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Ollie May Riggs 1897–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 aug 1897

Birth Location: Hawkins County, TN

Death Date: 6 apr 1974

Death Location: Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: George Riggs

Mother: Ida Davis

Spouse(s): Lawrence Masters

Children(s): Leland Masters, Anna Masters, Etta Masters, Katherine Masters, Charles Masters, Luther Masters

The story of Ollie May Riggs began in 1897 in Hawkins County, TN. In 1900, Ollie May Riggs resided in Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Ollie May Riggs resided in North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA. Ollie May Riggs married Lawrence Erastus Masters, and had children including Anna Marie Masters, Charles C Masters, Etta Masters, Katherine Masters, Leland Lloyd Masters, Luther E Masters. Ollie May Riggs passed away in 1974 in Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ollie May Riggs began in 1897 in Hawkins County, TN.
  • In 1900, Ollie May Riggs resided in Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Ollie May Riggs resided in North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ollie May Riggs married Lawrence Erastus Masters, and had children including Anna Marie Masters, Charles C Masters, Etta Masters, Katherine Masters, Leland Lloyd Masters, Luther E Masters.
  • Ollie May Riggs passed away in 1974 in Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ollie Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Ollie Riggs
1897–1974
Birth Place: Hawkins County, TN
Parents
George Riggs
1872–1918
Tennessee
Ida (Louvenia) Davis
1877–1932
Tennessee
Grandparents
Henry (Harrison) Riggs
1844–
North Carolina
Nancy Watkins
1850–
TN
Henry Davis
1847–1930
Tennessee
Matilda (A.) Ford
1850–1937
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Davis
1803–1877
Martha McClanahan
1815–1880
Henry Ford
1825–
Mary Ford
1828–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ollie Riggs's Descendants

1.
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Ollie (May) Riggs (19 aug 1897–6 apr 1974) m. Lawrence (Erastus) Masters (8 February 1895–4 August 1972)
  1. 1. Leland (Lloyd) Masters 1927–2013 m. Ray (Martine) Halcomb 1930–1996 m. Gladys (May) Oaks 1934–2025
  2. 2. Anna (Marie) Masters 1918–2021 m. Robert (Marion) Thomas 1911–1992
  3. 3. Etta Masters 1922–
  4. 4. Katherine Masters 1924–
  5. 5. Charles (C) Masters 1920–1996
  6. 6. Luther (E) Masters 1916–2008

Ollie Riggs's Timeline

7 Records

1897
19 aug 1897
Birth of Ollie May Riggs in Hawkins County, TN
Hawkins County, TN
1900
1900
Age 3
Ollie May Riggs resided here in Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Ollie May Riggs resided here in North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1928
1928
Age 31
Ollie May Riggs resided here in Corbin, Kentucky, USA
Corbin, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Ollie May Riggs resided here in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Ollie May Riggs resided here in Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
1974
6 apr 1974
Age 77
Death of Ollie May Riggs in Corbin, Whitley, KY
Corbin, Whitley, KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 aug 1897
    Event Place: Hawkins County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 118-11
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T625_595; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 249
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1572; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1241572
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: 1572; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1241572

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Brodhead, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Roll: T625_595; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 249

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Corbin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 118-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corbin, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1363; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 118-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitley
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 apr 1974
    Event Place: Corbin, Whitley, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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