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     Samuel was born circa 1834. He was the son of Samuel B. Riggs and Rosanna Wright. Samuel died in 1847.¹

     Edward was born circa 1836. He was the son of Samuel B. Riggs and Rosanna Wright. Edward died in 1849.¹

     Joseph was born on 26 January 1893 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph F. Riggs, the son of Joseph R. Riggs, merchant, and his wife C.D. Riggs. His mother gave the information..¹ He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Campsey D. Russell. Joseph died on 28 January 1898 at age 5.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone show him as Freddie L. Riggs, son of Joseph R. & Campsey D. Riggs, 26 Jan 1893 - 28 Jan 1898..¹

     William was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Shepard Young and Susanna W. Riggs. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wilber Young, age 3 in HH#389 headed by John Young, a 32 year old farmer..¹ William died on 23 August 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Young, who died of bilious dysentery at the age of 13, the son of John S. & Susanna W. Young. His father gave the information..²

     Joseph was born on 18 January 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jos. Riggs, the son of Jos. R. Riggs, oysterman, & Melissa his wife. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Riggs, age 5 months, born in Jan 1870 in HH#MT549 headed by Joseph Riggs, a 25 year old store clerk..²

     William was born on 1 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. His age on his death record puts his birth at 29 Dec 1869 and his tombstone shows 1 Feb 1850, which is probably 1870..^1,2 He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. William died on 6 April 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 5. He was shown as Wm. Riggs, who died of scarlet fever at the age of 5 years, 4 months and 8 days. He was the son of Jos. & Malissa Riggs. His father gave the information..¹ His body was interred at Parks Cem, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William J. Riggs, 1 Feb 1850 - 13 Apr 1875. (NOTE: The birth year is probably 1870.).²

     Unnamed was born on 25 July 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. Unnamed died on 4 August 1871 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 0.

     Unnamed was born on 25 November 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. Unnamed died on 29 November 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0.

     Unnamed was born on 7 August 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed son of Jos. R. Riggs, oysterman, & Melissa his wife. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks.

     William was born on 10 October 1876 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Riggs, son of Jos. R. Riggs, merchant, & Melissa his wife. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks. William died in 1938.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William J. Riggs, 1876 - 1938..²

     Unnamed was born on 25 November 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed male, son of Joseph R. Riggs, farmer, & Melissa C. his wife. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks.

     Upshur was born on 1 March 1882 at District 1, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Upshur W. Riggs, the son of Joseph R. Riggs & Malissa C. his wife. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Melissa C. Parks.

     Ethel was born in October 1891 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ethel Riggs, the daughter of Joseph R. Riggs, merchant, and his wife R.D. His father gave the information.. She was the daughter of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Campsey D. Russell.

     Milton was born on 25 July 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Milton C. Riggs, the son of Joseph R. Riggs, merchant, and his wife Campsy. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of Joseph R. Riggs Jr. and Campsey D. Russell. He married Nora E. (-----) circa 1910.² Milton died in 1970.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Milton C. Riggs, husband of Nora E. Riggs, 1890 - 1970..²

     Nora was born in 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Milton C. Riggs circa 1910.¹ Nora died in 1948.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nora E. Riggs, wife of Milton C. Riggs, 1891 - 1948..¹

     Elsie was born in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Revel Riggs and Lula Susan Wessells. Elsie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elsie Riggs, a 9 year old daughter in a HH headed by John Riggs, age 35..¹ Elsie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elsie Riggs, a 17 year old daughter in a household headed by J.R. Riggs, age 48..¹ She married John P. Barnes circa 1923.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elsie R. Barnes, wife of John P. Barnes, 1900 - ____..²

     John was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elsie May Riggs circa 1923.¹ John died in 1962.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John P. Barnes, husband of Elsie R. Barnes, 1898 - 1962..¹

     John was born in 1925 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John P. Barnes and Elsie May Riggs. John died in 1943. His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Riggs Barnes, son of John P. & Elsie R. Barnes, 1925 - 1943..

     Della was born circa 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Revel Riggs and Lula Susan Wessells. Della was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Della Riggs, a 12 year old daughter in a HH headed by John Riggs, age 35..¹

     Leah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Reuben Rew on 6 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Reuben Rew of Ruben and Leah Riggs..¹

     Joshua was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Riggs, Soldier, over age 45. He was living alone..¹

     Mary was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joshua Riggs Soldier. She married Teackle Gaskins on 11 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Watson and George Eshon were the securities on the M.L.B. of Teackle Gaskins and Mary Riggs of Joshua Riggs..¹

     Teackle was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Riggs on 11 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Watson and George Eshon were the securities on the M.L.B. of Teackle Gaskins and Mary Riggs of Joshua Riggs..¹

     Martha was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas H. Barnes and Nancy E. Wessells. Martha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Barnes, age 1 in HH#MT645 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 27 year old farmer..² She married Robert J. Young on 4 January 1888 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert J. Young, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John S. & Susan Young and she was shown as Martha J. Barnes, age 19, the daughter of Thomas H. & Nancy Barnes. They were married by W.F. Hayes..¹

     Gertrude was born in October 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel (of C.) Killmon and Emeline 'Emily|Emma' (-----). Gertrude was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Gertrude Killman, age 8 months, born Oct 1869 in HH#MT546 headed by Samuel Killman, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John (of C.) Killmon and Polly Thomas Justice. Isaiah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah Killman, age 2 in HH#MT403 headed by John Killman, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     Permelia was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Edward Poulson and Mary Elizabeth Killmon. She married Obediah Hughes on 30 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Obediah Hughes, a 21 year old sailor, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Jno. & Vienna Hughes and she was shown as Permelia S. Poulson, age 17, the daughter of Jno. E. & Mary E. Poulson. They were married by W.A. Street..¹

     Obediah was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Permelia S. Poulson on 30 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Obediah Hughes, a 21 year old sailor, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Jno. & Vienna Hughes and she was shown as Permelia S. Poulson, age 17, the daughter of Jno. E. & Mary E. Poulson. They were married by W.A. Street..¹

     Lillie was born circa 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Thomas Ross Jr. on 29 August 1894 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Edward Thomas Ross, age 23 and Lillie Rew, age 19..¹

     Samuel was born on 14 October 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Solomon J. Lucas and Annie E. Poulson. Samuel died on 30 January 1897 at age 0. His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel J. Lucas, son of Annie E. & Solomon J. Lucas, 14 Oct 1896 - 30 Jan 1897..