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1824 - 1915 (91 years)
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Name |
Jacob Riggs |
Born |
22 Jan 1824 |
Monroe County, Ohio, United States [2] |
Gender |
Male |
Residence |
1832 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
in Eureka |
Census |
1850 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [3] |
as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household |
Newspaper |
20 Jan 1853 [4] |
Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 20 January 1853, p3: Petition |
ROAD NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that a petition was presented and filed with the Commissioners of Gallia county, at their regular session in December, A.D. 1852, praying for an alteration in the State road leading from Sample's Landing to Gallipolis, commencing at or near the Forge in Ohio township, running back to the foot of the river hill, through lands owned by different individuals, to Teen's run in Clay township; thence the best route across said run; thence back from the river near the foot of the river hiss the most practicable route for a good road through lands owned by Phillip and Andrew Cubbage, Jas. McClelland, James Riggs, R. Hay, Jas. Flack, Samuel Cole, B. W. Riggs, Robert Dye, W. Sheets, Truman Guthrie and Wm. F. Goolden, to Raccoon creek at a place called Rocky Ford; thence across said creek through lands owned by M. Lowry, Jacob Riggs, James Gatewood, Grasson Davis, Jno. Morton, Geo. Pool, Thos. Willey, heirs of Jas. Coffman, John Nesbit, Nahum Ward, Travis Brown, Mary, Anselm T. and A. N. Lasley, to a bridge across Long Run; thence to a bridge across Mud Run: thence across said bridge to the left at the foot of the river hills, through lands owned by Aburn's heirs, Wm. Walker, to a creek near the Gallia Furnace Landing; thence to the left of A. Bentley's house and crib, through lands owned by Bentley, Thompson & Co., Wm. Walker and Charles Creuzet, to the west end of a bridge recently erected across Chicamoga creek on the Portsmouth road in Gallipolis township; and that at the March session, A D. 1853, said petition will be read and the legal proceedings taken for a survey and establishing of said road.
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Census |
1860 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [5] |
as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household |
Newspaper |
21 Feb 1867 [6] |
Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 21 February 1867, p4 |
FARM FOR SALE
The subscriber wishes to sell his farm known as the Bear Run Farm, situated in Clay township, on Raccoon Creek, and about two miles from the Ohio River. It contains 300 acres; 170 acres cleared,—the balance well timbered. Has on it tolerable good dwelling house and barn, is well watered, and a good young orchard in bearing. The farm is well adapted for a stock farm. For particulars enquire of the subscriber living at the Mouth of Raccoon Creek.
Jacob Riggs.
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Census |
1870 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [7] |
as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household |
Occupation |
Between 1877 and 1882 [8] |
Commissioner of Gallia County, Ohio |
Census |
1880 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [9] |
as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household |
History / Bio |
1882 [8] |
History of Gallia County (Chicago and Todelo: H. H. Hardesty & Co., 1882), p28 |
JACOB RIGGS—came to Eureka, Clay township, in 1832, with his parents, James and Mary (Bare) Riggs; the former died July 14, 1870, the latter lives with her son, Jacob. He is a farmer, and was born in Monroe county, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1824. On Mar. 28, 1848, in Gallia county, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Mary, daughter of Truman and Hannah (Knowles) Guthrie. They moved to this township in 1834. His wife was born in Washington county, Ohio, August 24, 1828. He has been commissioner of Gallia county from 1877 to 1882. He still resides in Eureka, Clay township. They have eight children, all living in Gallia county: Laura F., born May 20, 1849; Edward A., Dec. 28, 1851; Mary H. Nov. 11, 1854; Rosa B., Aug. 3, 1857; James T., Dec. 7, 1859; Jessie F., April 11, 1860; Celia E., Aug. 1864; Ernest J., June 19, 1873. Postoffice address, Eureka, Gallia County, Ohio.
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Newspaper |
28 Mar 1898 [10] |
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 28 March 1898, p2: Golden Anniversary |
A Golden Wedding
Today, March 28, '98, is the 50th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs, of Raccoon Island, two prominent citizens of this county. Mr. Riggs was aged 28 and Mrs. Riggs 26 when they were married. They were married on the Guthrie farm adjoining their own. Mrs. Riggs' maiden name was Elizabeth Guthrie. She was a daughter of the late Truman and Hannah Guthrie. Mr. Riggs was the son of James Riggs, all prominent people. They became the parents of eight children—Edward, Mary Rozella, Mrs. Lizzie Ingels, Ernest all living, and Laura, Jessie and James dead. When they went to housekeeping Mr. Guthrie gave the bride a kicking cow that was worthless and Mr. Riggs had a horse. This was their entire capital. They went in debt for a farm and by industry and good management secured enough of this world's goods for themselves and children. Mr. Riggs is now among the largest tax-payers in the county. They had thought about celebrating their golden wedding day, but their recent bereavement of their son caused them to give up the idea of it. While their life has not been void of cares and heartaches common to life, they have had much to enjoy and transmit to others. Both have generally had the best of health, which is a great blessing of itself. Their many friends will wish them many returns of their wedding anniversary and that their lives may run smoothly to the end of all things. Mr. Riggs received a fall from a haymow about eight feet to the ground, Sunday morning, and sustained some bruises to his head and shoulder, from which he is suffering, but it is not thought of as serious.
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Census |
1900 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [11] |
as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household |
Census |
1910 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [12] |
as Jacob Riggs, own income, head of household |
Obituary |
20 Dec 1915 |
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune |
In Memory
Jacob Riggs was born in Monroe county, Ohio, January 22, 1824, and departed this life December 20, 1915, at the advanced age of 91 years, 10 months and 28 days.
He was married to Miss Elizabeth M. Guthrie, March 28, 1848. To them were born eight children, five of whom are living. Three children, James, Mrs. W. D. Graham and Mrs. George Gilman have preceded their father to the home beyond.
Mr. Riggs was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Clay Chapel when he was only a boy and retained his membership here until he became a member of the church triumphant. He was an industrious hard working man and by industry, frugality and honest and careful business methods was able not only to accumulate considerable property, but to occupy an enviable position in the community. The fact that he occupied such a position never led him to use it to gain a single advantage of any fellowman no matter how humble that man's place. His situation rather deepened his sense of responsibility and gave him the conviction that he was his brother's keeper, and no one who knew his life, doubts for a moment that his life was dominated largely by that conviction.
While the business side of his life was marked and prominent it was the religious side that made him the man that everybody knew and loved. He had great faith in God, a faith that was childlike in its simplicity. God and Heaven were realities to him. He lived in the constant companionship of the one and in the full expectation of the enjoyment of the other.
While his life was deeply religious it was intensely practical. He believed that religion is a thing for this --- and that it is for every day; that --- --- life is under its control. He heard his Master say: "In as much as ye did unto one of the least of these ye did it unto me." So no cry of need ever went unheeded. No one was ever turned hungry from his door. No one could complain of dishonest or unfair treatment at his hand.
The great rule laid down by the Christ for the regulation of or conduct toward one another, was the Golden Rule of his life. His deep interest in the church has been life long. Not only by his means and by his active participation in all church enterprises, but by the unconscious influence of a great and noble life has he presented the Christ of Calvary to needy men. No pastor has gone from Clay Chapel in more than half a century without good reason to thank God for Jacob Riggs.
For several years his health has been failing. For all this time he has moved about in his quiet way as though waiting for the end. It has finally come. A long life is ended. A life's work is done. A journey is finished and at Home, he can rest. After an acquaintance of more than ten years and after hearing expressions from the lips of many people from various walks of life, we believe we can truthfully say:"None knew him but to love him or named him but to praise."
He leaves to mourn their loss an aged and devoted wife, two sons, three daughters, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a circle of relatives and friends as large as his acquaintance. [Source: Gallipolis paper, December 20, 1915, Transcribed by Maxine Marshall]
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Died |
20 Dec 1915 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [13] |
Cause: of chronic myocarditis |
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Obituary |
21 Dec 1915 |
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, December 21, 1915 |
Jacob Riggs Dead
One of Gallia's Oldest and Best Citizens Passes
Jacob Riggs, one of Gallia county's most prominent old citizens, passed away at his home near Raccoon Island at a little after the noon hour Monday, December 20, 1915. Mr. Riggs was born in Monroe county, O., January 22, 1824, the son of James and Mary Riggs, and came to this county when quite young. He was county commissioner for a number of years in Gallia county. He was an industrious man, kind and generous with all he came in contact with and esteemed by many friends and considered one of Gallia county's best citizens.
Mr. Riggs is survived by his widow Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs, daughters, Misses Rose and Mary, Mrs. Bert Ingels and sons, Edward and Ernest and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev. J.R. Fields at Clay Chapel Wednesday at 2 P.M., eastern time, interment to follow at the chapel cemetery under direction of Wetherholt.
Mr. and Mrs. Riggs celebrated their sixty-eight year of wedded life some time ago.
In the palmy days of the White Collar Line boats Jacob Riggs was one of the biggest cattle shippers that went to the Cincinnati market. He is said to have made possible the building of Clay Chapel a Methodist
place of worship. The fine big bell on Clay Chapel formerly on the big sidewheel packet of St. Lawrence of 25 years back was presented to Mr. Riggs who placed the bell in the belfry of Clay Chapel where it has performed services for many years. [Note: He served as a 1st Sergeant in the Squirrel Hunters.] [Source: Gallipolis Daily Tribune, December 21, 1915, Transcribed by Henny Evans http://www.galliagenealogy.org/Civil%20War/CW_obits/cwobits_r-s.htm]
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Buried |
22 Dec 1915 |
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States [2, 14] |
Address: Clay Chapel Cemetery |
Newspaper |
15 Feb 1916 [15] |
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 15 February 1916, p1 |
MR. AND MRS. JACOB RIGGS
A Former Pastor of Theirs Writes of Their Characters.
Writing to us from Albany, NY, the Rev. Joseph Clarke, who was pastor at Clay Chapel in 1889, says among other things of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs.
To fully appreciate the characters of Jacob and Elizabeth Riggs, one must have touched them in their prime must have come into contact with them when they were active factors in the life of the community, before the "keepers of the house trembled," before the shoulders were bowed, before steps became wearied and slow, before physical vigor waned.
The real Jacob and Elizabeth Riggs were unknown to the present generation. Their years were extended into it, but to today's Gallia County citizenship Mr. and Mrs. Riggs were simply relics of "days long gone by" — mere shadows of what they once were in industry and community activity. Honored have been the young people of the past decade who have been privileged to touch this aged couple in their declining years (as one is honored to greet patriarchs as they pass out), but privileged indeed have been those who knew Jacob and Elizabeth Riggs at their physical, mental and spiritual best, when they moved simply and unostentatiously among neighbors with strength and with a benign influence of which they seemed wholly unconscious.
I remember an occasion when Mr. Riggs walked three miles through the mud over the hills to examine some hogs a certain farmer was anxious to sell. The market was down and the purchase price was necessarily low. Taxes were due and the man needed the money Mr. Riggs knew that if the farmer could hold the hogs for a month he could sell them at a much higher rate. Did Mr. Riggs buy them? No! He voluntarily loaned the farmer enough cash to pay the pressing taxes, and in a month bought the hogs, paying for them the higher market price. In other words he walked six miles, lost a half a day, and loaned a distressed neighbor $200 tax money, without interest, in order to help him out of a hole, and make it possible to tide over a season of depressed prices until the hog market was better. The huge thing about the transaction was this, Mr. Riggs was glad to do it, for he lived by the Golden Rule.
Mrs. Riggs was a real missionary to the needy. Hundreds of people will recall her deeds of mercy. The poor and the sick and the unfortunate always found in her a friend. And her bounty and ministry were done so quietly that even her left hand knew not what her right hand had done. Such people cannot live 75 years in a community without uplifting.
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Obituary |
Jacob Riggs Dead
One of Oldest and Best Loved Residents of County Passes.
Hon. Jacob Riggs, one of the most venerable and best loved men in Gallia County, passed away at his home at Clay Chapel in Clay township Monday after a week's illness. He had been in failing health for several years. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at Clay Chapel at 2 p.m. Eastern time, conducted by Rev. J. R. Fields, the interment following in the church cemetery.
Mr. Riggs was born in Monroe County, this state on Jan. 22, 1824, and moved to Gallia County with his parents, James and Mary Riggs when about eight years of age. His parents were among the pioneer settlers in that section, and the rugged physique, honest purpose and upright life which they led was passed on in full measure to their son.
On March 4, 1848, almost 68 years ago, Mr. Riggs was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Guthrie of Clay township, and who survives him with the following children: Misses Rose and Mary Riggs, Mrs. B. H. Ingels, Mr. Edward Riggs, and Mr. Ernest Riggs, the latter now of Marietta. One brother, Harvey Riggs, located in the west, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hall of Bloomington, Ill., survive him, both at great age.
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Person ID |
I6846 |
TangledRoots |
Last Modified |
27 Sep 2021 |
Father |
James Riggs, b. 16 Mar 1794, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States , d. 15 Jul 1870, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 76 years) |
Mother |
Mary Bare, b. 8 Jan 1802, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States , d. 24 Jun 1888, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 86 years) |
Married |
22 Dec 1820 |
Washington County, Ohio, United States |
Family ID |
F2731 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Elizabeth Mary Guthrie, b. 24 Aug 1828, Newbury, Washington County, Ohio, United States , d. 11 Jan 1916, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 87 years) |
Married |
28 Mar 1848 |
Gallia County, Ohio, United States [16] |
Notes |
A TRUE FATHER AND MOTHER IN ISRAEL
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs
On the 28th of March, near __?__ and Mrs. Jacob Riggs of Raccoon Island will have rounded out the 66th year of their married life. This is a privilege permitted to a very few, and is a record unigue in Gallia County, if not in the entire state. Mr. Riggs was born in Monroe county, Ohio, on Jan. 22, 1824, and only last month passed his 90th milestone. He, with his parents, located in Gallia county in 1832.
Elizabeth Gutherie was born in Washington county on August 24, 1828, and moved with her parents, Truman and Hannah Gutherie, to this county in 1833. She and Mr. Riggs were married on March 28, 1848. They began their married life on a 100-acre farm, now known as "River-side," near Raccoon Island, where they lived until the death of Mr. Riggs' father in 1870, when they bought the "home place" where they now reside.
Mr. and Mrs. Riggs were blessed with eight children, five of whom are now living, viz: Edward, Mary, Rose, Celicia (Mrs. B. H. Ingels) and Ernest, who was formerly connected with the State Dairy and Food Commission, but now a staff man at the Agricultural Experiment station at Wooster. Three, Mrs. W. D. Graham, Mrs. George Gilman and James, Have passed away from earth. Besides these, a niece and two grandchildren were raised and educated by Mr. and Mrs. Riggs.
Mr. Riggs has always lived the life of an earnest, sober, Christian gentleman. He never used tobacco nor liquor in his life, and has always borne himself in such manner as to command the respect of all. As a county commissioner for six years he made an honorable record, but cared naught for political preferment and that was his only venture into public life.
This worthy couple is now approaching the shadow land, each happy in the other's companionship. Much of life's happiness has been their's and much of its sorrows. They have lived and are content. And with the Psalmist, they can say "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.....Yea, though I walk through the valley of ___?___of death, I will fear no evil, for thos art with me.....and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." [Source: Gallipolis, Ohio, Wedensday, February 25, 1914 - old tattered newspaper clipping]
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Children |
| 1. Laura Francis Riggs, b. 20 May 1849, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 20 Feb 1884, Eureka, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 34 years) |
| 2. Edward Alexander Riggs, b. 28 Dec 1851, Ohio, United States , d. 11 Dec 1917, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 65 years) |
| 3. Mary Hannah Riggs, b. Nov 1853, Ohio, United States , d. 4 Jan 1935, Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States (Age 81 years) |
| 4. Rosella Belle Riggs, b. 3 Aug 1857, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 14 May 1927, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 69 years) |
| 5. James Truman Riggs, b. 7 Dec 1859, Ohio, United States , d. 12 Feb 1898, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 38 years) |
| 6. Jessie Freemont Riggs, b. 11 Apr 1862, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 11 Dec 1891, New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio, United States (Age 29 years) |
| 7. Cecelia Elizabeth Riggs, b. 18 Aug 1864, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 4 Mar 1942, Union Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States (Age 77 years) |
| 8. Ernest Jacob Riggs, b. 19 Jun 1873, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States , d. 15 Oct 1959, Gallia County, Ohio, United States (Age 86 years) |
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Last Modified |
16 Jan 2022 |
Family ID |
F2747 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Event Map |
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| Born - 22 Jan 1824 - Monroe County, Ohio, United States |
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| Residence - in Eureka - 1832 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Married - 28 Mar 1848 - Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Census - as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household - 1850 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Census - as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household - 1860 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Census - as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household - 1870 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Census - as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household - 1880 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Census - as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household - 1900 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Census - as Jacob Riggs, own income, head of household - 1910 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Died - Cause: of chronic myocarditis - 20 Dec 1915 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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| Buried - Address: Clay Chapel Cemetery - 22 Dec 1915 - Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States |
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Sources |
- [S2188] Artifact: Privately Held, Letter: from Stephen Clark.
- [S488] Ohio: Department of Health, Death Certificate 1908-1953, #66235 Jacob Riggs.
Jacob Riggs
Place of Death: Gallia County, Clay Township
male, white, married
Date of Birth: January 22 1824
Age: 91y 10m 28d
Birthplace: Monroe County, Ohio
Father: James Riggs, born Md.
Mother: Mary Bare, orn Haggerstown Md.
Date of Death: December 20 1915
Cause of Death: Chronic Myo-Carditis
Burial: Clay Chapel Cemetery Dec 22 1915
copy in file#66235 Gallia County, Ohio
- [S997] 1850 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, FHL#444674., Clay Township, p91.
DW 2550-2560
...line 41 - Jacob Riggs, age 26, male, farmer, born Virginia
...line 42 - Elizabeth Riggs, age 21, female, born Ohio
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p91
- [S1916] Newspaper: Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 20 January 1853, p3: Petition.
Road Notice
Notice is hereby given that a petition was presented and filed with the Commissioners of Gallia county, at their regular session in December, A.D. 1852, praying for an alteration in the State road.
Road Notice
20 January 1853
- [S1002] 1860 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, Clay Township, p47.
DW 294-294
...line 25 - Jacob Riggs, age 35, male, farmer, born Ohio
...line 16 - Elizabeth Riggs, age 30, female, born Ohio
...line 17 - Margaret McConnett, age 27, female, born unknown
...line 18 - Hanson Oniel, age 17, male, farm laborer, born Ohio
...line 19 - M. Boston, age 21, male, farm laborer, born Penn
...line 20 - Laura Riggs, age 12, female, born Ohio
...line 21 - Edward Riggs, age 14, male, born Ohio
...line 22 - Mary Riggs, age 17, female, born Ohio
...line 23 - Rosa Riggs, age 4, female, born Ohio
...line 24 - James Riggs, age 6/12, male, born Ohio
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, p47
- [S1916] Newspaper: Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 21 February 1867, p4.
Jacob Riggs - Farm for Sale
Gallipolis, Ohio
21 February 1867
- [S1005] 1870 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, #552702., Clay Township, p26.
DW 194-194
...line 14 - Jacob Riggs, age 46, male, white, farmer, born Ohio
...line 15 - Elizabeth Riggs, age 41, female, white, keeping house, born Ohio
...line 16 - Laura F. Riggs, age 21, female, white, helping mother, born Ohio
...line 17 - Edward A. Riggs, age 18, male, white, works on farm, born Ohio
...line 18 - Mary H. Riggs, age 15, female, white, helps mother, born Ohio
...line 19 - Rosella B. Riggs, age 12, female, white, attending school, born Ohio
...line 20 - James T. Riggs, age 10, male, white, attending school, born Ohio
...line 21 - Jessie F. Riggs, age 8, female, white, attending school, born Ohio
...line 22 - Selissa Riggs, age 5, female, white, born Ohio
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p26
- [S1752] Book: History of Gallia County, p28 Jacob Riggs.
JACOB RIGGS—came to Eureka, Clay township, in 1832, with his parents, James and Mary (Bare) Riggs; the former died July 14, 1870, the latter lives with her son, Jacob. He is a farmer, and was born in Monroe county, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1824.
Jacob Riggs
p28
- [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
- [S2007] Newspaper: The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 28 March 1898, p2.
Today is the 50th Anniversary
A Golden Wedding
28 March 1898
- [S1013] 1900 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, Clay Township, p7A.
DW 129-132
...line 14 - Jacob Riggs, head, white, male, born Jan 1824, age 76, married 52 yr, born Ohio, father born Maryland, mother born Ohio, farmer
...line 15 - Elizabeth M. Riggs, wife, white, female, born august 1828, age 71, married 52 yr, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born New Jersey
...line 16 - Edward A. Riggs, son, white, male, born December 1851, age 48, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 17 - Mary H. Riggs, daugher, white, female, born November 1853, age 46, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 18 - Rose Riggs, daughter, white, female, born August 1857, age 42, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio
...line 19 - Bessie Gibbons, niece, white, female, born Feb 1881, age 19, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, at school
...line 20 - Sheldon Gilman, grandson, white, male, born Aug 1884, age 15, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, farm laborer
...line 21 - Bertha M. Gilman, grand daughter, whtie, female, born June 1886, age 13, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, at school
DW 130-133
...line 23 - Amos Clark, head, white, male, born Dec 1839, age 60, married 18 yr, born Maine, father born Maine, father born Maine, farmer
...ine 24 - Sallie V. Clark, wife, white, female, born Oct 1831, age 48, married 8 yrs, no children, born Ohio, father born Pennsylvania, mother born Ohio
...line 25 - Martin V. B. Whittiker, servant, white, male, born Jan 1863, age 37, single, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, farm laborer
...line 26 - Lizzie Finley, servant, white, female, born april 1871, age 29, born Ohio, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, servant
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p7AClay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p7A
- [S1017] 1910 Federal Census: Ohio, Gallia County, Clay Township, p6B.
DW 133-129
...line 98 - Jacob Riggs, head, male, white, age 86, m1 for 62yr, born Ohio, father born Maryland, mother born Maryland, speaks English, own income (also listed: Emma W___, servant)
...line 99 - Elizabeth M. Riggs, wife, female, white, age 82, m1 62yr, mother of 8 children-5 living, born Ohio, father born Connecticut, mother born New Jersey, speaks English
...line 100 - Edward A. Riggs, son, male, white, age 59, single, born Ohio, mother born Ohio, father born Ohio, speaks English, manager, home farm
continued on page 7A of census
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio p6B
- [S488] Ohio: Department of Health, Death Certificate 1908-1953, #66235 Jacob Riggs.
Jacob Riggs
Place of Death: Gallia County, Clay Township
male, white, married
Date of Birth: January 22 1824
Age: 91y 10m 28d
Birthplace: Monroe County, Ohio
Father: James Riggs, born Md.
Mother: Mary Bare, orn Haggerstown Md.
Date of Death: December 20 1915
Cause of Death: Chronic Myo-Carditis
Burial: Clay Chapel Cemetery Dec 22 1915
#66235 Gallia County, Ohio
- [S1888] Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 33597276 - Jacob Riggs.
Jacob Riggs
Birth: Jan. 22, 1824 Monroe County, Ohio, USA
Death: Dec. 20, 1915 Clay Township, 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# 33597276
Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio
Jacob Riggs 1824-1915
- [S2007] Newspaper: The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), p1 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs
A Former Pastor of Theirs Writes of Their Characters.
—Writing to us from Albany, NY, the Rev. Joseph Clarke, who was pastor at Clay Chapel in 1889, says among other things of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs.
—To fully appreciate the characters of Jacob and Elizabeth Riggs, one must have touched them in their prime must have come into contact with them when they were active factors in the life of the community, before the "keepers of the house trembled," before the shoulders were bowed, before steps became wearied and slow, before physical vigor waned.
Former Pastor of Theirs Writes of Their Characters
15 February 1916
- [S1321] Ohio: County Marriages, 1789-1997, FamilySearch, v2, p90 - Jacob Riggs and Elizabeth M. Guthrie.
State of Ohio, Gallia County
Jacob Riggs and Elizabeth M. Guthire, 28 March 1848 by Levi N.P Munsel, Minister
Galia County, Ohio v2, p90
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