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Willard Franklin Riggs 1877–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Sep 1877

Birth Location: Fowlerville Michigan

Death Date: Mar 1954

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father: Edward Riggs

Mother: Caroline Finch

Spouse(s): Susie hallet, Miriam Rowe

Children(s): Ella Riggs, Hallett Riggs, Willard Riggs, Ladima Rowe, Edna Riggs

The story of Willard Franklin Riggs began in 1877 in Fowlerville Michigan. In 1880, Willard Franklin Riggs resided in Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Willard Franklin Riggs resided in Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Willard Franklin Riggs married Miriam E Rowe, Susie B Hallet, and had children including Edna Marie Riggs, Ella C Riggs, Hallett W Riggs, Ladima W Rowe, Willard H Riggs. Willard Franklin Riggs passed away in 1954 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard Franklin Riggs began in 1877 in Fowlerville Michigan.
  • In 1880, Willard Franklin Riggs resided in Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Willard Franklin Riggs resided in Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Willard Franklin Riggs married Miriam E Rowe, Susie B Hallet, and had children including Edna Marie Riggs, Ella C Riggs, Hallett W Riggs, Ladima W Rowe, Willard H Riggs.
  • Willard Franklin Riggs passed away in 1954 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Riggs
1843–1913
Birth Location: White Oak, Ingham, Mich., Michigan, USA
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Caroline Finch
1844–1908
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
CF

Spouses(s)

Susie hallet
1885–
Birth Location: Fulton County, Ohio, USA
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Miriam Rowe
1877–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MR

Children(s)

Ella Riggs
1908–
Birth Location: Ohio
ER
Hallett Riggs
1916–
Birth Location: Michigan
HR
Willard Riggs
1920–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Ladima Rowe
1911–
Birth Location: Michigan
LR
Edna Riggs
1910–1913
Birth Location: Det, Michigan
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Willard Riggs's Ancestors

Self
Willard Riggs
1877–1954
Birth Place: Fowlerville Michigan
Parents
Edward Franklin Riggs
1843–1913
White Oak, Ingham, Mich., Michigan, USA
Caroline Finch
1844–1908
Michigan, United States
Grandparents
Ebenezer (Clinton) Riggs
1820–1889
Steuben County, New York, USA
Orinda (Almira) Lyman
1822–1891
Strongville, Ohio, USA
Peter Finch
1815–1898
Columbia Co., NY
Mary Finch
1815–1900
Columbia County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert FINCH
1793–
Maria BRAZEL
1798–
Petrus Schauermann
1792–1840
Catharina keller
1786–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Schauerman
1758–1826
Rachel Lohnens
1763–1852
Wilhelmus Keller
1755–
Sabina Schneyder
1760–

Willard Riggs's Descendants

1.
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Willard (Franklin) Riggs (8 Sep 1877–Mar 1954) m. Susie (b) hallet (1885–) m. Miriam (E) Rowe (abt 1877–)
  1. 1. Ella (C) Riggs 1908–
  2. 2. Hallett (W) Riggs 1916–
  3. 3. Willard (H) Riggs 1920–
  4. 4. Ladima (W) Rowe 1911–
  5. 5. Edna (Marie) Riggs 1910–1913

Willard Riggs's Timeline

11 Records

1877
8 Sep 1877
Birth of Willard Franklin Riggs in Fowlerville Michigan
Fowlerville Michigan
1880
1880
Age 3
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 43
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit Ward 13, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 13, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 65
Willard Franklin Riggs resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1954
Mar 1954
Age 77
Death of Willard Franklin Riggs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1877
    Event Place: Fowlerville Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1845; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 84-181
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 13, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_812; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 401; Image: 136
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 995; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 708.0; FHL microfilm: 2340730
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2032419; Draft Board: 15
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 286B; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0053
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1240749
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_687; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 1374700
    [9] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 286B; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0053

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 749; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1240749

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_687; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0231; FHL microfilm: 1374700

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2032419; Draft Board: 15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 13, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 13, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_812; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 401; Image: 136

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 995; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 708.0; FHL microfilm: 2340730

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1845; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 84-181

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1845; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 84-181

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1954
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