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About Sergeant Samuel Riggs
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, …"
Lived in Milford until 1671, then moved to Derby. When his father moved to Newark, NJ he stayed in CT and held on to the extensive family property. Commissioned ensign; representative to the legislature; Justice of the peace.
Wife: Sarah Baldwin, b. Bef 1 Apr 1649, Milford Ct? d. Bef 1713, Derby Ct (Age < 63 years) Married 1667 Milford Ct
Children
- Elizabeth Riggs, b. Abt 1670, Unknown Find all individuals with events at this location, d. UNKNOWN, Unknown Find all individuals with events at this location
- Samuel Riggs, b. 8 Oct 1670, d. UNKNOWN
- Sarah Riggs, b. 1672, d. UNKNOWN
- Sarah Riggs, b. 3 May 1674, d. UNKNOWN
- John Riggs, b. 1 Apr 1676, d. UNKNOWN
- Ebenezer Riggs, b. 15 Oct 1678, d. UNKNOWN
- Edward Riggs, b. 7 Oct 1680, d. UNKNOWN
- Hannah Riggs, b. 24 Feb 1682/83, d. UNKNOWN
- Joseph Riggs, b. 22 Feb 1685/86, d. UNKNOWN
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Sergeant Samuel Riggs's Timeline
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1640
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Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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| 1668 |
June 16, 1668
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Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut Colony
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1669
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| 1670 |
October 8, 1670
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New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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1672
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Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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April 1, 1676
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Milford, New Haven County, CT, United States
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October 15, 1678
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New Haven, New Haven County, Connecitcut Colony, (Present USA)
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October 7, 1680
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Derby, New Haven, Connecticut
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1681
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Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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