Person:Francis Riffle (1)

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Francis Riffle
b.Est 1735
d.Bef 20 Mar 1783 Virginia
Parents and Siblings
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  • F.  Riffle (add)
m. Bef 1725
  1. Jacob Riffle, Sr.Abt 1725 - 1816
  2. Francis RiffleEst 1735 - Bef 1783
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Francis RiffleEst 1735 - Bef 1783
  • W.  Eleanor _____Bef 1756 -
m. Bef 1773
  1. Jacob Riffle1773 -
  2. Catherine RiffleBef 1777 -
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Facts and Events
Name Francis Riffle
Gender Male
Birth? Est 1735
Marriage Bef 1773 to Eleanor _____
Death? Bef 20 Mar 1783 Virginia[Killed by Indians]

Francis Riffle was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

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Early Settlers
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The Smokies Old Kentucky

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Estate Records

From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:


  • Vol. 1 - MARCH 20, 1783. - (22) Francis Riffle's death abates suit.
References
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    Jacob Riffle was born in Germany about 1725 and died in Lewis County VA in 1816. He arrived at the port of Philadelphia, PA aboard the ship "Phoenix", John Mason commanding, August 28, 1750.

    Settlement of Jacob's estate was recorded November 2, 1816 in Lewis County VA Will Book #1, pages 2-4. He married Dorothy ------ in Harrison County VA about 1768. Dorothy was born about 1745 and died in Braxton County in 1817.

    Jacob and his brother Francis were some of the earliest settlers in present day Randolph County WV. Francis was killed by Indians about 1783 and Jacob and his family moved to Braxton County VA after 1816.

    http://hackerscreek.com/norman/RIFFLE/JACOB.htm

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