Mary Bare b. 8 Jan 1802 Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States d. 24 Jun 1888 Gallia County, Ohio, United States: Tangled Roots

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Name	Mary Bare
Born	8 Jan 1802	Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States
Gender	Female
Census	1850	Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [2]
	as Mary Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
Census	1860	Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [3]
	as Mary Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
Census	1870	Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [4]
	as Mary Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
Census	1880	Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [5]
	as Mary Riggs, widow, mother-in-law, in the household of Amos Clark
Buried	Jun 1888	Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [6]
	Address: Clay Chapel Cemetery
Died	24 Jun 1888	Gallia County, Ohio, United States
	Address: at the house of her son Jacob Riggs
	OBITUARY Mrs Mary Riggs Mrs. Mary Riggs, mother of Mrs. Jacob Riggs, died Sunday evening last at 9 o'clock, in her 87th year. Funeral services were held last evening at Clay Chapel, by Rev. Finney. [Gallipolis Paper, No date, Transcribed by F.K. Brown]
Newspaper	18 Apr 1990 [7]
	Times Sentinel (Gallipolis, Ohio), 15 April 1990, pB7
	Clay Chapel Methodist Church... Gallipolis — In 1832 Phillip and Catherine Cubbage, James and Mary Riggs, Samuel and Matilda Patterson, Henry and Mary Kinder and Mrs. Lucinda Welch were granted by the Legislature of Ohio a charter to organize what would become known as the Clay Chapel Methodist Church. The steps of the third Clay Chapel church can still be seen today in the Clay Chapel Cemetery located along State Route 7. The first Clay Chapel Church, built in 1833, was of brick. According to one early member that first brick church "was a queer affair. It was 40 feet in length, 18 feet in width and 8 feet to the ceiling. A huge fireplace was erected in each end, but that in the west end being of pour draft, the opening was closed up soon and a huge box-shaped stove furnished heat for that end of the long room. The door was a double one, and was on the north side, while opposite to it was the pulpit. The walls were unplastered and unpapered. The roof was made of lap shingles." The first church also served as a school and was located closer to the river than the last two buildings, both of which stood where the cemetery is located. The second Clay Chapel Church was built in 1856, it being frame and covered with joint pine shingles. The third building went up in 1864 and it was that structure that survived to the 1950's when Clay Chapel was closed. The founders of this church which "saw" some 130 Easter mornings in its history were quite interesting people and some of their life episodes are recorded in a book by The Rev. H E Brill on "The History of Clay Chapel". Philip Cubbage was born in 1781 in Caroline County, Maryland. He settled at Marietta, Ohio in 1802 and in Gallia County in 1821. He was a doctor by profession. His wife (Catherine Jeffers) was born in 1799 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The Cubbage home was established about at the mouth of Teen's Run. James Riggs was born in Washington, D C in 1797 and came across the mountains with his parents on a single horse. James' mother rode in the saddle holding James sister. James was placed in one end of a large bag thrown across the horse's back. A little black girl named Sally was put in the other end of the bag to balance off James weight. The father walked, leading the horse. The Riggs family settled near Marietta. In 1820 James married Mary Bare and the two came to Gallia County in 1832. Mrs. Riggs was probably the most knowledgeable of the early Clay Chapel settlers about the Bible and the workings of the Methodist Church. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Mary lived to be 86. On her death bed she expressed only one regret - that she had not done more good in the world. "In her final hours", wrote Brill, "Wooing angels seemed hovering about her. At one time looking up she exclaimed "Oh, mamma' Why mamma'. Subdued voices about her bed were singing "Palms of Victory", when suddenly she extended her hands to the angelic throng and went out from among us." Samuel Patterson, born in Pennsylvania, was the first class leader at Clay Chapel. Mrs Patterson was the daughter of Lucinda Welch as was Mary Kinder. The Kinders and Welches were from Eastern Virginia. Henry Kinder died in 1855 and is buried in the Cottrill Cemetery. Mrs. Kinder died in 1878 but because of high water during the week of her death she had to be buried in Gallipolis Lucinda "Grandma" Welch lived about 2 miles up the Raccoon Creek, often coming church in a skiff. Once when Grandma Welch was with a young neighbor girl in a skiff, the thunder rolled, the lightning flashed, the wind roared and every moment it was feared that the rain would come in torrents "Be calm", said Grandma, "We shall pray for the rain to hold off until we get home." Just as their feet touched the porch floor the rains came. Such was the faith that these early pioneers breathed into churches like Clay Chapel.
Religion	Methodist
Person ID	I6818	TangledRoots
Last Modified	19 Oct 2021

Father	Jacob Bare, Sr., b. 12 Mar 1776, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. 13 Dec 1859, Baresville, Monroe County, Ohio, United States (Age 83 years)
Mother	Mary Ann Steele, b. 1780, Pennsylvania, United States , d. 1863, Baresville, Monroe County, Ohio, United States (Age 83 years)
Married	17 Sep 1799	Berkeley County, Virginia, United States
Family ID	F4234	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family James Riggs, b. 16 Mar 1794, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States , d. 15 Jul 1870, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 76 years)

Married 22 Dec 1820 Washington County, Ohio, United States [8]

[From: galliagenealogy.org History of Clay Chapel by Rev. H. E. Brill, p3]
JAMES AND MARY RIGGS.
James Riggs was born in Washington, D. C, in 1797.When quite young his parents came across the Allegheny Mountains to the west, as the present north-central states were then called. No railroads threaded the narrow winding valleys and crossed the summit of the mountains, and so they took the best conveyance at hand. This consisted of a single horse. On this animal the wife and mother rode, holding upon her lap an older sister of James, while he was placed in one end of a large bag thrown across the horse’s back and balanced on the other side by a Wooly-headed little colored Girl named Sally. To prevent the urchins from smothering, an opening was made for each at the proper place; and the grotesque outfit drew many a villager from his work as the travelers passed along, the father trudging on afoot carrying his gun.
The Marylander first settled in Washington County, on the farm which is now occupied by the town of New Matamoras, in the extreme northeastern corner of the county. There he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Bare in December 1820. The newly married couple removed to Monroe County in the same year, where they remained until 1832, when they came to Gallia County. Here he found a small buckeye cabin about 10x12 feet, located a little below the present Riggs’ landing. The next year a more commodious structure was added to the cabin, the latter being then used as a kitchen. In the course time he built the present comfortable brick building now occupied by his son, Jacob. After many years of usefulness he passed into the great beyond, July 14, 1870, and his body was laid away in Clay Chapel cemetery, the funeral sermon being preached by his pastor, Rev. Daniel Tracy.
It was good that such a man had a wife who was capable of sharing with her husband the cares and responsibilities of life. That such was the case will appear from the following excellent account of her career, written soon after her death, by one who knew her well, Mrs. M. Marshall, now of Columbus, Ohio, and published in a Gallipolis paper:
“Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bare, was born in Hagerstown Md., January 8, 1802, and died at the house of her son, Jacob Riggs, in Gallia county, Ohio, June 24, 1888. Her father was from Germany, and was a second cousin to William I, the late lamented emperor. When twelve years of age her parents moved to Monroe County, Ohio, there in December 1820, she was married to James Riggs.
She and her husband were two, and she the last of nine members who, in 1833, formed the first, class on what is now known in Ohio Conference as Eureka charge. Mother Riggs’s home was the preaching-place and the stopping-place of the itinerant minister.
She was a subscriber and reader of the Western Christian Advocate from its first issue. Her Bible, church periodicals, and other good books, were her daily companions, and rare spiritual and intellectual attainments were the result. Being industrious, large-hearted, possessed of ample means, and ever ready for every good word and work, for one in the quiet walks of life, she exerted a wide influence. Many besides her own rise up and call her blessed.
Modesty, humility, a deep reverence for holy things, added to her zeal and unflinching loyalty, made up a symmetrical Christian character which commanded and won universal admiration from all about her. In her home she was patient, pleasant, and cheerful.
She was the mother of eleven children. Two died in infancy, and two in mature years. Four sons and two daughters are left. Of her father’s family, one sister and three brothers still live.
Her last sickness was of something more than two week’s in duration; the last few days were full of extreme suffering; at one time when her daughter, Mrs. Hanley, expressed a desire that she might live, her reply was, “I am fully resigned to the will of the Lord,” and while suffering great pain she was heard to plead: “Dear Savior, my Savior come in mercy and take me.” The only regret she expressed was that she had not done more good in the world. In the final hours wooing angels seemed hovering about her. At one time looking up in glad surprise she exclaimed: “Oh, Mamma! Why mamma !” Subdued voices about her bed were singing “Palms of Victory,” when suddenly she extended her bands to the angelic throng and when out from among us.”

Children

	1. Bazel Wesley Riggs, b. 12 Dec 1821, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 23 Jan 1902, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United States (Age 80 years)
	2. Jacob Riggs, b. 22 Jan 1824, Monroe County, Ohio, United States , d. 20 Dec 1915, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 91 years)
	3. John Riggs, b. 4 Sep 1826, Ohio, United States , d. 12 Jan 1859 (Age 32 years)
	4. William Riggs, b. 12 Sep 1828, Monroe County, Ohio, United States , d. 17 Apr 1912, Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States (Age 83 years)
	5. Mary Riggs, b. 12 Apr 1830, Baresville, Monroe County, Ohio, United States , d. 13 Sep 1925, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, United States (Age 95 years)
	6. James Alexander Riggs, b. 13 Sep 1833, Monroe County, Ohio, United States , d. Dec 1892, Colorado, United States (Age 59 years)
	7. Franklin Riggs, b. 18 May 1835, d. 28 Sep 1835 (Age 0 years)
	8. Elizabeth Susan Riggs, b. 1 May 1837, Ohio, United States , d. 23 Feb 1904 (Age 66 years)
	9. Samuel Harvey Riggs, b. 8 Nov 1840, Ohio, United States , d. 19 Oct 1924 (Age 83 years)
	10. Harriett Frances Riggs, b. 13 Sep 1843, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 24 Nov 1874, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 31 years)

Last Modified 16 Jan 2022

Family ID F2731 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Notes
Came from Hagerstown to Monroe Co. Sister of Alec Bare and Nancy Bare O Neil. Nancy lived to be 101 years old.

Sources

[S2188] Artifact: Privately Held, Letter: from Stephen Clark.
[S997] 1850 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, FHL#444674., Clay Twp., p165.
DW 2429-2439
...line 12 - James Riggs, age 55 male, farmer, born Pa.
...line 13 - Mary Riggs, age 49 female, born Pa
...line 14 - John Riggs, age 23 male, farmer, born Ohio
...line 15 - William Riggs, age 20 male, farmer, born Ohio
...line 16 - Alexander Riggs, age 17 male, farmer, born
...line 17 - Harvey Riggs, age 10 male, born Ohio
...line 18 - Harriett F. Riggs, age 13 female, born Ohio
...line 19 - Susanah Riggs, age 7, female, born Ohio
...line 20 - Lovina Fickle, age 21, female, born Ohio
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p165
[S1002] 1860 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, Clay Township, p52.
DW 325-325
...line 7 - A. Riggs, age 27, male, farmer, born Ohio,
...line 8 - Caroline Riggs, age 20, female, born Ohio
...line 9 - Sarah Riggs, age 5, born Ohio
...line 10 - Susan Fusett, age 9, born Ohio

DW 327-327
...line 17 - James Riggs, age 68, male, farmer, born Maryland
...line 18 - Mary Riggs, age 56, female, born Maryland
...line 19 - Susan Riggs, age 22, female, born Ohio
...line 20 - Mary Riggs, age 28, female, born Ohio
...line 21 - Francis Riggs, age 16, female, born Ohio
...line 22 - Jane Jenkins, age 21, female, born Eng
...line 23 - Levinia Fickle, age 25, female, born Ohio
...line 24 - George Allman, age 11, male, born Ohio
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p52
[S1005] 1870 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, #552702., Clay Township, p12.
DW 85-85
...line 7 - Amos Clark, age 29 male white, Steam Boat Clerk, born Maine
...line 8 - Frances Clark, age 26 female white, keeping house, born Ohio
...line 9 - Mary L. Clark, age 5 female white, born Ohio
...line 10 - James S. Clark, age 1 male white, born Ohio

DW 86-86
...line 11 - James Riggs, age 74, male, white, farmer, born Maryland (also listed: Stafford McClary-living with the family and Jackson Powers, black, farm laborer)
...line 12 - Mary Riggs, age 67 female white, keeping house, born Maryland
...line 13 - Samuel H. Riggs, age 29 male white, works on the farm, born Ohio
...line 14 - Eliza Riggs, age 23 female white, Helps mother, born Illinois
...line 15 - Stafford McClary, age 12, male, white, living in the family, born Ohio
...line 16 - Jackson Powers, age 50, male, black, farm laborer, born Elinginia

DW 87-87
...line 17 - James A. Riggs, age 36, male, white, farmer, born Ohio
...line 18 - Caroline Riggs, age 27, female, white, keeping house, born Ohio
...line 19 - Sarah A. Riggs, age 13, female, white, attending school, born Ohio
...line 20 - Susie A. Riggs, age 11, female, white, attending school, born Ohio
...line 21 - James A. Riggs, age 8, male, white, attending school, born Indiana
...line 22 - Eva V. Riggs, age 4, female, white, born Indiana
...line 23 - Freddie J. Riggs, age 11/12, male, white, born Ohio
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p12
[S630] 1880 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, Clay Township, p22B.
DW 186-191
...line 8 - Jacob Riggs, white male age 55, married, farmer, born Ohio, father born Maryland, mother born Maryland
...line 9 - E. M. Riggs, white female age 52, married, wife, born Ohio, father born Connecticutt, mother born New Jersey
...line 10 - Edward H. Riggs, white male age 27, son, farmer, born Ohio father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 11 - Mary S. Riggs, white female age 25, daughter, at home, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 12 - Rose B. Riggs, whie female age 22, daughter, single, at home, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 13 - James T. Riggs, white male age 19, son, single, at school, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 14 - Jessie T. Riggs, white female age 17, daughter, single, at school, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 15 - Lizzie Riggs, white female age 15, daughter, single, at school, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 16 - Earnest A. Riggs, white male age 7, son, single, at home, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio

DW 189-144
...line 28 - Amos Clark, white male age 40, married, Produce Speculator, born in Maine, father born Maine, mother born Maine
...line 29 - Mary L. Clark, daughter, white female age 15, single, at school, born Ohio, father born Maine, mother born Ohio
...line 30 - Jas. S. Clark, son, white male age 11, single, at home, born Ohio, father born Maine, mother born Ohio
...line 31 - Ada F. Clark, daughter, white female age 8, single, at home, born Ohio, father born Maine, mother born Ohio
...line 32 - Mary Riggs, white female age 78, mother-in-law, widowed, housekeeper, born Maryland, father born Maryland, mother born Maryland
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p22B
[S1888] Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 33596925 - Mary Bare Riggs.
Mary Bare Riggs
Birth: Jan. 8, 1802, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Death: Jun. 24, 1888, Gallia County, Ohio, USA
Burial: Clay Chapel Cemetery, Northup, Gallia County, Ohio, USA
Maintained by: David Demuth Boon
Originally Created by: Martha Hamilton
Record added: Feb 06, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 33596925
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio
Mary Bare Riggs 1802-1888Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio
Mary Bare Riggs 1802-1888
[S2006] Newspaper: Times Sentinel (Gallipolis, Ohio), 15 April 1990, pB7.
Clay Chapel Methodist Church, article by James Sands
15 April 1990, page B7
Gallipolis, Ohio
pB7
[S1114] Information collected by Amos Clark Lackey.
Marriage Record Vol. 2 page 21, Gall.O

Mary Bare[1]

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