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Opal Riggs 1926–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1926

Birth Location: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan

Death Date: 19 Apr 1985

Death Location: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

Father: Burnette Riggs

Mother: Katie Sweat

Spouse(s): Edward Raymond

Children(s):

The story of Opal Riggs began in 1926 in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. In 1930, Opal Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. In 1935, Opal Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan. Opal Riggs married Carney, Edward Earl Raymond, Ray B Miller. Opal Riggs passed away in 1985 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Riggs began in 1926 in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan.
  • In 1930, Opal Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan.
  • In 1935, Opal Riggs resided in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan.
  • Opal Riggs married Carney, Edward Earl Raymond, Ray B Miller.
  • Opal Riggs passed away in 1985 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burnette Riggs
1900–1983
Birth Location: La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
BR
Katie Sweat
1905–1993
Birth Location: Mossy Spring, Union, Tennessee
KS

Spouses(s)

Edward Raymond
1926–
Birth Location: –
ER

Children(s)

Opal Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Opal Riggs
1926–1985
Birth Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Parents
Burnette Riggs
1900–1983
La Follette, Campbell, Tennessee
Katie (Victoria) Sweat
1905–1993
Mossy Spring, Union, Tennessee
Grandparents
James (Hawk) Sweat
1868–1939
Loyston, Union, Tennessee
Lucretia (Jane 'Jane') Dial
1870–1960
Loyston, Union, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Peter Sweat
1847–
Harriett Sweat
1848–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN Sr
1819–1934
MARY McCarty
1820–1934

Opal Riggs's Timeline

7 Records

1926
7 Mar 1926
Birth of Opal Riggs in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 4
Opal Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 9
Opal Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Opal Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1958
1958
Age 32
Opal Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1959
1959
Age 33
Opal Riggs resided here in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1985
19 Apr 1985
Age 59
Death of Opal Riggs in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1926
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T627_1792; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58-32
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 381-20-6090; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 030273; Volume: 26024
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 1013; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 221.0; FHL microfilm: 2340748
    [5] Monroe County, Michigan, Obituary Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: 1013; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 221.0; FHL microfilm: 2340748

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T627_1792; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58-32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T627_1792; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 381-20-6090; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: 030273; Volume: 26024
    [3] Monroe County, Michigan, Obituary Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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