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Mary Elzada Riggs 1867–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1867

Birth Location: Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 31 Mar 1944

Death Location: Rush County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: General Riggs

Mother: Armilda Peppers

Spouse(s): James Williams

Children(s): Bertha Williams, Stebbey Williams, Walter Williams, Chester Williams, Jean Williams, James Williams, Nellie Williams, Lillie Williams, Ethie Williams, Thedore Williams, Oliver Williams, Edith Williams, Oliver Williams

In 1867, Mary Elzada Riggs entered the world in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America, born to General Washington Riggs And Armilda Adelia Peppers. In 1880, Mary Elzada Riggs resided in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA. In 1900, Mary Elzada Riggs resided in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA. Mary Elzada Riggs married James Sherman Williams, and had children including Bertha Mae Williams, Chester Williams, Edith Williams, Ethie Williams, James Williams, Jean Oliver Williams, Lillie I Williams, Nellie S Williams, Oliver Earl Williams, Oliver Williams, Stebbey Williams, Thedore Williams, Walter Williams. Mary Elzada Riggs passed away in 1944 in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Mary Elzada Riggs entered the world in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America, born to General Washington Riggs And Armilda Adelia Peppers.
  • In 1880, Mary Elzada Riggs resided in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Elzada Riggs resided in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA.
  • Mary Elzada Riggs married James Sherman Williams, and had children including Bertha Mae Williams, Chester Williams, Edith Williams, Ethie Williams, James Williams, Jean Oliver Williams, Lillie I Williams, Nellie S Williams, Oliver Earl Williams, Oliver Williams, Stebbey Williams, Thedore Williams, Walter Williams.
  • Mary Elzada Riggs passed away in 1944 in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Mary Riggs
1867–1944
Birth Place: Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
General Washington Riggs
1838–1898
New Boston, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Armilda (Adelia) Peppers
1845–1921
Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Riggs's Descendants

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Mary (Elzada) Riggs (27 Aug 1867–31 Mar 1944) m. James (Sherman) Williams (16 July 1864–1949)
  1. 1. Bertha (Mae) Williams 1896–1942 m. Isaac (Edward "Ike") Miller 1893–1989
    1. 1. Chester (W.) Miller 1918–1993 m. Lois (Elizabeth) Young 1918–1993
    2. 2. Cleo Miller 1920–
    3. 3. Goldie Miller 1923–
  2. 2. Stebbey Williams 1887–1974
  3. 3. Walter Williams 1888–
  4. 4. Chester Williams 1890–1973
  5. 5. Jean (Oliver) Williams 1892–1964
  6. 6. James Williams 1894–
  7. 7. Nellie (S) Williams 1898–1973
  8. 8. Lillie (I) Williams 1901–1984
  9. 9. Ethie Williams 1903–
  10. 10. Thedore Williams 1905–
  11. 11. Oliver (Earl) Williams 1906–1997
  12. 12. Edith Williams 1908–1987
  13. 13. Oliver Williams 1902–

Mary Riggs's Timeline

9 Records

1867
27 Aug 1867
Birth of Mary Elzada Riggs in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 13
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Alexander, Rush, Kansas, USA
Alexander, Rush, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 68
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas
Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas
1940
1940
Age 73
Mary Elzada Riggs resided here in Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
1944
31 Mar 1944
Age 77
Death of Mary Elzada Riggs in Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01256; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 83-5
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: T625_547; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 212
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alexander, Rush, Kansas; Roll: 718; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340453
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: 395; Page: 572B; Enumeration District: 362
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: 498; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1240498
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: T624_452; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0187; FHL microfilm: 1374465
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: 395; Page: 572B; Enumeration District: 362

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: 498; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 1240498

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: T624_452; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0187; FHL microfilm: 1374465

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: T625_547; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 212

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Alexander, Rush, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alexander, Rush, Kansas; Roll: 718; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340453

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01256; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 83-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Belle Prairie, Rush, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01256; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 83-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1944
    Event Place: Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rush County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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