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George William Riggs 1925–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1925

Birth Location: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan

Death Date: 11 Jul 1999

Death Location: La Salle, Monroe, Michigan

Father: Burnette Riggs

Mother: Katie Sweat

Spouse(s): Anna Trombley

Children(s): Katy Riggs

In 1925, George William Riggs entered the world in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, born to Burnette Riggs And Katie Victoria Sweat. In 1930, George William Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. In 1935, George William Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. George William Riggs married Anna May Trombley, and had children including Burnie Riggs, George W Riggs Jr, Georgia M Dna Georgia Kettinger Riggs, Karen Sue Riggs, Katy Ann Riggs, Ricky Lee Riggs. George William Riggs passed away in 1999 in La Salle, Monroe, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1925, George William Riggs entered the world in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, born to Burnette Riggs And Katie Victoria Sweat.
  • In 1930, George William Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan.
  • In 1935, George William Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan.
  • George William Riggs married Anna May Trombley, and had children including Burnie Riggs, George W Riggs Jr, Georgia M Dna Georgia Kettinger Riggs, Karen Sue Riggs, Katy Ann Riggs, Ricky Lee Riggs.
  • George William Riggs passed away in 1999 in La Salle, Monroe, Michigan.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Riggs's Ancestors

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George Riggs
1925–1999
Birth Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Parents
Burnette Riggs
1900–1983
La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
Katie (Victoria) Sweat
1905–1993
Mossy Spring, Union, Tennessee
Grandparents
James (Hawk) Sweat
1868–1939
Loyston, Union, Tennessee
Lucretia (Jane 'Jane') Dial
1870–1960
Loyston, Union, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Peter Sweat
1847–
Harriett Sweat
1848–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN Sr
1819–1934
MARY McCarty
1820–1934

George Riggs's Descendants

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George (William) Riggs (16 Jul 1925–11 Jul 1999) m. Anna (May) Trombley (18 May 1930–6 Dec 1990)
  1. 1. Katy (Ann) Riggs 1950–2018 m. Charles (Michael) Wilson –2016

George Riggs's Timeline

5 Records

1925
16 Jul 1925
Birth of George William Riggs in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 5
George William Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 10
George William Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 15
George William Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1999
11 Jul 1999
Age 74
Death of George William Riggs in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1925
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T627_1792; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58-32
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-20-1028; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 1013; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 221.0; FHL microfilm: 2340748
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [7] Monroe County, Michigan, Obituary Index
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 1013; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 221.0; FHL microfilm: 2340748

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T627_1792; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58-32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T627_1792; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1999
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-20-1028; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] Monroe County, Michigan, Obituary Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: La Salle, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

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