Bazil Riggs

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• Census: 1776, Frederick County, Maryland, United States
• Census: 1810, Elizabeth Township, Ohio County, Virginia, United States; as Bazil Riggs, with 4 slaves
• Census: 1820, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; as Bazel Riggs, with 2 female slaves
• Census: 1830, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; as Bazel Riggs, with 3 male slaves, 2 female slave
• Census: 1840, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; as Bazel Riggs, with 1 male slave, 2 female slaves
• Will: 19 Oct 1844, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; Mentioned in the will: daughter Harriett, son Bazil W. Riggs and Deborah his wife, son Isaac, son Greenbury, son William, daughter Susan, son James, son Hezekiah, son Squire, son Edmond, black boy Jack, black woman Sally, black girl Joanne and grandson Porter Riggs.
• Census: 1850, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; as Bazel Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1850, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; Slave Schedule
• Probate: Dec 1850, Tyler County, Virginia, United States
• History / Bio: 1881; History of Washington County, Ohio (H. Z. Williams & Bro., 1881) p593

Notes:

Will:

In the name of God Amen, I Bazil Riggs of the County of Tyler and State of Virginia, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory. Considering the Certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof being desirous to settle my worldly affairs, and thereby be the better prepared to leave this world when it shall please God to call me hence do therefore publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say. First and principally, I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God and my body to the earth to be decently buried and after the expenses of my last sickness and Burial and debts are paid I devise and bequeath as follows:
Towit, First I give to my daughter Harriet all my household and kitchen furniture, and I further will and devise to her three fourths of all my home farm containing one hundred and seventy four acres, excepting thirty acres lying back of the farm owned by William Hammond and to be divided so that my daughter Harriet’s share will lay at the corner end to have during her natural life and should she marry and have children the same to belong to her heirs; otherwise to impart to my natural and legitimate heirs.
Secondly; to my dear son Bazil W. Riggs and Deborah his wife I give and bequeath, during their natural life a certain lot of land known as lot N°6 of the land formerly belonging Abraham Lazrus, and at their death to belong to their legitimate children.
Thirdly; It is my wish that the remaining one fourth of my home farm and the thirty acres lying back of the Hammond farm, together with all my personalty estate not otherwise devised, should be sold, and after paying my debts to be divided as Follows;
Towit, First I give to my dear son Isaac fifty dollars, including twenty five dollars which he is indebted to me. To my dear son Greenbury twenty five dollars, To my dear son William Twenty five dollars, To my dear daughter Susan twenty five dollars, and Secondly The residue to be divided equally amongst all my children.
Fourthly; I give to my son James the two hundred dollars which he has received, to my son Hezekiah I give the Two hundred dollars which he has in his own hands. To my son Squire I give one hundred and Sixty Six dollars, which sum he is indebted to me, and to my son Edmond who owes me one hundred and forty dollars, I give forty dollars, and I give him Two years to pay the one hundred to be divided amongst my heirs equally.
Fifthly; It is my desire that my Black boy Jack shall at the expiration of six years be free, and that should he be a faithful and good servant until his 28 years of age, then shall be given him a good horse saddle and bridle from that farm. It is also my desire that my Black woman Sally remain in the Family her life time, and it is further my desire that the small Black Girl Joanne shall belong to my dear daughter Harriet her heirs or assigns.
Sixthly; It is my request and will that my daughter Harriet shall raise and take care of my grandson Porter Riggs and I commit to her discretion whether to give him anything, and in case of her death my administrators must take care of him.
Seventhly; I do hereby appoint my son Hezekiah of Washington County, Ohio, and my son Greenbury of Tyler County, Virginia to be the administrators of this my last will and Testament, revoking all others, and ratifying and conforming this.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of October in the year of our Lord 1844.
Bazil Riggs
Signed, sealed, published and declared by Bazil Riggs as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Joseph Taylor
James L. Bailey
Edmond Riggs

Census:

1 age 60 female, black
1 age 30 male, mulato
1 age 18 female, mulato

History / Bio:

Basil Riggs was born in Maryland in 1775, and died in 1850. Mary Robey, his wife, was born in 1777, and died in 1836. Their children were—James, Susan, Harriet, Isaac, Edmund, William, Hezekiah, Hazil, Asbury, and Squire Dilly. Hezekiah was born in 1810, and was married to Elizabeth Moorland, who was born in 1812. They had a family of eight children—James W., Mary, Susan, Daniel, Hezekiah, Nance E., Angeline, and Harriet.

Bazil married Mary Roby in 1793. Mary (daughter of Otha Owen Robey and Susannah Bartholow) was born on 28 Jul 1777 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States; died on 23 Dec 1836 in Tyler County, Virginia, United States; was buried in Dec 1836 in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Religion: Member of Methodist Episcopal Church
• Census: 1820, Grandview Township, Washington County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs, farmer
• Census: 1830, Ohio Township, Monroe County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs
• Census: 1840, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs, farmer
• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son James
• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 12 Jun 1851; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 12 June 1851, p2
• Newspaper: 28 Oct 1852; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 28 October 1852, p2
• Newspaper: 28 Oct 1852; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 28 October 1852, p2
• Newspaper: 4 May 1854; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 4 May 1854, p3
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 19 Mar 1863; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 19 March 1863, p3
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 18 Aug 1870; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 18 August 1870, p2: Sale of Property
• Newspaper: 18 Aug 1870; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 18 August 1870, p2: A Memoir
• Newspaper: 15 Sep 1870; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 3 September 1870, p3: Real Esttate
• History / Bio: 1882; History of Gallia County (Chicago and Todelo: H. H. Hardesty & Co., 1882), p20
• Newspaper: 18 Apr 1990; Times Sentinel (Gallipolis, Ohio), 15 April 1990, pB7

Notes:

My great grandfather, James Riggs, built this big brick home on the Ohio River 7 miles south of Gallipolis in about 1836. He had come to Ohio as a very young child from Washington D.C. where he was born in 1797. He and his parents came west over the mountains with a single horse. For the journey he was placed in one end of a large bag thrown across the horse's back which was balanced on the other side by a wooly-headed little negro girl named Sally. His mother rode upon the horse with his older brother, Bazel Wesley, and his father trudged along on foot carrying his gun.

James Riggs married Mary Bare in 1820 in Washington County, and in 1832 they moved to Gallia County,. They were the first owners of this farm. Here they reared their family of 11 children.

James and Mary, in their first years in Gallia County, were instrumental in forming the first Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches. He gave land to the church from one corner of his farm for the location of Clay Chapel Church and for the cemetery which is the final resting place for most members of this old family who owned this farm for 130 years. The church was dismantled about 1955. James Riggs also provided the land for a parsonage which was built in 1860 about a half mile south of Clay Chapel Cemetery.

My grandfather, Jacob Riggs, born in 1824, son of James, married Elizabeth Guthrie in 1848. They reared a family of 8 children in this same house. Jacob and Elizabeth Riggs and Their children carried on two more generations of devotion and service to Clay Chapel Church.

The northeast corner of the farm was known as Riggs Landing and here they loaded flat boats with any produce and livestock that were ready for marketing. Jacob would accompany these goods to their destinations, often as far south as New Orleans.

My father, Earnest Jacob Riggs, was the youngest child of Jacob and Elizabeth. He was born in this house in 1873 and died in it at the age of 86. His farming operations included a dairy and orchards. He propagated the apply variety which he named the Gallia Beauty.

Earnest's first marriage was to Alyce Stoner in 1898. She died in 1907. Lowell Edward is their son. In 1917 Ernest married Naomi Haber and I am the oldest of their 3 children. My brother is Ernest Jacob Riggs Jr. and Rose Elizabeth Riggs Bliss, my sister.

The family farm has changed ownership 3 times in more recent years and most unfortunately the big brick home was badly damaged, if not destroyed, by fire in 1979.

The present generation of Riggs children live in scattered areas of the States now, but we still regard "Riverside Farm" with much love and affection and no matter where we live, it will always be "home" to each of us. Submitted by Betty Jean Riggs Lowthian. [Reference: "Gallia County, Ohio People in History to 1980". Gallia County, Historical Society, Taylor Publishing County, Paoli, Pennsylvania, 1980, pg. 285]

The following is another version of the same family story....
Came from Hagerstown, Md. to Buckhill Bottom, Monroe County, Ohio, then to Hannibal, Monroe County, Ohio...then to Gallia County, Ohio in 1828 when son Jacob was 4 years old. Jacob rode in one side of saddle bag and a colored boy, Tom, rode in the other side of saddle bag. The colored boy, Tom, and his mother were brought to Gallia County, Ohio at this time and there was a house on the Riggs farm called Tom's house where Tom lived and died. Tom never married as there were no other colored people in the community at that time.

Census:

Also in this household is Lovina Fickle, age 21.

Newspaper:

Roads Established—A road commencing at the Ohio river near James Riggs, in Clay township, and intersecting the main road between William Trotter's and Jefferson Porter's, in Harrison township.

Newspaper:

A curiosity in the way of an Indian stone pipe, was exhibited at the Fair. It was found a few months since on the farm of our friend J. Riggs, and by him exhibited.

Newspaper:

DEDICATION—We have been requested to give notice that the Methodist Chapel, near the residence of James Riggs, in Clay township, will be dedicated next Sunday. Elder Spencer will be present.

Newspaper:

FARMS FOR SALE
A farm in Jackson county, Virginia, one mile above Moore's Mill on Mill Creek, containing 120 acres, 90 acres of which are improved.
Also, 320 acres two miles up Raccoon, in Clay township, Gallia county, Ohio, with 140 acres cleared, 80 good bearing apple trees, a good spring of water, and is the best stock farm for the same money in the county.
Also, I will sell my home farm, two miles below Raccoon creek, in Gallia county, containing 480 acres, 300 acres cleared land. There is a good house, barns and two orchards on the Farm, and well set with grass, and upon the whole is as good a stock farm as may in the county.
Also, a six acre lot below Chamber's Mill, in Clay township, Gallia county, on the river bank, with a frame house and blacksmith shop, and very suitable for a mechanic.
For terms, enquire of the undersigned.
JAMES RIGGS

Census:

Also in this household is:
Jane Jenkins, age 21, born in England
Levinia Fickler, age 25, born in Ohio
George Allman, age 11, born in Ohio

Newspaper:

Notice is hereby given to any person trading in certain notes given by John Anderson to James Riggs or his order, bearing date March 29, 1862. One payable in six months, one in eighteen months, one in two years and a a half, and one in three years and a half from date.
James Riggs
Eureka, Gallia co., O., Feb 10 1863

Census:

also listed: Stafford McClary, age 12, male, white, living in the family, born Ohio and Jackson Powers, age 50, male, black, farm laborer, born Elinginia

Newspaper:

Sale of personal Property
The personal property belonging to the Estate of the late James Riggs, deceased, will be sold at public auction, at his late residence, in Clay township, Gallia county, Ohio, on the ninth (9th) day of September next, commencing at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
The property to be sold consists of horses, cattle, hogs, farming utensils, household goods, etc.
Terms of sale-Cash in hand for all sums up to five dollars, and aa credit of six months on all sums above that amount, to be secured by note and sufficient security.
Also, will be sold at private sale, 150 acres of land, known as the Eoff farm.
Jacob Riggs,
Agent for heirs of said Estate

James Riggs' Estate
All persons having claims against the Estate of the late James Riggs, of Clay township, Gallia county, Ohio, are hereby notified to present the same for payment to the undersigned, by whom all claims will be fully settled and satisfied. Also, all persons indebted to said Estate will make payment to the undersigned, who is authorized, by the heirs of said Estate to make full and complete settlement of said Estate.
Jacob Riggs, Agent of the heirs of James Riggs, deceased.

Newspaper:

A Memoir
James Riggs was born March 6th, A. D. 1794, died July 15th, 1870; age 76 years.
Brother Riggs was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and professor of religion for forty-nine years. He settled in Clay townshp, Gallia county, some 38 years ago. By industry and economy he secured a competency of the things of this life, at the same time he labored to lay up treasures in Heaven.
In the settling of the neighborhood a church was erected on his farm, where a large society was formed and himself and family worshipped until he was removed to the Church above. His house has always been the welcome home of the Itinerant Preachers. He was a warm friend and supporter of the Church.
His disease was of such a character that it affected the mind, and during the greater part of his sickness, which continued for several weeks and for some ten days before his death, it was with great difficulty that he could speak, but before he died he was enabled to speak audibly and give clear and satisfactory evidence, to his aged companion and children, that he was prepared for the change, and while his brethren and sisters joined in singing some of his favorite hymns, he was exceedingly happy and seemed to have a foretaste of the joys that he was so soon permitted to enter upon in the Church triumphant. He has left a beautiful home, and a kind and loving wife and children, for a home in Heaven. The community has lost a worthy and useful citizen, the wife a kind and affectionate husband, the children a loving and exemplary father, the Church a useful and faithful member. But our loss is his eternal gain. He has passed away from the labors and sufferings of this life, and we believe he has entered upon that life where mortal and physical evils will never come. May the blessings of God sustain the widow and children, and may they all meet in that better world where separation will never take place--where husbands and wives, parents and children, will meet each other in the sun-bright clime.
Daniel Tracy.

Newspaper:

James Riggs to Trustees of M. E. Church: 45/100 acres —$1.

History / Bio:

Religious services were held as early as the year 1817, and in 1833 a Methodist Episcopal society was formed, at the house of James Riggs, on Raccoon bottoms, by Rev. Elijah Fields. Among its first members were Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cubbage, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, H. Kimler, J. Riggs and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Welsh. The first Methodist Episcopal society occupied a brick building, which they erected in 1834, 20x40 feet in size, unplastered, with two fire places, and grate. 1 with slab benches.

Newspaper:

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.

James married Mary Bare on 22 Dec 1820 in Washington County, Ohio, United States. Mary (daughter of Jacob Bare, Sr. and Mary Ann Steele) was born on 8 Jan 1802 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States; died on 24 Jun 1888 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jun 1888 in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• History / Bio: 1881; History of Washington County, Ohio (H. Z. Williams & Bro., 1881) p701

Notes:

History / Bio:

David Edwards settled in Ludlow in 1819, and resided there until his death in 1848. He was born in Maryland in 1792, and in 1817 was married to Rachel Riggs, a native of West Virginia, born in 1795. She died in 1863. Mr. Edwards was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was the father of eight children, seven of whom survive and reside as follows: Mrs. Mary Scott, in Washington Territory; Mrs. Priscilla Griffiths, in Brooklyn, New York; James, in Belpre, this county; Charles, in West Virginia; William A. W., in Missouri; B. W. in Ludlow, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hooper, in West Virginia; Harriet is deceased; Baswell W., born in 1833, married in 1856 to Arminto Hooper, born in 1838, and has ten children: Nancy J. wife of S. Cline; Rachel F., wife of I. Moore; Benson B., Priscilla I., Mary B., Minerva J., Margaret A., Rebecca, Amanda Fl., and Sarah I.

Rachel married David Edwards on 5 May 1817 in Tyler County, Virginia, United States. David was born on 15 Mar 1792 in Washington County, Maryland, United States; died on 26 Jul 1848 in Washington County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1848 in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of her father as daughter Susan

Susannah married Benjamin Burris on 1 Oct 1818 in Tyler County, Virginia, United States. Benjamin was born in 1801 in Grandview, Washington County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Jan 1856 in Galveston, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Farmer and lumberman, Pleasants Co., West Virginia
• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son Isaac

Family/Spouse: Anna Isabel Porter. Anna died in 1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Nancy LaRue on 11 Aug 1834 in Tyler County, Virginia, United States. Nancy and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Harriet Flint
• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of her father as daughter Hariett
• Census: 1850, Tyler County, Virginia, United States; as Harriett Riggs, in the household of Bazel Riggs

Family/Spouse: Daniel Flint. Daniel was born about 1800 in New Hampshire; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son Edmond

Edmond married Mary Ann Dye on 19 Nov 1829 in Tyler County, Virginia, United States. Mary was born on 26 Mar 1809 in Virginia, United States; died on 23 Dec 1886; was buried in Dec 1886 in Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son William

William married Lavinia Burris on 14 Feb 1828 in Washington County, Ohio, United States. Lavinia was born on 23 Nov 1808 in Grandview Township, Washington County, Ohio, United States; died on 7 Apr 1888 in Blaine Township, Benzie County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Apr 1888 in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Riverman
• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son Hezekiah
• Census: 1880, New Matamoras, Washington County, Ohio, United States; as Hezekiah R. Riggs, ship carpenter, head of household

Hezekiah married Elizabeth Moreland on 3 Dec 1835 in Washington County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth was born on 12 Dec 1812 in Washington County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Oct 1888; was buried in Oct 1888 in Grandview Township, Washington County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Boatman
• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son Bazil W. Riggs and Deborah his wife
• Census: 1870, New Haven, Mason County, West Virginia, United States; as Wesley Riggs, head of household

Bazel married Deborah Uhl on 2 Feb 1837 in Wood County, Virginia, United States. Deborah was born on 9 Dec 1819 in New Haven, Mason County, Virginia, United States; died on 11 Jul 1890 in West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, Tyler County, Virginia, United States
• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son Squire
• History / Bio: 1881; History of Washington County, Ohio (H. Z. Williams & Bro., 1881) p694

Notes:

History / Bio:

In 1842 Squire D. Riggs crossed the river from Pleasant county, Virginia, where he was born in 1816. He was the ninth son and eleventh child of Bazel Riggs whose father was an old settler in Grand View.
Mr. Squire D. Riggs married Nancy R. Moreland, a daughter of Rhesa and Jane Moreland, and born in 1818 in the township. The marriage, which was in 1838, resulted in twelve children: Luther P., David M., Asberry A., Mary E., William N., Theodore J., Henry M., Luther M., Benjamin F., Adaline M., Walter I., and Hattie G. Luther P., Mary, and Luther M. are dead. David M. married Loretta Flint, and is a resident of Monroe county; Asberry A. married Mary Morrell, and lives in the township; William married Mary Howell, and lives in Meigs county; Theodore married Rebecca Davis, and is a resident of Independence; Adaline M. married A. Farnsworth, and lives in Richland county; there children are still at home, and Henry lives with his brother Theodore.
The vehicles of the earlier times were crude beyond comprehension by one used to nothing but the stylish and finished affairs that glide along the modern highway. It was not until near 1843 that a four-wheeled wagon was introduced in the township. This was owned by Mr. Riggs. He also bought the first combined reaper and mower a few years ago.

Squire married Nancy Rhea Moreland on 3 Sep 1838 in Washington County, Ohio, United States. Nancy was born on 8 Apr 1818 in Washington County, Ohio, United States; died on 10 Jun 1889 in New Matamoras, Washington County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jun 1889 in Grandview Township, Washington County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Beneficiary: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his father as son Greenbury

Greenbury married Elizabeth Ruttencutter on 21 Dec 1840 in Tyler County, Virginia, United States. Elizabeth was born on 7 Feb 1821 in Virginia, United States; died on 1 Apr 1908 in Saint Marys, Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Newspaper: 20 Jan 1853; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 20 January 1853, page 3
• Newspaper: 8 Sep 1853; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 8 September 1853, p2
• Census: 1880, Douglas County, Colorado, United States; as Bazel W, Riggs, dry goods merchant, head of household
• Census: 1885, Douglas County, Colorado, United States
• Occupation: 1885, Douglas County, Colorado, United States; Politician
• Census: 1900, Douglas County, Colorado, United States

Notes:

Newspaper:

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 and 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 hill the most practicable route for a good road through lands owned by Phillip and Andrew Cubbage, Jas. McClellan, 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 Aburrn'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 Chickamoga 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.

Newspaper:

We acknowledge the receipt of a basket of fine peaches and most lucious grapes, from our friend B. W. Riggs. The peaches will compare favorably with those of Mr. Middleswart, and excel every thing of the kind yet brought to this market. They sold readily at one dollar per bushel. (Gallipolis Journal. Septemeber 8 1853, page 2)

Bazel married Frances Cubbage on 8 May 1845 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Frances was born in Nov 1821 in Ohio, United States; died in 1911 in Greenland, Douglas County, Colorado, United States; was buried in 1911 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1832, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; in Eureka
• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 20 Jan 1853; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 20 January 1853, p3: Petition
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Newspaper: 21 Feb 1867; Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio), 21 February 1867, p4
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Occupation: Between 1877 and 1882; Commissioner of Gallia County, Ohio
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household
• History / Bio: 1882; History of Gallia County (Chicago and Todelo: H. H. Hardesty & Co., 1882), p28
• Newspaper: 28 Mar 1898; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 28 March 1898, p2: Golden Anniversary
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1910, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jacob Riggs, own income, head of household
• Obituary: 20 Dec 1915; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
• Obituary: 21 Dec 1915; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, December 21, 1915
• Newspaper: 15 Feb 1916; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 15 February 1916, p1

Notes:

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.

Newspaper:

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.

Newspaper:

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.

History / Bio:

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.

Newspaper:

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.

Obituary:

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]

Obituary:

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]

Newspaper:

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.

Died:


OBITUARY

Jacob married Elizabeth Mary Guthrie on 28 Mar 1848 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Elizabeth was born on 24 Aug 1828 in Newbury, Washington County, Ohio, United States; died on 11 Jan 1916 in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 13 Jan 1916 in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as John Riggs, farmer, in the household of James Riggs

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as William Riggs, farmer, in the household of James Riggs
• Census: 1860, Aroma, Kankakee County, Illinois, United States; as William Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States; as William Riggs, journeyman carpenter, head of household
• Census: 1880, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States; as William Rigs, mate on boat, head of household

William married Amanda M. Cubbage on 1 Jun 1851 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Amanda was born on 15 Nov 1831 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 5 Apr 1918 in Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 8 Apr 1918 in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Riggs, in the household of James Riggs

Mary married Nehemia Hall on 15 Jul 1849 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Nehemia died on 3 Mar 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Alexander Riggs, farmer, in the household of James Riggs
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as A. Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James A. Riggs, farmer, head of household
• Census: 1880, Ruby City, Gunnison, Colorado, United States

James married Caroline Chambers on 20 Aug 1856 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Caroline was born on 26 Jan 1841 in Washington County, Ohio, United States; died in Sep 1909 in Colorado, United States; was buried in Sep 1909 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Susan Riggs
• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Susanah Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Susan Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Eliza Riggs, in the household of James Riggs

Elizabeth married William W. Hanley on 16 Feb 1861 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. William was born in 1836 in West Virginia, United States; died after 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Harvey Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Samuel H. Riggs, farm worker, in the household of James Riggs

Samuel married Elizabeth Giddings on 6 May 1869. Elizabeth was born on 9 Apr 1846; died on 24 Jun 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: Red hair
• Name: Fanny Riggs
• Occupation: Assistant to Judge
• Census: 1850, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Harriett F. Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Francis Riggs, in the household of James Riggs
• Newspaper: 11 Jun 1863, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Married; Address:
  Gallipolis Journal
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Frances Clark, in the household of Amos Clark
• Obituary: 27 Nov 1874

Notes:

Obituary:

CLARK—Nov. 24th, 1874, at her residence in Clay township, Mrs. Frances Harriet Clark. She was born Sept. 13th, 1843; for sixteen years was a faithful member of the M. E. Church. Her loss is greatly felt in this community.

Newspaper:

Married
—On June 2d, 1863, at the residence of the bride's father, in Clay township, by Rev. J. Barringer, Lieut. Amos Clark, to Miss Fanny Riggs, all of Gallia county O.

Obituary:

Harriet Clark
The funeral of Harriet Clark, 83, widow of the late Captain Amos Clark, who died Tuesday, was held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of her nephew, Philip E. Gilbert, Huffman Hill. The remains were interred in Greencastle cemetery.

Harriett married Amos Clark on 2 Jun 1863 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Amos (son of Stephen Clark and Prudence Martin) was born on 8 Dec 1839 in Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, United States; died on 4 Jun 1912 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 6 Jun 1912 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Mentioned: 19 Oct 1844; in the will of his grandfather Basil Riggs
• History / Bio: 1893; Portrait and Biographical Record of Kankakee County, Illlinois (Chicago: Lake City Publishing Company, 1893), p404

Notes:

History / Bio:

PORTER RIGGS is engaged in carrying on his farm situated on section 26, Aroma Township. He was born in Tyler, W. Va., on the 27th of August, 1832. His father, Isaac Riggs, was a native of the same place and was of German descent. He was twice married, our subject being the only child by the first union. By his second marriage Mr. Riggs became the father of four children.
When Porter Riggs was a young child his mother died, and he went to live with his grandmother. Her death occurred when he was about ten years of age, and after this he lived on the same old homestead in Virginia with an aunt, remaining with her until he was about eighteen years of age. As he was without means, he commenced working on a farm by the month, receiving $10. For five years he was employed at farm labor, never receiving over $12 per month. His school privileges were very limited and he is largely a self-educated man. In the spring of 1851, he came West to Perryville, Vermillion County, Ind. He rented land and engaged in farming at that place for a period of about four years. The year 1858 witnessed his arrival in Illinois. He settled in Kankakee County, where he purchased two hundred and eighty acres of land. This was entirely unimproved and there was not a stick of timber upon it. By his years of labor and improvement he has developed this property until it is now one of the most valuable pieces of land in the township. His well-tilled fields yield him a golden tribute in return for the care and labor he expends upon them, and success has largely attended his efforts. He is now engaged in general farming and stock-raising.
Mr. Riggs enlisted in defense of his country in February, 1865. He entered the service as a private in Company A, One Hundred and Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry. He was mustered out of service September 13, 1865, at Memphis, Tenn., and received his discharge about September 23, 1865, at Springfield, Ill.
In 1859 Mr. Riggs was united in marriage with Miss Mary Swan. Her parents, Matthew and Susan Swan, are numbered among the old settlers of this county, where they are held in the highest regard. Four children have blessed the union of our subject and his wife: Edwin H., Leonard W., Grant and May, who have all received good educations and take an active part in the social circles of this community.
Mr. Riggs has always taken a great interest in political affairs and is affiliated with the Republican party, with which he has been connected for many years. He has never been an office-seeker, but has always taken a leading part in the advancement of all measures tending to the welfare of his fellow citizens. Socially, he is a member of Whipple Post No. 414, G. A. R., of Kankakee, and the boys in blue have ever held a warm place in his affections. For thirty-five years Mr. Riggs has been associated with the progress and welfare of this section, and has done much in making this county what it is today, a prosperous and thriving community.

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Laura Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Laura F. Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs

Laura married William David Graham on 19 Nov 1872 in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. William was born on 18 Oct 1839 in Eureka, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 18 Mar 1917 in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 21 Mar 1917 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Edward Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Edward A Riggs, works on farm, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Edward H. Riggs, son, farmer, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Edward A. Riggs, son, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1910, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Edward A. Riggs, son, manager of home farm, in the household of Jacob Riggs

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary H. Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary S. Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary H. Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs

Other Events:

• Name: Rose B. Riggs
• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Rosella B. Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Rose B. Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Rose Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1910, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs

Notes:

Died:

OBITUARY
Miss Rose Riggs Dead
Miss Rose Riggs passed away suddenly Saturday morning, May 14 1927 at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. Bert Ingels, where she had been staying while her sister, [cannot read] Ingels, is in Columbus with her daughter, Mrs. Frances Ingels Brown. Miss Riggs complained of feeling badly to her niece, Miss Mildred Ingels, and a doctor was summoned but she died before medical aid could reach her.
Miss Riggs was aged 69 years, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Riggs. She leaves a brother, Mr. Ernest J. Riggs,and two sisters, Mrs. B. H. Ingels and Miss Mary Riggs.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Clay Chapel, conducted by Rev. J. R. Fields of [cannot read] and Rev. Ernest Champer of Charleston. Interment was made in the Chapel cemetery.
[Note: Dates on tombstone read 1857-1927]
Gallipolis paper, 1927, Transcribed by Maxine Marshall

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James Riggs, age 6mo., in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James T. Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James T. Riggs, son, in the household of Jacob Riggs

James married Mary A. McCormick on 13 Oct 1886 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Mary was born in Mar 1864 in Ohio, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jessie F. Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Jessie T. Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs

Notes:

OBITUARY
.....Jessie F. Riggs-Gilman, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Riggs, was born April 11, 1862. She was converted and joined the M. E. Church when she was eleven years old, and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a woman of strong mind and was well educated. She was married to George W. Gilman, No. 4, 1883, and of this union two children were born -- Sheldon and bertha, who, with her husband, survive her. Her disease was consumption from which she has been suffering for two years or more. Some three months age, with the hope of improving her health, she went south to Marietta, Ga., where she remained until Dec. th, when all hope of recovery was abandoned, and in company with her brother and sister, E. E., and Mary Riggs, she started for home, reaching Cincinnati Friday evening at 5:20 P. M. where she boarded the steamer Telegraph, but her strength was exhausted and she died on board the Telegraph at 8:30 P. M., Dec. 11, 1891. Her funeral was preached at Clay Chapel, Sunday, Dec. 13, 1891. The large congregation that was at her funeral proved that she was loved and esteemed by many. Here are a few of her last words: "They are coming--grand! Oh, such music--Ed, don't you see him?" "Who, Jessie?" "Jesus: oh, how beautiful! Tell George I tried so hard to get home. Now he must come to me and bring Sheldon and Bertha. Heaven!" And at last, with a face illuminated, she exclaimed, "Jesus," and sunk peacefully to rest --P. Henry [Gallipolis Journal, Wednesday, December 23, 1891]

Jessie married George Washington Gilman on 4 Nov 1883 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. George was born on 7 Mar 1852 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 2 Jan 1929 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 4 Jan 1929. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Lizzie Riggs
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Selissa Riggs, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Lizzie Riggs, daughter, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1910, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Celicia E. ingels, wife, 4 children/4 living, in the household of Berton H. Ingels

Cecelia married Berton Hamilton Ingels on 6 Aug 1890 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Berton (son of Jesse Thomas Ingels and Mary Ann Waddell) was born on 11 Jan 1865 in Harrison Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 Jun 1955 in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 8 Jun 1955 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Earnest A. Riggs, son, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Census: 1910, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Earnest J. Riggs, son, retail merchant of building material, in the household of Jacob Riggs
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918; medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; farmer
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  716 2nd Ave.

Other Events:

• Name: Mamie Clark
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary L. Clark, in the household of Amos Clark
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary L. Clark, daughter, in the household of Amos Clark
• Census: 1900, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Mary L. Ewing, wife, 4 children/4 living, in the household of Robert Ewing
• Census: 1910, Harveysburg, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Mamie C. Ewing, wife, 4 children/3 living, in the household of Robert B. Ewing
• Beneficiary: 20 Sep 1911; in the will of her father, Amos Clark, as Mamie L. Ewing
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1912, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Attending Funeral Services of Amos Clark; Address:
  The Gallipolis Daily Tribune
• Census: 1920, Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States; Address:
  Wheelock Road

Notes:

Mamie was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, active in church work, and for several years Secretary of the Robertson County, Fair Board and Director of the First National Bank of Franklin. After the death of Brown, she returned to live in Gallipolis for the rest of her life, and her home there was a popular stopping-off place for her relatives whenever they were near Gallipolis. Many of these attended her ninetieth birthday, and that day the Postmaster of Gallipolis personally delivered to her a good sized package of birthday greetings. Brown and Mamie rest in the cemetery on top of the hill at Gallipolis. [Source: Donald Brown Ewing, "Our Ewings in America 1740-1966", Santa Monica, California: The acme Press, 1966]

Mary married Robert Brown Ewing on 12 Aug 1885 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Robert was born on 21 Jan 1860 in Ewington, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 24 Feb 1930 in Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States; was buried on 27 Feb 1930 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  National Normal University
• Census: 1870, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James S. Clark, in the household of Amos Clark
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Jas. S. Clark, son, in the household of Amos Clark
• Education: 1888, Poughkeepsie, New York; Address:
  Eastman Business College
• Census: 1900, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as James S. Clark, produce dealer, head of household
• Beneficiary: 20 Sep 1911; in the will of his father, Amos Clark
• Executor: 20 Sep 1911; James S. Clark and Jasper C. Ingels were named as executors in the will of Amos Clark
• Occupation: 1909–1913, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; elected County Auditor on the Republican ticket
• Occupation: 1916, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; elected Probate Judge
• Occupation: 1920, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; reelected Probate Judge
• Occupation: 1924, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; Nominated for third term as Probate Judge
• History / Bio: 1925; History of Ohio, volume IV: Historical and Biographical (Chicago and New York: The American historical Society, Inc., 1925), p400 James Clark.
• Obituary: 1 Aug 1942; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 1 August 1942, p1

Notes:

History / Bio:

James S. Clark, probate judge of Gallia County, was for many years engaged in the produce business both in Southern Ohio and in other cities and states. He is well qualified by business experience for the important responsibilities he holds as judge of the Probate Court.
Judge Clark was born in Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, March 8, 1869, son of Amos and Frances Harriet (Riggs) Clark. His grandparents were Stephen and Prudence M. Clark and James and Mary (Riggs) Clark. The Clark family came from Winterport, Maine, to Ohio, in 1850. The Riggs settled in the state as early as 1825. Amos Clark, father of Judge Clark, was married on June 2, 1863, to Frances Harriet Riggs, who died November 24, 1874. He afterwards, on October 19, 1881, was married to Sarah Ingels Harper, but by this marriage no children were born. Amos Clark was a soldier in the Civil war, being a first lieutenant in Company I of the Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in many battles. After the war he was a farmer and produce merchant, handling large quantities of produce, bought in this section of the North and sshipped to Southern markets by the river. He was active in the Methodist Episcopal Church, serving as trustee and steward, and was a Mason and member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Amos Clark, who died in 1911, was survived by his widow and three children by his first marriage: Mary L., who is the wife of Robert B. Ewing, now living at Franklin, Texas, and who has three children, Max C., Perry Van and Donald B.; James S. Clark, and Ada F., who died in 1914, married Dr. Bert L. Lackey, and is survived by three children, Amos Clark Lackey, Dorothy F. Lackey and Helen Louise Lackey, now living with their father at Xenia, Ohio.
James S. Clark was reared in a good home, and in a business atmosphere. He attended district school and the public schools at Gallipolis, spent two years in the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio, then completed the full commercial course in the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1888. Having in the meantime acquired some knowledge of his father's business, he became a produce merchant and cold storage operator, and while keeping his home in Gallia County, conducted business with headquarters in Butte, Montana, in 1896-97, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1890-96, and in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1897-1904. After leaving Milwaukee he was in business in Rochester, New York, and from there returned to Gallia County, where he had always retained his legal residence. In 1908 he was elected county auditor on the republican ticket; in 1909 he entered upon his duties as county auditor, serving until October, 1913. In 1916 he was elected probate judge, was reelected in 1920, and was renominated in 1924 for a third term to the same office.
Judge Clark married, June 2, 1897, at Raccoon Island, Gallia County, Miss Ethel Faye McDaniel, daughter of Jehu L. and Martha A. (Guthrie) McDaniel. Her paternal grandparents were Sylvester and Mahala (Loucks) McDaniel and her maternal grandparent were Truman Guthrie and Hannah (Knowles) Guthrie. Mrs. Ethel F. Clark is a graduate of the Gallipolis High School and attended the Ohio State University, is a member of the Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of America. The McDaniel family came from Pennsylvania into Ohio Ohio in 1803. The Guthries were an old Connecticut family and were among the earliest settlers of Marietta, Ohio. Jehu L. McDaniel was a Union soldier, serving in the One Hundred and Seventy-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. By occupation he was a farmer. He died September 19, 1923. Mrs. Clark's mother is still living. There were three children in the McDaniel family: May, living at Oxford, Ohio, who by her marriage to John H. King, has three children, named Elsie E., wife of John Bailey, Mary, wife of Walter King, and Ray M.; Mrs. Clark; and Edna, who lives at Charleston, West Virginia, married Clarence W. Kemper, and has three children as follows: Martha E., Elizabeth M. and Clarence McDaniel Kemper.
The only child of Judge and Mrs. Clark is Frances M., wife of Frank E. Wetherholt, who, during the World war, was a member of the Student's Army Training Corps at Ohio State University. Frances M. (Clark) Wetherholt graduated from the Gallipolis High School in 1918 and from Miami University in June, 1923. She was married to Frank E. Wetherholt July 11, 1923. Frank E. Wetherholt was a graduated from Gallipolis High School in 1918; attended Ohio University at Athens, Ohio, and Ohio State University, is a Knight Templar and a member of the undertaking firm of George J. Wetherholt & Sons.
Judge Clark is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a Knight Templar and Thirty-second degree Mason and a Shriner, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, of the Elks and Junior Order American Mechanics, also belonging to the United Commercial Travelers and Travelers' Protective Association. He is a republican in politics.

Obituary:

Probate Judge Jas. S. Clark Died Early This Morning
Able Public Servant Passes In 74th Year After Long Illness
Elected Auditor Twice and Seven Times as Probate JudgeWhite Assumes New Duties For Time Being
About 1 o'clock this morning death ended the remarkable career of Judge James Stephen Clark at his home 345 Fourth Avenue. He had been unconscious for a couple of days, but his illness had been hopeless for several months at least.
Judge Clark held office in this county longer than anyone else known to the present generation. He knew more people in the county, knew more about the people of the county and had more warm friends among them probably than any one else ever had.
He Loved To Serve
His death has taken from them a wise counsellor a capable and hard-working officialone who in years ahead will become a legendary figure. e possessed an amazing capacity for hard and exacting work together with a willingness and an eagerness to be of service to all who came to his office or home to seek advice or favors.
Judge Clark had a remarkable career in business before he started on a more remarkable political and official career.
He was 73 years old last March 8, having been born in Clay Tp. in 1869. He was the son of Amos and Frances Riggs Clark prominent and outstanding in closing decades of the last century.
James S. finished his education at the Normal University at Lebanon Ohio and Eastman Business College in New York. ssociated with the widely known firm of Graham, Clark & Riggs (made up of his kinfolk) he engaged in the produce business and operated flat-boats between this sector and New Orleans. Later he was in the cold storage business in Milwaukee.
On June 2, 1897, he and Ethel McDaniel of the same community were united in marriage.
Eleven years later James S. Clark, then a vigorous and aggressive man but not extensively acquainted in his native county, was nominated and elected county auditor. e served two terms and made many friends and favorably impressed the public with his courteous treatment and his unusual ability.
In 1916 he was elected probate judge and entered upon his duties the following February 9. Each quadrennium thereafter he was re-elected, meeting opposition at first, but finally winning the characterization of being "invincible."
Thursday, a prominent Columbus lawyer here on business, said "Judge Clark is undoubtedly one of the ablest probate judges in Ohio even if he is not a lawyer." And it is no secret that many southern Ohio probate judges consulted him requently about legal and official problems.
Working side by side with him during his official career has been Mrs. Clark, who has demonstrated a capacity for public service and for making friends comparable to his.
Illness at last overtaking him, Judge Clark left his office last November 28 never to return, but hoping and expecting to the last that he would soon be able to resume his work.
Since November Judge Clark had been a patient at the Holzer Hospital at different periods and also at the Cleveland Clinic. He had developed a strange spinal affliction, believed to be of malignant nature, and thee seemed to be nothing that medical knowledge or surgical skill could do to cure or greatly relieve him. He suffered much and had become extremely emaciated. Three nurses had helped to care for him during the latter part of his invalidism.
Judge Clark is survived by, besides his devoted wife, a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Wetherholt; two grandchildren, Frank Clark Wetherholt and Judy Wetherholt, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ewing, all of Gallipolis.
Judge Clark was a member of the Methodist church, and he was a Shriner, Knight Templar, 32nd Degree Mason and an Elk and Eastern Star.
Judge Clark was a man of diversified interests. Persons active in local politics recognized him as one of the shrewdest and most resourceful the county had known. He as well-informed about horticulture, a lover and grower (and distributor) of flowers and was interested in local, state, national and international affairs.
Gallipolis has lost a great citizen.
Rites at 6 Tuesday
Funeral services for Judge J. S. Cark will be held at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at the funeral home of George J. Wetherholt & Sons. Rev. J. L. Stephenson will officiate, as decedent's pastor, Rev. W. Scott Westerman, is in Michigan. Interment will bemade in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Friends may view the features there after 2 o'clock Sunday p.m.

Other Events:

• Education: Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  National Normal University
• Education: Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Ohio Wesleyan University
• Correspondence: 18 Jun; letter to Burt LaFetra Lackey
• Religion: Methodist
• Census: 1880, Clay Township, Gallia County, Ohio, United States; as Ada F. Clark, daughter, in the household of Amos Clark
• Occupation: Between 1893 and 1902, Xenia Township, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Teacher; Address:
  Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home
• Residence: 1902, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Census: 1910, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Ada F. Lackey, wife, 2 children/2 living, in the household of Bert L. Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Beneficiary: 20 Sep 1911; in the will of her father, Amos Clark, as Ada F. Lackey
• Newspaper: 8 Jun 1912; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio), 8 June 1912, p1
• Obituary: 27 Mar 1914; The Gallipolis Bulletin (Gallipolis, Ohio)
• Obituary: 2 Apr 1914; The Gallipolis Daily Tribune (Gallipolis, Ohio) 2 April 1914, p1
• Probate: 19 Mar 1919, Greene County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Education:
National Normal University was a teacher's college in Lebanon, Ohio. It opened in 1855 as Southwestern Normal School and took the name National Normal University in 1870.

Correspondence:
Monday Morning
My dear Burt,
—How does that sound? I felt so mean last night after going up stairs. You asked me if I couldn't let you know about Mrs. Young's party tonight, and I seemed to think you ought to telephone me. Now I am going to surprise you by writing you a note this morning. I was just as mean as I could be last night, but I did not mean anything. i think you are spoiling me by always giving up to me, but then it is nice to be teated that way. I guess Mrs. young is going to entertain the teachers tonight. I am very sorry for I would so much rather spend the evening with you than with those people. Just think it will only be one more week that I get to see you at all. Max is not coming, I had letter from him this morning. I wrote Lulu Phillips, she may not be at home now, but I will hear from her right away if she is in Harveysburg. I do not think Miss Patterson will go in to Mrs. Fultons tomorrow night. I am two notes ahead of you so now I am going to let you write some.
Yours, Ada
June 18th
—Miss Hubbell just received a letter from Mr. P. he can not get off to take that trip Thursday, so I suppose we will all have to give it ___. I hope you have not written to your uncle.
—To His Most August Majesty Burt LaFetra Lackey, Dr. of Dental Science
Steele Building, Xenia, Ohio
Greetings. We "The Home Gang" beg leave to inform you, that the seven o'clock car Northward will bear us to the city, where we will escort you to the Home of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Fulton.
Vidie Eyler Leona Evans
Ada F. Clarke Her roommate

Newspaper:

Dr. B. L. Lackey and wife of Xenia, Prof. R. B Ewing and wife of Carlisle, O., were here in attendance upon the funeral services of the late Mr. Amos Clark and will remain the guests of Auditor and Mrs. Clark until Monday Mrs. Amos Clark is also the guest of Auditor and Mrs. Clark and will be for sometime. Mr. Will Marshall of Columbus, who was down to the funeral, returned home today.

Obituary:

A GOOD WOMAN
Passed Away at Xenia, Ohio, After Long Illness.
The following account of the death of a well-known Gallia County, girl is taken from the Xenia Daily Republican of Friday March 27, 1914:
A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Bert L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home 20 Home Avenue, twenty minutes after ten, Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Cancer, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death and during the weary months when she was confined to her home, Mrs. Lackey displayed a beautiful Christian fortitude bearing her sufferings without a murmur, except for her little ones, from whom death would separate her. Her husband and children have the sympathy of her scores of friends in their great bereavement.
Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia county, and was a daughter of Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization, and a prominent retired farmer, broker and merchant of that place. Mr. Clark died at the Lackey home in this city, June 4, 1912. Her mother passed away when Mrs. Lackey was but three years of age, but a step-mother gave her and her brother and sister all of the tender care of a mother. She survives and lies in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools of Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. & S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. They went to housekeeping within a short time in a newly built home on Home avenue, where they had lived ever since. Mrs. Lackey leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age, and retained her membership there until she came to Xenia when she joined the First Methodist church. She was a true Christian mother, and the interests of her little family were always first in her mind. She was greatly beloved and admired in her circle of friends.
Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, had been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be in charge of the Rev. Charles W. Sullivan, of the First Methodist church. Burial will be made at Woodland cemetery. [Source: Original newspaper clipping: The Gallipolis Bulletin, March 27, 1914]

Obituary:

THE LATE MRS. LACKEY.
A Beautiful Christian Life Ended at Xenia Friday
A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Burt L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Sarcoma, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death.
Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia County, and was a daughter of the Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization.
Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools of Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. and S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. She leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age.
Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, has been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark, who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
Burial will be made at Woodland cemetery — Xenia Exchange

Died:


OBITUARY
A GOOD WOMAN
—Passed Away at Xenia, Ohio, After Long Illness.
The following account of the death of a well-known Gallia County, girl is taken from the Xenia Daily Republican of Friday March 27, 1914:
—A beautiful life, full of love and tender devotion to her home and little children, came to a close today in the death of Mrs. Ada Clark Lackey, wife of Dr. Bert L. Lackey, well known dentist, who passed away at her home 20 Home Avenue, twenty minutes after ten, Friday morning. Mrs. Lackey had lain in an unconscious condition for hours preceding the end and death came peacefully and quietly. Cancer, which became apparent November 7 a year ago, was the immediate cause of death and during the weary months when she was confined to her home, Mrs. Lackey displayed a beautiful Christian fortitude bearing her sufferings without a murmur, except for her little ones, from whom death would separate her. Her husband and children have the sympathy of her scores of friends in their great bereavement.
—Ada Clark Lackey was born November 7, 1871, at Raccoon Island, Gallia county, and was a daughter of Hon. Amos Clark, at one time a member of the State Board of Equalization, and a prominent retired farmer, broker and merchant of that place. Mr. Clark died at the Lackey home in this city, June 4, 1912. Her mother passed away when Mrs. Lackey was but three years of age, but a step-mother gave her and her brother and sister all of the tender care of a mother. She survives and lies in Gallipolis, Ohio.
—Mrs. Lackey finished her education at Lebanon National Normal institute and at Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware, where she took a special art course. For a time she taught penmanship in the public schools of Manchester and in 1891 came to Xenia where she was appointed instructor in penmanship and bookkeeping at the O. S. & S. O. Home, which position she held for nine years. It was here that she met Dr. L. B. Lackey, and their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1902. They went to housekeeping within a short time in a newly built home on Home avenue, where they had lived ever since. Mrs. Lackey leaves her husband and three little children, Clark, Dorothy and Helen, the youngest of whom is only three years of age.
—Mrs. Lackey united with the Clay Chapel Methodist church at Raccoon Island when but 11 years of age, and retained her membership there until she came to Xenia when she joined the First Methodist church. She was a true Christian mother, and the interests of her little family were always first in her mind. She was greatly beloved and admired in her circle of friends.
—Mrs. Lackey's sister, Mrs. J. B. Ewing, had been with her several weeks preceding her death, and with her brother, J. S. Clark who had frequently visited her during her illness was at her bedside when death came. They are the only surviving members of her immediate family.
—Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be in charge of the Rev. Charles W. Sullivan, of the First Methodist church. Burial will be made at Woodland cemetery. [Source: Original newspaper clipping: The Gallipolis Bulletin, March 27, 1914]

Ada married Dr. Burt LaFetra Lackey on 10 Sep 1902 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Burt (son of Ellsworth Enos Lackey and Laura Emma Sellers) was born on 15 Jun 1872 in New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Oct 1960 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1960 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]