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William W. Riggs 1750–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 DECEMBER 1750

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 AUGUST 1833

Death Location: Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Riggs

Mother: Frances Colburn

Spouse(s): Mary Dodson, Elizabeth Howe

Children(s): Jeremiah Riggs

The story of William W. Riggs began in 1750 in Virginia, USA. In 1787, William W. Riggs resided in Fallowfield, Washington, Pennsylvania. William W. Riggs married Elizabeth Howe, Mary Dodson, and had children including Jeremiah D Riggs. William W. Riggs passed away in 1833 in Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William W. Riggs began in 1750 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1787, William W. Riggs resided in Fallowfield, Washington, Pennsylvania.
  • William W. Riggs married Elizabeth Howe, Mary Dodson, and had children including Jeremiah D Riggs.
  • William W. Riggs passed away in 1833 in Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Riggs
1717–1769
Birth Location: Morristown,Morris,New Jersey,USA
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Frances Colburn
1719–1756
Birth Location: Morristown,Morris,New Jersey,USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Dodson
1755–1819
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
MD
Elizabeth Howe
1760–1847
Birth Location: –
EH

Children(s)

Jeremiah Riggs
1774–1836
Birth Location: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
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William Riggs's Ancestors

Self
William Riggs
1750–1833
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
John S Riggs
1717–1769
Morristown,Morris,New Jersey,USA
Frances Colburn
1719–1756
Morristown,Morris,New Jersey,USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Riggs's Descendants

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William (W.) Riggs (03 DECEMBER 1750–06 AUGUST 1833) m. Mary Dodson (17 DECEMBER 1755–DECEMBER 1819) m. Elizabeth Howe (1760–1847)
  1. 1. Jeremiah (D) Riggs 1774–1836 m. Rachel Riggs 1784–1861
    1. 1. Rebecca (X) Riggs 1804–1873 m. John (Millard) Perry 1806–1873 m. John (Samuel) Townsend 1800–1845
      1. 1. William (Riggs) Townsend 1824–1902 m. Cynthia (Weston) Stevens 1823–1897
        1. 1. George Townsend 1860–1870
        2. 2. Lincoln (Hamilton) Townsend 1861–1897
        3. 3. Lizzie Townsend 1858–
        4. 4. John Townsend 1843–
        5. 5. Rebecca Townsend 1845–1900
        6. 6. Lorenzo Townsend 1846–1860
        7. 7. Nathan (Carrie) Townsend 1855–1929
        8. 8. Elizabeth (Ophelia) Townsend 1857–
        9. 9. William ("Billy" Franklin) Townsend 1847–1928 m. Mary (J Van) Clair 1845–1927

William Riggs's Timeline

9 Records

1750
03 DECEMBER 1750
Birth of William W. Riggs in Harpers Ferry, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Harpers Ferry, Cecil, Maryland, United States
1750
03 DECEMBER 1750
Birth of William W. Riggs in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1787
1787
Age 37
William W. Riggs resided here in Fallowfield, Washington, Pennsylvania
Fallowfield, Washington, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 40
William W. Riggs resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 50
William W. Riggs resided here in Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 60
William W. Riggs resided here in Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 70
William W. Riggs resided here in Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 80
William W. Riggs resided here in Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1833
06 AUGUST 1833
Age 83
Death of William W. Riggs in Allen, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Allen, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 DECEMBER 1750
    Event Place: Harpers Ferry, Cecil, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1750; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4849.008; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8921.030; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [6] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [7] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1750; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4849.008; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3397.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 15
    [10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8921.030; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [11] Family Data Collection - Births
    [12] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [13] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 DECEMBER 1750
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Fallowfield, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 340

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 194; Image: 112; Family History Library Film: 0568149
    [2] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 194; Image: 112; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 44; Page: 856,857; Image: 94; Family History Library Film: 363347
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 44; Page: 856,857; Image: 94; Family History Library Film: 363347

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 81; Image: 0193683; Family History Library Film: 00087
    [2] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 81; Image: 0193683; Family History Library Film: 00087

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 243; NARA Roll: M33_113; Image: 401
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 243; NARA Roll: M33_113; Image: 401

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 230; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 163; Family History Film: 0020637

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 AUGUST 1833
    Event Place: Allen, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1750; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1750; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD
    [5] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
    [3] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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