Joseph
RIGGS
(b.
13 February 1709
,
Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
31 March 1792
,
Derby, Connecticut, USA
)
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Joseph RIGGS was born 13 February 1709 in Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Joseph RIGGS was the child of John RIGGS and Elizabeth TOMLINSONJoseph had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Joseph married Mabel JOHNSON 20 February 1740 in Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mabel JOHNSON was born 24 August 1719 in Derby, Connecticut, USA. Mabel died 1 December 1806 in Derby, Connecticut, USA.
Joseph RIGGS died 31 March 1792 in Derby, Connecticut, USA.
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Family and Children of Joseph RIGGS
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Mabel JOHNSON-- Date: 20 February 1740 Place: Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Children of Joseph RIGGS and Mabel JOHNSON:
Joseph Harvey RIGGS (b.20 July 1746, Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 15 May 1822, Derby, Connecticut, USA)
m. Rachel CHATFIELD 17 May 1766 in Derby, Connecticut, USA
m. Elizabeth JOHNSON 26 February 1783 in Derby, Connecticut, USA
Mabel JOHNSON-- Date: 20 February 1740 Place: Derby, Crown Colony of ConnecticutChildren of Joseph RIGGS and Mabel JOHNSON:
Joseph Harvey RIGGS (b.20 July 1746, Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 15 May 1822, Derby, Connecticut, USA)m. Rachel CHATFIELD 17 May 1766 in Derby, Connecticut, USA
m. Elizabeth JOHNSON 26 February 1783 in Derby, Connecticut, USA
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1709 Birth 13 February 1709
Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1740 Marriage / PartnerJoseph RIGGS and Mabel JOHNSON 20 February 1740, Derby, Connecticut, USA
He was 31 years old.
1746 Birth of ChildJoseph Harvey RIGGS was born 20 July 1746, Derby, Connecticut, USA
Joseph was 37 years old.
1766 Marriage of ChildJoseph Harvey RIGGS married 17 May 1766, Derby, Connecticut, USA to Rachel CHATFIELD
Revolutionary War
RIGGS, JOSEPH SR
Ancestor #: A096662
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 2-13-1710 DERBY NEW HAVEN CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-15-1792 DERBY NEW HAVEN CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: ORCUTT, HIST OF OLD TOWN OF DERBY, CT 1642-1880, P 175, 178
Service Description: 1) MEMBER OF COMMITTEE OF INSPECTION; COMMITTEE TO FURNISH CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS
RESIDENCE
1) City: DERBY - County: NEW HAVEN CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) MABEL JOHNSON
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RIGGS, JOSEPH SR
Ancestor #: A096662
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: 2-13-1710 DERBY NEW HAVEN CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-15-1792 DERBY NEW HAVEN CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: ORCUTT, HIST OF OLD TOWN OF DERBY, CT 1642-1880, P 175, 178
Service Description: 1) MEMBER OF COMMITTEE OF INSPECTION; COMMITTEE TO FURNISH CLOTHING FOR SOLDIERS
RESIDENCE
1) City: DERBY - County: NEW HAVEN CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) MABEL JOHNSON
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1783 Marriage of ChildJoseph Harvey RIGGS married 26 February 1783, Derby, Connecticut, USA to Elizabeth JOHNSON
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1792 Death 31 March 1792
Derby, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 83.
Added: 2/17/2022 7:31:48 PM
- Updated: 2/17/2022 7:35:47 PM
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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