Jane Riggs
F, b. 14 November 1809, d. 1820
Father | Samuel Riggs b. 7 Aug 1770, d. 18 Nov 1835 |
Mother | Charity "Charry" Riggs |
Samuel Riggs
M, b. 29 April 1818
Father | Samuel Riggs b. 7 Aug 1770, d. 18 Nov 1835 |
Mother | Charity "Charry" Riggs |
Samuel was born at Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, on 29 April 1818.1
Citations
- [S827] W C Sharpe, History of Oxford CT, Sharpe, p 69.
Sina (?)
F
She married Leman Riggs.1
Family | Leman Riggs |
Citations
- [S827] W C Sharpe, History of Oxford CT, Sharpe, p 69.
Lucina Riggs
F, b. circa 1794, d. 1811
Father | Samuel Riggs b. 7 Aug 1770, d. 18 Nov 1835 |
Mother | Charity "Charry" Riggs |
Lucina was born at Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, circa 1794.1 She was baptized at Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, on 24 August 1794. Religion: (an unknown value).2 Lucina died in 1811 at Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.3
Citations
[Infant 2] Riggs
?, b. before 29 November 1811, d. 29 November 1811
Father | Samuel Riggs b. 7 Aug 1770, d. 18 Nov 1835 |
Mother | Charity "Charry" Riggs |
[Child] Riggs
?, b. circa February 1813, d. 2 October 1813
Father | Samuel Riggs b. 7 Aug 1770, d. 18 Nov 1835 |
Mother | Charity "Charry" Riggs |
[Infant 1] Riggs
?, b. before 21 May 1796, d. 21 May 1796
Father | Samuel Riggs b. 7 Aug 1770, d. 18 Nov 1835 |
Mother | Charity "Charry" Riggs |
Hannah Brown
F
Father | John Brown |
Hannah was born.1 She was baptized at New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, on 3 May 1658. Religion: (an unknown value).2 She married Joseph Riggs [Ri9] at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1676.1,2 She married Aaron Thompson after 1689.1
Family 1 | Joseph Riggs [Ri9] b. c 1642, d. a 1 Jan 1689 |
Children |
|
Family 2 | Aaron Thompson |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 264.
Aaron Thompson
M
He married Hannah Brown after 1689.1
Family | Hannah Brown |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
John Riggs [Ri32]1
M, b. circa 1674
Father | Joseph Riggs [Ri9] b. c 1642, d. a 1 Jan 1689 |
Mother | Hannah Brown |
John Riggs [Ri32] Cory, 269: "was living in 1702." He married Mary (?).1 John was born at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1674.2,1
Family | Mary (?) |
Citations
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 269.
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Samuel Riggs [Ri33]
M, b. circa 1676, d. 1710
Father | Joseph Riggs [Ri9] b. c 1642, d. a 1 Jan 1689 |
Mother | Hannah Brown |
He married Rebecca _.1,2,3 Samuel was born at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, circa 1676.1,4 He made a will on 31 January 1710.5,6 Samuel died in 1710.1,7 His estate was probated on 16 May 1711 at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.3
Family | Rebecca _ |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 270.
- [S611] William Nelson, NJ Calendar of Wills, 1670-1730.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 269.
- [S1114] Unknown author, J P Crayon, The Riggs Family Genealogy and History from early settlement to present generation, undated photocopy of typescript, Riggs vertical file, Morristown Public Library, Morristown, NJ, "Samuel (4), whose will, dated January 31, 1709-10, mentions Brother-in-law Daniel Dodd, who was in all probablity the husband of the testator's sister Elizabeth (4) Riggs."
- [S611] William Nelson, NJ Calendar of Wills, 1670-1730, "1709-10 Jan 31. Riggs, Samuel, of Newark, cordwainer; will of. Wife Rebecca executrix. Daughter Sarah; brother-in-law Daniel Dod overseer. Real and personal estate. Witnesses - John Cooper, Charles Aling and Edward Hancock. Proved May 16, 1711, and on the same day the executrix, then wife of Joseph Bunnell, sworn in."
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 268.
Zophar Riggs [Ri34]1
M, b. circa 1678
Father | Joseph Riggs [Ri9] b. c 1642, d. a 1 Jan 1689 |
Mother | Hannah Brown |
Citations
- [S1119] Unknown author, Early Records of Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Transcribed from County and Township Minute Books.
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 269.
Elizabeth Riggs [Ri35]1
F, b. 1681
Father | Joseph Riggs [Ri9] b. c 1642, d. a 1 Jan 1689 |
Mother | Hannah Brown |
Elizabeth Riggs [Ri35] RIGGS Surname Study:
"Born 1681, in Newark, Essex Co. NJ.
She married 17JNE1702 to DANIEL DOD, a surveyor who was born in 1679 at Guilford, CT and who died about 1748 at Doddtown, Newark, NJ. The eledest of their three sons and one daughter was born in 1703 and the youngest about 1715. [S54]" Elizabeth was born at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, in 1681.1,2 She married Daniel Dodd on 17 June 1702.1,3,4
"Born 1681, in Newark, Essex Co. NJ.
She married 17JNE1702 to DANIEL DOD, a surveyor who was born in 1679 at Guilford, CT and who died about 1748 at Doddtown, Newark, NJ. The eledest of their three sons and one daughter was born in 1703 and the youngest about 1715. [S54]" Elizabeth was born at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, in 1681.1,2 She married Daniel Dodd on 17 June 1702.1,3,4
Family | Daniel Dodd b. 1679, d. c 1748 |
Child |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 269.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 270.
- [S1114] Unknown author, J P Crayon, The Riggs Family Genealogy and History from early settlement to present generation, undated photocopy of typescript, Riggs vertical file, Morristown Public Library, Morristown, NJ, "Samuel (4), whose will, dated January 31, 1709-10, mentions Brother-in-law Daniel Dodd, who was in all probablity the husband of the testator's sister Elizabeth (4) Riggs."
Daniel Dodd
M, b. 1679, d. circa 1748
Daniel was born at Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in 1679.1,2 He married Elizabeth Riggs [Ri35] on 17 June 1702.1,2,3 Daniel Dodd was living on 31 January 1710 at Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA; mentioned as brother-in-law in Samuel Riggs' will.4 Daniel died circa 1748 at Doddtown, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.1
Family | Elizabeth Riggs [Ri35] b. 1681 |
Child |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 270.
- [S1114] Unknown author, J P Crayon, The Riggs Family Genealogy and History from early settlement to present generation, undated photocopy of typescript, Riggs vertical file, Morristown Public Library, Morristown, NJ, "Samuel (4), whose will, dated January 31, 1709-10, mentions Brother-in-law Daniel Dodd, who was in all probablity the husband of the testator's sister Elizabeth (4) Riggs."
- [S611] William Nelson, NJ Calendar of Wills, 1670-1730.
John Riggs [Ri35a]1
M, b. circa 1710
Father | James Riggs [Ri12] b. c 1664 |
John Riggs [Ri35a] RIGGS Surname Study has two items 35, so I have renamed this one 35a. John was born circa 1710.1
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Zophar [Zopher] Riggs [Ri36]1
M, b. circa 1712, d. before 12 March 1772
Father | James Riggs [Ri12] b. c 1664 |
Zophar [Zopher] Riggs [Ri36] I have records for Zopher Riggs in Mendham Twp, Morris Co, NJ but do not know if it is [Ri34] or [Ri36]. I believe it is [Ri36] because [Ri34], b 1678, was too old in 1770 to fit these records:
Mendham Twp Records:
I:87, Strays, 73: 5 Feb 1761, Zopher Riggs
I:97, Strays, 77: 31 Dec 1764, Zopher Riggs
I:118, Strays, 82: 25 Jan 1770, Zopher Riggs. Zophar was born circa 1712.2,3 He married Phebe _ circa 1732.4,5 Zophar [Zopher] Riggs [Ri36] was living on 5 February 1761 at Mendham Twp, Morris, New Jersey, USA.6 He was living on 31 December 1764 at Mendham Twp, Morris, New Jersey, USA.7 He was living on 25 January 1770 at Mendham Twp, Morris, New Jersey, USA.8 Zophar died before 12 March 1772 at Morris, New Jersey, USA.9,5 His estate was probated on 18 October 1773 at Morris, New Jersey, USA; intestate.10
Mendham Twp Records:
I:87, Strays, 73: 5 Feb 1761, Zopher Riggs
I:97, Strays, 77: 31 Dec 1764, Zopher Riggs
I:118, Strays, 82: 25 Jan 1770, Zopher Riggs. Zophar was born circa 1712.2,3 He married Phebe _ circa 1732.4,5 Zophar [Zopher] Riggs [Ri36] was living on 5 February 1761 at Mendham Twp, Morris, New Jersey, USA.6 He was living on 31 December 1764 at Mendham Twp, Morris, New Jersey, USA.7 He was living on 25 January 1770 at Mendham Twp, Morris, New Jersey, USA.8 Zophar died before 12 March 1772 at Morris, New Jersey, USA.9,5 His estate was probated on 18 October 1773 at Morris, New Jersey, USA; intestate.10
Family | Phebe _ |
Citations
- [S1119] Unknown author, Early Records of Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Transcribed from County and Township Minute Books.
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S727] Unknown author, Genealogy of the Riggs Family, With a number of Cognate Branches descended from the Original Edward through Female Lines and many biographical Outlines, 9, "Zophar b. about 1712."
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 270.
- [S1223] Unknown author, "Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey", First Series, vol 34, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, etc., Volume V - 1771-1780, 424.
- [S1119] Unknown author, Early Records of Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Transcribed from County and Township Minute Books, I:87, Strays, 73: 5 Feb 1761, Zopher Riggs.
- [S1119] Unknown author, Early Records of Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Transcribed from County and Township Minute Books, I:97, Strays, 77: 31 Dec 1764, Zopher Riggs.
- [S1119] Unknown author, Early Records of Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, Transcribed from County and Township Minute Books, I:118, Strays, 82: 25 Jan 1770, Zopher Riggs.
- [S1113] Unknown author, Lineal Ancestors of Rhoda (Axtell) Cory, mother of Captain James Cory, vol 2, part 2, 270, gives 1773.
- [S1223] Unknown author, "Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey", First Series, vol 34, Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, etc., Volume V - 1771-1780, 424, "1773, Oct. 18. Riggs, Zopher, of Morris Co. Int. Adm'x - Phebe Riggs. - Fellowbondsman - Samuel McElrath; both of Mendham, said Co. Witness - Demos Lindsly.
1772 [sic], March 19. Inventory, [pounds]106.16.7, made by Samuel McElrath and Demos Lindsly.
Lib. K, p. 553."
Phebe is probably his wife. Note that she is of Mendham, Morris Co.
Prudence Riggs [Ri37]
F, b. circa 1715
Father | James Riggs [Ri12] b. c 1664 |
Family | Daniel Osborn |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Daniel Osborn
M
Daniel was born. He married Prudence Riggs [Ri37].1
Family | Prudence Riggs [Ri37] b. c 1715 |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Eunice Riggs [Ri38]
F, b. circa 1717
Father | James Riggs [Ri12] b. c 1664 |
Family | (?) Lambert |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
(?) Lambert
M
(?) was born. He married Eunice Riggs [Ri38].1
Family | Eunice Riggs [Ri38] b. c 1717 |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Elizabeth Riggs [Ri39]
F, b. circa 1719
Father | James Riggs [Ri12] b. c 1664 |
Family | Bethuel Pierson |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Aphia Stoughton
F
Aphia was born. She married Edward Riggs [Ri14] circa 1692.1
Family | Edward Riggs [Ri14] b. c 1668 |
Children |
|
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
Edward Riggs [Ri40]
M, b. circa 1693
Father | Edward Riggs [Ri14] b. c 1668 |
Mother | Aphia Stoughton |
Edward was born circa 1693.1
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs, "traditional and not fully traced."
Daniel Riggs [Ri41]
M, b. circa 1695
Father | Edward Riggs [Ri14] b. c 1668 |
Mother | Aphia Stoughton |
Daniel was born circa 1695.1
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs, "traditional and not fully traced."
Samuel Riggs [Ri42]
M, b. circa 1695
Father | Edward Riggs [Ri14] b. c 1668 |
Mother | Aphia Stoughton |
Samuel was born circa 1695.1
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs, "traditional and not fully traced."
Thomas Riggs [Ri43]
M, b. 13 December 1701, d. before 11 May 1796
Father | Edward Riggs [Ri14] b. c 1668 |
Mother | Aphia Stoughton |
Thomas was born on 13 December 1701.1 He married Eunice Morris.1,2 Thomas Riggs [Ri43] left a will on 9 December 1788 at Barnardstown [Bernardsville], Somerset, New Jersey, USA.3 He died before 11 May 1796; inventory, d. probably Somerset Co. NJ.2 His estate was probated on 14 September 1796 at Somerset, New Jersey, USA.2
Family | Eunice Morris |
Citations
- [S595] Unknown author, Website devoted to the Riggs family: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~riggs.
- [S1226] Unknown author, "Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey", First Series - Vol. XXXVIII, Calendar of New Jersey Will, Administrations, Etc. Volume IX - 1796-1800, 299.
- [S1226] Unknown author, "Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey", First Series - Vol. XXXVIII, Calendar of New Jersey Will, Administrations, Etc. Volume IX - 1796-1800, 299, "1788, Dec. 9. Riggs, Thomas, Sr., of Barnards Town, Somerset Co.; will of. Wife, Eunice, all personal. Should wife not survive testator; daughter, Eunice (wife of John Lewis), 1/3 of personal and 1/3 to be divided between the children which my daughter had by Wyllys Pierson, and the other 1/3 part to be divided between the children which my daughter, Hannah, had by Benjamin Prudden. Eldest son, Thomas, 20 shillings, negro man and home plantation and residue. Son, Jonathan, [pounds]5. Executors - son, Thomas, and Israel Rickey, of Barnardstown. Witnesses - Henry Southard, Isaac Miller, John George. Proved Sept. 14, 1796.
Lib. 35, p. 395.
1796, May 11. Inventory, [pounds]10.2.6; made by Peter Coriell and Henry Southard.
File 1017R."