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1715 - 1784 (69 years)
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Name |
Edmund Riggs |
Born |
CA 1715 |
Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America |
Gender |
Male |
Beneficiary |
21 Aug 1744 |
Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America [1] |
in the will of his father as Edmond Riggs |
Name |
Edmond Riggs [2, 3] |
Will |
24 Nov 1783 |
Montgomery County, Maryland, United States [4] |
In the name of God Amen, I Edmund Riggs of the County of Montgomery and Province of Maryland considering the uncertainty of this Mortal Life and blessed with sound mind and memory thanks be given to God for the same, Therefore I do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament-viz:
First and principally, I recommend my body to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix in a Christian like manner, nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection to receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God, and my soul to God that gave it me. And as touching what worldly Estate it hath pleased God to bless me with I Give and bequeath the same in the following manner,—
Imprimis:—It is my will and I do ordain that all my Just Debts be paid and satisfied,
Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ruth Riggs all my Real and Personal Estate during her Natural life or while she remains my widow, she making no waste of the same but to the best of her skill and understanding Keep things together for the good of her children and after her Decease the whole both Real and Personal to be sold at public action.
Item. I give unto my beloved son James Riggs Eight pounds current money of this province—
I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Elizabeth Leech Eight pounds of like currency—
I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Verlander Caton Eight pound Ditto—
I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Greenbury Riggs Eight pound—
I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John Riggs Eight pound—
And as touching the Remainder or Residue of my Estate after the above Legatees is satisfied, the same to be Equally divided amongst the Rest of the children that are then living.—
And Lastly. I do will and ordain my beloved wife Ruth Riggs and my Beloved son James Riggs Executor of this my last will and testament. Revoking and Disannulling All former wills by me made, whereunto I have set my hand and seal the Twenty forth Day of November One thousand seven hundred and Eighty Three.
Edmund Riggs
Published, Pronounced and Declared in the presence of
Newton Chiswell
Charles Clagett
Lawrence Owen
Montgomery County April 11th 1784, Came Stephen N. Chiswell and Charles Clagett two of the subscribing witnesses to the within last Will and Testament of Edmund Riggs late of said County deceased and severally made oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that they did see the Testator herein named sign and seal this will and that they heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament, that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding and that they and Laurence Owen the other subscribing Witness to this will respectively subscribed heir names to this will as witnesses in the presence and at the request of the Testator and in the presence of each other.
Certified by Saml. Turner, Register
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Probate |
11 Apr 1784 |
Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Died |
11 Apr 1784 |
Montgomery County, Maryland, United States [3] |
Person ID |
I6823 |
TangledRoots |
Last Modified |
22 Aug 2021 |
Father |
James Riggs, b. Abt 1662, Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America , d. 1744, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America (Age 82 years) |
Mother |
Elizabeth _____, d. Aft Jan 1746 |
Married |
Abt 1684 |
Family ID |
F2736 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 1 |
Mary Brooke, b. 8 Oct 1709, d. 1750 (Age 40 years) |
Married |
Abt 1741 |
Montgomery, Maryland, British Colonial America |
Children |
| 1. James Riggs, b. 15 Sep 1742, Rock Creek, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. 22 Feb 1815, New Matamoras, Washington County, Ohio, United States (Age 72 years) |
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Last Modified |
16 Jan 2022 |
Family ID |
F2734 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 2 |
Ruth Summers, b. Maryland, United States , d. Aft 1790 |
Married |
1753 |
Montgomery, Maryland, British Colonial America |
Children |
| 1. Elizabeth Riggs, b. Abt 1759, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. Yes, date unknown |
| 2. Virlinda Riggs, b. Abt 1758, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. Yes, date unknown |
| 3. Greenbury Riggs, b. 7 Oct 1757, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. 30 Aug 1844, Montgomery County, Kentucky, United States (Age 86 years) |
| 4. John Summers Riggs, b. 5 Oct 1760, Frederick County, Maryland, British Colonial America |
| 5. Edmond Riggs, Jr., b. 7 Oct 1757, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. Yes, date unknown |
| 6. Samuel Riggs, b. 20 Jan 1765, Frederick County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. Yes, date unknown |
| 7. Rosewell Riggs, b. Abt 1766, Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America , d. Yes, date unknown |
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Last Modified |
16 Jan 2022 |
Family ID |
F2735 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Event Map |
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| Born - CA 1715 - Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America |
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| Married - Abt 1741 - Montgomery, Maryland, British Colonial America |
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| Beneficiary - in the will of his father as Edmond Riggs - 21 Aug 1744 - Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America |
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| Married - 1753 - Montgomery, Maryland, British Colonial America |
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| Will - 24 Nov 1783 - Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
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| Probate - 11 Apr 1784 - Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
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| Died - 11 Apr 1784 - Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
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Sources |
- [S2145] Maryland: Prince George's County, Wills, v1, 1698; p354; Will of James Riggs, Sr.; Film #14279.
Name: James Riggs, Sr.
Place: Prince George's County, Maryland
Dated: 21 August 1744
Filed:
Mentioned in the will: wife Elizabeth Riggs, children James Riggs, John Riggs, Edmond Riggs, Sary Riggs and Jane Cramphen, daughter Sary Riggs, mulato boy Samuel Redbun
Executor: wife Elizabeth Riggs
Witnesses: Samuel Riley, Matthew M. Sparrow and Thomas Lucas, Jr.
- [S2188] Artifact: Privately Held, Letter: from Stephen Clark.
- [S955] Military: Revolutionary Patriots Listings, Montgomery County, Maryland, pg. 284.
Riggs, Edmund or Edmond (died 1784). Rendered aid by providing wheat for use of the military in 1781 [Ref:O-390]. "Edmond Riggs" lived in Sugar Loaf Hd. (two taxables) in 1777 [Ref: R-31:10]. "Edmund Riggs" died testate in Montgomery County, (wife named Ruth) in 1784 [Ref: V-119].
- [S2146] Maryland: Montgomery County, Register of Wills, vB; p132; Will of Edmund Riggs.
Name: Edmund Riggs
Place: Montgomery County, Province of Maryland
Dated: 24 November 1783
Filed: 11 April 1784
Mentioned in the will: wife Ruth Riggs, son James Riggs, daughter Elizabeth Leech, daughter Verlander Caton, son Greenbury Riggs, son John Riggs, and the rest of my children that are then living
Executor: wife Ruth Riggs and son James Riggs
Witnesses: Newton Chiswell, Charles Clagett, Lawrence Owen
Montgomery County, Maryland
24 November 1783
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