Capt. John Riggs

Birth: Apr. 1, 1676 Derby New Haven County Connecticut, USA Death: Sep. 24, 1755 Derby New Haven County Connecticut, USA

Son of SAMUEL RIGGS & SARAH BALDWIN

Occupation: Represented Derby, New Haven, CT in General Court for 30 yrs

Married: Feb 23, 1699/1700, ELIZABETH TOMLINSON, Derby, New Haven, CT

Five children: 1. Samuel RIGGS abt 1699/1701 – 1736

2. Anna RIGGS 1704 – 1731

3. Elizabeth RIGGS 1706 - 1801

4. Joseph RIGGS, I 1709 – 1792

5. Sarah RIGGS 1710 - 1787

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Spouse:

 Elizabeth Tomlinson Riggs (1676 - 1747)*

Children:

 Ann Riggs Hull (1704 - 1731)*

 Joseph Riggs (1709 - 1792)*

*Calculated relationship

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.

Burial: Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground Derby New Haven County Connecticut, USA Plot:

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Maintained by: Steven Smith Originally Created by: Kelly Palifka Lindsey Record added: Feb 21, 2002 Find A Grave Memorial# 6203685