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Martin Riggs 1815–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: Ohio, United States

Death Date: 21 Jul 1862

Death Location: Boonville, Warrick, Indiana, United States

Father: John Riggs

Mother: Sarah Wilson

Spouse(s): Catharine Underwood

Children(s): John Riggs, Malissa Riggs, Parley Riggs, Daniel Riggs, Amelia Riggs

In 1815, Martin Riggs entered the world in Ohio, United States, born to John Riggs And Sarah Wilson. In 1850, Martin Riggs resided in Geneva, Jennings, Indiana. Martin Riggs married Catharine E Underwood, Cynthia Ann Eddleman, and had children including Amelia Frances Riggs, Daniel Riggs, John T Riggs, Malissa A Riggs, Parley H Riggs. Martin Riggs passed away in 1862 in Boonville, Warrick, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Martin Riggs entered the world in Ohio, United States, born to John Riggs And Sarah Wilson.
  • In 1850, Martin Riggs resided in Geneva, Jennings, Indiana.
  • Martin Riggs married Catharine E Underwood, Cynthia Ann Eddleman, and had children including Amelia Frances Riggs, Daniel Riggs, John T Riggs, Malissa A Riggs, Parley H Riggs.
  • Martin Riggs passed away in 1862 in Boonville, Warrick, Indiana, United States.

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Martin Riggs's Ancestors

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Martin Riggs
1815–1862
Birth Place: Ohio, United States
Parents
John Riggs
1781–1852
Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Wilson
1786–1875
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
James Riggs
1742–1815
Rock Creek, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Mary (Ann) Johnson
1748–1818
Clarksburg, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Samuel Wilson
1760–1824
Down, Down, , Ireland
Nancy Weedon
1764–1788
, , , Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Riggs's Descendants

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Martin Riggs (1815–21 Jul 1862) m. Catharine (E.) Underwood (26 Dec 1828–3 Aug 1918)
  1. 1. John (T) Riggs 1856–
  2. 2. Malissa (A) Riggs 1851–
  3. 3. Parley (H) Riggs 1847–1926
  4. 4. Daniel Riggs 1846–
  5. 5. Amelia (Frances) Riggs 1858–1925 m. Stephen (H.) Lewis 1855–
    1. 1. Janie Lewis 1877–
    2. 2. Garfield Lewis 1880–
    3. 3. George (L.) Lewis 1877–
    4. 4. Charles (Martin) Lewis 1878–1961 m. Lelia (Mary) Porter 1910–1980 m. Emma Lewis 1880– m. Emma (Mae) Lee 1880–1956
      1. 1. Joyce (Ann) Lewis 1931–1980 m. Darwin (Lee) Wetzbarger 1931–1999
        1. 1. Suzanne (Joyce) Kepford 1951–1951
      2. 2. Edna (Lenora) Lewis 1905–1986 m. Sidney (D) Baker 1886–
        1. 1. Harold (W) Baker 1925–
        2. 2. Cecelia (A) Baker 1921–
        3. 3. K (Ruth) Baker 1907–
      3. 3. Velma (Hilma) Lewis 1908–1968 m. Leroy (Furles) Betts 1908–1988
        1. 1. Gordon (Lester) Betts 1944–2000
        2. 2. Leon (D.) Betts 1939–2006
        3. 3. Eldon (E.) Betts 1934–1995
        4. 4. Nelda (M.) Betts 1932–2006
        5. 5. Wallace (D.) Betts 1930–1931
        6. 6. Eugene (Leroy) Betts 1928–1980
        7. 7. Bedola (C.) Betts 1926–1992
      4. 4. Iva (Laura) Lewis 1903–1978
      5. 5. Viola (M) Lewis 1901–
      6. 6. Martha (Marilyn) Lewis 1937–2007 m. James (Walter) Hathaway 1937–2009
      7. 7. Jean (Frances) Lewis 1934–1998

Martin Riggs's Timeline

4 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Martin Riggs in Ohio, United States
Ohio, United States
1846
4 Oct 1846
Age 31
Martin Riggs was married in Jennings, Indiana
Jennings, Indiana
1850
1850
Age 35
Martin Riggs resided here in Geneva, Jennings, Indiana
Geneva, Jennings, Indiana
1862
21 Jul 1862
Age 47
Death of Martin Riggs in Boonville, Warrick, Indiana, United States
Boonville, Warrick, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1862
    Event Place: Boonville, Warrick, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1846
    Event Place: Jennings, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana Marriage Collection, Title: , ; Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT; Page: 1305173.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Geneva, Jennings, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Geneva, Jennings, Indiana; Roll: M432_155; Page: 313A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Geneva, Jennings, Indiana; Roll: M432_155; Page: 313A; Image: .

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