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Walter Riggs 1887–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Nov 1887

Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma

Death Date: 15 Feb 1975

Death Location: Monroe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: John Riggs

Mother: Mary Riggs

Spouse(s): Ardelia Chappell

Children(s): J Riggs, Walter Jr, Logan Riggs, Hilda Riggs

The story of Walter Riggs began in 1887 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma. In 1900, Walter Riggs resided in Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA. In 1910, Walter Riggs resided in Yell County, Arkansas, USA. Walter Riggs married Ardelia May Chappell, and had children including Hilda Riggs, J B Riggs, Logan Leon Riggs, Walter Riggs Jr. Walter Riggs passed away in 1975 in Monroe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Riggs began in 1887 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma.
  • In 1900, Walter Riggs resided in Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Riggs resided in Yell County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Riggs married Ardelia May Chappell, and had children including Hilda Riggs, J B Riggs, Logan Leon Riggs, Walter Riggs Jr.
  • Walter Riggs passed away in 1975 in Monroe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Riggs
1848–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JR
Mary Riggs
1867–1926
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Ardelia Chappell
1894–1972
Birth Location: Arkansas
AC

Children(s)

J Riggs
1922–
Birth Location: Arkansas
JR
Walter Jr
1923–2008
Birth Location: Bates, Arkansas, USA
WJ
Logan Riggs
1925–2003
Birth Location: Bates AR
LR
Hilda Riggs
1914–1945
Birth Location: Arkansas
HR

Walter Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Walter Riggs
1887–1975
Birth Place: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Parents
John W Riggs
1848–
Tennessee, USA
Mary (Adeline Cline) Riggs
1867–1926
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (“Jesse” Carroll) Cline
1839–1896
Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Frances "Fannie" W Graves) Cline
1843–1900
Sumner, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Cline
1810–1853
Hettie Rippy
1812–1843
Alfred Graves
1818–1895
Melissa Troutt
1823–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cline
1786–1860
Catherine Cline
1786–1860
Edward Rippy
1764–1828
Nancy McCracken
1765–1850
Jacob Graves
1780–1840
Amanda Black
1790–1875

Walter Riggs's Descendants

1.
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Walter Riggs (24 Nov 1887–15 Feb 1975) m. Ardelia (May) Chappell (May 1894–1972)
  1. 1. J (B) Riggs 1922–
  2. 2. Walter (Riggs) Jr 1923–2008 m. Gladys (A) Parker 1924–
  3. 3. Logan (Leon) Riggs 1925–2003 m. Elisabeth M. 1919–1982
  4. 4. Hilda Riggs 1914–1945

Walter Riggs's Timeline

8 Records

1887
24 Nov 1887
Birth of Walter Riggs in Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
1900
1900
Age 13
Walter Riggs resided here in Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Walter Riggs resided here in Yell County, Arkansas, USA
Yell County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Walter Riggs resided here in Oliver, Scott, Arkansas
Oliver, Scott, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 43
Walter Riggs resided here in Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas
Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 48
Walter Riggs resided here in Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma
Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Walter Riggs resided here in Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
1975
15 Feb 1975
Age 88
Death of Walter Riggs in Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1887
    Event Place: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3304; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 40-21
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 446-44-3721; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1961-1962
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Oliver, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 31
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 834.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Atoka; Roll: 1851605
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1851; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1241851
    [8] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1851; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1241851

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Yell County, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oliver, Scott, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Oliver, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Hartford, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 834.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3304; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 40-21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3304; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 40-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alpha, Yell, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Atoka, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Atoka; Roll: 1851605

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1975
    Event Place: Monroe, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 446-44-3721; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1961-1962
    [2] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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