Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Family of Lieut. Joseph Riggs (27168) & Mabel Johnson
38920. Capt. John Riggs. Born on 10 Apr 1742 in Derby, CT. John died in Oxford, CT, on 18 Jun 1814; he was 72.
On 23 Dec 1767 when John was 25, he married Elizabeth Hawkins, daughter of Capt. Zachariah Hawkins (8 Feb 1716/7-1806) & Mary Tomlinson (18 Feb 1720/1-18 Aug 1773), in Oxford, CT. Born on 10 Jan 1745/6 in Oxford, CT. Elizabeth was baptized in Congregational Church, Oxford, on 16 Feb 1745/6. Elizabeth died in Oxford, CT, on 3 Oct 1815; she was 69.
38921. Joseph Riggs. Born on 20 Jul 1746 in Derby, CT. Joseph died in Derby, CT, on 15 May 1822; he was 75.
On 17 May 1766 when Joseph was 19, he first married Rachel Chatfield, daughter of Solomon Chatfield (13 Aug 1708-Mar 1779) & Hannah Pierson (4 Aug 1715-15 Mar 1801). Born abt 1745 in Derby, CT. Rachel died on 11 May 1778.
Their children include:
On 26 Feb 1783 when Joseph was 36, he second married Elizabeth Johnson (27131) , daughter of Joseph Johnson (29 Nov 1717-15 Jun 1787) & Elizabeth Durand (13311) (6 Feb 1718-1 Oct 1784). Born on 14 Mar 1753 in Derby, CT. Elizabeth died on 14 Jan 1842; she was 88.
Children of Joseph and Elizabeth (Johnson) Riggs, born at Derby:
i. Ranford Riggs, b. 12 Jan 1784, d. 16 Apr 1832, m. Deborah Baldwin (b. 22 Aug 1782 at Derby, d. 26 Jan 1868);
ii. Laurin Riggs, d. 10 May 1794 at Oxford, CT;
iii. Rachel Riggs, b. 20 Jan 1786, m. Lewis Remer; and
iv. Joseph Harvey Riggs. Born on 9 Oct 1793. d. 31 Dec 1879, m. 8 Jan 1818 Betsey Baldwin, b. 10 Apr 1794 at Woodbridge, d. 10 May 1874).
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