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Wilbur Riggs 1903–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1903

Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky

Death Date: 30 May 1990

Death Location: Russell, Greenup, Kentucky

Father: David Riggs

Mother: Mary Power

Spouse(s): Ella Flint

Children(s):

The story of Wilbur Riggs began in 1903 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. In 1910, Wilbur Riggs resided in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky. In 1920, Wilbur Riggs resided in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky. Wilbur Riggs married Ella Flint. Wilbur Riggs passed away in 1990 in Russell, Greenup, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Wilbur Riggs began in 1903 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Wilbur Riggs resided in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, Wilbur Riggs resided in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky.
  • Wilbur Riggs married Ella Flint.
  • Wilbur Riggs passed away in 1990 in Russell, Greenup, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Riggs
1862–
Birth Location: Carter County, Kentucky
DR
Mary Power
1868–1953
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
MP

Spouses(s)

Ella Flint
1907–1980
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
EF

Children(s)

Wilbur Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Riggs
1903–1990
Birth Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
Parents
David Riggs
1862–
Carter County, Kentucky
Mary (Alice) Power
1868–1953
Magoffin County, Kentucky
Grandparents
John (W.) Riggs
1827–
Scott County, Virginia
Rachel McFarland
1835–
Lee County, Virginia
Jilson Power
1838–1916
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Priscilla Flint
1847–1877
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Farland
1784–1860
Rachel *
1794–1875
Archibald Power
1814–1857
Rhoda Patrick
1816–
John *
1810–1898
Fada *
1809–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1765–1813
Elizabeth *.
1775–1839
Lewis Power
1786–1871
Elizabeth Prater
1791–1876
Reuben *
1791–1845
Charlotte *
1794–1886
James *
1789–1813
Esther *
1786–1870
William Farland
1784–1860
Rachel *
1794–1875

Wilbur Riggs's Timeline

6 Records

1903
25 Aug 1903
Birth of Wilbur Riggs in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 7
Wilbur Riggs resided here in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 17
Wilbur Riggs resided here in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 27
Wilbur Riggs resided here in Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Wilbur Riggs resided here in Pebble, Pike, Ohio, United States
Pebble, Pike, Ohio, United States
1990
30 May 1990
Age 87
Death of Wilbur Riggs in Russell, Greenup, Kentucky
Russell, Greenup, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1903
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pebble, Pike, Ohio; Roll: T627_3129; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 66-10.
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 296-16-6157; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 391.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 401.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T624_469; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 803.
    [7] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T624_469; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 803.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 391.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maddox, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 401.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pebble, Pike, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pebble, Pike, Ohio; Roll: T627_3129; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 66-10.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1990
    Event Place: Russell, Greenup, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 296-16-6157; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
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