riggs Genealogy

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of a work-in-progress for the

The Riggs Family
of Accomack County, Virginia,
and Louisiana
ca. 1687 to 1943
by
Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, MFA
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This genealogy is protected by copyright. Researchers may print copies for their personal use. To request permission for other uses, contact Sharon Carmack. A print version of this genealogy is planned for the future, and when it becomes available, we will put a notice here.

Abstract
The Riggs family history on this site includes information on the Riggs DNA Study, and discussion of the following generations:
Generation One: Brothers Isaac Riggs (1671-1726) and Abraham Riggs (1674-1727)
Generation Two: Abraham Riggs (1674-1727) and Rosanna (—)
Generation Three: Joseph Riggs (1696-1766) and Naomi MacComb
Generation Four: Abraham Riggs (1717-1785) and Mary Bird/Borde
Generation Five: Abraham Riggs (1757-1843) and Elizabeth Loftin and Anne Loftin
Generation Six: Eli Riggs (1789-1839) and Mary Reynolds (1798-1865)
Generation Seven: Samuel G. Riggs (1831-1883) and Sarah Elizabeth French (1836-1882)
Generation Eight: Samuel L. Riggs (1872-1964) and Adah Alice Mathews (1881-1967)
Generation Nine: Leonard M. Riggs (1905-2001) and Fleeta Walker (1912-2006)

Additional essays offer discussions on:
John Riggs
Joshua Riggs
Abraham Riggs’ (1757-1843) Revolutionary War Service

Illustrations include pages from the Riggs Family Bible.