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Maj Gideon Riggs

Birth : 30 Jan 1782 Oxford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Death : 28 Nov 1860 Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Towle Cemetery, Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate : 42.6836014, -93.1785965
Description : 7th of 10 children of Capt. JOHN H. RIGGS & ELIZABETH HAWKINS

Married: Nov 14, 1804, SUSAN PITCHER, Oxford, New Haven, CT

Born in Oxford, Connecticut, Gideon married Susanna Pitcher in 1804 in Oxford, moving west around 1815 to Ohio. They had eight children, including his son Burr Riggs, who became quite involved in the Mormon movement. He eventually settled in Maysville near his daughter, Adaline.

Eight children:
Three not yet linked by Findagrave:
5. Maryette RIGGS (1816–1822)
6. Harriette RIGGS (1818–1852)
7. Adam RIGGS (twin)(1819– )

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Maj Gideon Riggs's memorial?

    Maj Gideon Riggs's memorial is located at: Towle Cemetery, Geneva, Franklin County, USA.

  • When did Maj Gideon Riggs death?

    Maj Gideon Riggs death on 28 Nov 1860 in Franklin County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Maj Gideon Riggs's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.6836014
    Longitude: -93.1785965

Family Members:

Parent

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Elizabeth Hawkins Riggs

(1746 - 1815)

Spouse

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Susanna Pitcher Riggs

(1781 - 1860)

Siblings

Children

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Dwight Riggs

(1807 - 1888)

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Harpin Riggs

(1809 - 1865)

...

Adaline Riggs Reeve

(1819 - 1895)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Towle Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6836014, -93.1785965

2. Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6617012, -93.1442032

3. Maysville Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.2024994

4. Lindenwood Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6935997, -93.1235962

5. Maynes Grove Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6577988, -93.2514038

6. Hampton Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7452812, -93.1975021

7. Four Mile Grove Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6949997, -93.0852966

8. Saint Peter's UCC Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6143010, -93.1639970

9. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7667007, -93.2518997

10. Hansell Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7666702, -93.1047211

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Grant Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5859985, -93.2070007

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7197189, -93.3397217

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Osceola Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942000, -93.0570000

14. Montgomery Family Burial Ground
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5932028, -93.3105961

15. Washington Reformed Church Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6429000, -93.0055000

16. Marion Center Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7738991, -93.3178024

17. Harlan Cemetery
Dumont, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7663994, -93.0143967

18. Way Side Cemetery
Chapin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8293991, -93.2225037

19. Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7167015, -93.3803024

20. Coulter Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7388916, -93.3716736

21. Old Chapin Cemetery
Chapin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232994, -93.2624969

22. Oak Wood Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

23. Madison Township Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6869011, -92.9672012

24. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7652817, -93.3719406