YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Pearse Riggs 1784–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Puddletown, Dorset, England

Death Date: Abt. 16 Nov 1865

Death Location: Puddletown, Dorset, England

Father: Henry Riggs

Mother: Mary Pearse

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Riggs, Elizabeth Kelloway

Children(s): James Riggs, James Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs

The story of Richard Pearse Riggs began in 1784 in Puddletown, Dorset, England. Richard Pearse Riggs married Elizabeth Kelloway, Elizabeth Riggs, and had children including Elizabeth Riggs, James Baker Riggs. Richard Pearse Riggs passed away in 1865 in Puddletown, Dorset, England.

Find more search results for Richard Riggs
RR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Richard Pearse Riggs began in 1784 in Puddletown, Dorset, England.
  • Richard Pearse Riggs married Elizabeth Kelloway, Elizabeth Riggs, and had children including Elizabeth Riggs, James Baker Riggs.
  • Richard Pearse Riggs passed away in 1865 in Puddletown, Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Riggs
1753–1840
Birth Location: Puddletown, Dorset, England
HR
Mary Pearse
1757–1794
Birth Location: Puddletown Dorset England
MP

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Riggs
1783–1861
Birth Location: Piddletown, Dorset, England
ER
Elizabeth Kelloway
1783–1851
Birth Location: Piddletown, Dorset, England
EK

Children(s)

James Riggs
1831–1914
Birth Location: Piddletown, Dorset, England
JR
James Riggs
1832–1914
Birth Location: Melcombe Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England
JR
Elizabeth Riggs
1814–1897
Birth Location: Newlyn, Cornwall
ER

Richard Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Richard Riggs
1784–1865
Birth Place: Puddletown, Dorset, England
Parents
Henry Riggs
1753–1840
Puddletown, Dorset, England
Mary (Atkins) Pearse
1757–1794
Puddletown Dorset England
Grandparents
GEORGE (RIGGS 6th) GGF
1705–
Puddletown, Dorset, England
Margaret Payne
1724–1806
Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
George Riggs
1677–1725
Mary White
1678–1724
William Payne
1700–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN RIGGS
1650–1701
Dorothy Hemington
1650–
Gyles White
1660–
Jaguith Arnold
1655–

Richard Riggs's Descendants

1.
RR
Richard (Pearse) Riggs (1784–Abt. 16 Nov 1865) m. Elizabeth Riggs (abt 1783–1861) m. Elizabeth Kelloway (1783–5 Nov 1851)
  1. 1. James (Baker) Riggs 1831–1914 m. Jane Coish 1825–
    1. 1. Charlotte Marrant 1856–1932 m. Charles Marrant 1844–1903
      1. 1. Constance (Annie) MORRANT 1897–1901
      2. 2. Winifred (Katharine) MORRANT 1895–1981
      3. 3. William (Arthur) MORRANT 1889–1974
      4. 4. Charlotte (Elizabeth) MORRANT 1883–1977
      5. 5. George MORANT 1881–
      6. 6. Emily (Jane) MORRANT 1890–1890
      7. 7. Albert (E) Morant 1887–1968
      8. 8. James MORANT 1893–1925
      9. 9. Ada (Mary May) MORRANT 1899–1987
      10. 10. John (James) MORRANT 1885–1888
  2. 2. James (Baker) Riggs 1832–1914 m. Jane Riggs 1827–1886
  3. 3. Elizabeth Riggs 1814–1897
    1. 1. Edward Hardy 1845–1918
      1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Hardy 1870–1950
        1. 1. Martha (Jane) Archer 1907–1988

Richard Riggs's Timeline

3 Records

1784
Jul 1784
Birth of Richard Pearse Riggs in Puddletown, Dorset, England
Puddletown, Dorset, England
1784
1784
Birth of Richard Pearse Riggs in Puddletown, Dorset, England
Puddletown, Dorset, England
1865
Abt. 16 Nov 1865
Age 81
Death of Richard Pearse Riggs in Puddletown, Dorset, England
Puddletown, Dorset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1784
    Event Place: Puddletown, Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Puddletown, Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 16 Nov 1865
    Event Place: Puddletown, Dorset, England
Find more search results for Richard Riggs

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE