Henry A Riggs1

M, b. circa 1909
Pedigree
Father*Richard Bird Riggs b. 6 Aug 1869, d. 1952
Mother*Sarah Alice Johnson b. May 1873, d. 1953
Relationships1st cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
8th cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
5th cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*circa 1909 Henry A Riggs was born circa 1909 in Missouri.2 
 He was the son of Richard Bird Riggs and Sarah Alice Johnson. 
(son) Census191020 April 1910 James, Cecil, Richard and Henry was listed as a son in Richard Bird Riggs's household on the 1910 Census in Monett, Barry County, Missouri.3 
(son) Census19202 January 1920 James, Cecil, Richard, Henry, Silas and Clifford was listed as a son in Richard Bird Riggs's household on the 1920 Census in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.4 
(son) Census193015 April 1930 Silas, Clifford and Henry was listed as a son in Richard Bird Riggs's household on the 1930 Census in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 
Marriage* Henry A Riggs married Blanche (?).5 
Occupation*1940 Henry A Riggs was a brick construction company laborer in 1940 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.5 
Census1940*10 April 1940 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.5 

Family

Blanche (?) b. c 1905
Marriage* He married Blanche (?).5 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S1530] 1930, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, ED 87-45, SD 4, sheet 20B.
  3. [S8653] 1910, Barry County, Missouri.
  4. [S2083] 1920, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
  5. [S5485] 1940, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

Henry Allen Riggs1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. 20 May 1852, d. 16 May 1933
Pedigree
Henry Allen Riggs
Father*James Daugherty Riggs b. 2 Nov 1826, d. 5 Apr 1900
Mother*Lucinda Barker b. 4 Sep 1830, d. 4 May 1871
RelationshipsGreat-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline
7th cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
4th cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Occupation* Henry Allen Riggs was a Farmer. 
Birth*20 May 1852 Henry was born on 20 May 1852 in Appanoose County, Iowa.4,7,6 
 He was the son of James Daugherty Riggs and Lucinda Barker. 
(household member) Census186027 June 1860 On the 1860 census, James Daugherty Riggs's household included Lucinda, Calvin, Henry, John, Joseph, Mary, Nancy, Reuben and Tamar in Platte Township, Union County, Iowa.2 
(household member) Census187028 June 1870 On the 1870 census, James Daugherty Riggs's household included Lucinda, Benjamin, Calvin, Hazel, Henry, James, John, Joseph, Mary, Nancy, Reuben, Richard, Tamar and Ella in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.8 
Marriage*January 1871 Henry Allen Riggs married first Rebecca Elizabeth Brotherton in January 1871 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.9,6 
(husband) Death5 November 1873 Henry's wife, Rebecca, died on 5 November 1873.9 
Marriage*12 May 1874 Henry Allen Riggs married second Sarah M Summers on 12 May 1874 in Wayne County, Iowa.5,4,6,10 
Census1880*24 July 1880 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Independence Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.1 
Census*1 March 1885 A census listed Henry as head of household 1 March 1885 in Cottonwood Township, Chase County, Kansas.11 
Census*1895 He appeared on the census of 1895 in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.12 
Occupation1900 He was a farmer in 1900 in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.4 
Census1900*4 June 1900 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.4 
Census1910*11 May 1910 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.3 
Census1920*12 March 1920 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Bryan Precinct, Thurston County, Nebraska.13 
(husband) Death3 February 1921 Henry's wife, Sarah, died on 3 February 1921 in Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska.14 
(father-in-law) Census193012 April 1930 Henry was listed as a father-in-law in John Frank Oxford's household on the 1930 Census in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.15 
Death*16 May 1933 Henry died on 16 May 1933 in (near), Burns, Chase County, Kansas, at age 80.5,6 
Burial* He was buried in Cedar Township Cemetery, Wonsevu, Chase County, Kansas.5,14 

Family 1

Rebecca Elizabeth Brotherton b. 4 Aug 1852, d. 5 Nov 1873
Marriage*January 1871 He married first Rebecca Elizabeth Brotherton in January 1871 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.9,6 
Child

Family 2

Sarah M Summers b. 30 Sep 1856, d. 3 Feb 1921
Marriage*12 May 1874 Henry Allen Riggs married second Sarah M Summers on 12 May 1874 in Wayne County, Iowa.5,4,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S584] 1880, Independence Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.
  2. [S683] 1860, Platte Township, Union County, Iowa.
  3. [S582] 1910, Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  4. [S97] 1900, Cedar township, Chase County, Kansas.
  5. [S119] Gravestones.
  6. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  7. [S121] John H Wallace, Genealogy of the Riggs Family.
  8. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 293A.
  9. [S120] Gravestones.
  10. [S442] LDS, International Genealogical Index, Riggs in Iowa.
  11. [S4010] 1885.
  12. [S2255] 1895.
  13. [S3685] 1920, Thurston County, Nebraska.
  14. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  15. [S1548] 1930, Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas, ED 9-2, SD 10, sheet 3B.

Henry S Riggs1

M, b. 12 January 1812, d. 12 March 1911
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Riggs b. 9 Mar 1769, d. 20 Sep 1848
Mother*Catherine Saling b. 22 Feb 1780, d. 23 Nov 1855
Relationships1st cousin 5 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
5th cousin 5 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*12 January 1812 Henry was born on 12 January 1812 in Bedford County, Tennessee.1 
 He was the son of Reuben Riggs and Catherine Saling. 
Marriage*14 November 1836 Henry S Riggs married Mary Berry on 14 November 1836 in Morgan County, Illinois.1,2 
Census1850*7 October 1850 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Morgan County, Illinois.3 
(husband) Death18 March 1896 Henry's wife, Mary, died on 18 March 1896 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois.4 
Census1910*15 April 1910 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois.5 
Death*12 March 1911 Henry died on 12 March 1911 in Kirkwood, Warren County, Illinois, at age 99.1 

Family

Mary Berry b. c 1811, d. 18 Mar 1896
Marriage*14 November 1836 He married Mary Berry on 14 November 1836 in Morgan County, Illinois.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  3. [S2333] 1850, Morgan County, Illinois.
  4. [S1471] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950.
  5. [S3364] 1910, Morgan County, Illinois.

Henry Wesley Riggs1,2

M, b. 30 November 1904, d. 9 May 1976
Pedigree
Father*George Leroy Riggs b. 1 Mar 1883, d. 16 Dec 1957
Mother*Lucetta Belle Slabaugh b. 29 Aug 1884, d. 30 Apr 1967
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
9th cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
6th cousin of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*30 November 1904 Henry was born on 30 November 1904 in Chase County, Kansas.1,3,4 
 He was the son of George Leroy Riggs and Lucetta Belle Slabaugh. 
(son) Census19102 June 1910 Henry was listed as a son in George Leroy Riggs's household on the 1910 Census in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.1 
Marriage*20 September 1924 Henry Wesley Riggs married first Leta Ellen Sayre, daughter of George Sherman Sayre and Inise Genevieve Deel, on 20 September 1924 in Notus, Canyon County, Idaho.2 
Occupation*1930 Henry Wesley Riggs was a farm laborer in 1930 in Roswell Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.5 
Census1930*18 April 1930 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Roswell Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.5 
Marriage*say 1938 He married Babe (?) say 1938.6 
Census1940*11 April 1940 Henry was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Apple Valley Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.6 
Marriage*20 May 1951 He married second Gladys G Brown on 20 May 1951 in Lovelock, Pershing County, Nevada.4 
Death*9 May 1976 Henry Wesley Riggs died on 9 May 1976 in Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho, at age 71.7,4 

Family 1

Leta Ellen Sayre b. 1 Apr 1907, d. 19 Apr 1996
Marriage*20 September 1924 He married first Leta Ellen Sayre, daughter of George Sherman Sayre and Inise Genevieve Deel, on 20 September 1924 in Notus, Canyon County, Idaho.2 
Children

Family 2

Babe (?) b. c 1916
Marriage*say 1938 Henry Wesley Riggs married Babe (?) say 1938.6 

Family 3

Gladys G Brown
Marriage*20 May 1951 Henry Wesley Riggs married second Gladys G Brown on 20 May 1951 in Lovelock, Pershing County, Nevada.4 

Citations

  1. [S582] 1910, Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  2. [S2077] Idaho Marriage Index 1842-1962, 1975-1996.
  3. [S860] USA Social Security Death Index 1937-1996 (CD# 110).
  4. [S4040] Obituary collection in historical newspapers, Idaho Free Press (nampa, Idaho) 11 May 1976.
  5. [S1506] 1930, Roswell Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.
  6. [S5499] 1940, Apple Valley Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.
  7. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S5498] 1940, Malheur County, Oregon.

Herman Arthur Riggs1,2,3

M, b. 14 July 1899, d. 19 January 1987
Pedigree
Father*Frank Wilson Riggs1 b. Oct 1873, d. 26 Jan 1931
Mother*Hulda Marie Weyer1 b. Jul 1873, d. 14 Jul 1931
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
9th cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
6th cousin of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*14 July 1899 Herman Arthur Riggs was born on 14 July 1899 in Kansas.1,3 
 He was the son of Frank Wilson Riggs and Hulda Marie Weyer.1 
(son) Census190019 June 1900 Herman was listed as a son in Frank Wilson Riggs's household on the 1900 Census in Toledo Township, Chase County, Kansas.1 
(son) Census191022 April 1910 Herman and Percy was listed as a son in 's household on the 1910 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.2 
(son) Census192014 January 1920 Herman and Percy was listed as a son in Frank Wilson Riggs's household on the 1920 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.4 
(son) Census193010 April 1930 Herman and Percy was listed as a son in Frank Wilson Riggs's household on the 1930 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.5 
Marriage*say 1937 Herman Arthur Riggs married Lucy (?) say 1937.6 
Census1940*16 April 1940 Herman was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Compton, Los Angeles County, California.6 
Death*19 January 1987 He died on 19 January 1987 in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, at age 87.3,7 

Family

Lucy (?) b. c 1902
Marriage*say 1937 He married Lucy (?) say 1937.6 

Citations

  1. [S4772] 1900, Toledo Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  2. [S2475] 1910, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
  3. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  4. [S1855] 1920, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
  5. [S1523] 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
  6. [S7476] 1940, Compton, Los Angeles County, California.
  7. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Hervey Mahlon Riggs1,2,3

M, b. 10 November 1894, d. 25 January 1982
Pedigree
Father*Delma Riggs1 b. Jul 1863, d. 1924
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Taggart1 b. Jul 1862, d. 1935
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
8th cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*10 November 1894 Hervey Mahlon Riggs was born on 10 November 1894 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.1,3 
 He was the son of Delma Riggs and Emma Elizabeth Taggart.1 
(son) Census19004 June 1900 Arthur, Calvin, Edmund, Hervey and Ernest was listed as a son in Delma Riggs's household on the 1900 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.1 
(son) Census191022 April 1910 Arthur, Calvin, Edmund, Hervey and Ernest was listed as a son in Delma Riggs's household on the 1910 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.2 
Census1920*15 January 1920 Hervey was listed as a lodger on the 1920 Census in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. He was listed as Harold M Riggs.4 
Marriage*circa 1924 He married Edna May Day circa 1924.5 
Census*1925 A census listed Hervey as head of household 1925 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.6 
Occupation*1930 He was a electrician at college in 1930 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.5 
Census1930*9 April 1930 Hervey was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.5 
Census1940*12 April 1940 Hervey was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.7 
Death*25 January 1982 Hervey died on 25 January 1982 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, at age 87.8,9 
Burial* He was buried in Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.8 

Family

Edna May Day b. 2 Aug 1900, d. 27 Jul 1985
Marriage*circa 1924 He married Edna May Day circa 1924.5 

Citations

  1. [S1967] 1900, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  2. [S2070] 1910, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  3. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  4. [S2066] 1920, Emporia Township, Lyon County, Kansas.
  5. [S2079] 1930, Emporia Township, Lyon County, Kansas.
  6. [S4743] 1925.
  7. [S7467] 1940, Emporia Township, Lyon County, Kansas.
  8. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Hiram Riggs1

M, b. circa 1751
Pedigree
Father*Samuel Riggs1 b. 1728, d. b 13 May 1800
Mother*Elizabeth Thompkins1 b. b 1732
Relationships1st cousin 6 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
4th cousin 6 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*circa 1751 Hiram Riggs was born circa 1751.1 
 He was the son of Samuel Riggs and Elizabeth Thompkins.1 

Citations

  1. [S1252] World Family Tree Volume 55, tree 2454.

Homer Riggs1

M, b. circa 1901
Pedigree
Father*Hazel Petrie Riggs b. 6 Apr 1867, d. 14 Aug 1930
Mother*Anna Yates b. 14 Feb 1880, d. 13 Nov 1971
Relationships1st cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
8th cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
5th cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*circa 1901 Homer was born circa 1901 in Texas.1,2 
 He was the son of Hazel Petrie Riggs and Anna Yates. 
(son) Census191023 April 1910 Clarence, Homer, Dwight and Harold was listed as a son in Hazel Petrie Riggs's household on the 1910 Census in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.2 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S1982] 1910, Florence, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.

Howard Riggs1

M, b. 1928
Pedigree
Father*Harvey Arthur Riggs1 b. 1 Dec 1886, d. 16 Feb 1951
Mother*Dora Grace Slabaugh1 b. 11 Oct 1886, d. 4 Aug 1963
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
9th cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
6th cousin of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*1928 Howard Riggs was born in 1928 in Kansas.1 
 He is the son of Harvey Arthur Riggs and Dora Grace Slabaugh.1 
(son) Census193023 April 1930 Ray, Virgil, Lawrence, Leroy and Howard was listed as a son in Harvey Arthur Riggs's household on the 1930 Census in Burns, Marion County, Kansas.1 

Citations

  1. [S2068] 1930, Burns, Marion County, Kansas.

Hugh E Riggs1

M, b. 6 September 1946
Pedigree
Hugh Riggs
Hugh E. Riggs - 2005
Father*Louis Edwin Riggs2 b. 23 Sep 1915, d. 19 Nov 1983
Mother*Margaret Brunton Gilfedder2 b. 10 Jul 1921, d. 27 Jul 2006
ChartsAncestors: Riggs, Hugh
Descendants: Riggs, Hugh
Birth*6 September 1946 Hugh E Riggs was born on 6 September 1946 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.3,4 
 He is the son of Louis Edwin Riggs and Margaret Brunton Gilfedder.2 
Marriage*5 October 1973 Hugh E Riggs married Kathleen Louise Tschanz on 5 October 1973 in Garden Grove, Orange County, California.1,2,5,4,6 
Photograph*1987 Hugh E Riggs and Kathleen Louise Tschanz were photographed in 1987.7 

Family

Kathleen Louise Tschanz b. 11 Apr 1952
Child

Citations

  1. [S1843] Megan Riggs and Clay Kuykendall, Wedding Invitation.
  2. [S1844] Megan M Riggs,.
  3. [S1934] FindUSA.
  4. [S2524] Hugh and Kathleen Riggs,.
  5. [S2052] Wedding Announcement, Los Angeles Times.
  6. [S3309] California Marriage Index 1960-1985.
  7. [S5800]

Hugh Ellsworth Riggs1

M, b. 25 November 1913, d. 22 March 1970
Pedigree
Father*Walter Wallas Riggs2 b. 13 Feb 1875, d. 19 Feb 1945
Mother*Susan L Heckendorn2 b. 24 Feb 1877, d. 8 Nov 1955
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
9th cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
6th cousin of Raymond Leo Garrison
Name Variation  Hugh Ellsworth Riggs was also known as Ellsworth Riggs.2 
Birth*25 November 1913 He was born on 25 November 1913 in Kansas.2,3 
 He was the son of Walter Wallas Riggs and Susan L Heckendorn.2 
(son) Census192021 January 1920 Paul, Hugh, Jerold and John was listed as a son in Walter Wallas Riggs's household on the 1920 Census in Omaha, Thurston County, Nebraska.4 
(son) Census193017 April 1930 Hugh and Jerold was listed as a son in Walter Wallas Riggs's household on the 1930 Census in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.2 
Marriage*21 August 1933 Hugh Ellsworth Riggs married Eva Lillie Bullock on 21 August 1933 in Chase County, Kansas.1 
Census1940*6 April 1940 Hugh was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.5 
Last Residence* According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Hugh Ellsworth Riggs was in Cedar Point, Chase County, Kansas.6 
Death*22 March 1970 Hugh died on 22 March 1970 in Wonsevu, Chase County, Kansas, at age 56.1,3,6 
Burial* He was buried in Wonsevu Cemetery, Wonsevu, Chase County, Kansas.3 

Family

Eva Lillie Bullock b. 26 Dec 1914, d. 7 Jul 1997
Marriage*21 August 1933 He married Eva Lillie Bullock on 21 August 1933 in Chase County, Kansas.1 

Citations

  1. [S4035] Chase County Obituaries 1863-2002.
  2. [S1548] 1930, Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S3685] 1920, Thurston County, Nebraska.
  5. [S5493] 1940, Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  6. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Ida Belle Riggs1,2

F, b. 7 May 1870, d. 20 March 1901
Pedigree
Father*Mahlon B Riggs b. May 1833, d. 22 Apr 1905
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Starner b. Feb 1833, d. 1917
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
7th cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*7 May 1870 Ida was born on 7 May 1870 in Kansas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Mahlon B Riggs and Elizabeth Jane Starner. 
(household member) Census187027 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Mahlon B Riggs's household included Elizabeth, Delma, Ida, Isaac, Rebecca, Lewis, James, Melonia and R. in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.3 
(daughter) Census188016 June 1880 Ida and Rebecca was listed as a daughter in Mahlon B Riggs's household on the 1880 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.1 
Married Namecirca 1894  As of circa 1894, Ida Belle Riggs married name was Noll (Riggs).4 
Marriage*circa 1894 She married Samuel E. Noll circa 1894.4 
Census*1895 Ida Belle Riggs appeared on the census of 1895 in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.5 
Census190011 June 1900 Ida was listed as Samuel E. Noll's wife on the 1900 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.4 
Death*20 March 1901 Ida died on 20 March 1901 at age 30.2 
Burial* She was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, Marion County, Kansas.6 

Family

Samuel E. Noll b. 7 Jul 1871, d. 23 Jan 1948
Marriage*circa 1894 She married Samuel E. Noll circa 1894.4 

Citations

  1. [S703] 1880, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  2. [S120] Gravestones.
  3. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 292A.
  4. [S1967] 1900, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  5. [S2255] 1895.
  6. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Irene Dorothy Riggs1,2

F, b. 17 June 1910, d. 23 April 1985
Pedigree
Father*William Crawford Riggs1 b. 22 Nov 1879, d. 27 Sep 1937
Mother*Etta Elizabeth Sidener1 b. c 1890
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
9th cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
6th cousin of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*17 June 1910 Irene Dorothy Riggs was born on 17 June 1910 in Kansas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William Crawford Riggs and Etta Elizabeth Sidener.1 
(daughter) Census192022 January 1920 Nora, Irene, Velma and Pauline was listed as a daughter in William Crawford Riggs's household on the 1920 Census in Roswell Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.1 
Married Name17 May 1929  As of 17 May 1929, Irene Dorothy Riggs married name was Cotham (Riggs).3,4 
Marriage*17 May 1929 She married Blancie B Cotham on 17 May 1929 in Canyon County, Idaho.3 
Census1940*11 April 1940 Irene was listed as Blancie B Cotham's wife on the 1940 Census in Parma, Canyon County, Idaho.5 
Milit-Regist*16 October 1940 Blancie B Cotham listed Irene Dorothy Riggs as the person that would always know Blancie's address or was Next of Kin on 16 October 1940 in Homedale, Owyhee County, Idaho.6 
Death*23 April 1985 Irene died on 23 April 1985 in Deschutes County, Oregon, at age 74.2,7,8 

Family

Blancie B Cotham b. 9 Jul 1909, d. 14 Mar 2001
Marriage*17 May 1929 She married Blancie B Cotham on 17 May 1929 in Canyon County, Idaho.3 

Citations

  1. [S2062] 1920, Roswell Precinct, Canyon County, Idaho.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S7421] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, ID, County Marr, 1864-1950.
  4. [S6622] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Obituary, Death Notice or Article.
  5. [S5496] 1940, Parma, Canyon County, Idaho.
  6. [S7546] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5111] Oregon State Library, OR, Death Index, 1898-2008.
  8. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Isaac Riggs1,2

M, b. 12 October 1805
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Riggs b. 9 Mar 1769, d. 20 Sep 1848
Mother*Catherine Saling b. 22 Feb 1780, d. 23 Nov 1855
Relationships1st cousin 5 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
5th cousin 5 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*12 October 1805 Isaac was born on 12 October 1805 in Warren County, Kentucky.1 
 He was the son of Reuben Riggs and Catherine Saling. 
Marriage*12 October 1826 Isaac Riggs married Mary Henson on 12 October 1826 in Boone County, Missouri.1 
Census1830*1830 Isaac was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Morgan County, Illinois.3 

Family

Mary Henson b. c 1811, d. 23 Mar 1896

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S303] Susan Ormesher, Missouri Marriages before 1840.
  3. [S1405] 1830, Morgan County, Illinois, p. 93 (13).

Isaac N Riggs1,2,3

M, b. 1850
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Riggs b. 4 Jan 1810, d. Dec 1873
Mother*Nancy Riggs b. c 1814, d. 1867
Relationships1st cousin 4 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
6th cousin 4 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*1850 Isaac was born in 1850 in Union County, Iowa.1,2,3 
 He was the son of Reuben Riggs and Nancy Riggs. 
(household member) Census186027 June 1860 On the 1860 census, Reuben Riggs's household included Nancy, David, Isaac, James, John, Louisa and Nancy in Platte Township, Union County, Iowa.1 
(household member) Census187027 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Mahlon B Riggs's household included Elizabeth, Delma, Ida, Isaac, Rebecca, Lewis, James, Melonia and R. in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.4 
Illness*1880 Isaac N Riggs was ill with census lists him as missing both feet. in 1880. 
(brother) Census188016 June 1880 David and Isaac was listed as a brother in Mahlon B Riggs's household on the 1880 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.2 

Citations

  1. [S683] 1860, Platte Township, Union County, Iowa.
  2. [S703] 1880, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  3. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  4. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 292A.

Israel Riggs1,2

M, b. say 1775
Pedigree
Father*Timothy Riggs b. c 1723, d. 1805
Mother*Sarah Dunkham b. 1723
Relationships4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline
4th cousin 6 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*say 1775 Israel was born say 1775. 
 He was the son of Timothy Riggs and Sarah Dunkham. 
Marriage*28 February 1811 Israel Riggs married Elizabeth Wisnant on 28 February 1811 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.1,2 

Family

Elizabeth Wisnant

Citations

  1. [S843] Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA (1624-1915) (CD# 4).
  2. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.

Iva Gean Riggs1

F, b. April 1927
Pedigree
Father*James Asher Riggs1 b. 16 Nov 1900, d. 29 Dec 1978
Mother*Edith Margaret Pettengill1 b. 23 Oct 1903, d. 21 Aug 1954
Relationship1st cousin of Hugh E Riggs
Birth*April 1927 Iva Gean Riggs was born in April 1927 in Michigan.1 
 She is the daughter of James Asher Riggs and Edith Margaret Pettengill.1 
(daughter) Census19308 April 1930 Iva and Catherine was listed as a daughter in James Asher Riggs's household on the 1930 Census in Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.1 
(daughter) Census19404 April 1940 Iva, Catherine, Alice, Anita and Helen was listed as a daughter in James Asher Riggs's household on the 1940 Census in Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan.2 

Citations

  1. [S1853] 1930, Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.
  2. [S5547] 1940, Suttons Bay Twp, Leelanau County, Michigan.

Ivy Jane Riggs1

F, b. 5 September 1881, d. 16 February 1962
Pedigree
Father*William Carroll Riggs1 b. 31 Oct 1851, d. 15 Dec 1889
Mother*Margaret Ellen Smith1 b. 7 Jun 1854, d. 15 Sep 1910
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
8th cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*5 September 1881 Ivy Jane Riggs was born on 5 September 1881 in Moscow, Latah County, Idaho.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of William Carroll Riggs and Margaret Ellen Smith.1 
(daughter) Census190023 June 1900 Ivy and Arley was listed as a daughter in Margaret Ellen Smith's household on the 1900 Census in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon.2 
Name Variationcirca 1901  As of circa 1901, Ivy Jane Riggs was also known as Mrs Shafer.4 
Census1910*27 April 1910 Ivy was listed as a servant working in 's household on the 1910 Census in Rock Creek Precinct, Gilliam County, Oregon.4 
Census1920*2 January 1920 Ivy was listed as Joab F Lewis's wife on the 1920 Census in Mikkalo Precinct, Gilliam County, Oregon.5 
Census1930*2 April 1930 Ivy was listed as Joab F Lewis's wife on the 1930 Census in Mikkalo Precinct, Gilliam County, Oregon.6 
Census1940*15 April 1940 Ivy was listed as Frank Lewis's wife on the 1940 Census in Olex Precinct, Gilliam County, Oregon.7 
Death*16 February 1962 She died on 16 February 1962 in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, at age 80.3 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S102] 1900, Marion County, Oregon.
  3. [S10671] OR, State Deaths, 1864-1968.
  4. [S10767] 1910, Gilliam County, Oregon.
  5. [S10768] 1920, Gilliam County, Oregon.
  6. [S10769] 1930, Gilliam County, Oregon.
  7. [S10770] 1940, Gilliam County, Oregon.

J W Riggs1

M
Pedigree
Marriage* J W Riggs married Joyce Gilliam, daughter of Jessie James Gilliam and Roxie Jewell Youngblood.1 

Family

Joyce Gilliam b. 20 Jan 1932, d. 13 Feb 2018

Citations

  1. [S5276] Obituary collection gathered from online newspapers.

Jacob Riggs1

M, b. say 1767
Pedigree
Father*Timothy Riggs b. c 1723, d. 1805
Mother*Sarah Dunkham b. 1723
Relationships4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline
4th cousin 6 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*say 1767 Jacob was born say 1767. 
 He was the son of Timothy Riggs and Sarah Dunkham. 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.

James Riggs1

M, b. 21 July 1751
Pedigree
Father*Timothy Riggs b. c 1723, d. 1805
Mother*Sarah Dunkham b. 1723
Relationships4th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline
4th cousin 6 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*21 July 1751 James was born on 21 July 1751.1 
 He was the son of Timothy Riggs and Sarah Dunkham. 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.

James Riggs1

M, b. 1664, d. 1744
Pedigree
Father*Edward Riggs b. 1636, d. Mar 1715
Mother*Mary Browne b. 1640, d. c 1668
Relationships6th great-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline
2nd cousin 8 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*1664 James was born in 1664 in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut.2 
 He was the son of Edward Riggs and Mary Browne. 
Marriage*say 1690 James Riggs married Elizabeth Ranger say 1690. 
Death*1744 James died in 1744 in Prince George's County, Maryland.1 

Family

Elizabeth Ranger b. 1664

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S1829] Del Campbell, Campbell/Scott/Ruble/Hawkins Families - 8000+ names.

James Arthur Riggs1,2

M, b. 15 May 1880, d. 20 December 1945
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Frances Riggs b. 21 Mar 1850, d. 25 Jan 1917
Mother*Ella Wilson b. Aug 1851, d. 16 Jul 1910
Relationships1st cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
8th cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
5th cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*15 May 1880 James Arthur Riggs was born on 15 May 1880 in Florence, Chase County, Kansas.3,2,4 
 He was the son of Reuben Frances Riggs and Ella Wilson. 
(son) Census18808 June 1880 Frank and James was listed as a son in Reuben Frances Riggs's household on the 1880 Census in Center Township, Marion County, Kansas.3 
Census*1895 James Arthur Riggs appeared on the census of 1895 in Cedar Township, Chase County, Kansas.5 
(son) Census19006 June 1900 James and Charles was listed as a son in Reuben Frances Riggs's household on the 1900 Census in Elmerdaro Township, Lyon County, Kansas.6 
Marriage*circa 1908 James Arthur Riggs married Jeanette Clark circa 1908.7 
Census1910*26 April 1910 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.8 
Census1920*20 January 1920 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Also included in the household was James widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth Clark age 73 born in Michigan.9 
Occupation*1930 He was a supertendent in 1930 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.7 
Census1930*14 April 1930 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.7 
Census1940*16 April 1940 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.10 
Milit-Regist*25 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 25 April 1942 in 1615 Achor Court, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.4 
Death*20 December 1945 James died on 20 December 1945 in Stanislaus County, California, at age 65.2 
Burial* He was buried in Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.11 

Family

Jeanette Clark b. Jul 1873, d. 5 Mar 1963
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Jeanette Clark circa 1908.7 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  3. [S1214] 1880, Center Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 51D.
  4. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  5. [S2255] 1895.
  6. [S1970] 1900, Elmerdaro Township, Lyon County, Kansas.
  7. [S3476] 1930, Stanislaus County, California.
  8. [S3490] 1910, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
  9. [S4235] 1920, Santa Barbara County, California.
  10. [S7347] 1940, Stanislaus County, California.
  11. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

James Asher Riggs1,2

M, b. 16 November 1900, d. 29 December 1978
Pedigree
Father*Charles H Riggs1 b. Apr 1866, d. 1936
Mother*Blanche L Atkinson1 b. 24 Dec 1876, d. Sep 1973
RelationshipUncle of Hugh E Riggs
Birth*16 November 1900 James Asher Riggs was born on 16 November 1900 in Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan.1,3,4 
 He was the son of Charles H Riggs and Blanche L Atkinson.1 
(son) Census19104 May 1910 Loyd, James and Everett was listed as a son in Charles H Riggs's household on the 1910 Census in Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan.5 
(son) Census19208 January 1920 James, Everett, Louis and Glenn was listed as a son in Charles H Riggs's household on the 1920 Census in Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan.1 
Marriage*25 December 1922 James Asher Riggs married Edith Marguarite Rettinger, daughter of Harry Pettengill, on 25 December 1922 in Cook County, Illinois.6,7 
Occupation*1930 James Asher Riggs was a odd jobs laborer in 1930 in Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.6 
Census1930*8 April 1930 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.6 
Census1940*4 April 1940 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan.8 
(husband) Death21 August 1954 James's wife, Edith, died on 21 August 1954.2 
Death*29 December 1978 James Asher Riggs died on 29 December 1978 in Burton, Genesee County, Michigan, at age 78.3,9 
Burial* He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Empire, Leelanau County, Michigan.2 

Family

Edith Margaret Pettengill b. 23 Oct 1903, d. 21 Aug 1954
Marriage*25 December 1922 He married Edith Marguarite Rettinger, daughter of Harry Pettengill, on 25 December 1922 in Cook County, Illinois.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1852] 1920, Glen Arbor Twp, Leelanau County, Michigan.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S1894] Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996.
  4. [S5001] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, MI, Births, 1867-1902.
  5. [S1913] 1910, Glen Arbor Twp, Leelanau County, Michigan.
  6. [S1853] 1930, Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.
  7. [S5051] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Cook County Marriage Licenses, 1871-1920.
  8. [S5547] 1940, Suttons Bay Twp, Leelanau County, Michigan.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

James Asher Riggs1,2

M, b. 29 July 1923, d. 19 April 1985
Pedigree
Father*James Asher Riggs1 b. 16 Nov 1900, d. 29 Dec 1978
Mother*Edith Margaret Pettengill1 b. 23 Oct 1903, d. 21 Aug 1954
Relationship1st cousin of Hugh E Riggs
Birth*29 July 1923 James Asher Riggs was born on 29 July 1923 in Michigan.1,3 
 He was the son of James Asher Riggs and Edith Margaret Pettengill.1 
(son) Census19308 April 1930 James and Gordon was listed as a son in James Asher Riggs's household on the 1930 Census in Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.3 
(son) Census19404 April 1940 James, Gordon, Robert, Donald and Melvin was listed as a son in James Asher Riggs's household on the 1940 Census in Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan.4 
Last Residence* According to Social Security Administration the last residence of James Asher Riggs was in Suttons Bay, Leelanau County, Michigan.5 
Death*19 April 1985 He died on 19 April 1985 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, at age 61.1,5 
Burial* He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Empire, Leelanau County, Michigan.2 

Citations

  1. [S1894] Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S1853] 1930, Almira, Benzie County, Michigan.
  4. [S5547] 1940, Suttons Bay Twp, Leelanau County, Michigan.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

James Burton Riggs1,2

M, b. 13 September 1893, d. 24 September 1927
Pedigree
Father*Richard Bird Riggs3 b. 6 Aug 1869, d. 1952
Mother*Sarah Alice Johnson3 b. May 1873, d. 1953
Relationships1st cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
8th cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
5th cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*13 September 1893 James Burton Riggs was born on 13 September 1893 in Burns, Marion County, Kansas.1,2 
 He was the son of Richard Bird Riggs and Sarah Alice Johnson.3 
(son) Census190021 June 1900 James and Cecil was listed as a son in Richard Bird Riggs's household on the 1900 Census in Cottonwood Township, Chase County, Kansas.1 
(son) Census191020 April 1910 James, Cecil, Richard and Henry was listed as a son in Richard Bird Riggs's household on the 1910 Census in Monett, Barry County, Missouri.4 
Milit-Regist*5 June 1917 James Burton Riggs signeddraft registration on 5 June 1917 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.2 
(son) Census19202 January 1920 James, Cecil, Richard, Henry, Silas and Clifford was listed as a son in Richard Bird Riggs's household on the 1920 Census in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.5 
Death*24 September 1927 James Burton Riggs died on 24 September 1927 at age 34.6 
Burial* He was buried in Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas.6 

Citations

  1. [S1978] 1900, Cottonwood Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  2. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  3. [S97] 1900, Cedar township, Chase County, Kansas.
  4. [S8653] 1910, Barry County, Missouri.
  5. [S2083] 1920, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
  6. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

James Charles Riggs1,2,3

M, b. 17 April 1865, d. 13 June 1955
Pedigree
Father*James Daugherty Riggs b. 2 Nov 1826, d. 5 Apr 1900
Mother*Lucinda Barker b. 4 Sep 1830, d. 4 May 1871
RelationshipsGreat-granduncle of Athol Louis Cline
7th cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
4th cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Name Variation  James Charles Riggs was also known as Charles. 
Birth*17 April 1865 James was born on 17 April 1865 in Union County, Iowa.1,2,4,5 
 He was the son of James Daugherty Riggs and Lucinda Barker. 
(household member) Census187028 June 1870 On the 1870 census, James Daugherty Riggs's household included Lucinda, Benjamin, Calvin, Hazel, Henry, James, John, Joseph, Mary, Nancy, Reuben, Richard, Tamar and Ella in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.6 
(son) Census188015 June 1880 Benjamin, Hazel, James and Richard was listed as a son in James Daugherty Riggs's household on the 1880 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.2 
Marriage*circa 1890 James Charles Riggs married first Rose Lee Robertson circa 1890 in Marion County, Kansas.7,8 
Occupation1900 James Charles Riggs was a farmer in 1900 in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Iowa.7 
Census1900*4 June 1900 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.7 
(husband) Death1901 James's wife, Rose, died in 1901 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.1,8 
Marriage*circa 1905 James Charles Riggs married second Mary Etta Yeck circa 1905.9 
Census1910*23 April 1910 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.9 
(husband) Death1915 James's wife, Mary, died in 1915.1,10 
Census1920*5 January 1920 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.11 
Marriage*circa 1921 He married third Frances V Bibler circa 1921.1,12 
Occupation*1930 James Charles Riggs was a insurance agent in 1930 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.12 
Census1930*9 April 1930 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.12 
Census1940*1 May 1940 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.13 
Death*13 June 1955 James died on 13 June 1955 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas, at age 90.1,8 
Burial* He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, Marion County, Kansas.1,10 

Family 1

Rose Lee Robertson b. Aug 1871, d. 1901
Marriage*circa 1890 He married first Rose Lee Robertson circa 1890 in Marion County, Kansas.7,8 
Children

Family 2

Mary Etta Yeck b. 1878, d. 1915
Marriage*circa 1905 James Charles Riggs married second Mary Etta Yeck circa 1905.9 
Child

Family 3

Frances V Bibler b. Apr 1880, d. 1963
Marriage*circa 1921 James Charles Riggs married third Frances V Bibler circa 1921.1,12 

Citations

  1. [S120] Gravestones.
  2. [S703] 1880, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  3. [S121] John H Wallace, Genealogy of the Riggs Family, p. 122.
  4. [S121] John H Wallace, Genealogy of the Riggs Family.
  5. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  6. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 293A.
  7. [S1967] 1900, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  8. [S4038] Riggs Family Genealogy Forum.
  9. [S1982] 1910, Florence, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  11. [S2072] 1920, Florence, Marion County, Kansas.
  12. [S2081] 1930, Florence, Marion County, Kansas.
  13. [S5484] 1940, Florence, Marion County, Kansas.

James D Riggs1,2

M, b. January 1854, d. 26 April 1923
Pedigree
Father*Garnett L Riggs b. 12 Mar 1828, d. 23 Oct 1901
Mother*Nancy Jane Riggs b. 12 Nov 1833, d. 22 Nov 1906
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
7th cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*January 1854 James was born in January 1854 in Oregon.1,2 
 He was the son of Garnett L Riggs and Nancy Jane Riggs. 
(household member) Census186013 July 1860 On the 1860 census, Garnett L Riggs's household included William, James, Sarah and Samuel in Coast Fork Precinct, Lane County, Oregon.3 
(household member) Census187024 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Garnett L Riggs's household included Nancy, William, James, Sarah, Samuel, Lucinda, Jonathan, Amanda and Mary in Amity, Yamhill County, Oregon.4 
Marriage*22 January 1879 James D Riggs married Elizabeth English on 22 January 1879 in Marion County, Oregon.2,5 
Occupation*1900 James D Riggs was a real estate agent in 1900 in Boise, Ada County, Idaho.2 
Census1900*12 June 1900 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Boise, Ada County, Idaho.2 
Census1910*30 April 1910 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in South Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.6 
Census1920*17 February 1920 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in South Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.7 
Death*26 April 1923 He died on 26 April 1923 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 69.8,9 
Burial* He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.8 

Family

Elizabeth English b. Apr 1861, d. 6 Mar 1933
Marriage*22 January 1879 He married Elizabeth English on 22 January 1879 in Marion County, Oregon.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S3365] 1900, Ada County, Idaho.
  3. [S4862] 1860, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.
  4. [S2664] 1870, Yamhill County, Oregon.
  5. [S8975] OR Marion Co, Marriage records, 1849-1900.
  6. [S2051] 1910, Wasco County, Oregon.
  7. [S3716] 1920, Wasco County, Oregon.
  8. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  9. [S5111] Oregon State Library, OR, Death Index, 1898-2008.

James D Riggs1

M, b. 10 February 1856, d. 3 January 1926
Pedigree
Father*Mahlon B Riggs b. May 1833, d. 22 Apr 1905
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Starner b. Feb 1833, d. 1917
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
7th cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*10 February 1856 James was born on 10 February 1856 in Iowa.1,2 
 He was the son of Mahlon B Riggs and Elizabeth Jane Starner. 
(household member) Census187027 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Mahlon B Riggs's household included Elizabeth, Delma, Ida, Isaac, Rebecca, Lewis, James, Melonia and R. in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.3 
Marriage*circa 1876 James D Riggs married Ellen A Chilson circa 1876.4 
Census1880*16 June 1880 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.5 
Census*1895 He appeared on the census of 1895 in Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas.6 
Occupation*1900 He was a farmer in 1900 in Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas.7,8 
Census1900*8 June 1900 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas.4 
Census1910*19 May 1910 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas.9 
(husband) Death19 January 1915 James's wife, Ellen, died on 19 January 1915.2 
Death*3 January 1926 James died on 3 January 1926 at age 69.2 
Burial* He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, Marion County, Kansas.2,10 

Family

Ellen A Chilson b. 11 Mar 1856, d. 19 Jan 1915
Marriage*circa 1876 He married Ellen A Chilson circa 1876.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  2. [S120] Gravestones.
  3. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 292A.
  4. [S2056] 1900, Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas, p. 329.
  5. [S703] 1880, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  6. [S2255] 1895.
  7. [S97] 1900, Cedar township, Chase County, Kansas.
  8. [S2056] 1900, Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  9. [S2057] 1910, Matfield Township, Chase County, Kansas.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

James Daugherty Riggs1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. 2 November 1826, d. 5 April 1900
Pedigree
James D Riggs
Father*Samuel Riggs b. 30 Apr 1806, d. 27 Jun 1895
Mother*Rhoda Belcher b. s 1805, d. 7 Jan 1836
Relationships2nd great-grandfather of Athol Louis Cline
6th cousin 4 times removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
ChartsAncestors: Cline, Al
Occupation* James Daugherty Riggs was a Farmer. 
Birth*2 November 1826 James was born on 2 November 1826 in Chariton County, Missouri. (or Todd County, Kentucky).4,8,3,9 
 He was the son of Samuel Riggs and Rhoda Belcher. 
(free wh male 00-05) Census18301830 James was probably a free white male, age under 5, in Samuel Riggs's houshold, on the 1830 Census in Rocky Fork Township, Boone County, Missouri.10 
(free wh male 10-15) Census18401840 James was probably a free white male, age 10 and under 15, in Samuel Riggs's household, on the 1840 Census in Graves County, Kentucky.11 
Move*winter 1846-7 He moved winter 1846-7 to Appanoose County, Iowa. 
Marriage*3 April 1848 James Daugherty Riggs married first Lucinda Barker, daughter of Matthew Barker and Tamar Davis, on 3 April 1848 in Appanoose County, Iowa.1,8,12,13 
Census1850*13 November 1850 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Independence Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.14 
Landcontra1 May 1855 He purchased 80 acres of land E1/2NW Sec7 Twp 68 N R 26 W 1 May 1855 in Decatur County, Iowa.15 
Landcontra*3 June 1856 He purchased 80 acres of land E1/2SE Sec 34 Twp 71 N R 31 W 3 June 1856 in Union County, Iowa.15 
Census1860*27 June 1860 On the 1860 Census in Platte Township, Union County, Iowa, James was listed as the head of a family.2 
Residence*June 1865 He lived in June 1865 in Center Township, Marion County, Kansas. 
Census1870*28 June 1870 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas.16 
Biography*September 1870 Sold land to create the town of Florence in Marion County, Kansas. 
(husband) Death4 May 1871 James's wife, Lucinda, died on 4 May 1871 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas.1,3,9 
Marriage* James Daugherty Riggs married second Mary (?).3 
Census1880*15 June 1880 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.4 
Census*1895 He appeared on the census of 1895 in Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.17 
Death*5 April 1900 James died on 5 April 1900 in Florence, Marion County, Kansas, at age 73.1,3 
Burial* His body was interred at in Hillcrest Cemetery, in Florence, Marion County, Kansas. Both of his wives are listed on his tombstone.3,9 

Family 1

Lucinda Barker b. 4 Sep 1830, d. 4 May 1871
Marriage*3 April 1848 He married first Lucinda Barker, daughter of Matthew Barker and Tamar Davis, on 3 April 1848 in Appanoose County, Iowa.1,8,12,13 
Children

Family 2

Mary (?) b. 1834, d. 1910
Marriage* James Daugherty Riggs married second Mary (?).3 

Citations

  1. [S123] Eva R. (Deel) Cline,.
  2. [S683] 1860, Platte Township, Union County, Iowa.
  3. [S120] Gravestones.
  4. [S703] 1880, Fairplay Township, Marion County, Kansas.
  5. [S226] Sondra Van Meter, Marion County, Kansas, Past and Present, p. 145.
  6. [S121] John H Wallace, Genealogy of the Riggs Family, p. 122.
  7. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  8. [S121] John H Wallace, Genealogy of the Riggs Family.
  9. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  10. [S699] 1830, Rocky Fork Township, Boone County, Missouri.
  11. [S701] 1840, Graves County, Kentucky.
  12. [S930] Marriage Index: AR, CA, IA, LA, MN, MO, OR, TX (1728-1850) (CD# 227).
  13. [S2306] Missouri Marriage Index to 1851.
  14. [S702] 1850, Independence County, Iowa.
  15. [S1686] Bureau Land Management, BLM GLO Records.
  16. [S1074] 1870, Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas, p. 293A.
  17. [S2255] 1895.