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     MARY was born at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, in 1639.² She married EDWARD RIGGS [Ri7][Wa3] before 13 June 1666.¹

     Anna was born at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1662.¹ She married J Gage.²

     James Riggs [Ri12] RIGGS Surname Study, by Geoff Riggs:

"12. JAMES RIGGS (EDWARD, EDWARD, EDWARD)
Born about 1664. Although Wallace says that James was born in Newark, Essex Co. NJ, his parents did not move there until 1667, and so he was probably born in Derby, New Haven Co. CT.

Wallace could find no record of James's marriage nor the name of his wife, but states that Mr Conger locates him at Elizabeth, Union Co. NJ in 1739.

Recent researchers [S33],[S52] state that his wife's name was Elizabeth (surname unknown) but, since they state that James and Elizabeth moved to Maryland and name other children of theirs as having been born there from 1704 onwards, I believe there were two separate JAMES RIGGS who have been confused with each other.

Wallace states that Mr Conger "gives him, traditionally, the following children":

35. JOHN RIGGS
Born about 1710.
     
     
36. ZOPHAR RIGGS
Born about 1712.
     
     
37. PRUDENCE RIGGS
Born about 1715, married DANIEL OSBORN.
     
     
38. EUNICE RIGGS
Born about 1717, married Mr. LAMBERT.
     
     
39. ELIZABETH RIGGS
Born about 1719, married BETHUEL PIERSON.'
     
James was born at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1664.^3,2

     Mary was born at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1666.¹ She married Joseph Lindsley.²

     Edward Riggs [Ri14] RIGGS Surname Study:

"Wallace states that traditionally Edward had 8 sons "but we have never been able to identify more than 3 of them fully.
...
Wallace documents the children of EDWARD and APHIA as follows [as we list them here and as RIGGS Surname Study lists them]."
Edward was born at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1668.¹ He married Aphia Stoughton circa 1692.¹

     Joseph Riggs [Ri16][Wa12] First Settlers, p 341:

"ZEBULON RIGGS

Three brothers by the name of Riggs lived in Massachusetts, and removed from there to Connecticut. Edward Riggs, one of the three, removed from Connecticut to Newark, N. J. and had a son Joseph Riggs, who lived and died in Orange, and he was the father of Zebulon Riggs, the father of

PRESERVE RIGGS ..."

I am conjecturing (only) that this fits the LDS Riggs information thus:
1. Joseph's father Edward came from MA to Newark NJ [but Littell does not mention a sojourn in CT].
2. The names match: Joseph, son of Edward [but note that Joseph has a grandfather Edward and an uncle Joseph that seem to fit the profile too].
3. Our BETHUEL RIGGS is from Mendham Twp, NJ, as is Preserve Riggs.

Zebulon on down here is straight from Littell.

Wallace, 8-9:

"Joseph Riggs4 (son of Edward,3 Edward,2, Edward1) was born in Newark, N. J., 1675. There is no record of his marriage nor the name of his wife. There is a tradition that he was an active member of the first church organization at Orange, N.J., which was then called "The Mountain Society." He died and was buried there September 11, 1744. Mr. Conger, by tradition, gives him six sons, but from one of his descendants we have a list embracing seven sons and four daughters. This list contains evident marks of authenticity, and we do not hesitate to adopt it in preference to that of Mr. Conger, as follows: ..." [enough to make a genealogist really squirm]

RIGGS Surname Study:

"16. JOSEPH RIGGS (EDWARD, EDWARD, EDWARD)

Born about 1675 in Newark, Essex Co. NJ.

Wallace could find no record of his marriage nor the name of his wife. A recent researcher [S33] states that his wife's name was Sarah (surname unknown), who was born circa 1683 and died on 17 Jun 1735. There is a tradition that he was an active member of the first church organisation at Orange, Essex Co. NJ, which was then called "The Mountain Society". He was buried there 11SEP1744."

Joseph was born at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1675.³ He married Sarah (?).³ Joseph died at Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^4,2 His body was interred on 11 September 1744 at Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^2,3

     She married S Freeman.¹ Martha was born circa 1677.¹

     She married John Lyon.¹ Elizabeth was born circa 1678.¹

     Samuel Riggs [Ri20][Wa15] RIGGS Surname Study, by Geoff Riggs:

"20. SAMUEL RIGGS (EDWARD, EDWARD, EDWARD)

Born about 1681 "near" Newark, Essex Co. NJ.
     
Whilst Wallace could find no subsequent record of Samuel, he states that by tradition Samuel lived near a locality known as Bottle Hill, in Morris Co. NJ and had 4 sons, two of whom being named Edward and Timothy. A recent researcher [S33] states that Samuel married a Kesiah BALDWIN, who was born circa 1690, and names a daughter as well as the 4 sons.

Another recent researcher [S51] quotes from "Colonial Families of The Americas, Lineage Number 8: Riggs of Massachusetts" which apparently says that Edward with others established in Morris Co. NJ a plantation known as "Bottle Hill" in the vicinity of Basking Ridge and that this property was left to Edward (Samuel's father).

Wallace "fixed upon" Samuel "as the altogether probable father of Timothy that went to North Carolina and left 10 very prolific sons, whose descendants are numerous in the South, in the West, and on the Pacific Coast.". He stated that "Tradition has assigned to this Samuel the following four sons but I will not attempt to approximate their dates". A recent researcher however shows more details[S33]:

62. EDWARD RIGGS

Born 1720 at Hanover, Morris Co, NJ.

An Edward Riggs and his children moved from Morris Co. NJ to Surrey Co. NC in 1765.[S52]
     
63. TIMOTHY RIGGS

Born about 1723 at Newark, Essex Co, NJ, married SARAH DUNKHAM.
     
64. REUBEN RIGGS

Born 1725 at Hanover, Morris Co, NJ, married SARAH CARTER.
     
65. SAMUEL RIGGS
Born 1728 at Morris Co, NJ, married ELIZABETH TOMPKINS."
     

He married Kesiah Baldwin.² Samuel was born at "near" Newark, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1681.¹

     She married John Bowers.¹ Charity was born circa 1685.¹

     Sgt EDWARD RIGGS [Ri2][Wa2] RIGGS Surname Study:

"Edward was baptised at Nazeing, Essex on 17OCT1619 (as "Edward Rigges") ...

...

On October 30, 1666 the men of these families signed an agreement to form a common township at "New-Ark on Pesayack" and this contains the signature of Edward Riggs and that of his son Joseph. ... Edward, Joseph's brother, arrived with his wife and children later in 1667."

Molloy's History of Lower Naugatuck Valley, 9-13 (intro by Henry M Bradley Jr):

"By 1655, Edward Riggs had built a house on the top of Derby Hill surrounded by a palisade to protect it from the Indians. In this house, Goffe and Whalley, the regicides, sought refuge for a short time in 1661.
...
This war [Prince Philip's War] delayed the formal organization of town and church. The first "townsmen" or selectmen were Samuel Riggs, son of the settler; Ebenezer Johnson and John Hulls, chosen in 1677 ...
Derby's first regular physician, John Durand, came to town about 1690 and remained until his death nearly forty years later.
...
After the death of the illustrious Colonal Johnson, Captain Joseph Hull, Sr., John Riggs, father of Lady Humphreys, and Samuel Bassett of Great Hill were for many years the most influential citizens in town ...
The third anniversary of the Declaration of Independence saw a British force descend by sea upon New Haven ... The fourth "watch and alarm" company of the Second Regiment was stationed at Derby. Daniel Holbrook, Jr., a deacon of the First Church, was captain, and Joseph Riggs, lieutenant.
...
The Rev. Daniel Humphreys, pastor of the First Congregational Church for fifty years, and his distinguished wife, Sarah Riggs Humphreys, died within a few days of each other in 1787. ... The youngest son, David Humphreys, was probably the most distinguished man born in Derby. ..."

Derby Records, p 3: Deed for Derby CT:

"Book A1.
Derby and Pagassett Records
(Page 1.)* [*footnote: "copied from Orcutt's Derby"]
Item. Mr. Goodman, Mr. Wakeman and Mr. Gilbert of New Haven hath bargained and sold to
Richard Baldwin,
Edward Riggs,
Edward Wooster,
John Brown,
Robert Denison,
[the next list appears to the right of the one just above]
John Burwell,
Samuel Hopkins,
Thomas Langston,
Francis French,
Isaac Platt,
of Milford, a tract of land at a place called Paugasuck, and by these men above named put under New Haven jurisdiction in the year 1655, the bounds of which tract of land is as hereafter followed, namely, with Naugatuck river west, a small rock south, with a swamp on the east, and a little brook or spring that runs into the Beaver river north."

Seymour, Past and Present, 535-6:

"2. Sergt. Edward, son of Edward and Elizabeth Riggs, married Elizabeth Roosa, April 5, 1635. She was a dau. of a family by that name who settled in Boston. In 1637 he was a sergeant in the Pequot war. In 1640 he located in Milford. Ct., and in 1655 he was associated with Edward Wooster, Richard Baldwin, John Browne, Robert Dennison, John Burnett and Francis French, in the purchase and settlement of Paugassett, now Derby, Ct. It was at his house that the two judges, Whaley and Goff, who assisted in condemning King Charles I to death, were secreted while the English soldiers were looking for them along the Connecticut shore. In 1667 he removed with his family (with the exception of his son Samuel, who remained in Derby) to Newark, New Jersey. Edward died in Newark, 1668. His widow, Elizabeth, married Caleb Carwithe, previous to 1671.

Children.
7. Edward, born about 1636; m. Mary.
8. Samuel, born, 1640.
9. Joseph, born, 1652; m. Hannah Browne.
10. Mary, born, 1644; m. George Day."

Crayon's Riggs Genealogy:

"Edward Riggs (2) md. Elizabeth Roosa in 1635, settled at Milford, Ct. 1646, founded Derby, Ct. 1654, and came with the Milford Colony to Newark, N. J. in 1667. He had sons, Joseph, Edward (3), James, Samuel and John, drs, Anna, Mary, Martha, Elizabeth & Charity, all but Samuel came to Newark."

This list of children includes the 4 usually attributed to Edward (2) but also many more, which I doubt.

"CCG" responds to Crayon's genealogy with this comment:

"It is stated by J.P.C. in No. 849 that Sergeant Edward Riggs died in 1668, whereas he was present at a town meeting held June 10, 1669, but died before January 29, 1669-1670." He was baptized at Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 17 October 1619. Religion: (an unknown value).² He married ELIZABETH ROOSA (ROSE) at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 April 1635.² EDWARD served in the military in 1637.⁵ He moved in 1640 at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.² He moved in 1655 at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.^2,6,7 He moved in May 1666 at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.² EDWARD died circa July 1669 at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.^2,8

     ELIZABETH was born at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in 1618.¹ She married Sgt EDWARD RIGGS [Ri2][Wa2] at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 April 1635.² She married Caleb Carwithie after 2 September 1670.^2,3

     Samuel Riggs [Ri8] RIGGS Surname website:

"The known children of SAMUEL and his first wife SARAH are as follows. All were presumably born at Derby, which came under Milford, CT until 1675, after which it was a town in its own right."

Naugatuck Valley, 11:

"The first "townsmen" or selectmen were Samuel Riggs, son of the settler; Ebenezer Johnson and John Hulls, chosen in 1677 ..."

Wallace, pp 5-6:

"Samuel Riggs3 (son of Edward,2 Edward1) was born at Milford, Conn., about 1640. When his father removed from Derby to Newark, N. J., Samuel was left in possession of the "Riggs' Hill" farm and other property about Derby, which he probably inherited. In 1667 he married Sarah, daughter of Richard Baldwin, of Milford. His wife Sarah died, and he married, secondly, Mrs. Sarah Washburn, May 6, 1713. He was a man of intelligence and substantial ability, and was honored by his neighbors as long as he lived. He was a representative in the Legislature several years and a justice of the peace. He also held the commission of ensign from the colonial government for a number of years. His death is recorded in 1738. He had a family of nine children, all by his first wife..."

Derby Records:

p 43: "Book 2. The first part of the Secc
Abell Gun his Book
1675 May 30"

"(Page 1.)"

"Samuell Rigs was maried the : 14^th Day of june
Baldwin:

Elizabeth Rigs Daughter of Sa^l Rigs was
June: 1668:

Samuell Rigs sun of Sa^l Rigs was Born the eight
1670:

Sarah Rigs Daughter of Sa^l Rigs was Born the: 3 of

John Rigs sun of Sa^l Rigs was born abo
Aprell: 1676:"

[cont. on p 44]
"Ebenezer Rigs sun of Sa^l Rigs was Born the
Ber: 1678

Edward Rigs sun of Sa^l RIgs was Born the se
october: 1680:"

"Sarah Rigs Daughter of Sa^l Rigs was Born t
& Died in je^n following: 72:"

"(Page 2.)"

"ah Riggs Daughter of Samuell Riggs was Born the 24:fof ffeb: 1683:"

Seymour, Past and Present, 536:

"8. Ensign Samuel, son of Edward and Elizabeth (Roosa) Riggs, married Sarah, dau. of Richard and Elizabeth (Alsop) Baldwin, of Milford, Ct., June 14, 1667; married, second, Mrs. Sarah Washburn, May 6, 1713. Mr. Riggs was one of the leading men of the town of Derby, holding some of the most responsible positions in the gift of his fellow townsmen. He was also one of the largest land holders. He was associated with Col. Ebenezer Johnson in the purchase of land at Pinesbridge. Samuel died, 1738.

Children.
11. Elizabeth, born June 1668; m. Robert Bassett.
12. Samuel, born Oct. 8, 1670; probably died unmarried.
13. Sarah, born, 1672; died, 1672.
14. Sarah, born May 3, 1674; m. Jonathan Lum, Oct. 10, 1700.
15. John, born April 1, 1676.
16. Ebenezer, born Oct. 15, 1678.
17. Edward, born Oct. 7, 1680.
18. Hannah, born Feb. 24, 1683; m. Abraham Harger, 1703.
19. Joseph, born Feb. 22, 1680; died Oct. 22, 1707."

Crayon's Riggs Genealogy:

"Samuel Riggs remained at Derby, Ct. md. Sarah Baldwin Jan. 14, 1667. Sarah Baldwin was bap. Apr. 1649, she was dr. of Serg. Richard Baldwin of Milford, and Elizabeth Alsop of New Haven. Richard Baldwin was bap. Aug. 25, 1662 at Buckinghamshire, Eng. D. July 23, 1695 at Milford. He was son of Sylvester Baldwin who d. June 21, 1638, in passage from England in ship Martin, and Sarah Bryan. Eliz. Alsop was dr. of Joseph Alsop and Eliz. Preston, who was a dr. William Preston and wife Mary." Samuel was born at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1640.^6,7 He married Sarah Baldwin [RBa4] at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, on 14 June 1667.^{6,7,8,9,10,11} He resided at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in 1677. Chosen selectman that yr.¹² Samuel Riggs [Ri8] was living on 30 November 1692 at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA; consents to execution of brother Joseph's will.¹³ He married Sarah Washburn on 6 May 1713.^14,15 Samuel died in 1738.⁷

     Joseph Riggs [Ri9] RIGGS Surname Study, by Geoff Riggs (2 Jan 2002):

"9. JOSEPH RIGGS (EDWARD, EDWARD)

Joseph Riggs was allegedly born in Milford CT about 1642.

In 1667, Joseph and his brother Edward followed their father Edward from Derby CT to Newark NJ, where they were amongst the original settlers - he and his brother Edward were the first to obtain grants of outside lands from the town authorities. He was still single and living with his parents, and therefore no home lot was assigned to him. But, after his father's death, his mother was contemplating remarriage and in 1671 conveyed to him one half of the home lots originally assigned to Edward and his family.

Soon after, he married HANNAH BROWN [S54] or BROWNE [S3], whose father John had also been a planter at Derby CT with Edward before both families moved to Newark NJ [S3]. Hannah had been baptised on 02MAY1658 [S5].

Wallace states that the advantages of an early education showed in Joseph's management of the busimess affairs of the new plantation at Newark NJ. He also states that Joseph was made commander of the local military organisation, and was involved in the moral and religious welfare of the community, being on record as having put "the floor in the Meeting House". In reality, the Town Meeting of 02JLY1670 records that:

"Item--the Town Agreed with Thos. Johnson About his Floaring Half the Meeting House for Four Pounds, of Good Chestnut or Oak, of 2 Inches and a Half Plank, and they are to find and do all, to Edge and Lay down the floar on Seven Good Sleepers; and in like Manner they Have Bargained with Jno. Brown, Mr. Burwell, Jno. Baldwin, and Jos. Riggs to do the other Half."[S69]

Torrey [S45] quotes the year of his death as 1689. His Will dated January 1689 names his four children and made provision for them when they reached maturity.[S3] A recent researcher [S51] states that, according to the descendants of Edward Ball, the will is dated 1JAN1689N, was proved 27NOV1689, and the probate "in solemn form" is dated 16MAY1711 and is filed at Trenton NJ. After his death, his widow re-married to an AARON THOMPSON. [S45][S3]

Wallace documents the known children of JOSEPH and HANNAH as follows [S3], presumably all being born in Newark, Essex Co. NJ" [see children for details].


Joseph was born at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1642.^1,2 He resided at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 2 January 1671.² He married Hannah Brown at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1676.^1,2 He bought property at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, on 27 September 1680.³ He made a will on 1 January 1689.^4,5 Joseph died after 1 January 1689.¹ Joseph's will was probated on 27 November 1689.^1,6 Joseph's will was probated at Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA, on 16 May 1711.^1,6

     She married George Day.^1,2,3 Mary was born at Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1644.¹

     EDWARD RIGGS [Ri1][Wa1] I entered the Riggs genealogy, as shown here, years ago. I have since over the course of 8 or more years done a major Riggs reasearch project, resulting in 8 volumes of scholarly details, and 10 papers. Most of this is published online at alvyray.com/Riggs/ or in learned journals and should be consulted for accuracy rather than the contents of this tree, which reflects the problematic state of the Riggs genealogical world before a thorough reworking was invoked which detected many flaws in the "given" genealogy (mostly due to Wallace).

The numbers, such as [Ri1], following a Riggs is the index number used in the RIGGS SURNAME website, maintained by Geoff Riggs. The numbers [Wa1], for example, are the indexes used by the 1901 genealogy of the Riggs family by Wallace, which has been found to be highly flawed, but unfortunately used by generations as a foundation of their Riggs genealogies. I made the same mistake at first and this tree is the result. Please see my Riggs website for the latest and best details.

He was baptized at Roydon, Essex, England, on 30 March 1589. Religion: (an unknown value).¹ He married ELIZABETH HOLMES at All Saints Church, Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 16 September 1618.¹ He emigrated, in 1633. Point of origin: London.¹ EDWARD immigrated, in 1633. Destination: Massachusetts Bay Colony.¹ He married Elizabeth Wise.¹ He made a will on 2 September 1670.¹ EDWARD died in 1672 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹ EDWARD's will was probated on 6 March 1672.¹

     ELIZABETH was born. She was baptized at All Saints Church, Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 13 December 1590. Religion: (an unknown value).¹ She married EDWARD RIGGS [Ri1][Wa1] at All Saints Church, Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 16 September 1618.¹ Her body was interred in October 1635 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2

     Lydia was born. She was baptized at Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 15 September 1622. Religion: (an unknown value).¹ Lydia died in August 1633 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was buried in August 1633 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.²

     John was born. He was baptized at Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 17 January 1630. Religion: (an unknown value).¹ John died in October 1634 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was buried in October 1634 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.²

     Elizabeth was born. She was baptized at Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 30 December 1627. Religion: (an unknown value).¹ Elizabeth died in May 1634 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was buried in May 1634 at Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.²

     Mary Riggs [Ri6] History of Oxford CT, 33:

"John Twitchel 1st's grandmother was Mary Riggs Twitchel, whoe Riggs relatives, it is said, had been living in Derby "for a number of years" prior to 1689. She was a daughter of Edward Riggs who came from England to Boston, Mass. in 1633. His son, Sergt Edward Riggs settled in Milford in 1640, and was one of the men who settled Paugaset, now Derby. So the Riggs family had been in Derby from the very start. Mary Riggs Twitchel was 69 years old in 1689 when John Twitchel married, and she may have suggested to him that he come to Derby to live."

[erratum, 318: "Mary Riggs Twitchell was 78 years old in 1698"] She married (?) Twitchell.² Mary was born at England circa 1620.² She was baptized at Nazeing Parish, Essex, England, on 1 July 1632. Religion: (an unknown value).³ She resided at Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in 1698.²

     Gen Clayton Webb The 1820 census for Hamilton Co, OH shows family of Clayton Webb right next to that of John Webb:

Clayton Webb: 011010, 111100, 1
John Webb: 310010, 121100, 1

roll 87, p 152. Clayton was born at Monmouth, New Jersey, USA, on 31 October 1779.^4,5,6 He moved in 1789 at Hamilton, Ohio, USA.⁷ He married Jane Riggs at Kentucky, USA, circa 1799.^8,4,5,2 Clayton was listed as the head of a family on the in 1820 Census at Hamilton, Ohio, USA.³ Clayton died on 8 April 1856 at Anderson Twp, Newtown, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, at age 76.⁵ His body was interred at Newtown, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, at Flagspring Cemetery, Anderson Tw.⁵

     He married Elizabeth "Betsey" Riggs at Campbell, Kentucky, USA, on 19 July 1800. Date is marriage bond date.^1,2,3,4,5

     He married Peggy Riggs at Kentucky, USA, circa 1810.^1,2

     Statia Webb Sr Lanza Webb notes:

"The Will of Statia Webb, Sr.

In the name of God Amen, I Statia Webb, of Lincoln County and State of Missouri, of sound and dispensing mind and in my usual health although weak in body and not long expecting to live, desirous of disposing of the estate with which God has blest me according to my will do hereby declare and publish this as my Last will and Testament.

In the first place I resign my body to the dust and my soul to God and my wish is that after my death my body shall be buried in a decent Christian like manner - I dispose of my worldly goods as follows: My just debts are to be paid first out of my personal estate if it shall be sufficient for that purpose - first of which my land stock and every thing that now belongs to me to remain in Sally Webb's hands, my wife, in her natural life and if she wishes to sell the land she can do so and her title shall be good to the same to do as she pleases with the same and after her natural death the residue is to be equally divided amongst all of my children.

I nominate George Clare* as the Executor of this my Last will and Testament - In Testimony whereof is here to subscribe my name this March the twenty-second day AD 1838. Signed, Statia Webb

On the 15th day of August, 1838, the foregoing last will and testament of Statia Webb, deceased, was produced before the county court in open court for probate.

*[George Clare (Clair) was the husband of Adeline Shaw - refer to Guilford Webb's letter - Adeline was the niece of Sally Webb - she was the daughter of Jimmy and Polly Webb Shaw]." Statia was born at Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA, on 12 February 1797. "In the 1880 Grayson Co. [TX] census Statia Jr. Stated that both his parents were born in Kentucky as does William H. Webb." From Lanza Webb notes.

Some sources (none primary) give his birth as 4 Apr 1797 NC.

The given date comes from Agnew, Bebout, etc. World Tree Project, but it is suspiciously the same as Sarah Bell Riggs's birthday and place..^2,3,1,4 He married Sarah Bell Riggs at Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA, in 1815.^5,2 He made a will at Lincoln, Missouri, USA, on 22 March 1838.¹ Statia died in May 1838 at Cuivre River, Troy, Lincoln, Missouri, USA, at age 41. Alta Marie Palmer says Culvre River, but I think it should be Cuivre. Agnew, Bebout etc gives "Mar 1838 in Sulphur Lick, Lincoln, Missouri" but Mar is probably will date.^3,6 His body was interred at Millwood Township, Lincoln, Missouri, USA, at Sulphur Lick Cemetery.^3,7 Statia's will was probated at Lincoln, Missouri, USA, on 15 August 1838.¹

     Leonard was born circa 1778. DAR: 1778
Riggs Genealogy: ca 1791.^1,2 He married Rebecca Riggs at Campbell, Kentucky, USA, on 28 November 1811.^3,4,5,6,7,8 Leonard died in 1871.⁹

     Elizabeth was born at Kentucky, USA, in 1802.¹ She married Samuel Riggs at Lincoln, Kentucky, USA, on 25 April 1818.^2,1 Elizabeth died in 1854 at Texas, USA.¹

     Rachel was born at Kentucky, USA, circa 1797. Actually says "AE 53 1797 (1850)". She married Nathaniel Riggs at Kentucky, USA, circa 1818.^1,2,3,4 Rachel was divorced from Nathaniel Riggs at Missouri, USA, circa 1833.² Rachel died in September 1859 at Paris, Monroe, Missouri, USA.³

     Hannah was born at Northumberland, Saratoga, New York, USA, on 28 April 1797.¹ She married Nathaniel Riggs at Illinois, USA, circa 1838. Lanza Riggs Genealogy says UT..^2,3,1,4 Hannah was divorced from Nathaniel Riggs at Utah, USA, circa 1850.³

     Anna was born at Near Belleforb (Belleforbe), Jackson, Alabama, USA, on 8 February 1819.^1,2 She married Nathaniel Riggs at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA, on 19 January 1852. Abt 1851, according to the GenForum posting.
The LDS evidence says "Sld 19 Jan 1852" which means Sealed I believe..^3,4,1,2 Anna died on 8 August 1904 at Matthewsville, Graham, Arizona, USA, at age 85.^1,2 Her body was interred at Matthewsville, Graham, Arizona, USA.