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Thomas RIGGS 1701 – 1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 December 1701

Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 19 April 1796

Death Location: Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States

Father: Edward Riggs

Mother: Aphia Stoughton

Spouse(s): Eunice Morris

Children(s): Jonathan Riggs

Thomas RIGGS was born in 1701 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States, the child of Edward Riggs and Aphia Stoughton. In 1784, Thomas RIGGS resided in Bernards Township, Somerset County, NJ. In 1788, Thomas RIGGS resided in New Jersey, USA. Thomas RIGGS married Eunice Morris, and had children including Jonathan Riggs. Thomas RIGGS passed away in 1796 in Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States.

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Biography

  • Thomas RIGGS was born in 1701 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States, the child of Edward Riggs and Aphia Stoughton.
  • In 1784, Thomas RIGGS resided in Bernards Township, Somerset County, NJ.
  • In 1788, Thomas RIGGS resided in New Jersey, USA.
  • Thomas RIGGS married Eunice Morris, and had children including Jonathan Riggs.
  • Thomas RIGGS passed away in 1796 in Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Riggs
1668 –
Birth Location: NJ
ER
Aphia Stoughton
1670 –
Birth Location: NJ
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Spouses(s)

Eunice Morris
1703 – 1789
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Jonathan Riggs
1743 – 1836
Birth Location: Basking Ridge Somerset, New Jersey, American Colonies
JR

Thomas RIGGS's Ancestors

Self
Thomas RIGGS
1701 – 1796
Birth Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Edward Riggs
1668 –
NJ
Aphia Stoughton
1670 –
NJ
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas RIGGS's Descendants

1.
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Thomas RIGGS (13 December 1701 – 19 April 1796) m. Eunice Morris (1703 – 28 Dec 1789)
  1. 1. Jonathan Riggs (1743 – 2 Apr 1836) m. Mary (Ann) Hampton (1740 – 1791)
    1. 1. Jemima Riggs (1772 – 01 Jan 1852) m. John Brown (12 Feb 1775 – 27 July 1848)
      1. 1. Rhoda Brown (May 1811 – 21 Sep 1891) m. Allen McDonald (15 Dec 1811 – 14 Dec 1880)
        1. 1. Erastus (R) McDonald (14 Jul 1844 – 8 Oct 1890)
        2. 2. Louisa (Matilda) McDonald (7 Feb 1846 – 7 May 1926) m. Joseph (D) Price (13 October 1846 – 7 November 1932)
        3. 3. Zena (Z) McDonald (1849 – 10 Jun 1858)
      2. 2. Huston Brown (1821 – 9 Apr 1891)
      3. 3. Jonathan Brown (02 May 1797 – May 1797)
      4. 4. John (Riggs) Brown (2 May 1797 – abt. 1854)
      5. 5. Infant (Manville) Brown (1800 – 1800)
      6. 6. William (B) Brown (28 May 1802 – 11 February 1852) m. Sina Dawson (11 Feb 1806 – 21 Dec 1849)
        1. 1. Hannah Brown (27 Oct 1824 – 23 November 1845) m. France Love (20 June 1815 – 18 January 1882)
        2. 2. Lydia Brown (27 Sep 1825 – 3 Apr 1854) m. Henry (O) Showalter (21 February 1827 – July 1893)
        3. 3. William (Dawson) Brown (20 Mar 1827 – 7 April 1871) m. Frances (Jane) Showalter (17 May 1828 – 13 July 1852) m. Maria (Jane) Barnett (16 June 1834 – 11 October 1904)
        4. 4. Jemima Brown (9 Mar 1828 – ) m. Thomas Hume m. John (A.) Cluster
        5. 5. Isaac (Newton) Brown (6 April 1833 – 14 August 1893) m. Amanda O'Haver (19 January 1835 – 15 October 1925)
        6. 6. John (Riggs) Brown (1831 – 22 July 1894) m. Sarah (Ann) Headley (24 Dec 1839 – 7 February 1911) m. Frances (Arlone) Abbott (10 February 1848 – 7 December 1926)
        7. 7. Robert (Jackson) Brown (27 August 1835 – 17 October 1905) m. Lucy (Minerva) Vincent (1840 – 24 December 1862) m. Laura (Ann) Brown (1839 – 1879) m. Eunice (Jane) Harding (3 April 1854 – 4 May 1899)
        8. 8. Mary (Eliza) Brown (26 Jan 1841 – 8 Jul 1872) m. Andrew (J) Robinson (1833 – )
      7. 7. Hannah (J) Brown (14 Aug 1804 – 6 February 1876) m. Patrick (S) Dilley (14 February 1798 – 3 July 1877)
        1. 1. William Dilley (abt 1825 – )
        2. 2. Harriett Dilley (abt 1838 – )
        3. 3. Alson Dilley (abt 1840 – )
      8. 8. Joseph Brown (1806 – 1828)
      9. 9. Robert Brown (10 Nov 1807 – 31 Jul 1872) m. Mary ((Polly)) Moore (25 June 1812 – 16 Feb 1893) m. Sarah (1807 – )
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Brown (4 February 1830 – 20 May 1906) m. Frederick (M.) Lucas (20 August 1819 – 17 July 1904)
        2. 2. Richard (Jacob) Brown (19 OCT 1831 – 30 JUN 1903) m. Hannah (Jane) Loomis (1835 – 9 Apr 1906)
        3. 3. John (Wesley) Brown (22 Mar 1834 – 25 Apr 1911) m. Mahala Weaver (1836 – 19 May 1870) m. Clarinda Fields (17 April 1848 – 26 December 1908)
        4. 4. Susan Brown (1833 – )
        5. 5. Nathaniel ((Thad) Matthew) Brown (22 February 1837 – October 1925) m. Martha (Jane) Lackey (28 August 1844 – 30 March 1905)
        6. 6. Elizabeth Brown (1837 – 1863) m. Solomon Ohler (Apr 1837 – 31 July 1917)
        7. 7. Philip Brown (abt 1839 – Bef 1850)
        8. 8. Martha (M.) Brown (1841 – )
        9. 9. Nancy (J.) Brown (17 Apr 1843 – 16 Nov 1877)
        10. 10. Sarah (E.) Brown (1846 – )
        11. 11. James (Theodore) Brown (1850 – ) m. Elizabeth Snyder (Apr 1851 – )
        12. 12. James (F) Brown
      10. 10. Mary Brown (1813 – 28 Jun 1886)
      11. 11. infant Brown (1815 – 1815)
      12. 12. James Brown (19 Apr 1816 – 30 May 1867) m. Mary (Ann) Young (11 January 1820 – 1 December 1902)
        1. 1. Martha (Ann) Brown (1841 – 11 May 1843)
        2. 2. Austin (D.) Brown (10 October 1842 – 30 October 1858)
        3. 3. Emily (E.) Brown (abt 1844 – 22 May 1863)
        4. 4. Arminda (V.) Brown (abt 1846 – 9 September 1863)
        5. 5. Alverus (G.) Brown (abt 1849 – 19 February 1868)
        6. 6. Melissa Brown (abt 1851 – 11 September 1869)
        7. 7. Reynolds Brown (abt 1853 – )
        8. 8. Arthur (L.) Brown (1856 – 4 May 1892)
        9. 9. Infant (of J & MA) Brown ( – 9 April)
        10. 10. Ulyssys Brown ( – 19 February 1868)
      13. 13. Elizabeth Brown (1819 – 1891)
      14. 14. Martha (Ann) Brown (1823 – 1891)

Thomas RIGGS's Timeline

5 Records

1701
13 December 1701
Birth of Thomas RIGGS in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
1784
1784
Age 83
Thomas RIGGS resided here in Bernards Township, Somerset County, NJ
Bernards Township, Somerset County, NJ
1788
1788
Age 87
Thomas RIGGS resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1796
19 April 1796
Age 95
Death of Thomas RIGGS in Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
1796
14 Sep 1796
Age 95
Thomas RIGGS - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 December 1701
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Bernards Township, Somerset County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, 1670-1817, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 April 1796
    Event Place: Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1796
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, 1670-1817, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
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