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The Riggs Family
of Accomack County, Virginia,
and Louisiana
ca. 1687 to 1943
by
Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG

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Sharon Carmack. A print version of this genealogy is planned for the
future, and when it becomes available, we will put a notice here.

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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.

Updates or corrections to this genealogy are welcomed, as well as additional information on any other family lines that tie into this genealogy. I will gladly incorporate any documentation that researchers are willing to share, giving full credit for their contributions. Please feel free to contact me.