Riggins - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Charles Washington Riggins

RWoodard0237 — 2009-10-09 14:34:06Z

It seems you are having the same trouble all of his descendants have. I have been hunting him and Charlotte Haithcock for about 15 years. I, too, have our liniage down to my immediate family. We are decendent from Reeves Washington Riggins, one of his sons. We located Charlotte's father, listed as "Scott Haithcock", but think this is in error. He was a "Scout" during the Revolution for one of the generals. (The Green Mountain Men"?)R.Woodard

Re: Riggins Headstones - Illinios

cimplycin — 2009-10-08 18:54:58Z

Not Sure if this will help any or is needed information but my father was Wendell E. Riggins son of Anna(Anne) Roland Riggins b.1906 who's mother was Anna b.2/9/1876.My grandmother had a brother William b.1903 perhaps the photo you have is of my grandmother?

Charles Washington Riggins

cimplycin — 2009-10-08 18:36:58Z

My name is Cynthia Riggins Kackowski and I am looking for information about my GGGG Grandfather Charles Washington Riggins .I have come to a dead end after him.Though the rumor through my father is some how we are related to George Washington.How good question.The rumor was Charles mother was Jane Washington Riggins (first wife of Augustine Riggins) however she died in 1729.They did have a daughter Jane Washington but she died in 1735.The first would have been to old to be Charles mother since he wasn't born til 1775 and the other passed as a young girl.So here I am stumped. I have information from Charles up through my immediate family including dates ,names spouses and so forth.If any one has any information I would greatly appreciate the help and or information you have to share . Thank you in advance ...CRK

Re: Nacy Riggins 1769 NC-AL

bcpres — 2009-09-05 03:32:33Z

Has anyone every been able to find the parents of Nacy Riggins? I noticed the first post was 2004 but I only started working on my tree last year. I have come to a standstill with Nacy. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Ransom Riggins

tinadcrane — 2009-05-27 22:53:25Z

Hi

my ggggrandfather was ransom riggins-our line comes down from his dau. Zoie Bell Riggins and her son Carlos Dixon was my grandfather.Do you have any of the past history of the Riggins before 1848? I am trying to see if what i have is correct. thank you for any input you may have. Tina

Re: William Riggins

raegerhart — 2009-05-19 18:16:20Z

I hope you still check these messages. William Riggins and Malinda Bell are my gggrandparents. I can't get past William. Any info that you have I would appreciate seeing.

RIGGINS Robert R and Catherine L

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-02 16:00:32Z

RIGGINS Robert R and Catherine L

NormanGuiling photographed this gravestone in the Smithfield Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,517 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

RIGGINS Mattie 1881-~9

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-02 16:00:20Z

RIGGINS Mattie 1881-~9

NormanGuiling photographed this gravestone in the Smithfield Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,517 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Joe Riggins Family

rcameron49 — 2009-02-03 00:09:06Z

Hi Charley,

Amanda Clementine "Tine" "Tiney" (Moore) Riggins Vass was my grandmother Cameron's first cousin. Grandma's mother, Mary Ann "Polly" (Moore) Hollingsworth was a sister of Tine's father Joseph. I have a lot of information on the Moore family and have been researching the Riggins line recently. I would very much like to exchange information with you. I will try emailing you directly and I hope that your email address is still good.

I think that I found John Riggins and his parents in Arkansas. We have always heard that John died in Indian Territory before 1900 by which time Tine had moved with her family back to Missouri. I also have Henry Nelson Vass's Civil War pension file which has a lot of information on him and his earlier wives.

Ross Cameron

Re: Thomas Riggins, Sr. md. Nancy Hazzard

kris_rigg — 2009-01-04 06:13:44Z

Nina and louise,
I found this old posting. Just wanted to let you know that I have Riggins Family info dated back to the 1600's including Thomas and Nancy. If you would like to know what I have please e-mail me kris_rigg@yahoo.com. I would love to share with you of what I have.

Ann

Re: Bernard Zelotes Riggins

kris_rigg — 2009-01-04 05:47:27Z

I saw this old posting. I don't know if you found the info that you were looking for. I have Bernard Zelotus Riggins in my line. This is what I have:
Bernard Zelotus Riggins b-Jan 13, 1889, Evana, Missouri
d-unknown
married to Belle Height Moore b-Jan 20, 1899, Independence, Teller County, Colorado d-Jun 3, 1975, Las Angeles, California
Belle's parents are Charles F Moore (b-1857) and Dora L. Her grandparents are John Moore and Rebecca.
Children: Gineva Norma, Gerald Herold, Lester Adison, Mary Ellen, Nora Lorine and Bernice Bette.

Re: James Riggins of South Jersey

japer103291 — 2008-12-05 15:32:44Z

HI, PERHAPS I CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR RIGGINS RESEARCH. MY AUNT EVELYN RIGGINS HEARON WAS BORN IN LEESBURG. NOW MY SISTER MARY LIVES IN DORCHESTER AND SHE HAS A FRIEND WHO HAS THE RECORDS FROM A CHURCH THERE IN LEESBURG AND ACCORDING TO MARY THEY GO WAY BACK IN TIME. I INTEND TO VISIT MY SISTER AND COPY THIS BOOK ABOUT 300 TO 500 PAGES AND SHE ALSO SAID THAT MANY RIGGINS ARE LISTED, NO INDEX SO I'LL COPY THE WHOLE THING, IF PERMITTED TO DO SO. I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT WORKED OUT. I HAVE TO GET ON THIS ASAP, THE OWNER OF THIS BOOK IS FAILING AND I DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS. JOSEPH

RIGGINS Jeanette C and Patrick W

t42Moore — 2008-11-21 16:14:30Z

RIGGINS Jeanette C and Patrick W

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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RIGGINS Nettie L and David R

t42Moore — 2008-11-21 16:14:19Z

RIGGINS Nettie L and David R

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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Re: Joe Riggins Family

rjriggins11 — 2008-11-10 10:59:31Z

Such a sorry legacy left to me by my father.

A BRIEF FAMILY HISTORY.
( as if I could give a damn )

My father, Charley Joe Riggins was a jack booted Nazi motorcycle cop, who would beat on any occasion that suited him for his own pleasure. As a legacy he left behind a collection of whipping material that ranged from a thin, ridged, metalic coated CHP uniform belt to an arms length of bailing wire that cut my flesh with a pain that can only be described as Hell. May HIS and only his soul rest in damnation forever and forever be removed from our lives.

He was a cruel man to say the least. Known to harm, humiliate and torment not only me but my mother as well. My sisters seemed to fair much better. Go figure.

My elder sister, Judith Elaine, who married earlyto a man named Henry Penrod tells me he was relieved of his duties as with the California Highway Patrol for soliciting college girls caught in traffic infractions to "work off there fines" in the back seat of his patrol car.

He deserted his family (ie; my mother Margie, Myself and my little sister Randi) in the mid 1960's and left us to fend for ourselves. My mother did what she could and I grew up quickly working whatever jobs I could until I graduated High school in 1974 and joined the Navy.

I married soon after to a woman by the name of Karen Armstrong. We had a daughter, Jennifer Lynn and devorced in 1984.

I returned to college soon after, earned my degree and pursued an honest and honorable career as a photographic equipment technologist.

Re: Let's talk PLEASE!!

rjriggins11 — 2008-11-10 09:23:55Z

My name is Rick. I'm a son of a fella by the name of Charley Joe Riggins.

I Believe this message is almost a decade too late, but I have a couple of sisters out there, Theresa Lynn and Randi Lynn,as well as a daughter named Jenniffer Lynn that I'd REALLY likr to get in touch with.

Ricky Joe Riggins
rjriggins11@yahoo.com
503-819-3502

Re: James Riggins of South Jersey

joycienjnj207 — 2008-10-20 16:50:02Z

I know what it feels like to hit a dead-end! Genealogy can drive you crazy!!! Good luck in your research.

Re: James Riggins of South Jersey

rlriggins_1 — 2008-10-20 13:06:31Z

Thanks for getting back to me. I really didn't think our James were the same but like you I have hit a wall and am trying everything to find my James parents.

Eli Riggins-Located in DallasCo, AL census for 1830

SueDixey — 2008-04-16 17:56:58Z

Anyone know this person. He is right after my George Perkins in 1830 census, possible family connection.

According to family trees on Rootsweb/Ancestry he was born in about 1799 in NC. He is not located in 1840 census.

Thanks,
Sue

Re: father of George Washington Riggins, (Sr)

jnrigg1 — 2008-07-18 22:00:35Z

George, I am replying 8 years after you wrote your post:

I have a William *P.* Riggins (possible misprint of the middle initial?) that was born in Kentucky (unknown town) in 1813 and l;ater moved to Cole Co., Missouri where he died in 1864.

One of his children was George Washington Riggins (born 1847 in Missouri). I have no further information on G. W. Riggins but do have a little more on William P., if you think this may be your target.

John Riggins

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg1 — 2008-07-18 21:34:51Z

Sara, I have sent a more lengthy message to your email address.

I am John N. Riggins, a descendant of James Wyatt Riggins and Lockie Watson Burnham. I have a considerable amount of information on my Riggins line (a decent amount before James Wyatt but quite a bit more regarding his descendants) and only a sparse amount of Col. Richard E. Burnham, his ancestors (actually I have nothing there) and some of his descendants.

I would welcome exchanging any information. I have always wanted to learn more about my Burnham line.

By the way, I have Richard E. Burnham being birn in TN but no precise location. I *do* have a letter in which a Burnham relative writing to Lockie mentions Viola, TN. Do you have any more on that?

Please help me extend my knowledge of my Burnham roots.

John Riggins

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg1 — 2008-07-18 21:09:13Z

I just found your message (July 2008) on the Ancestry.com site:

I am a descendant of Thomas B. Riggins - including James Wyatt Riggins who was my great grandfather. My whole Riggins line traces back to McLennan County Texas (and before that to MO, KY, TN and NC).

I have a *lot* of data from James Wyatt Riggins down to the present (for my line). I would be willing to share whatever would be helpful to you.

My direct descendants are as follows: James Joseph Riggins to Thomas B. Riggins to James Wyatt to Leslie Burnham Riggins to William H. Riggins then to me.

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

dhenning1 — 2008-07-18 21:47:14Z

Hi! Thanks for the reply. My association is a little more complicated. Thomas B. Riggins daughter "Mollie", who my grandmother believes was named Mary Eleanor (Please correct me if you know another name)with her husband, Earl Bateman raised my great grandmother Stella Mildred James as their daughter. Earl Bateman's nephew Fred James (his sister Ara's son) and his wife Emma died young and left 5 young children to raise. Mollie Riggins Batement and Earl had no children and they took Stella and raised her. She also lived with Stella and her family until her death. They were referred to as "Little Mother" and "Daddy B" and much loved by my grandmother Elanor Whitlock Chafin, Stella's daughter. I actually have some Mollie's autograph book from the late 1800's from when she went from Texas back to Missouri to visit. I also have a piece of art (a drawing of a baby" that was done by a Riggins. Her name was different and i beleive it was Una? I believe she was Leslie Burnham Riggins Sister? Anyway, I have furniture in my home, etc. that belonged to Little Mother and Daddy B. Even though related by distant blood, they are considered the parents of my great grandmother. Would love some information about the riggins and you!! ok, I am going to list out my connection: ARA Bateman is sister of Earl Bateman who married Mollie Riggins. Ara's son, Fred James had Stella James Whitlock who was raised by Mollie and Earl. Stella and Jack Whitlock had Elanor Earle (named for Mollie and Earl Bateman), who married Louie Chafin and they had Cynthia Luanne Chafin who married Kenneth Conner who had me Dede Conner (now Henning!). See what I mean!

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

dhenning1 — 2008-07-21 22:24:25Z

My grandmother Elanor Whilock Chafin spent a lot of her child hood in Ballinger, Runnels Co., TX where Mollie and Earl bateman lived. At one time, Earl owned a lumber yard there. My grandmother passed away this last april at 89 years old. I was always pumping her about information about the families. She mentioned this "Una" as a Riggins cousin or niece and she also mentioned a Bennie (female)Riggins. I know that Una married a Ridhard Helwig. Do not know about Bennie. Mollie married Earl Van Dorn bateman in Bosque Co., TX in 1884. I have seen the record in the Bosque Co., Historical Society. I know for sure part of her name was Eleanor as for Mary being the first name, my grandmother thought that it was Mary, but not sure. I may have some old photgraphs that are labeled in Missouri. I have a couple of families from Missouri. These are old, late 1800's photos in a book. They have been around the family as long as I remember. They were kept in the same box with Mollies autograph book. Either they are Riggins or they may be from my "James" Family. I will look to see if any were made in Cole Co., MO or Clinton, Henry Co., MO which is where the Riggins lived. The census shows Thomas B and family in Cole Co., MO in 1840, 1850, 1860. Then, 1870 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. After Thomas dies. I found Nancy and some of the children living with Daughter Eliza in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. Eliza lists herself as a hotel keeper and all the others list themselves as Asst. in the Hotel. There is really no information to get until 1900. I believe that Earl and Mollie were in Globe, Gila Co. Arizona in 1900. I find a Earl V.D., and Mary E. everything looks correct except she apparently is lying about her age. Any way, after that, they are in Runnels Co. Any way, I will make copies of the autograph book, etc. and get them ready. I would love to her the story about James Wyatt. Yes, my grandmother told me about his role as Mayor of Waco. I also found a newsclip on the net from a funeral director: Here it is: Information from Fall & Puckett Funeral Directors 1896-1897 Undertakers
and Funeral Directors:
J. W. Riggins, Waco trading Co., 123-129 South 4th Street: Furniture,
carpets, stoves, crockery, glassware, undertaker. President Texas
Immigration and Industrial Association. He organized this association in
Dallas in July 1985. WACO TRADING CO.: J. W. RIGGINS, PRESIDENT &
MANAGER, W. W. SELEY, VP, M. A. SULLIVAN, TREASURER, N. B. RIGGINS,
SECRETARY.

Re: James Riggins of South Jersey

rlriggins_1 — 2008-02-08 17:35:30Z

My GGGGGrandfather was named James and was born in 1784 somewhere on the east coast. He came to Indiana around 1800's and by 1818 had land recorded on Lawrence Co., IN where he lived until his death in 1845. I have no idea if we are related in anyway but I have been up against a stone wall trying to go back any farther than my James. Any information you have would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you,
Rick Riggins

Re: James Riggins of South Jersey

joycienjnj207 — 2008-10-20 12:45:37Z

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I took some time off from my search becauyse I've hit a wall!! Anyway I don't think your James Riggins is related to me...my James stayed in Cumberland Co til his death in 1836. Some of his children moved, a daughter Elizabeth married a Murphy and lived in Kansas. Sorry wish I could help you.

Mary (Rhodes) (Carter) Riggins Obituary 1890-1971

kaitysmom — 2007-12-12 01:38:37Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, May 19, 1971
Page: A-2

Name: Mary (Rhodes)(Carter)Riggins
Age: 82
Born: October 8, 1890 in Franklin, Kentucky
Died: May 13, 1971 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Davidson County, TN.
Funeral: May 15, 1971 with Pettus, Owen and Woods Funeral Home in Fairview, Williamson County, TN.
Burial: Cemetery not listed
Parents: Samuel and Evie Rhodes
Deceased Spouse #1: Bert Carter
Deceased Spouse #2: Bedford Forrest Riggins
Surviving Children: Roy Carter, Burt Carter, Parker Carter, Mrs. Thomas E. Andrews, Mrs. Elmore Jordan, Mrs. Harley Tift
Surviving Siblings: None listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Leonard R. Riggins Obituary 1898-1970

kaitysmom — 2007-05-17 14:07:36Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, January 6, 1971
Page: A-2

Name: Leonard R. Riggins
Age: 72
Born: November 7, 1898 in Stewart County, TN.
Died: December 31, 1970 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Davidson County, TN.
Funeral: January 2, 1971 with Milligan Funeral home in Stewart County, TN.
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery in Stewart County, TN.
Parents: Houston Riggins and Myrtle Rutland
Surviving Spouse: Emma (Joiner) Riggins
Surviving Children: Tyler Riggins
Surviving Siblings: None Listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Have Access to Original Tennessee Death Certificates 1908-1955 for All Counties
Have Access to Original Tennessee Birth Certificates 1908-1912 for All Counties

Will Do Look Ups!!!

Re: william david riggins son of wm powell riggins d. bute co. nc 1770

keithandpatt — 2007-03-02 16:25:08Z

By William {POwell b. 1775-77 do you mean the Powell Riggins who died in Pickens Co. SC in 1845. I have his will and a Cleb is Not listed.

Re: william david riggins son of wm powell riggins d. bute co. nc 1770

keithandpatt — 2007-03-02 14:46:57Z

I have no data on the surname of Priscilla. I also have been unable to confirm by objective data the Family of Wikkiam David Riggins. What is you line of descent from William David?

Riggins in Maryland

sriggins03 — 2007-10-07 06:42:02Z

Looking for infomation on Isaac Riggin born around 1770 in Maryland. Wife was Ellen Lawson (b. 1778 in Somerset , MD).
Thank you

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg — 2008-07-23 01:23:43Z

Dede, try contacting me at jnrigg@juno.com

John Riggins

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg — 2008-07-23 01:22:43Z

Dede, can you furnish me with an email address or a way to contact you from outside of this group?

John Riggins

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg — 2008-07-23 01:19:06Z

the Mayor of Waco story:

Okay, I will tell you a little about the James Wyatt Riggins story that portrays some of our family's character.

But I need to point out that I need to paraphrase the story. It is from actual events and is recorded in a history book of McLellan County, Texas (of which I have a copy) but Ancestry.com does not want posters to quote from possibly copyrighted text so I need to re-phrase the story.

Okay, the story:

James Wyatt Riggins became Mayor of Waco and was a prominent businessman of the city (among many ventures, he built the Riggins hotel, an 11-story building that was still there when I last visited in 1996). While he was Mayor, Waco was rapidly growing and becoming concerned with their fresh water situation. They could remove water from the river but it sometimes barely flowed. The city also had a couple of wells but none provided enough water to suit future needs.

A couple of individuals bought some land on the edges of Waco and indicated that a well with lots of water was on the property. They proposed to sell the land to the city (for a healthy profit). James Wyatt Riggins, as an adept businessman, felt the price was too high and that there were no guarantees as to the continuing future of the well. He opposed the purchase. The rest of the citizens were desperate for an assured water supply and felt that James W. was being petty and stubborn and holding Waco back from its destiny. He continued to hold out and oppose the purchase. Finally, other elected officials and the citizenry rose up in anger and removed James Wyatt as Mayor. He was the first (and maybe only?) Mayor from Waco that was removed during his term. James was humiliated and reviled.

James was replaced by someone else and the deal to purchase the land was completed. Within a few years the well first turned brackish and then dried completely up. The citizens then realized that James had been right all along. At the next election, James was easily re-elected Mayor and served for the full term.

But James never forgot how the people of Waco had treated him. At the end of his term he announced that he and his family were moving to California where he hoped to "re-build his shattered fortunes."

By the way. I possess the gold watch that the city of Waco presented to James Wyatt Riggins when he finished his term as Mayor (I inheirited it from my father, William Howell Riggins, Sr.).

I have *lots* of other information about James W. Riggins - the names of companies he owned and operated, festivals and fairs that he chaired, community organizations that he headed, etc. Plus I have much info on his ventures in California (ranches, real estate deals, orange farms, etc.). And remember, I have a copy of the history book that gives the full account of Mayor Riggins' impasse with the entire citizenry of Waco.

John Riggins

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg — 2008-07-23 01:17:26Z

Dede; I am having trouble replying. Ancestry.com is flagging my attempt as "invalid" and won't pass it to you. I also tried providing you with an email address so we could exchange that information and they also flagged that as invalid.

I will have to see if we can do this some other way....

John Riggins

Re: Riggins in Henry Co Missouri and then McLennan County Texas

jnrigg — 2008-07-19 00:59:50Z

Dede: Thanks for the quick response.

*YES* I would like information on your family lines. And I would be happy to share anything that I can from my records.

By the way, for some unknown reason I have 2 profiles in Ancestry.com: jnrigg1 which I accidently used to write my first message to you, and jnrigg, which is my original log-on to Ancestry.com I am replying now using the jnrigg sign-on.

I have nothing more on a name except for Mollie Riggins and a birth date of Dec. 1859 (I don't even have a day). I had no marriage information, no death date, no subsequent residency, etc. So any info on Mollie would be wonderful.

As to a sister of Leslie Burnham Riggins named "Una" - I do not have that. I have the following brothers and sisters: 1)Annie Robbie Riggins, b. 13 Sep 1880, d. 21 Apr 1944; 2) Eddie Mai Riggins, b. 4 Feb 1884, d. 19 Jul 1960; 3) Jimmie Green Riggins (female), b. 2 Mar 1887, d. Jan 1964; 4) Paul Wyatt Riggins, b. 17 Mar 1891, d. Feb 1967, and 5) Edith Lyle Riggins, b. 21 May 1893, d. 29 Jun 1899.

I knew each of my great-Aunts, Eddie Mai, Robbie and Jimmie as they all at one time lived in Hemet, California (I was born in Alhambra, CA) as we visited them frequently.

If you want it, I have all kinds of information on all of the above (husbands names, etc. - although I have children of none of the three Great-Aunts and I believe at least 2 of them never had any children). I also have a lot of information on Leslie Burnham Riggins (he is my grandfather).

By the way, I would love to have a copy of Mollie's autograph book and the drawing you mentioned. I would be more then happy to pay duplication costs and postage.

Also, please let me know if you would like details on any of the information I have.

By the way. I am John N. Riggins. My father was William H. Riggins, Sr., my grandfather was Leslie Burnham Riggins and my Great Grandfather was James Wyatt Riggins.

I have lots of info on James Wyatt Riggins (Leslie Burnham's father). Did you know he was Mayor of Waco, McLellan County, Texas and also a prominent businessman there (he built the Riggins Hotel which was then the tallest building in Texas)? Also, there is a (Verified) story about James Wyatt Riggins that gives you some insight into the Riggins character. It is actually quite interesting and controversial for the day.

I am going to give you a round-about way to reach me (for privacy and Internet identity theft reasons): You can contact me at jnrigg@juno.com That is pretty much a "throw-away" address I use to divert spam and I only check it sporadically. Once I hear from you (and you are safe to send to that address), I will supply a more direct email address as well as mailing address and phone number.

It is nice to meet another relative (and despite your story, I consider you "family").

John Riggins

Re: Hester Riggins (Born 1895 ? - Died (unknown)

cjones82804 — 2008-09-08 00:40:20Z

Sorry I dont know him but who were his children, grans and so on. Looking for more info on my family as well.

Re: James Riggins of South Jersey

okiesterling — 2007-11-17 18:04:21Z

Theres a good chance that James Riggins came from Cumberland County New Jersey. My ancestor, Thamas Ragains, died in Cumberland County in 1751. He had several sons, some of them spelled their name RIGGIN. My Cousin (Ragains') DNA matches a (Riggins')DNA 25-25. I have a strong feeling that we are of the same line.

Jeff Riggins

cotskid2 — 2008-08-10 03:45:30Z

Can anyone help me find any connection to Jefferson James, "Jeff" or J.J. Riggins.
Information we have says he was born in N.C.
Do not know any sibling or parents names other than his fathers name could be Jim or John Riggins. Spelling could be different for Riggins?
I have his birth date as Feb 1851 but have found it as late as 1855.
PLEASE help us if you can link to this missing person.
email me at cotskid5@consolidated.net

Tenn roots

monkeynell — 2008-10-12 07:17:00Z

Looking for anyone with information on the Riggins family that settled in the following counties of Tennessee: Giles,Maury, Lawrence Lincoln or any other of those close to these counties. Thank You in advance for the help.
The only name I am familar with is Tom Riggins born April 24, 1898. He married Eula Blade. I believe his father was Charley and his mother may have been Maggie but not sure. As you can see I really need help. Thanks again

Re: Jessie,Jim,John,Percy Riggins Of Alabama

debabug1 — 2007-08-03 01:55:16Z

Hi Joy and yes i do remember you. My new email ADDY is debabug@comcast.net

I was really still looking for information about Joseph F. Riggins, your grandfather and my grandfather (Joe)'s grandfather. Or his wife, Milly Hill. I still have not found info ..census, nothing from before their time in Alabama. Anything new from you? Thx Deb

DNA Project

fblancet — 2008-05-26 17:56:22Z

Riggin/s, Riggen/s, Riggan/s, Ragain/s males from anywhere in the world are invited to contact the Riggins Family DNA project if they would be willing to submit a tiny sample of their cells taken from a painless cheek scraping in their own home.

The Riggins Family DNA project is ongoing at Family Tree DNA, a company primarily dedicated to helping genealogists find relationships beyond what is available in the written record. Family Tree DNA uses a lab associated with the University of Arizona, and results are private and confidential. This is not the stuff of paternity suits or CSI, and a person can never be personally identified by their sample.

The male Y chromosome is extracted from this simple mouth swab and is as unique as a fingerprint. Unlike a fingerprint, which differs from one person to another, the Y chromosome is passed virtually unchanged from father to son for many generations. DNA analysis can with scientific certainty say that your ancestors are or are not related to someone else’s ancestors. We are hoping to clarify many years of painstaking paper research by dedicated genealogists and formerly independent researchers by sorting out different Family Trees and therefore helping many of our Tribes by these means.

For more information, contact the project administrator of the Riggins Family DNA Project, George E. Riggins, Jr., at geriggins@verizon.net. For more information on DNA testing, or to join the project, contact Family Tree DNA at www.familytreedna.com.

Re: william david riggins son of wm powell riggins d. bute co. nc 1770

liciaarnold — 2007-03-01 04:44:36Z

This is my direct line and I am stuck with Priscilla. Is Riggan her maiden name or is it another spelling of Riggins? I know it is a variation of the last name in a lot of records. I would love to exchange information with you.

Re: william david riggins son of wm powell riggins d. bute co. nc 1770

liciaarnold — 2007-03-02 16:08:13Z

William David to William Powell b. abt 1775-1777 to Caleb b. 1791 to Frank b. 1817 to Frank Benjamin b. 1846 to Thomas Harold b. 1886 to Robert James b. 1931 to Russell Thomas Riggins b. 1959 who is my Father.

Re: william david riggins son of wm powell riggins d. bute co. nc 1770

liciaarnold — 2007-03-02 18:20:29Z

Would you email what you know to me so I can try and sort this out. I will try and find my source. Thanks! licia_arnold@ yahoo.com

Parents of Sylvia Cox Riggins

cedeez69 — 2007-06-04 23:27:58Z

I am looking for information about the children of Warren Alvin Cox and Lillie Mary Vickery Cox. I know that they had the following children:

1. Oscar Haskell Cox
2. Lee Edward Cox
3. Warren Alvin Cox, Jr
4. Clinton Cox

I know that the parents of Lillie Mary Vickery-Cox was Louis Paul Vickery [1859-1917] and Matilda Evelyne Hembree [1866-1947] and that Oscar Haskell Cox died 05/31/2007 and he was married to Vera Rigdon, and that they had the following children:

1. Gwinlin Cox
2. Sylvia Riggins (nee Cox)

If anyone happens to have any information about this family I would greatly appreciate any information that you can share about this family

Thanks in Advance,
Chris Vickery

Re: Children of William RIGGINS/Nancy ATKINSON-Alabama

lewisamy1 — 2007-04-24 19:08:38Z

Hello.
This is the information that I have:
Elizabeth b. 1820 m. _____ Dunlap
Darby Newton b. 1821 m. Melissa Rasberry
Agrippa (my line)b. 1823 m. Cynthia Childress
Mary b. 1824 m. William Maddox
Nancy A. b. 1825 m. John Farris
Melissa b. 1826
Blanton Box b. 1829 m. Mary Garner Childress

Hester Riggins (Born 1895 ? - Died (unknown)

chundra1 — 2008-05-06 19:10:24Z

Hello,

I am looking for information on a Hester Riggins. He was my grandfather's father and we have very little information on him. According to the 1930' federal census he was born in Alabama and died in Smithville, Monroe County Mississippi(I believe he may have been born there also). I believe he was born around 1895. I am not sure if he had any siblings. Later he went on to marry Bessie Patrick and together they had 5 kids. Also, he may have spelled his surname - Riggans. If anyone has any information on a Hester Riggins, please reply.

Thanks!

Re: Riggins

joymora9 — 2007-08-02 21:39:40Z

my father,james edward riggins,lived in cali. for about 12 yrs before he died.he was from alabama,his parents names are johnny & flora,are these the same riggins that you are trying to find.Joy

Re: Jessie,Jim,John,Percy Riggins Of Alabama

joymora9 — 2007-08-02 21:09:22Z

Hi,remember me,I'm Joy Riggins,Johnny was my grandfather,I had talked with you in the past,did you still need information on my grandfather and his brothers