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William Jerome “Rome” Riggin

Birth : 20 Feb 1881 Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Death : 22 Dec 1914 At Sea
Burial : Asbury Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate : 37.9748240, -75.8347100
Description : Drowned In Tangier Sound.

As far as it is known, Rome Riggin and Paul Byrd of Lawsonia, were drowned off Terrapin Sand bar, last Tuesday.

Messrs. Riggin and Byrd have been buying oysters around Deal's Island in a gasolene launch, and were making their trip from Crisfield when the waters of Tangier robbed them of their lives. The boat left Crisfield about 11.30 a.m. towing a skiff.

Capt. Harrison Parks of Tangier, about 12 o'clock noon, hailed Riggin, asking him about the price of oysters. After Capt. Parks continued on his route and was less than a half mile away, he heard the... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is William Jerome “Rome” Riggin's memorial?

    William Jerome “Rome” Riggin's memorial is located at: Asbury Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA.

  • When did William Jerome “Rome” Riggin death?

    William Jerome “Rome” Riggin death on 22 Dec 1914 in At Sea

  • Where are the coordinates of the William Jerome “Rome” Riggin's memorial?

    Latitude: 37.9748240
    Longitude: -75.8347100

Family Members:

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D. Quinn Riggin

(1859 - 1934)

Spouse

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Leanore Elizabeth Riggin

(1904 - 1906)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Asbury Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9748240, -75.8347100

2. Union Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9729100, -75.8344600

3. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9728760, -75.8321510

4. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9672470, -75.8315350

5. Isaac Lawson Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9745930, -75.8226510

6. Peyton Road Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9685450, -75.8247400

7. American Legion Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9833200, -75.8448700

8. Cullin Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9692760, -75.8207420

9. Crisfield Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9835230, -75.8459740

10. Nelson Plot Jenkins Creek
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9667230, -75.8485960

11. James Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9615640, -75.8425480

12. Somers Cove Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9774900, -75.8535600

13. Mariners Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9897003, -75.8308029

14. George Tyler Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9597717, -75.8394833

15. Byrd Family Burial Ground
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9596290, -75.8405380

16. Byrdtown Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9589800, -75.8372020

17. Byrd Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9588710, -75.8371070

18. Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9577020, -75.8345526

19. Nelson Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9915080, -75.8274930

20. Somerset Memorial Veterans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9905910, -75.8221237

21. Cox Family Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9990000, -75.8120060

22. Noah Ward Cemetery
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0073460, -75.8433360

23. Hopewell Church Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0116330, -75.8164300

24. Hopewell Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0116400, -75.8162500