including Amelia Riggs Brown. Effie Whigham Brown passed away in 1940 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Effie Whigham Brown began in 1865 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Effie Whigham Brown resided in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Effie Whigham Brown resided in McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Effie Whigham Brown married John R Brown, and had children including Amelia Riggs Brown.
  • Effie Whigham Brown passed away in 1940 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Riggs
1838–1921
Birth Location: Library, Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Cordelia Wigham
1844–1914
Birth Location: Mifflin Twp, Pennsylvania
CW

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Amelia Brown
1886–1931
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
AB

Effie Brown's Ancestors

Self
Effie Brown
1865–1940
Birth Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert L. Riggs
1838–1921
Library, Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Cordelia (C B) Wigham
1844–1914
Mifflin Twp, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Riggs
1800–1848
Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Philips
1800–1882
St Clair, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Sr
1764–1843
Mary Higbee
1764–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obadiah Higbee
1732–1808
Anna Brower
1741–1812

Effie Brown's Descendants

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Effie (Whigham) Brown (21 Jan 1865–12 Apr 1940)
  1. 1. Amelia (Riggs) Brown 1886–1931 m. Theodore (A) Wolfe 1885–
    1. 1. Robert (Riggs) Wolfe 1915–1995 m. Elva (W.) Briggs 1912–1979

Effie Brown's Timeline

5 Records

1865
21 Jan 1865
Birth of Effie Whigham Brown in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Effie Whigham Brown resided here in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Effie Whigham Brown resided here in McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Effie Whigham Brown resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
12 Apr 1940
Age 75
Death of Effie Whigham Brown in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1865
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 034701-037500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 112001-115000
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1966; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0682; FHL microfilm: 2341700
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1088; Family History Film: 1255088; Page: 417A; Enumeration District: 042
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1295; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375308
    [6] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1088; Family History Film: 1255088; Page: 417A; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1295; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375308

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1966; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0682; FHL microfilm: 2341700

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1940
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 034701-037500
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