Person:James Riggs (36)

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James Riggs
b.9 Nov 1758 Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
d.22 Sep 1839 Lee, Oneida, New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. James Riggs1758 - 1839
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  James Riggs1758 - 1839
  • W.  Sarah Clark (add)
  1. George Riggs1786 -
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Facts and Events
Name James Riggs
Gender Male
Birth[1] 9 Nov 1758 Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Marriage to Sarah Clark (add)
Death[1][2] 22 Sep 1839 Lee, Oneida, New York, United States
Burial[2] Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York, United States
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.

    Application for descendant of James Riggs, b. Oxford, CT 9 Nov 1758, died Lee, Oneida, NY, 22 Sep 1839.
    "James RIggs (1757-1839) served six months in the 2" Co 7" Connecticut Regiment under Col. Chas. Webb-July 20-Dec 21 1776. This regiment raised by the Connecticut Legislature at the July session 1775, was disbanded December 1775. Adopted as a Continental Regiment. James Riggs reinlisted, Apr. 6th 1777 in Humphrey Co., 6th Connecticut. Served three years, being discharged on April 6th 1780. He drew a pension." See "Connecticut Men in the Revolution" pp. 80 and 214.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Photo of gravestone, in Find A Grave
    [1].

    James Riggs, Revolutionary War, Died Sept. 22, 1839 aged 81 years. (Stone is clear and appears newer than 19th century).

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