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Elizabeth Belle Riggs 1876–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1876

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 7 Oct 1970

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Isaac MD

Mother: Isabell Hicks

Spouse(s): John Kraft

Children(s): Isaac Kraft, John Jr

In 1876, Elizabeth Belle Riggs entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Isaac W Riggs Md And Isabell V Hicks. In 1880, Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth Belle Riggs married John F Kraft, and had children including Isaac Riggs Kraft, John F Kraft Jr. Elizabeth Belle Riggs passed away in 1970 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Elizabeth Belle Riggs entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Isaac W Riggs Md And Isabell V Hicks.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Elizabeth Belle Riggs married John F Kraft, and had children including Isaac Riggs Kraft, John F Kraft Jr.
  • Elizabeth Belle Riggs passed away in 1970 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac MD
1846–1923
Birth Location: Library, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Isabell Hicks
1848–1909
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
IH

Spouses(s)

John Kraft
1868–1958
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JK

Children(s)

Isaac Kraft
1897–1974
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IK
John Jr
1911–1991
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JJ

Elizabeth Riggs's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Riggs
1876–1970
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Isaac W. Riggs MD
1846–1923
Library, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Isabell (V) Hicks
1848–1909
Pittsburgh, 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

Elizabeth Riggs's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Belle) Riggs (28 Dec 1876–7 Oct 1970) m. John (F) Kraft (Jan 1868–5 Jun 1958)
  1. 1. Isaac (Riggs) Kraft 1897–1974 m. Ann (G) Haller 1906–1994
  2. 2. John (F Kraft) Jr 1911–1991 m. Mary (Spencer) Gordon 1914–2015

Elizabeth Riggs's Timeline

10 Records

1876
28 Dec 1876
Birth of Elizabeth Belle Riggs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1876
28 Dec 1876
Birth of Elizabeth Belle Riggs in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in Knoxville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Knoxville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in Crafton Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Crafton Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 64
Elizabeth Belle Riggs resided here in , Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1970
7 Oct 1970
Age 94
Death of Elizabeth Belle Riggs in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1876
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03663; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 69-389
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906–1970; Box Number: 4; Certificate Number Range: 094501-094650
    [3] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0411; FHL microfilm: 1241368
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1876
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crafton Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1511; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 74
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1978; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0233; FHL microfilm: 2341713
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1095; Family History Film: 1255095; Page: 277A; Enumeration District: 162
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1368; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0411; FHL microfilm: 1241368
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1293; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1375306
    [6] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 346; Certificate Number: 150368
    [7] Pennsylvania, County Marriages, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1896 - 1897; Roll Number: 549750

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1095; Family History Film: 1255095; Page: 277A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knoxville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knoxville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1368; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0411; FHL microfilm: 1241368

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1293; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1375306
    [2] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 346; Certificate Number: 150368

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crafton Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crafton Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1511; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1978; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0233; FHL microfilm: 2341713

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1933
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03663; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 69-389

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03663; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 69-389

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1970
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906–1970; Box Number: 4; Certificate Number Range: 094501-094650
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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