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Mary Orinda Riggs 1871–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 aug 1871

Birth Location: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 17 may 1925

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Father: Edward Riggs

Mother: Caroline Finch

Spouse(s): Frederick Ward

Children(s): Frederick Ward

In 1871, Mary Orinda Riggs entered the world in Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA, born to Edward Franklin Riggs And Caroline Finch. In 1880, Mary Orinda Riggs resided in Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Mary Orinda Riggs resided in Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio, USA. Mary Orinda Riggs married Frederick A Ward, and had children including Frederick Wesley Ward. Mary Orinda Riggs passed away in 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Mary Orinda Riggs entered the world in Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA, born to Edward Franklin Riggs And Caroline Finch.
  • In 1880, Mary Orinda Riggs resided in Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Orinda Riggs resided in Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio, USA.
  • Mary Orinda Riggs married Frederick A Ward, and had children including Frederick Wesley Ward.
  • Mary Orinda Riggs passed away in 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Riggs's Ancestors

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Mary Riggs
1871–1925
Birth Place: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Parents
Edward Franklin Riggs
1843–1913
White Oak, Ingham, Mich., Michigan, USA
Caroline Finch
1844–1908
Michigan, United States
Grandparents
Ebenezer (Clinton) Riggs
1820–1889
Steuben County, New York, USA
Orinda (Almira) Lyman
1822–1891
Strongville, Ohio, USA
Peter Finch
1815–1898
Columbia Co., NY
Mary Finch
1815–1900
Columbia County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert FINCH
1793–
Maria BRAZEL
1798–
Petrus Schauermann
1792–1840
Catharina keller
1786–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Schauerman
1758–1826
Rachel Lohnens
1763–1852
Wilhelmus Keller
1755–
Sabina Schneyder
1760–

Mary Riggs's Descendants

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Mary (Orinda) Riggs (13 aug 1871–17 may 1925) m. Frederick (A) Ward (1871–)
  1. 1. Frederick (Wesley) Ward 1898–1970 m. Lillian (A) Turnbull 1908–

Mary Riggs's Timeline

4 Records

1871
13 aug 1871
Birth of Mary Orinda Riggs in Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Mary Orinda Riggs resided here in Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Mary Orinda Riggs resided here in Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1925
17 may 1925
Age 54
Death of Mary Orinda Riggs in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 aug 1871
    Event Place: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 286B; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0053
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: 1298; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1241298
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 286B; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0053

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Toledo Ward 10, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: 1298; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1241298

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 may 1925
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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