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Mary Emeline Riggs 1835–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1835

Birth Location: California, Washington, United States

Death Date: 17 Jul 1892

Death Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Edward II

Mother: Hester Newmeyer

Spouse(s): William Philips

Children(s): Edward Philips, Loyd Philips, Harriett Philips, Emma Philips, Norman Philips, Roland Philips

In 1835, Mary Emeline Riggs entered the world in California, Washington, United States, born to Edward Riggs Ii And Hester Newmeyer. In 1870, Mary Emeline Riggs resided in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Mary Emeline Riggs resided in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary Emeline Riggs married William M Philips, and had children including Edward B Philips, Emma Cora Philips, Harriett Philips, Loyd Philips, Norman Wilcox Philips, Roland Jarvis Philips. Mary Emeline Riggs passed away in 1892 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1835, Mary Emeline Riggs entered the world in California, Washington, United States, born to Edward Riggs Ii And Hester Newmeyer.
  • In 1870, Mary Emeline Riggs resided in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Emeline Riggs resided in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Mary Emeline Riggs married William M Philips, and had children including Edward B Philips, Emma Cora Philips, Harriett Philips, Loyd Philips, Norman Wilcox Philips, Roland Jarvis Philips.
  • Mary Emeline Riggs passed away in 1892 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Mary Riggs
1835–1892
Birth Place: California, Washington, United States
Parents
Edward Riggs II
1802–1885
Snowden, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Hester Newmeyer
1806–1875
Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Riggs) Sr
1764–1843
Hightstown, Mercer, New Jersey, United States
Mary Higbee
1764–1853
Trenton, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Obadiah Higbee
1732–1808
Anna Brower
1741–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Higbee
1710–1750
Abram Brouwer
1701–
Elizabeth Ackerman
1704–1787

Mary Riggs's Descendants

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Mary (Emeline) Riggs (3 Jun 1835–17 Jul 1892) m. William (M) Philips (11 Apr 1826–30 Dec 1911)
  1. 1. Edward (B) Philips 1854–1924 m. Mary (Louise) Linn 1883–1962 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Philips 1854–1899
    1. 1. Eleanor (Mary) Philips 1898–1975 m. Joseph (Orin) Webster 1899–1950
      1. 1. Harold (Philips) Webster 1922–2005
      2. 2. Donald (Orin) Webster 1926–2018 m. Justine (De) Muer 1923–2017
      3. 3. Ethel (Mae) Webster 1929–1998
    2. 2. Sarah (Ethel) Philips 1894–1897
  2. 2. Loyd Philips 1857–
  3. 3. Harriett Philips 1859–
  4. 4. Emma (Cora) Philips 1861–1944 m. Jonathan (D) Swagler 1860–1903 m. Frank (Van) Voorhis 1859–1956
    1. 1. Mary (M) Swagler 1898–
  5. 5. Norman (Wilcox) Philips 1866–1944 m. Carrie (H) Drury 1872–1956
    1. 1. Hazel (Beryl) Philips 1892–1980 m. Robert (Howard) Treible 1889–1940
      1. 1. Dale (Philip) Treible 1920–2010 m. Jeanne (Verna) Higburg 1922–1991
    2. 2. Paul (D) Philips 1893–1947 m. Ora (M) Price 1892–
    3. 3. Lois (E) Philips 1897–1971
    4. 4. Eugene (Dale) Philips 1898–1972 m. Eunice Andreasen 1900–1979
      1. 1. Barbara (J) Philips 1925–
      2. 2. Ronald (W) Philips 1926–
    5. 5. Donovan (Wendell) Philips 1902–1963 m. Helen (B) Newcomb 1905–
    6. 6. Norman (W Philips) Jr 1908–
    7. 7. Paulene (Jarvis) Philips 1913–1990
  6. 6. Roland (Jarvis) Philips 1870–1911 m. Allie McMillan 1869–1950

Mary Riggs's Timeline

4 Records

1835
3 Jun 1835
Birth of Mary Emeline Riggs in California, Washington, United States
California, Washington, United States
1870
1870
Age 35
Mary Emeline Riggs resided here in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 45
Mary Emeline Riggs resided here in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1892
17 Jul 1892
Age 57
Death of Mary Emeline Riggs in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1835
    Event Place: California, Washington, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 082231-085970
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 039001-042000
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Family History Film: 1255201; Page: 399B; Enumeration District: 259
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1463; Page: 290A; Family History Library Film: 552962

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1463; Page: 290A; Family History Library Film: 552962

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Family History Film: 1255201; Page: 399B; Enumeration District: 259

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1892
    Event Place: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

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