| Home Surname List Name Index Sources GEDCOM File Email Us | Living (private). Parents: David RIGGLE and Cynthia / Sintha M SAGE. Alice Sophia RIGGS was born on 18 March 1851. Parents: Elliott RIGGS and Eliza HAWLEY. Spouse: William HOOPER. Alice Sophia RIGGS and William HOOPER were married before 1880. Betty "Betsey" RIGGS was born in 1775 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died in 1842 at the age of 67. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Rachel CHATFIELD. Charles RIGGS was born in 1824 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: Leveritt RIGGS and Rachel CHATFIELD. Clark RIGGS was born in 1818 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: Leveritt RIGGS and Rachel CHATFIELD. Edgar RIGGS was born in 1832 in Connecticut, USA. Parents: Ranford RIGGS and Deborah BALDWIN. Edward W RIGGS was born in 1877. He died in 1936 at the age of 59 in USA. He was buried in Lafayette Cmtry., Lafayette, Stark Co., Illinois, USA. Spouse: Ethel GRANT. Ethel GRANT and Edward W RIGGS were married on 18 November 1915 in USA. Eli RIGGS was born on 18 November 1800 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census in 1950 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Connecticut, Births and Christenings Name: Riggs Gender: Male Birth Date: 18 Nov 1800 Birthplace: OXFORD TWP,NEW HAVEN,CONNETICUT Father's Name: Samuel Riggs Mother's Name: Betsey Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450361 , System Origin: Connecticut-ODM , GS Film number: unknown Spouse: Susan L ?. Children were: James Philo RIGGS. Eliza RIGGS was born in 1822 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: Leveritt RIGGS and Rachel CHATFIELD. Elizabeth "Betty" RIGGS was born on 15 August 1768 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died on 10 July 1845 at the age of 76 in Connecticut, USA. She was buried in Congregational Cmtry., Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: John H. Riggs (1743 - 1814) Elizabeth Hawkins Riggs (1746 - 1815) Spouse: Joel PERRY. Children were: Thirza PERRY, Living. Elizabeth Ann RIGGS was born on 23 April 1769 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died on 9 February 1801 at the age of 31 in Seymour, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She was buried in Methodist Church Cmtry, Seymour, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 30746201 Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Rachel CHATFIELD. Spouse: Daniel HOLBROOK II. Elizabeth Ann RIGGS and Daniel HOLBROOK II were married on 17 March 1788 in Seymour, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Betsey Grace HOLBROOK, Willis HOLBROOK, Anna Maria HOLBROOK, Daniel HOLBROOK, Harry HOLBROOK, Polly HOLBROOK. Elliott RIGGS was born in 1820 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Probably died young. Parents: Leveritt RIGGS and Rachel CHATFIELD. Elliott RIGGS was born on 28 September 1823. Parents: Leveritt RIGGS and Rachel CHATFIELD. Spouse: Eliza HAWLEY. Eliza HAWLEY and Elliott RIGGS were married on 31 December 1846. Children were: Alice Sophia RIGGS, Ellis E RIGGS. Ellis E RIGGS was born on 6 November 1861 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 3 July 1882 at the age of 20 in USA. Parents: Elliott RIGGS and Eliza HAWLEY. Living (private). Spouse: Living. Children were: William RIGGS. Hannah RIGGS was born in 1740 in Connecticut, USA. She died in 1813 at the age of 73. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I and Mabel JOHNSON. Spouse: Living. Hannah RIGGS was born on 6 March 1767 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died in 1794 at the age of 27. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Rachel CHATFIELD. Spouse: Philo NORTHRUP. Children were: Living. Spouse: Josiah WHITNEY. Hannah RIGGS and Josiah WHITNEY were married in 1784 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Living. Living (private). Parents: John Sidney RIGGS and Maria PARDEE. Living (private). Parents: Joseph Harvey RIGGS III and Elizabeth "Betsey" BALDWIN. Living (private). Parents: Capt. John RIGGS and Elizabeth TOMLINSON. Living (private). Parents: William Edgar RIGGS and Harriet CRITTENDEN. Living (private). Parents: Nathan Burr RIGGS and Ann E CRAWFORD. James Philo RIGGS was born in September 1836 in Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. James appeared in the census in 1900 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census in 1950 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Father's Birthplace: Connecticut, USA Mother's Birthplace: Connecticut, USA ===== USA Census, 1850 Name: James P Riggs Event Place: Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut Gender: Male Age: 13 Race: White Birth Year (Estimated): 1837 Birthplace: Connecticut House Number: 309 Affiliate Film Number: 46 Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Eli Riggs M 51 Connecticut Susan L Riggs F 47 Connecticut Sarah J Riggs F 21 Connecticut John F Riggs M 14 Connecticut James P Riggs M 13 Connecticut Wm H Riggs M 11 Connecticut Geo S Riggs M 9 Connecticut Eli M Riggs M 7 Connecticut Hannah L Riggs F 5 Connecticut Ellen M Riggs F 3 Connecticut Household ID: 321 , Line Number: 17 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: M432 , GS Film Number: 3074 , Digital Folder Number: 004181028 , Image Number: 00218 Parents: Eli RIGGS and Susan L ?. Spouse: Henrietta PERRY. Henrietta PERRY and James Philo RIGGS were married on 2 December 1860. John RIGGS was born on 1 April 1676 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 24 September 1755 at the age of 79 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Spouse: Elizabeth TOMLINSON. Children were: Sarah Elizabeth RIGGS. Capt. John RIGGS was born on 1 April 1676 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 24 September 1755 at the age of 79 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Son of SAMUEL RIGGS & SARAH BALDWIN ----- Grave Inscription: Here lies buried the body of John Riggs Esq. who departed this life Sept ye 24th 1755 in the 80th year of his age. ----- Find A Grave Memorial# 6203685 ===== Occupation: Represented Derby, New Haven, CT in General Court for 30 yrs. Spouse: Elizabeth TOMLINSON. Elizabeth TOMLINSON and Capt. John RIGGS were married on 23 February 1699/1700 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I, Living. John RIGGS was born in 1752 in USA. He died in 1814 at the age of 62. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I and Mabel JOHNSON. Spouse: Living. John Sidney RIGGS was born in 1804 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census on 23 August 1850 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. John died in April 1870 at the age of 66 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 19364990 ===== USA Census, 1850 Name John S Riggs Event Place Derby, New Haven, Connecticut Gender Male Age 45 Race White Birth Year (Estimated) 1805 Birthplace Connecticut House Number 634 John S Riggs M 45 Connecticut Joseph D Riggs M 18 Connecticut Julia A Riggs F 16 Connecticut Jane E Riggs F 11 Connecticut Wilsana Riggs F 8 Connecticut Annabella Riggs F 6 Connecticut Frances M Riggs F 2 Connecticut Parents: Ranford RIGGS and Deborah BALDWIN. Spouse: Maria PARDEE. Maria PARDEE and John Sidney RIGGS were married in 1830 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Living. Living (private). Spouse: Sylvia Day BODURTHA. Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I was born in 1708/9 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died in 1792 at the age of 83 in Ansonia, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Grave Inscription: Here lies buried the body of Capt. Joseph Riggs who departed this life March 31st 1792 in the 83d year of his age. A soul prepared needs no delay Spouse: Mabel JOHNSON. Mabel JOHNSON and Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I were married on 20 February 1740 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Hannah RIGGS, Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II, Samuel RIGGS, John RIGGS, Mabel RIGGS. Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II was born on 20 July 1746 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 15 May 1822 at the age of 75 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 19363704 ===== Military: Revolutionary War Took oath of Fidelity in Derby, 1777 Appointed: Lieutenant, Fourth Company, Second Regiment, 1779 War of 1812, Captain Politics: Connecticut Legislature 1798 - 1806 Spouse: Rachel CHATFIELD. Rachel CHATFIELD and Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II were married on 17 May 1766 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Hannah RIGGS, Elizabeth Ann RIGGS, Samuel RIGGS, Betty "Betsey" RIGGS. Spouse: Elizabeth JOHNSON. Elizabeth JOHNSON and Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II were married on 26 February 1783 in Connecticut, USA. Children were: Ranford RIGGS, Rachel RIGGS, Joseph Harvey RIGGS III. Joseph Harvey RIGGS III was born on 8 October 1793 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 31 December 1879 at the age of 86 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 19365028 Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Elizabeth JOHNSON. Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsey" BALDWIN. Elizabeth "Betsey" BALDWIN and Joseph Harvey RIGGS III were married on 8 January 1818 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Living. Leveritt RIGGS was born in 1788. He died in 1849 at the age of 61. Spouse: Rachel CHATFIELD. Rachel CHATFIELD and Leveritt RIGGS were married in 1817 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Clark RIGGS, Elliott RIGGS, Eliza RIGGS, Elliott RIGGS, Charles RIGGS, Nancy RIGGS. Mabel RIGGS was born in 1759 in Connecticut, USA. She died in 1801 at the age of 42. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I and Mabel JOHNSON. Mary Ann RIGGS was born on 18 October 1826 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died on 5 April 1852 at the age of 25 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She was buried in Old Derby Uptown, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Died: Mary died 3 weeks after the birth of her only child, Walter Henry Chatfield Parents: Nathan Burr RIGGS and Ann E CRAWFORD. Spouse: Col. John Lyman CHATFIELD. Mary Ann RIGGS and Col. John Lyman CHATFIELD were married on 1 May 1848 in Connecticut, USA. Connecticut, Marriages Mary Elizabeth RIGGS was born on 4 February 1917 in Nevada, USA. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Councilmanic District 5, Oakland, Brooklyn Judicial Twp., Alameda Co., California, USA. She died on 13 February 1997 at the age of 80 in Osage Co., Kansas, USA. Mary was buried in Memorial Park Cmtry., Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, USA. Daughter of Edgar Leon Riggs 1871-1932 and Vara Elizabeth (Merrell) Riggs. First marriage was to Harry Staedler. Second marriage was to Ollie Ross. Her last marriage was to John M. Simel in 1952. Had 3 children: Robert Staedler, Kenneth Staedler, John Edgar Staedler, and Alexis May Ross. ----- Find a Grave Memorial ID 36254637 Spouse: Harry Newell STAEDLER. Children were: Robert Harrison STAEDLER, Living, Living. Living (private). Spouse: Betsey Grace HOLBROOK. Nancy RIGGS was born in 1826 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: Leveritt RIGGS and Rachel CHATFIELD. Nathan Burr RIGGS was born in 1795 in Connecticut, USA. He lived in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA in 1850. He died in 1854 at the age of 59 in USA. Nathan was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 53309682 ===== Nathan B Riggs in household of Betsey Canfield, "USA Census, 1850" Event Place: Derby, New Haven, Connecticut Gender: Male Age: 54 Birthplace: Connecticut Birth Year (Estimated): 1796 House Number: 289 Family Number: 302 Line Number: 12 Affiliate Publication Number: M432 Affiliate Film Number: 46 GS Film number: 3074 Digital Folder Number: 004181028 Image Number: 00049 Household Gender Age Birthplace Betsey Canfield F 72 Connecticut John J Canfield M 29 Connecticut Joseph E Canfield M 24 Connecticut Catharine Canfield F 24 Connecticut Nathan B Riggs M 54 Connecticut Lyman Bartholomew M 20 Connecticut Annora Donahu F 17 Ireland Spouse: Ann E CRAWFORD. Ann E CRAWFORD and Nathan Burr RIGGS were married about 1817 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Mary Ann RIGGS, Living. Philo RIGGS was born in 1790 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 23 September 1837 at the age of 47 in Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Pinesbridge Cmtry., Beacon Falls, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Find A Grave Memorial# 21518948 Spouse: Anna Maria HOLBROOK. Anna Maria HOLBROOK and Philo RIGGS were married in Connecticut, USA. Rachel RIGGS was born in 1786 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died in 1869 at the age of 83. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Elizabeth JOHNSON. Spouse: Lewis REMER. Rachel RIGGS and Lewis REMER were married on 25 December 1807 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Children were: Living. Ranford RIGGS was born on 12 January 1784 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died Struck by lightning. on 16 April 1832 at the age of 48 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He was buried in Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground, Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Connecticut Deaths and Burials Name Ranford Riggs Gender Male Death Date 16 Apr 1832 Death Place Connecticut Age 49 Birth Date 1783 ----- Find A Grave Memorial# 19364977 ===== Military: War of 1812. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Elizabeth JOHNSON. Spouse: Deborah BALDWIN. Deborah BALDWIN and Ranford RIGGS were married about 1803 in Connecticut, USA. Children were: John Sidney RIGGS, William Edgar RIGGS, Sidney RIGGS, Edgar RIGGS. Samuel RIGGS was born in 1750 in Connecticut, USA. He died in 1766 at the age of 16. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS I and Mabel JOHNSON. Samuel RIGGS was born in 1771 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died in 1859 at the age of 88. Parents: Capt. Joseph Harvey RIGGS II and Rachel CHATFIELD. Sarah Elizabeth RIGGS was born on 17 June 1706 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died on 15 April 1740 at the age of 33 in Redding, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: John RIGGS and Elizabeth TOMLINSON. Spouse: Samuel CHATFIELD I. Sarah Elizabeth RIGGS and Samuel CHATFIELD I were married about 1732 in Connecticut, USA. Children were: Samuel CHATFIELD II, Capt. Daniel K CHATFIELD, Sarah Riggs CHATFIELD, Martha CHATFIELD. Sidney RIGGS was born about 1829 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Parents: Ranford RIGGS and Deborah BALDWIN. William RIGGS was born on 6 April 1900 in USA. He died on 2 December 1977 at the age of 77 in Michigan, USA. He was buried in Oakwood Cmtry., Adrian, Lenawee Co., Michigan, USA. Michigan Obituaries Deceased Name: William Riggs Event Type: Obituary Event Date: 1977 Gender: Male Age: 76 Relationship to Deceased: Deceased Death Date: 02 Dec 1977 Newspaper: The Daily Telegram Spouse and Children Irene Wife Female Mrs Elmer Bechtol Dau Female (nee Betty Joy Riggs) GS Film Number: 007616249 , Digital Folder Number: 007616249 , Image Number: 00152 ----- Find A Grave Memorial# 96041501 Parents: Living and Living. Spouse: Irene May CHATFIELD. William Edgar RIGGS was born in 1806 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Derby, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 22 October 1851 at the age of 45 in Milford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Connecticut Deaths and Burials Name William E Riggs Gender Male Death Date 22 Oct 1851 Death Place Connecticut Age 45 Birth Date 1806 ----- USA Census, 1850 Name Wm E Riggs Event Place Derby, New Haven, Connecticut Gender Male Age 40 Race White Birth Year (Estimated) 1810 Birthplace Connecticut House Number 379 Wm E Riggs M 40 Connecticut Harriet Riggs F 36 Connecticut Ranford Riggs M 19 Connecticut Chas Riggs M 16 Connecticut Harriet E Riggs F 10 Connecticut John G Lines M 32 Connecticut Eliza Lines F 33 Connecticut Parents: Ranford RIGGS and Deborah BALDWIN. Spouse: Harriet CRITTENDEN. Harriet CRITTENDEN and William Edgar RIGGS were married in Connecticut, USA. Children were: Living. Living (private). Parents: John RIGLER and Edith WALBRIDGE. John RIGLER was christened on 8 May 1715 in Powerstock, Dorset, England. He was buried in Powerstock, Dorset, England. NOTE: Two John Riglers christened same year to different parents. Either could be him. ----- England Births and Christenings Name: John Rigler Gender: Male Christening Date: 08 May 1715 Christening Place: POWERSTOCK WITH WEST MILTON,DORSET,ENGLAND Father's Name: Daniel Rigler Mother's Name: Anne Indexing Project (Batch) Number: P00299-1 , System Origin: England-ODM , GS Film number: 0496827 IT 5 [SEE NOT BELOW] -or- England, Dorset, Parish Registers Name: John Rigler Event Type: Christening Event Date: 18 Sep 1715 Event Place: Poorstock, Dorset, England Father's Name: Henry Rigler Mother's Name: Jane Rigler GS Film Number: 002427562 , Digital Folder Number: 004508613 , Image Number: 00043 ----- England, Dorset, Parish Registers Name: John Rigler Event Type: Burial Event Date: 05 Jun 1772 Event Place: Poorstock, Dorset, England GS Film Number: 002427558 , Digital Folder Number: 004508544 , Image Number: 00392 -or- England, Dorset, Parish Registers [believe born abt 1721] Name: John Rigler Event Type: Burial Event Date: 12 Nov 1794 Event Place: Poorstock, Dorset, England GS Film Number: 002427558 , Digital Folder Number: 004508544 , Image Number: 00409 ===== NOTE about Daniel and Anne's other child. England, Dorset, Parish Registers Name: Elizabeth Rigler Event Type: Christening Event Date: 02 Jan 1725 Event Place: Poorstock, Dorset, England Father's Name: Daniel Rigler Mother's Name: Anne Rigler GS Film Number: 002427562 , Digital Folder Number: 004508613 , Image Number: 00102 ----- England, Dorset, Parish Registers Name: Daniel Rigler Event Type: Burial Event Date: 23 Mar 1729 Event Place: Poorstock, Dorset, England GS Film Number: 002427562 , Digital Folder Number: 004508613 , Image Number: 00082 Spouse: Edith WALBRIDGE. Edith WALBRIDGE and John RIGLER were married on 5 July 1736 in Powerstock, Dorset, England. England, Dorset, Parish Registers Lydia RIGLER was christened on 4 March 1745 in Powerstock, Dorset, England. England Births and Christenings Name: Lydia Rigler Gender: Female Christening Date: 04 Mar 1745 Christening Place: Poorstock, Dorset, England Father's Name: John Rigler Mother's Name: Edith Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C00299-2 , System Origin: England-ODM , GS Film number: 1239224 Parents: John RIGLER and Edith WALBRIDGE. Spouse: William WALBRIDGE. Lydia RIGLER and William WALBRIDGE were married on 4 July 1764 in Powerstock, Dorset, England. Children were: William WALBRIDGE, Ann WALBRIDGE, Lydia WALBRIDGE, Edith WALBRIDGE, Mary WALBRIDGE. |