John RIGGS

Born

1 April 1676 , Derby, Connecticut Colony

Died

24 September 1755 , Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut

John married Elizabeth TOMLINSON 23 February 1700 in Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth TOMLINSON was born 11 August 1684 in Derby, Connecticut Colony. Elizabeth died 17 April 1747 in Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut.

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Spouses, Marriages & Children of John RIGGS

John RIGGS married

Elizabeth TOMLINSON
Marriage date: 23 February 1700
Marriage place: Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut

Children of John RIGGS and Elizabeth TOMLINSON

Joseph RIGGS

Born: 13 February 1709, Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 31 March 1792, Derby, Connecticut, USA

Married: Mabel JOHNSON 20 February 1740 Place: Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut

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Birth — 1676
1 April 1676
Derby, Connecticut Colony

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1700 Marriage / Partner
John RIGGS and Elizabeth TOMLINSON 23 February 1700, Derby, Connecticut, USA

He was 23 years old.

1709 Birth of Child
Joseph RIGGS was born 13 February 1709, Derby, Connecticut, USA

John was 32 years old.

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1740 Marriage of Child
Joseph RIGGS married 20 February 1740, Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut to Mabel JOHNSON

1747 Death of Spouse/Partner
Elizabeth TOMLINSON died 17 April 1747, Derby, Connecticut, USA

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

Death — 1755
24 September 1755
Derby, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 79.

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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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