(Riggen, Riggan, Riggon, Regan, Regon, Rigon, Riggins)
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from a book of Irish heraldry and ancestry: O'REGAN
"Regan is listed among the hundred most numerous Irish
surnames: it holds sixty-sixth place ...at the present time. Fifty years
ago few bearers of the name made use of their prefix O, but it has been
resumed by many families and the voters' lists, directories etc., now indicate
that nearly forty per cent are listed as O'Regan. Like most of the widespread
Irish surnames O'Regan originated independently in more than one place.
As regards origin, the more important of these was O Riagain of Counties
Meath and Dublin, one of the Four Tribes of Tara, and very prominent in
the wars against the so-called Danes. They were dispersed after the Anglo-Norman
invasion and their descendants have largely disappeared except in Co. Leix,
to which area they migrated. The other O'Regan sept, Dalcassian in origin,
descends from Riagan, nephew of the famous Brian Boru: they were seated
in the Limerick area of Thomond. In modern times Regans and O'Regans are
found more in Co. Cork than in Co. Limerick. Fineen MacCarthy, writing in
1595, claims several families of O'Regan, living in Carbery, as his kinsmen.
Keating, Terry and other seventeenth century authorities state that some
families in Co. Limerick stem from the Co. Leix O'Regans; and it is a fact
that the arms borne by families located in both those areas are the same.
Riagan being pronounced Reegan, the tendency in speech to call it Raigan
(it is even spelt O Raogain in Co. Waterford Irish-speaking districts) can
only be explained by the influence of the written word Regan (cf. Egan correctly
pronounced locally Aigan).
While there have been surprisingly few outstanding figures in Irish life
called Regan, two are worthy of individual mention: Maurice O'Regan who
wrote a contemporary account of the Anglo-Norman invasion under Strongbow;
and Teige O'Regan, the faithful follower of James II, who greatly distinguished
himself at the siege of Limerick.
("Authors note: it has been alleged that Teague
Riggin of Somerset Co. Md had some relation to Sir Teige O'Regan, follower
and soldier for King James II. This may or may not be true, but I have never
seen a specific reference material that shows this or any other absolute
proof to date." R. A. Riggin)
he Golden Lyon
was a tract of land in early Somersett County, Maryland purchased
by one of my original ancestors in this country, Teague Riggin [c.1666].
He apparently had at least one brother Darby Riggin who first immigrated
and married on the Eastern shore of Va. but entered Somerset Co. Md. before
1682 , with three sons John, Jonathan, and Nathaniel. Darby moved back to
Accomack Co., Va., with at least one son Nathaniel, but it is currently
believed that John Riggin who d. 1751, of Annemessex in Somerset
was Darby's son. It has been shown that this John Riggin Sr. of Annemessex
is only a little older than "John Riggin of Marumsco",
Teague Riggin's son, who was likely dubbed "John Riggin
of Marumsco" to distinguish him from his cousin. John being the son
of Darby is based on five separate Som. Co .Judicial Records in which John
Riggin (of Darby) gives deposition and lists his age. These records
put his birth in the period 1673/77. In particular, on 16 Nov 1749 John
Riggin Sr., age 76, stated that about 40 years ago he settled in
Little Annemessex. Teague's son, John of Marumsco, was also born close to
this time period, thus ruling out that Teague, living near Marumsco on the
Golden Lyon was the father
of "John Riggin of Annemessex. The Riggin brothers emigrated from Ireland
and had ties to many of the other Irish refugees that first settled on the
Eastern shore of Virginia and eventually migrated into Somerset Co. Md.
Most notably were the Conner/Conway, Dennis, Nehulian, Donoho, Ward, and
Evans families among others.
It has been noted that a John "Riggin" m. 4 Jan 1672. a Anne Davis in Somerset Co by Rev. Robert Maddox (Somerset Co. Land Records Liber 17 f 383) and speculated to have been another brother to Teague and father to John of Annemessex. And though it does not totally rule out this possiblity, as the clerks of the day spelled more phonetically then alphabetically, upon closer examination of the original deed it appears this name is not Riggin, but Rixon or even Risdon. (ref. Leslie Dryden notes, George F. Riggin, Torence Old Somerset )
The Golden Lyon became Teague's "Home Plantation." The family's other scattered tracts, surrounding lands such as Lyon's Whelp, Riggin's Mines, Riggin's Content, Hilliard's Discovery, Teague's Down, Seaman's Choice, Father and Mother's Gift, Ambrosia, Middle Plantation, What you will, to name a few, comprised of close to two thousand acres in the areas near what is now known as Crisfield, Marion, Shelltown and Rehobeth, Maryland. Later tracts were further inland towards the Pocomoke River, up Dividing Creek and even into what became Worcester Co., as the family grew and migrated north and east on the peninsula.
CORNISH, John of the Flatlands b. Engl. -in Gravesend, L.I. New Amsterdam (N.Y.) m. d. L.I. New Amsterdam (N.Y.)q.v. m. Mary________
1.. LONDON(LONNEN, LUNDEN), Ambrose, (Honorable)(Col.)(Maj) b. Eng./Holland in New Amsterdam by 1641 m. Gravesend, L. I. New Amsterdam (N.Y.) (in Northampton Co. VA by 1663/4 , in Somerset Co. MD by 1665 Born around 1618, he arrived in America before 1641, and was among the first settlers of Gravesend, Long Island, where he made several land purchases and contracted to have a house built. In 1653, Ambrose petitioned for a pass to go to Virginia, and in JUN 1659 he was in Northampton County with his wife. Apparently, he was back on Long Island by 1661, when he gave a note for the purchase of a house and plantation on the North River. In 1663/4, he was back in Northampton County, Virginia again, in trouble with the court for his non-conformist behavior. The Northampton Grand Jury charged him "for not coming to church and being brought before the court demeaned himself insolently and appeared under the notion of a Quaker" and fined him 1000 lbs of tobacco "for Sabbathbreaking and his said Insolent behavior." In 1665, Ambrose and his family came to the Annemessex section of Somerset County, Maryland, where he became a prominent planter and landowner. He was very active in the county's civil and military affairs and was commonly referred to as "Major". He was a Justice of the Peace in 1683, and was elected to the Lower House of the Maryland General Assembly in JAN 1671, though there is no evidence that he took his seat. Ambrose died prior to NOV 1706. In 1641, he married Mary CORNISH, b.16-- Gravesend, L.I., New Amsterdam (N.Y.) d. Somerset Co. MD, daughter of John CORNISH of Flatlands, Long Island.
2.1 LONDON, Samuel b. Gravesend, L.I., New Amsterdam (N.Y.) d. in his youth L.I., New Amsterdam (N.Y.)
2.2 LONDON, Thomas b. 1646 Gravesend, L.I., New Amsterdam (N.Y.) d. 1662/3 Northampton Co Va. Livestock marks Northampton Co. 1660 Order Book 1657-1664
2.3 LONDON, Mary b. 1644 Gravesend, L.I., New Amsterdam (N.Y.) m.1667 Teague RIGGIN
2.4 LONDON, Ruth b. 1657 Gravesend, L.I., New Amsterdam (N.Y.) m, 16 Ap 1677 Thomas WALSTON Somerset Co. Liber I.K.L. p.400
3. London WALSTON , was testator of Teague RIGGIN's will in 1707.
2.5 LONDON, Abigail b. 1660 Northampton Co. Va. d.Oct 1692 Somerset Co. (Boston family History, Matthew Wise) m. Sept 1682 Somerset Co. Md. Thomas LISTER/LIDSTER
3. LISTER/LIDSTER, Thomas b. 15 May 1682
3. LISTER/LIDSTER, Elizabeth b. 30 Mar 1684
3. LISTER/LIDSTER, William b. 15 Feb 1688/9 d. ante 19 Aug 1732 m. Jane/Jean______ w.d. 29 Mar 1756 p. 27 Ap 1756
HARRIS/HARRISON
The Harris(on)s owned "Harrison s Adventure",
600 acres, surveyed 1679; "Harrison s Venture", 200 acres,
surveyed 1680, "Middleton", 175 acres, surveyed 1683. They
lived in the Parahawkin section of Somerset County, Maryland. It appears
that after the family moved to Maryland, and sometime after 1683, they shortened
their name.
1. John HARRIS ,(Harrison) who
shortened his surname to HARRIS from Harrison (Torrence,
Old Somerset) b.c. 1640 England, w.d. 3-7-1710 p. 3-24-1715/6
Perrahawkin, Somerset Co. Md. owned tracts "Friends Choice"
"Harriss' Venture" (Harrison's Venture) "Middle Town"
(Middleton) was married by Mr. George Johnson,
a Quaker, on February 18, 1670/1, to Judith Godfrey. Their banns
were published January 10, 1670. John HARRISON, originally immigrated
into Northampton County, Virginia, later transported with others, into Somerset
County by Wm. Wheatley, who proved his rights for 200 acres on 11
Dec 1671, Maryland. His wife Judith Godfrey had been an indentured
servant to John Sterling in Va. John Harris
proved his rights for tranportation of his wife Judith on 13 June 1671 and
gained 100 acres more by assignment from John Sterling for his wife's
services. (The Boston Family of Md. Matthew Wise)(Liber
IKL Som Co. Md.)
(Somerset Deeds Liber 7 f. 630- 28 Oct 1701)
...to wife Judith Middle Plantation and 50 acres of Harrisons Adventure, upon her death to youngest son Caleb. Son John 200 acres of Harrisons Adventure, son Jeremiah 150 acres of same. son Robert 200 acres of Adventure, dau Judith and son Caleb exec. and appt. Teague Riggin Jr. and his brother Ambrose Riggin as guardians of Caleb during his minority.
Maryland Calendar of Wills Liber 14 f. 134
Harris, John, Perrahawkin,
Somerset Co., w.d. 7th Mar 1710 p.24th Mar., 1715-16.
To son John and hrs., 200 A., part of 600 A., “Friend’s Choice,”
with 150 A.,
son-in-law Richard Knight and hrs., 350 A., part of “Friend’s
Choice.”
son James and hrs., 50 A., part of “Harrises Venture.”
son Caleb and hrs., 175 A., “Middle Town,” and 50 A., residue
of “Harrises Adventure.” Should son Caleb die without issue,
sd. land to be sold and proceeds divided between his 4 sisters, viz., Priscilla,
Esther, Sarah and Patience.
Jeremiah Harris, Ambrose RIGGEN, Randall Smuelling,
Robert Harriss, Hugh Coligan and Thos. Prittchett each
1 shilling, in full of their portion of estate.
Wife Judith, extx. and residuary legatee of estate.
Test: Jno. West, Randall West, Elmer Lee.
Probate Records of Md.
John Harris 38A.l85 I SO £27.8.7 Jun 2 1716
Appraisers: George Tull, William Denson.
Next of kin: John Harris, James Harris.
John HARRIS Sr.and his wife Judith had issue
2. John HARRIS Jr. b. June 17, 1673 d. m. Rebecca Porter b. 31 August , 1695 Som. Co., MD . She was the daughter of William Porter and Elizabeth Benton.
Probate Records of Md.
Doget Beaucham 4.4 A £10.14.7 £13.13.3 Jun 21 1721
Payments to: Thomas Dashiell, John Harris, Edward Hall, William Catling.
Distribution to: administrator.
Administrator: John Williams.3. Mary HARRIS m. John Perkins
3. Hannah HARRIS m. Teague RIGGIN IV
2. Elizabeth HARRIS b. July 9, 1675 "two near eleven at night" (ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md)d.ante 1701 q.v.not mentioned in father's deed 1701 or will 1710 m.? Teague RIGGIN II q.v.(Teague Riggin and brother Ambrose were appointed guardians to John Harris/Harrison's minor child Caleb in deed of 1701)
2. Hester/Esther HARRIS b. March 21, 1682 near eleven o clock at night.(ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md) (ref. Wise Boston family, Som. Co Deeds 1701)d.
2. James HARRIS b. 9 Mar 1686 (ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md)d.1725/26
3. John HARRIS
3. Elizabeth HARRIS
Md. Calendar of Wills
Harris, James, Somerset Co., w.d. 5th June, 1725; 1st April,-----(1725/6)
To son John and hrs., 150 A. dwelling plantation laid out of “Friends Choice”; he dying without issue, to dan. Elizabeth and hrs.; and personalty.
to wife Anne, extx., 150 A. afsd. during her widowhood.; shd. she marry, son John to receive his portion at age of 16 yrs.; residue of personalty to wife and dau. Elizabeth equally.
Overseers Bro. John and Jacee Costen.
Test: Richard Knight, Edward Harper, Peter Benton. 13, 504.Probate Records of Md.
James Harris 11.757 Som. £47.10.3 Jan 28 1726 Jan 4 1726
Appraisers: Richard Knight, Peter Benton.
Creditors: Edward Harper, John Tunstall.
Next of kin: Sarah Knight, John Harris.
Administratrix/Executrix: Ann Harris.2. Caleb HARRIS b. minor in 1701 Perryhawkin Somerset Co. Md. m. Rosanna Smith?
John Smith 6.66 A SO £14.5.7 £2.1.8 Jun 2 1724
Payments to: Thomas Brooke & William Holland & Thomas Addison, Esq.
Administrators: Caleb Harriss and his wife Rosanna Harriss.3. James HARRIS b. Perryhawkin, Som Co. died ante 1769 intestate m. Sarah Dorman d. aft 1783 Dividing Creek (Leslie Dryden Notes-Nabb Center Salisbury, Md.)
2. Priscilla HARRIS born March 22, 1681;(ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md)
2. Sarah HARRIS (ref. Wise Boston family, Som. Co Deeds 1701) married Randall Smullen.
2. Patience HARRIS (ref. Wise Boston family, Som. Co Deeds 1701)
2. Jeremiah HARRIS b. 20 Nov 1671 (ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md)- d.1749; who married Eleanor __ , in 1723 Tax List Annemessex
HARRIS, JEREMIAH, Somerset Co. 4 Feb, 1745 20 Jan, 1749
To James Knight, who intermarried with my dau. Scarbrough, 1 s. sterl.
To Charles O’Neell, who intermarried with my dau. Rachel, 1 s. sterl.
To son Spencer Harris, 1 5. sterl. , and at decease of wife, the plantation whereon I now live, being pt. of tract called ‘Friend’s Choice.”
To dau. Margaret, 1 s. sterl.
To wife Eliner, I leave the plantation whereon I live during her natural life; my personalty.
Wife Eliner, extx.
wit: John Tull, James Gray, Rachel MacDaniel. 27. 1483. Scarbrough HARRIS b. m. James Knight
3. Rachel HARRIS b. m. Charles O'Neell[sic] O'Neale
3. Margaret HARRIS
3. SpencerHARRIS b.c. 1724, m.Feb. 26, 1749 (Coventry Parish Rec.) Sinah McDaniel, daughter of David McDaniel(d.1795)
4. James HARRIS b. Feb. 20, 1753; died s.p. in youth (since not mentioned in will) (Coventry Parish Rec.)
4. Elizabeth (Betty) HARRIS b. May 24, 1754;(Coventry Parish Rec.) married John RIGGIN (b. April 8, 1753, son of Teague IV RIGGIN and Hannah (Harris) RIGGIN; died before 1796)(see below)5. Margaret (Peggy) RIGGIN m.(1st) _____Coston m.(2nd) Oct.30,1798 Robert RIGGIN
5. Hetty RIGGIN married Hezekiah Hayman, lic.18 Mar1800 Som. Co.
5. Polly RIGGIN married George Price, lic. 18 Jan.1803
5. Benton RIGGIN
5. Henry RIGGIN
5. Joshua Jackson RIGGIN4 .Littleton HARRIS b.12 May 1756; Somerset Co.,(Coventry Parish Rec.) 1840 census
4. Eleanor (Nelly) HARRIS b.Jan. 25, 1758;(Coventry Parish Rec.) married Samuel Pope
4. Isaac HARRIS b. April 25, 1760 (Coventry Parish Rec.) (Somerset Co 1820 Census*)
4 .Esther HARRIS b April 30, 1769(Coventry Parish Rec.); married John Hayman
2. Judith. HARRIS born March 25, 1677, between five and six o clock in the afternoon (ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md); m.c.1700 Ambrose RIGGIN, b.18 Oct 1673 Somerset Co. MD. Liber I.K.L Somerset Co. Md.
2. Robert HARRIS, born 8 Jan 1678/9 Parahockin[sic](ref Liber IKL Som Co. Md); d. 28 Feb 1759 Coventry Parish Records was married before February 6, 1724/5, to Abigail Stevens Parsons widow of John Parsons.
3. Sarah HARRIS b. c. 1726 married Samuel Ackworth;
3. Hannah HARRIS b.c. 1728 m. ___Gray
3. John HARRIS b.c. 1730 married May 26, 1757 Som.Co., Md to Mary Marshall b. c. 1737 Som.Co., Md. . Mary was the daughter of Thomas Marshall and Jane(widow of Abraham Heath).
4. John HARRIS, born May 29, 1760; During the Revolutionary War, John served as a private in Captain James Elzey s Company of Somerset County, Maryland. (Refer to Maryland Militia in Maryland Historical Society National #273188 and #25067.)
4 Isaac HARRIS b.1766 m. December 21, 1786, Sarah (Sally) Tull
5. Mary Marshall HARRIS m. William Costen
5 Tubman HARRIS, born July 30, 1793, married Mary Atkinson;
5. Lydia Statia HARRIS, December 10, 1798-December 24, 1818;
5. Eliza Ann HARRIS, born August 30, 1803 m. John S. Flemming q.v.
5. Matilda Curtis HARRIS, born February 9, 1806, married Burton Cannon
5. Nancy Thomas HARRIS, born November 4, 1809, married George Powell
5. George Stephen HARRIS, born October 11, 1812;
5. Leah Hall HARRIS, May 15, 1815-February 24, 1853.
4. Thomas HARRIS, August 27, 1762; d. 1793
4. Levin HARRIS, born 12 Feb 1761 d. young d.s.p.
4. Stephen HARRIS b.c. 1768/9
4. Mary HARRIS, born October 10, 1771, married April 28, 1791 Josiah W. Heath
4. George HARRIS b. c. 1773 d.c. 1800 d.s.p.
3. Zachariah HARRIS b.c. 1732 d. in Del. 1798
3. Betty HARRIS b. c. 1734 m. Jesse Lister (Coventry Parish Records)
3. Abigail HARRIS b.c. 1738 m. 9 Oct 1759 Coulbourne Long (Coventry Parish Records)
Sources: Torrence Old Somerset, Wise Boston Family Hist., Research of Judy Stell, Richmond Va., Somerset Co. Liber I.K.L., Somerset Co. Wills. Somerset Co. Deeds., Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md,.Maryland Historical Society Records, Prerogative Court, Probate Record Abstracts Vernon Skinner, Kate and Bill Matthews from Bible of Isaac Harris printed in 1799.
Citizens of the Eastern shore of Maryland 1659-1750 F. Edward Wright, Family Line Publications Silver Spring Md. 1986
Tax List of Somerset County - 1723 Tithables Belonging to Pocomoke Hundred (Number of slaves/total number of taxables)(Incomplete list-only persons pertinent to Riggin genealogy)
Elizab'th Townsend, Jams. Townsend, negro 1/2
David Shockley/1
Even Laws negro 1
Francis Otwell, Chas. Otwell
Jno Bivens negro 1
Ben]a. Houston, Joseph Davis negro 1/3
Bivens Morris/1
Joseph Ward/1
Rand'll Smullens, Thos Vallens/2
Ambrose Rigen, Ambrose Rigen, Wm Boneam/3
Mr. Wm Whittington, negros 5/5
Arthur Warwick/1
Robt Harris, negros 2/3
Teague Riggin, negro 1/2
Caleb Harris/2
Nath'll Davis, Lazarus Davis/2
Richard Knight, Joseph Rigen,
Mr. Southey Whittington, negros 4/5
Jno Harris, Thos Truet/?
We Donohow/1
Edward Dickeson, Cornelius Dickeson,Edmund Dickeson, negros 2/5
Jno Townsend, senr, Wrixham Townsend,
Littleton Townsend, negro 1/4
Chas. Townsend, Chas. Townsend, Jno. Townsend/3
Jno Townsend Junr/1
Dan'll Townsend, negro 1/2
Thos: Dukes/1
Jno Broughton, Philip Parker/2
Thos Evans, Nath'll Evans/2
Som.set(?) Dickeson, Jno White, 1/?
Peter Dickeson, Peter Dickeson,
Abram: Dickeson, Teague Dickeson,negro 1/5
Sam'll Rigen, negro 1/2
Teague Mathews/1
Elizabeth Rigen, Th: Rigen, negro 2/3
Jno Rigen, . . /3
(entry obliterated) ~
...Jun/1 (John Rigen)
Jno Mathews, Sam'll Mathews,
Jams. Dickeson/1
Tho: Adams, Tho: Adams, Philip Adams,
... Brittingham, John Brittingham/1
A List of the taxables of Anomesex Hundred Taken - July 1723 (Incomplete list-only persons pertinent to Riggin genealogy:)
| John Oton(Oden), negro Dick/2 Thomas Madox, Alexander Madox, Thomas Madox/3 John Conor/1 Philip Conor/1 Thomas Word (Ward), James Word, Stephen Word/3 John Starling/i Hopkin Word, negro Jerry, negro Samuel Word, She. .y(?), negro/2 Jonathan Cotingim, Thomas Linsey/2 David Adams/1 Edmon Beachom/1 Will Lisher (Lister?)/I Jeffery Long, William Long, John Layton, Cato, negro/4 Cornelos Word, Cornelos Word Junr/2 (Ward) Thomas Sumurs, Jonathen Sumurs/2 Jeramiah Heris /1 John Eavens /1 Stephen Horsey, William Revull(?), negro Coy(?), negro Horsy/4 |
Thomas Prior/I Michael Holland Junr, Constable |
Unplaced early immigrants
ACCOMACK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. COURT ORDERS JoAnn Riley McKey Heritage Books Bowie Md 1996 Vol 2
17 Dec 1666: Mr. Edmond Bowman, was prosecuted by the county attorney for breach of a penal law, acknowledged it and pleaded for mercy. The court granted him till after the next general court.
Note dated 20 October 1666, from aboard the Daniell to Mr. How from Norah REGAN. She requested that How deliver to David James her chest that she left aboard the sloop. It contained linen shifts, a pair of Holland sleeves, a waistcoat, a wisk and a dozen night caps. Signed, Norah (J) Regan. Witnesses: Edmond Bowman, Jos. Holderbe.
George Parker declared that he told Capt. Edmond Bowman that the Daniel's master had put Norah, an Irish woman, into "our sloop" to bring her ashore. The master said that Col. Scarburgh had ordered him to do it and not to carry her in the ship. Signed 6 October 1666. Geo. Parker. Authenticated by Robt. Hutchinson. (p. 7a)
Va. Wills and administrations
Daniel Riggin of Va. 1723? wife Ann
Cavaliers and Pioneers 1623-1666 Nell Marion Nugent Virginia Patent Book No. 3
Mr. Peter Rigby and George Kibble 600 Acres Lancaster Co. Va. 8 Oct 1656 p. 384 Upon the N. side of Pyanketank River opposite to land formerly Major Wm Hoccaday's. Transportation of 12 people Richard Chantry, Wm Leach, John Binion, Mary Stanton, Edward Steevens, John RIGGONS, David Vause, John Wells, Barbary Shekells, Ann Thompson, Thomas Bond, Robert Thompson.
Accomack Co. Va.Certificates and Rights 1663-1709 and Tithables 1663-1695 Stratton Nottingham Heritage Books Bowie Md.-
Certificate granted 16 Mar 1668/9 to Mrs Anne Toft,(became wife of Capt.Daniel Jenifer) , for 2000 acres for transportation of: (among others) Darby REGAN
ACCOMACK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. COURT ORDERS JoAnn Riley McKey Heritage Books Bowie Md 1996 Vol 3 1671-1673
List of Tithables in Accomac County 1671, 18 Nov 1671- Mr. Southy Littleton's List: Darby REGON- 1
ACCOMACK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. COURT ORDERS JoAnn Riley McKey Heritage Books Bowie Md 1996 Vol 4 1673-1676
18 Feb 1673/4 Eliazbeth Cutler (attys. Amb. White and John Tankard), now the wife of Darby REGON, was presented for committing fornication before marriage. She did not deny it but alledged that she was not presented within the time according to the statute of limitation, and was therfore not punishable. Judgement was suspended to next court.
List of Tithables in Accomac County 1674, 11 Sept 1674 Capt.. Southy Littleton's List: Darby REGON- 1
List of Tithables in Accomac County 1675, 18 Sept 1675 Capt.. Edmd. Scarburgh's List: Darby REGON- 1
ACCOMACK COUNTY. VIRGINIA. COURT ORDERS JoAnn Riley McKey Heritage Books Bowie Md 1996 Vol 5 1676-1678
List of Tithables in Accomac County 1676, 7 Feb 1676/7 Darby REGON- 1
List of Tithables in Accomac County 1677, 19 Jun 1677 Mr Jno Wise's List Darby REGAN- 1
Abstracts of Wills and Administrations of Northampton Co Va. 1632-1802 James Handley Marshall Picton Press Camden Maine 1994
Orders, Wills Etc. XVIII no 14 1698-1710
EVANS, John 28 May 1709 Admtrx. Mary Evans widow of the dec'd on behalf of herself and children. Sec.s Henry Pike, Bartholomelow Petit. Apprrs. John Dunton, Darby RIGON, Isaac Haggoman, Andrew Andrews- p 468 (It is believed Mary Evans is the daughter of Darby RIGON [sic]Riggin- R.A. Riggin 2000/ George F. Riggin 2000)
Orders, Wills Etc. XX no 15 1710-1716
CLEG, Henry 16 Oct 1711 Admtrx. Mary Cleg widow of the dec'd Apprs. Joseph Benthall, John Dunton, Peter Cleg, Darby RIGON- p. 36 (Was Darby RIGON [sic]Riggin the current husband of Mary Cleg widow?- R.A. Riggin 2000)
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY LAND RECORDS gleaned by George F. Riggin from original documents
16Sep1712, recorded 16Sep1712 -- Northampton Co. L.R. 1711/18:25
Deed -- Darby & Mary (his wife) Riggin of Northampton Co. sold
to Abraham Jacob of Northampton Co. for 11,000 lbs. tobacco 117 acres,
part of 550 acres formerly belonging to John Holloway of Northampton
Co. and since found by inquisition taken 16 Jan 1706 to be escheated from
Priscilla Stevens to the Queen; witnessed by John Frank.
16Sep1712, recorded 16Sep1712 -- Northampton Co. L.R. 1711/18:27
Bond -- Darby Riggin of Northampton Co. bound unto Abraham Jacob
of Northampton Co.for 22,000 lbs. tobacco, whereas Darby has sold to said
Abraham Jacob 117 acres of land in Northampton Co., part of a tract
of 550 acres formerly belonging to John Holloway and since found
by inquisition taken 16 Jan 1706 to be escheated from Priscilla Stevens
to the Queen.
6 Dec 1712, recorded 20 Jan 1712/13 -- Northampton Co.
L.R. 1711/18:38
Deed -- Darby Riging sold to Mary Evans for 5 shillings sterling
60 acres of land in Northampton Co. near Hungers Neck whereon said Mary
now lives, which land Thomas Jacob, deceased sold to Michael Morgan,
late of Northampton Co., deceased, and by said Morgan was conveyed to John
Evans, late husband of said Mary Evans; witnessed by John
Custer[sic] Custis?, Sara A. Custer[sic]
Custis?, Elizabeth Fode[sic] Fogg?
Accomack Co. Va. Thomas Rose age 33 w .d . 2 Nov 1722 p. 4 Dec 1722 to friends George, Thomas and Wm Hook my sloop called Rosanna, about 18 tons. To godson George Cutler Jr. To Mary Roberts and Nathaniel RIGGIN. To friends Richard Cutler, Sr., Elizabeth Cutler, John Cutler, William Cutler, Richard Cutler, Jr., ELizabeth Bagwell, George Cutler,Sr, George Cutler Jr., Comfort Lurton, Arcadia Cutler, Maj George Parker, Ann Parker, Mr. Wm. Black, each gold ring. To William Pritchett and John Warrington Sr., each a ring. George Cutler Sr. Exec. witt. Wm Whitford, Henry Parker- p. 441
1734 MD administration account for Nathaniel Evans,
Somerset Co. abstracted by Vernon Skinner
-payment to (equal amounts) Mary Evans (mother), John Evans
(brother), William
Riggins who married a sister, accountant (brother).-mentions siblings
Thomas Evans, John Evans, Mary Evans.
-administrator: Thomas Evans.
(The mother must be the same Mary Riggin Evans, and her daughter
Mary married William Riggin.)
MD Warrant WC4:154 - 27Dec1681 --
Warrant -- Darby Riggen of Somerset Co. Planter proved rights for
300 acres of land for transporting himself, Elizabeth his wife, Mary, John,
Nathaniel and Jonathan his children into this Province to inhabit; Darby
Riggen assigns rights to Col. William Stevens of Somerset
Co.
A Supplement to The Early Settlers of Maryland compiled by Carson Gibb, Ph. D. Mryland State Archives 1997
Darby Riggen WC4:154-5 SR 8264 of Somerset Co., by 1681 transported himself, Elizabeth, his wife, & Mary, John, Nathaniel, and Jonathan, his children.
DARBY1
1.1 RIGGIN, Darby b. Ireland q.v. c 1640/45 listed as Tithable in Accomac Co. 1671 d. aft 20 Jan 1712/13 Northampton Co. Va. m.1673/4(1st) Elizabeth Cutler d. ante 1712- she was mother of children, Darby m(2nd). Mary (______) q.v. Clegg? widow of Henry?
2. Jonathan RIGGIN
2. Nathaniel RIGGIN b.c. d. after Dec. 1722 (Thomas Rose, w.d. 2 Nov 1722 p. 4 Dec 1722 [Acc. Will 1715/29:441] in which Thomas left a bequest to Nathaniel Riggin)
2. Mary RIGGIN m. John Evans
2. John RIGGIN (see below)*
*2. RIGGIN, John b.c. 1673 (Somerset Co. Jud Rec) (brought by father Darby and mother Elizabeth into Somerset Co. by 1681and settled there) Accomac Co. Va. w.d. 22 Aug 1747 p. 25 Oct 1751 Somerset Co. Md. m.(2nd?)Ann (Dukes?) widow? q.v. son/i/law(step son?) Robert Dukes child vits Sarah RIGGIN alias WARD, Jonathan RIGGIN, John RIGGIN, Stephen RIGGIN, William RIGGIN, Alice WARD, and Rachel DYES. Wife shd. not make presents of the estate to anyone after my decease.(NOTE: may signify 2nd wife) wife Ann ex. wit. John ROACH, John JOHNSON, Thomas CULLEN Liber 28 f. 199 (1st wife may have been Elizabeth ____q.v.?)
William Wheatly 4.5 A SO £148.8.1 £148.8.1 Jun 21 1721
Payments to: Samuell Handy, Thomas Dashiell, Charles Cottingham, John Riggan,
Betty Gaile, Fran. Allen, Jacob Addams, John Newbold, Thomas Williams, William
Miles, Thomas Maddox, Thomas Saunders, William Glanner, Revill Horsey, Esq.
Bordley.
Administratrix: Sarah Wheatly.Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1730 HH 50 Stephen Ward Sr. HH 51 Stephen Ward Jr. HH 52 Cournelious Ward HH 53 John Riggins(Sr), Jonathan Riggins, John Riggins(Jr.), Stephen Riggins(half share) HH 53 Rob Dukes HH 55 Thomas Summers Jonathan Summers Geo Summers Thomas Summers(half share) HH 56 Saml Ward
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1731 HH 58 Saml Ward HH 59 John Riggin senr, Jonathan Riggin HH 60 Stephen Ward HH 61Thomas Summers, Jonathan Summers, Geo Summers, John Dukes HH 62 Summers 64 Ward Thos, James, Jacob -HH109 John Riggin Cornelious Ward
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1733 HH 60 Stephen Ward senr. HH 61 Saml Ward, Jno Ward Thomas Moor HH 62 Stephen Ward Jr. HH 63 Cornelious Ward HH64 John Riggin Sr. John Riggin Jr. Stephen Riggin Jonathan Riggin Robt Dukes HH65 Jno Summers, David Summers, Thos. Summers, Jonathan Summers
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1734 HH 129 John Riggin Sr. John Riggin Jr.Stephen Riggin Jonathan Riggin Robt Dukes
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1735 HH 35 Jonathan Riggin HH 36 John Riggin Sr. John Riggin Jr.William Riggin HH 37 Cornelious Ward, Stephen Riggin HH38 Stephen Ward jr HH39 Samuel Ward Jonathan Ward
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1736 HH 75, 76 Summers HH 77 John Riggin Sr.William Riggin HH 78 Stephen Riggin Jonathan Riggin 79 Samuel Ward Jonathan Ward William Ward
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1737 HH 71 Jonathan Summers HH 72 John Riggen jr HH 78 John Riggin Sr. Jonathan Riggin William Riggin HH 81 Cornelious Ward Stephen Riggin Robt Dukes
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1738 HH 19 Sumners Jno, David, Benj HH 20 Sumners, Thos, George, Thos jr., Samll HH 21 Jonathan Sumners HH 23 John Riggen jr. HH 25 Jonathan Riggin HH 26 Cornelious Ward HH26 Stephen Riggin HH 27 Stephen Ward HH 28 Samuel Ward, John Ward, Wm Ward HH 29 John Riggen senr. Wm. Riggin Robt. Dukes-- HH 85 Jonathan Riggen
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1739 HH 57 Samuel Ward, John Ward, Wm Ward HH 58 Stephen Ward HH 59 Cornelious Ward Stephen Riggon HH 60 John Riggon Sr.,Wm. Riggon, Robt. Duks HH 61 John Riggon jr. HH 62 Jonathan Riggen HH 64-65 Summers--HH 87 Jonathan Riggin
Somerset County Tax List Annemessex 1740 HH 60 Samuel Ward, Wm Ward HH 61 John Ward HH 62 Steaphen Ward, Cornelious Ward HH 63 Stephen Rigin HH 64 John Rigin jr. HH 65 Jonathan Rigin HH 66 John Rigin Sr. William Rigin, Robt. Ducks 68 Summers
3. RIGGIN, John b.c. 1713 d. c. 1755 m. Rachel (Dougherty/ Daugherty?) (Somerset Co. Land Records, Som. Co. Tax List) John RIGGIN m Rachel_______ Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. issue: RIGGIN Felithea b. 20 Mar 1750 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
Calendar of Wills Vol 11 30. 793
DOUGHERTY, JOHN, Somerset Co. 12 Feb, 1752 5 Jan, 1760 Wife: Rachel.
Children: Obed, James, Nathaniel, Peter, Stephen, John, Isaac, Ezekell, Sarah, Jemima, Rachel, Martha and Grace.
Guardians: Isaac Dougherty of James; Peter Dougherty of Obed.
Tracts: Adjoining land of John Ward where Henry Lord lived.
Exs: Peter and Isaac Dougherty.
wit: William, John and Rachel Riggen (Rigging).4. RIGGIN, Felitha (Felicia?)
4. RIGGIN, John Dukes q.v.
3. RIGGIN, Sarah m _____Ward
3. RIGGIN, Alice m. _____Ward
3. RIGGIN, Rachel m. _____Dyes
3. RIGGIN, William b. 1719 m. Mary EVANS, dau of John EVANS and Mary RIGGIN,, dau of Darby RIGGIN, Sr. (see ante)
3. RIGGIN, William m. Mary EVANS, dau of John EVANS and Mary RIGGIN,, dau of Darby RIGGIN, Sr. (see ante)
William Riggin m. Rhoda ______ Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Nehemiah b. 7 Apr 1750 m. 7 Apr 1784 Betty DAUGHERTY Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Jemina b. 30 Apl 1785 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Obediah 27 Jan 1787 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Nancy 18 Mar 1790 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
3. RIGGIN, Jonathan m. Grace (DUKES) q.v.Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Grace b. 18 Sept 1745 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Dukes b.c. 1734 d. c. 1790 q.v. m. 28 Jan 1761 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.Martha Somers (Summers)
6. RIGGIN, Nancey b. 27 Jan 1762 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. m. William TURNER
6. RIGGIN, Martha b. 1765 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Betty b. 1777 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, John b. 21 Sept 1782 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Sophia b. 1763 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Elisha b. 20 Apr 1770 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Grace b. 1779 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Jemima/Jerimiah? b. 1784 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Noah b. 1789 twin Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
6. RIGGIN, Horatio b. 1789 twin Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
Emmessex , in Crisfield Elect Dist. 1783 Tax List Dukes Riggin 50 a. ---13 Nov 1790 Elisha Riggin, William TURNER husband of Nancy Riggin, Sophia Riggin, Martha Riggin, Betty Riggin, Grace Riggin, Jeremiah Riggin, Horatio Riggin, and Noah Riggin, bound to John Riggin-bond to make over land of George Summers dec'd, to John Riggin from the will of their father Dukes Riggin.
3. RIGGIN, Stephen b. 1720-30 m.c. 1746 Sarah MATTHEWS dau of Teague and Elizabeth Adams MATTHEWS see above Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Margaret b. 31 Aug 1747 Coventry Parish Somerset
4. RIGGIN, Sarah b. 12 Feb 1749 Coventry Parish Somerset
4. RIGGIN, Mary b. 17 Feb 1751
4. RIGGIN, Levi b. 1 May 1748 Levi RIGGIN1810 Census HH 315 Little Annemessex
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4. RIGGIN, Isaac b. 11 sept 1765 Som Co Parish REGISTER
4.RIGGIN, Martha b. 4 Dec 1767
4. RIGGIN, David b. 10 Jan 1770
4. RIGGIN, Molly b. 8 Sept 1772
?3. RIGGIN, Obid/Obed/Obediah b. m.1 May 1755 Sarah Matthews Coventry Parish Somerset
4. RIGGIN, John b. 4 Jun 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Robert b. 15 Jul 1763 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Joyce b. 3 Mar 1763 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Isaah/ Isaiah b. 21 Jan 1760 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
?3. RIGGIN, Margaret m Stephen WARD 21 Jan 1750 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. WARD, Stephen b. 7 Nov 1751 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
3. RIGGIN, Nathaniel?
3. RIGGIN, Sarah.
TEAGUE1
1.2. RIGGIN, Teague b.c. 1640/1646 Ireland w.d. p. 1707 (liber 12 p 223 HR) Somerset Co. MD bd. prob. on the Golden Lyon (Home Plantation) prof. tobacco farmer/planter m. 30 July 1667 Liber I.K.L. Somerset Co. MD., Mary LONDON (see ante) b.1644 Gravesend, King's Co. Long Island N.Y. (New Amsterdam) d. aft 1730 Somerset Co. MD.
2. RIGGIN, Mary b. 4 Jan 1667/8 Annemessex Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.d. aft 1726 m. William MATTHEWS b. c. 1661 bap June 9 1661 Northampton Co Va. w.d. 4 Oct 1726 Somerset Co. Md., illegitimate son of Elice[sic] Alice Nehulian and Morice[sic] Morris MATTHEWS (Hungers Parish Mrch 25th 1661-Mrch25 1662 p 113 (134) Wills and and Adm of Northamtpon County Va. James Handley Marshall, Picton Press Camden Mn. 1994). Alice/Ellis raised William Matthews, but she apparently married 31 Jul 1661(1st) Donnock DENNIS, (see Donoho & Dennis)
3. MATTHEWS, Matthews, William b. 1 Jun 1683 d. young I.KL
3. MATTHEWS, Mary b. 4 Nov 1686 I.K.L
3. MATTHEWS, Ellis (Alic) b. 9 Jan 1688 I.K.L
3. MATTHEWS, William b. 9 Jan 1691 d. aft 1726 I.K.L
3. MATTHEWS, Teague b. 1695 Somerset Co. Md. w.d. 23 Nov 1760 p. 31 Jan 1761 m. Elizabeth ADAMS b. c. 1710 d.c. 1765, dau of Phillip ADAMS and Ellis[sic] TAYLOR
4. MATTHEWS, Phillip b.c. 1727 d. ante 1760 m. 26 Nov 1747 Sophia HOLLAND (Coventry Parish Records) (Boston Family History- Matthew Wise)
5. MATTHEWS, Benjamin Holland
4. MATTHEWS, David b. 1741
4 MATTHEWS,. Tabitha b. c. 1739 d. aft 1789 m. Feb 1776 James OTWELL (Boston Family History- Matthew Wise)(Coventry Parish Records)
4. MATTHEWS, Betty b. 7 Dec 1743 (Boston Family History- Matthew Wise)
4. MATTHEWS, Sarah m. Stephen RIGGIN,( son of John RIGGIN see below)
4. MATTHEWS, Rebecca
4. MATTHEWS, Grace b.c. 1731 d. aft 1800 m. 14 Oct 1751 Lazarus BOSTON (Boston Family History- Matthew Wise) (Coventry Parish Records)
4. MATTHEWS, Joshua b. 1753 d. young (Boston Family History- Matthew Wise)
3. MATTHEWS, Samuel b. 1703 d. ante 27 Ap 1784
3. MATTHEWS, John b. 1699
3. MATTHEWS, David
4. unplaced grandaus. Grace MATTHEWS Rachel MATTHEWS
2. 1RIGGIN, Ruth b. 31 Jan 1678/9 Marumsco Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.d.c. 1703 m.c. 1700 Jacob ADAMS b. 16 Dec 1677 Somerset Co. d.c. 1745 Somerset Co. m.(2nd) 2Ann COLLINS dau of Samuel and Margaret COLLINS
3. 1ADAMS, Jacob Jr. b.c. 1701
3. 2ADAMS, Collins b. 1707 w.d. 17 Mar 1755 p. 24 Mar 1755 wit. Samuel Collins, Joshua Donoho, John Collins, Samuel Collins Jr. m. Tabitha______
4. ADAMS, Jacob
4. ADAMS, Phillip
4. ADAMS, Sarah
4. ADAMS, Abigail
4. ADAMS, Tabitha
4. ADAMS, Samuel
4. ADAMS, Isaac
4. ADAMS, Ann Mary
3.2 ADAMS, Samuel b. 6 Mar 1709 d. Jun 1763
3. 2ADAMS, Catherine
3. 2ADAMS, Thomas
2. RIGGIN, Sarah b. 18 Ap 1676 Marumsco Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.d. ante 1733 m. Peter DICKERON (DICKESON, DICKENSON) b. 21 Jun 1664 d. 1733 son of Edward DICKERSON and Elizabeth DENSON (Livestock Marks for John, Peter, and Edward Dickenson, the sonns of Edward Dickenson recorded 14 Jan 1666.)
Dickersons Hope 1703 Somerset Dickerson sold to bro. Peter Dickerson pt. of 260 Acres Somerset Co. Rent Rolls 1666-1733 40 a. Peter Dickerson 260 a. Somerset Dickerson 1733 Peter Dickerson gave unnamed plantation (Dickersons Hope) to son Charles Dickerson
3. DICKERSON, Somerset b. Somerset Co. Md. w.d. 13 Mar 1726 p. 26 Jun 1727 Worc. Co. Md. m. Hannah______
4. DICKERSON, Eleanor m. William DONOHO b. Somerset Co. Md. d. Indian River Inlet area of Somerset Co. (now Kent Co. De)
Same Design patented 12 May 1734 William DONOHO for 100 a. on the Baltimore River. Somerset Co. (Worc. Co. aft 1742, now Indian River Inlet area of Kent Co.De) 20 Oct 1740 Somerset DONOHO of Kent Co. De. sold to John BARNETT of Somerset Co. Md.
What you Will patented 4 Oct 1688 William DONOHO for 250 Acres in Atkinson's Dist (Worc. aft 1742) Somerset Co. Md.1728 William DONOHO and wife Eleanor mortgaged to Thomas DUKES 27 Jan 1737 Somerset DONOHO of Kent Co. De. sold 250 a.to Edmund DICKERSON 26 July 1739 Somerset DONOHO, son of William, of Kent Co. De. sold 250 a. to Teague RIGGIN
5. DONOHO, Somerset b. prob. Baltimore Hundred Somerset Co. or Worc. Co. Md. d. aft 20 Oct 1740 Kent Co. Del ?
4. DICKERSON, Mary
4. DICKERSON, Charles (minor in fathers will)
4. DICKERSON, Sarah
4. DICKERSON, Director[sic] Dietra?
3. DICKERSON, Charles
3. DICKERSON, Edward
3. DICKERSON, John
3. DICKERSON, Peter
3. DICKERSON, Abraham
3. DICKERSON, Isaac
3. DICKERSON, Teague b. 1710 m. Ruth ____
4. DICKERSON, Levi.
4. DICKERSON, Leah b.c. 1740 m. John DOUGHERTY
3. DICKERSON, Rachel
2. RIGGIN, Rachel b.28 Jun 1686 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.m. John ANDREWS
3. ANDREWS, Teague
3. ANDREWS, Elizabeth
3. ANDREWS, Rachel
3. ANDREWS, Mary
Wm. Andrews m. Mary Selby, dau of Daniel Selby ante 3 Oct 1740 Som Co. M.F.G. 177(County Court Notebook- Ljungstedt)
2. RIGGIN, Teague Jr.(II) b.27 Mar 1670 Manokin Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.w.d. 27 Dec 1721/2 p. 22 Mar 1721/2 son Charles Riggin 135 a.Father and Mothers gift , 200a Teague's Purchase, .and two slaves Pat and Mark, to Solomon Riggin Ambrosia , land bought from brother Ambrose Riggin, son Teague Riggin 125 a Middle Plantation and 20 sh, dau Mary Riggin 20 sh, dau Sarah Riggin 20 sh., Son Samuel Riggin to be maintained by son Charles Riggin during his lifetime John Riggin, minor Charles Riggin, minor and Solomon Riggin minor to receive residue of estate at age of 18., son Teague Riggin exec. wit Thomas Gray, Mary Riggin widow, Thomas Madduxtest. Francis Allen, Alex. Hall Teague Jr. m (1st or 2nd?) Elizabeth________Harris?/Harper?/Donoho?(note: wife Elizabeth not mentioned in will contests for her 1/3 and eventually receives) Elizabeth m. ante 1745 (2nd) Charles Bannister
Maryland Wills
Riggin (Riggen), Teague, planter, Somerset Co.,27th Dec., 1721; 22nd March, 1721-2.
To son Charles and hrs., 135 A. dwelling plantation “Father’s and Mother ‘s Gift,” 200 A. “Teague ‘s Purchase,” not to sell to anybody except his brother Solomon . He dying without issue, portion to pass to son Solomon and hrs.To son Solomon and hrs., 200 A. “Ambrosill,” or tract bought of bro. Ambris; not to sell to anybody except his brother Solomon sd. son dying without issue, portion to pass to son Charles. 20 £ of current money when 18
To son Teague 125 A. “Middle Plantation” in Perihoken (Perrihawkin)
To son Teague, ex., and daus. Mary and Sarah, 20s. each.
Son Samuel to be maintained by son Charles during life.
To 3 youngest sons John, Charles and Solomon, residue of estate, to receive portions at age of 18.
Test: Thos. Gray, Mary Riggen, widow, Thos. Maddox.
Note:22nd Mch., 1721, Teague Riggen renounces ex. Elizabeth, widow of Teague Riggen, Sr., claims her thirds.
Test: Fran. Allen, Alex. Hall. 17, 125.Prerogative Court Abstracts Teague Rigen 7.337 Som £234.8.9 1721/22
Appraisers: John Benson, John Outten.
Creditors: Teague Riggen, Sarah Donahoe.
Next of kin: John Riggen, Samuell Rigen.Somerset Co deeds Jan 1703 Teague Riggin Senr. to Teague Riggen Junr. Father and Mothers Gift,where he now lives on the Marumsco Creek and Teagues Purchase 200a., being part of a larger tract the Golden Lyon.
Somerset County Tax List Pocomoke Hundred 1730 HH 1064 Teague Riggin, slave Nann , Caesar, Thomas Cantwell, HH 1065 Robt. Harris HH 1066 Ambrose Riggin, Teage Riggin, William Bonum Edwd Condon
1738 Tax List Pocomoke Hundred HH 1419 John Riggen junr. slave Nann HH 1420 Charles Dickerson, John Dickerson, HH 1421 Solomon Riggen HH 1422 Charles Riggen HH 1423 John Riggen senr, John Riggen, Teague Riggen, Cornelius Riggen HH 1424 Teague Matthews, 1425 John Matthews1426 William Matthews, 1427 Samuel Matthews
3. RIGGIN, Charles b.c.1704 w.d. 8 Feb 1773/4 p.4 Apr 1773/4 Worc Co. Md. To eight (8) of my children-Joshua Riggin, Betty Moor/Moore, Sarah Worilaw, James Riggin, Solomon Riggin, Rebecca Johnson, William Riggin, Teague Riggin. To grand-daughter Priscilla Riggin. To daughter Grace Ottwell. My son-in-law William Ottwell, the EX. Wit; Peter Dolbee/Dolby, William Johnson, Josephus Johnson. Will Bk. 1769-1783,pg. 264. m. c. 1731 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. Amie(Amia/Amey/Amory) TOWNSEND b.c. 1706 Somerset Co. Md. daughter of James TOWNSEND and Elizabeth RIGGIN. Amie was sister to Mary Riggin who married Charles' brother Teage. Their children were double cousins.
4. RIGGIN, Joshua b.c. 1732 d. 1784?
4. RIGGIN, Teague b. c. 1737 m. Hannah HARRIS Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.d. ante 1777, (Benton HARRIS w. 1777 p. her brother)(See Harris above)
5. RIGGIN, John b. 8 Apr 1753 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. inherited 400 a. pt. Harrisons Adventure from parents.
5. RIGGIN, James b. 21 May 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Benton b. 11 Oct 1758 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
?6. Wed 10 Ap 1811 Isaac Harris, guardian to Benton Riggin, Joshua Riggin, and Henry Riggin Somerset Co. Orphans Ct.
Tues 2 Ap 1813 Isaac Harris, guardian to Joshua J. Riggin, and Henry Riggin Somerset Co. Orphans Ct.
4. RIGGIN, Betty b. 4 Ap 1739 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. m._____ Moor(e)
4. RIGGIN, Solomon b. 28 Jun 1741 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, James b. 20 Aug 1743 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Sarah b. 3 Jun 1745 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.m. _______ Worilow
4. RIGGIN, Rebekah (Rebecca) b. 4 Oct 1747 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Grace b. 1 Jan 1749 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. m. ______OTTWELL
4. RIGGIN, William 6 Apr 1752 Somerset Co. Md
4.. RIGGIN, Comfort was b 4 Apr 1754 in Somerset, Maryland
4. RIGGIN, Charles Jr. b. 4 Apr 1739 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. d.18 Jun1766 Worc Co. Md. inv. 7 Jul 1766 m.25 Mar 1759 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md Rachel COTTINGHAMdau of daughter of Charles COTTINGHAM and Anna_______. Rachel m.(2nd) George BENSON. She was living in 1773 when George Benson d.Worcester County. George named Rachel as his wife and his executor. She was about forty in 1773. Only Rachel is named in the will but on the probate inventory a William Benson signs and an Elizabeth Benson marks the document as nearest of kin. The will was witnessed by Nehemiah Benson - Jim Burgess
5. RIGGIN, Priscilla b. 08 Apr 1755 Som. d. 18 Dec 1848 Pickaway Co OH 93 years of age m. Ephraim MOORE b. 22 August , 1743 Delaware. Ephraim died March 12, 1845 in Of Williamsport, Pickaway, Ohio, at 101 years of age. His body was interred in Methodist Cemetery, Mt Sterling, Madison, OH. - Jim Burgess
?unplaced 5. RIGGIN, Charles b.? Md.
Note:(a Charles Riggen who enlisted and served in the Revolutionary War in Charles County, Maryland (on mainland, in "Southern Maryland, across the bay from the eastern shore)(enlisted by Samuel Jones and passed by Wm. Harrison 27 July 1776- ref Muster Roll - Md. Troops contained in the Maryland Historical Society , Clearfield Co. Balt 1996- R.A. Riggin). There are Revolutionary War military records for only one Charles Riggen, Riggin, or Riggins. Later this Charles, of the Revolutionary War, collected this pension from Warren County, Halifax District, North Carolina. We don't find any trace of a Charles Riggen, his age, growing up in the Laurel, Delaware- (ref. Jim Burgess) (A Charles Riggin is listed in the 1790 Census Halifax District Warren Co. N.C. 1m 16-26 2m und 16, 7f. Due to the age and location this is likely the son of Charles Riggin Am. Rev War veteran and it is also possible this Charles Riggin had no relationship to the Charles Jr. of Som./Worc./Sussex Cos. R.A.Riggin 2000)
?unplaced 5. RIGGIN/S, David b. c. 1757 Sussex Co. Del. d. aft 1785 Broad Creek Hundred Sussex Co. De, served in Milita in DE, d. Laurel Delaware area? m.c. 1776 Del. Priscilla Outten ODEN b.c. 1757- (ref. Jim Burgess)
RIGGIN, David. Private, Capt. George Smith’s Militia Company, mustered into the Continental Army on July 10, 1780, to serve the United States until November 1, 1780 [Ref: B-640]. Revolutionary Patriots of Del. Henry Peden.
possible son?
?6. RIGGIN/S, Thomas b. Apr 20 1779 Delaware d.12 Dec 1864 Cass, Berrien Co., Michigan m. 01 Nov 1804 Mary DUNN 2 Nov.1782 Logan Va.daughter of Reuben DUNN and Nancy (ref. tombstone inscription- marriage cert. -Andrea Andres)
7. RIGGINS, Ellender b.(Twin) Dec 16 1805 Monroe, Va d. 25 Jan 1838, 32 years old Berien MI m. Feb 1827 Hugh MARRS Logan Va.- Jim Burgess
7. RIGGINS, David b. (Twin)16 Dec 1805 Logan Va d.1874 Berien MI m. 16 Jun 1839 Mahala EASTIN Berien MI- Jim Burgess
7. RIGGINS, Susannah b. Jan 18 1808 Monroe VA d. 18 Jan 1877 m. 14 Sept 1825 Logan Va. Hiram HINCHMAN- Jim Burgess
7. RIGGIN, Jane"Janeth" Riggins was born in Monroe, Va November 17,1809. Jane died April 1, 1898 in Logan, W Va, at 88 years of age. Her body
was interred in White Oak Cemeta, Blair, Logan, W Va. She married Hiram Mullins in Logan, Va, September 1833. Hiram was born in Rowan, N C October 6, 1811. He was the son of Nathaniel Ii Mullins and Margaret "Peggy" Wilson. Hiram died July 16, 1893 in Logan, W Va, at 81 years of age. His
body was interred in White Oak Cemeta, Blair, Logan, W Va. - Jim Burgess7. RIGGINS, William born in Monroe, Va September 2, 1811. He married Phebe Pinnell in Berien, Michigan, September 24, 1846.- Jim Burgess
7. RIGGINS, John was born in Monroe, Va October 3, 1813. - Jim Burgess
7. RIGGINS, Andrew born in Monroe, Va August 22, 1815.- Jim Burgess
7. RIGGINS, Anna (Twin) Riggins was born in Monroe, Va November 25, 1817. She married Arastus Starks in Berien, Michigan, September 22, 1841. - Jim Burgess
7. RIGGINS, Mary (Twin) Riggins was born in Monroe, Va November 25,
1817.- Jim Burgess7. RIGGINS, J_c was born in Monroe, Va April 2, 1820.- Jim Burgess
6. RIGGIN, Eleanor b.1782 Del d 1850 m. Thomas COOKE
5. RIGGIN, Isaac b. 09 Ap 1760 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md d.17 Nov.1828 m.1st Elizabeth SMITH1 m. 2nd Nancy HEARN2 Mary Turpin Layton has b. 11 Sept 1765? - Jim Burgess"Prayer Book still exists in which his son, Isaac, wrote his father's name, his own (Isaac's) birth date and the birth dates of four of his (Isaac's) children"
6.1 RIGGIN, William C. b.04 Mar 1784 Sussex Co. Del Mary Turpin Layton has b. 22 Feb 1787 d. 1870d. Moultrie Co IL m. Esther Ann LOWE d 1835 Mary Turpin Layton m. 2nd Nancy BEAUCHAMP
?????7.RIGGIN, Isaac C.b. Aug 1806 Mary Turpin Layton has b. 29 Aug 1807 Sussex Co. DE d. 12 Sep 1892 Moultrie Co IL m. Lucinda BAKER b. 8 May 1817 d. 10 Jun 1843, m27 May 1846. (2nd) Curlinda Maddux Pickaway Co. OH
8. RIGGIN, Elias b. 1836
8. RIGGIN, Sylvand b. 1837
8. RIGGIN, Maria J. b. 1838
8. RIGGIN, William H. b.1841
8. RIGGIN, John W. b. 1843
8. RIGGIN, Benjamin F. b.1845
8. RIGGIN, Nelson A. b. 27 Jun 1848 OH d. 13 Ap 1871 OH m. Laura Alice THOMAS
9. RIGGIN, Theia
8. RIGGIN, Rachael b. 1849
7. RIGGIN, Jane -Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, Emeline -Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, Elizabeth -Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, Jeremiah J. b. Dec 1818 De. Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, Deborah -Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, Ellen -Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, William -Mary Turpin Layton
7. RIGGIN, Levin -Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, John P. b. 1784 d. 1851 Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Charles b. 1784 Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Jenny b. 1785 Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Rachael b. 1787 Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Mary b. 1789 m. William MORRIS Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Jane b. 1794 m. Stephen GORDEN Mary Turpin Layton
6. RIGGIN, Jerusha b. 1794 m. Dennis MOORE Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Debora b. 1800 m. James HOPKINS Mary Turpin Layton
6.1 RIGGIN, Elizabeth b. 1800 m. Robert HOPKINS Mary Turpin Layton
6.2 RIGGIN, Isaac W. b. 1804 m. Zilley WILLIAMS Mary Turpin Layton
6. 2RIGGIN, Priscilla b. 1808 Mary Turpin Layton
6.2 RIGGIN, Nancy b. 1810 m. George GRIMES Mary Turpin Layton
6.2 RIGGIN, Nehemiah N. b.1811 d. 1882 m.Sarah WEBB Mary Turpin Layton b. 1801
6. 2RIGGIN, Kendall M.L. b. 1812 d.1847 m. Rachael CHIPMAN Mary Turpin Layton b. 1804
6. 2 RIGGIN, James b. 1806 d. 1860 m. Matilda OWENS
7. RIGGIN, Mariah b. 1833 m. John OWENS
7. RIGGIN, Amelia E. b. 1837 m. George C. ELLIS
7. RIGGIN, Rachel C. b. 1840 m. Elihu CALLAWAY
7. RIGGIN, Jemsey W. b. 1842 m. Augustua A. THOMPSON
7. RIGGIN, Robert J. b. 1846 m. Ellen HEARN
8. RIGGIN, William J
8. RIGGIN, Harvey F.
8. RIGGIN, Oscar H.
8. RIGGIN, Robert Jr.
8. RIGGIN, Aleck S.
8. RIGGIN, Edwin T.
7. RIGGIN, Henry Caleb b. Dec 1847 Delaware d. 1900 m. Larara SHILES
8. RIGGIN, George W
8. RIGGIN, Ida J.
8. RIGGIN, Roxie
8. RIGGIN, Milton
8. RIGGIN, Albert
3. RIGGIN, Teague(III) b. c. 1698 d 1743 m. Mary (TOWNSEND q.v.?) Mary was sister to Amie Townsend Riggin who married Teague's brother Charles . q.v.
w.d.13 Jan 1743/4 Somerset Co., Md.probated in , 23 Feb1743/4 Somerset Co., MD. wife, Mary, and left her benefit of all houses possessed on land called "Middle Plantation," 1/3 part of land during her widowhood, Negroes Quaks and Dina, riding horse and oldest of gray mares, and named her executrix. To son, Teague, he left land and houses on "Middle Plantation," Negro boy Howbourn, pistols & holsters, case of bottles and desk. James got lands and premises on the easternmost side of Dividing Creek purchased from Somerset Donnohoe, 1/2 of 10 acres of land purchased from George Benston, mill on land purchased of Donnohoe, Negro boy Cesar and young gray mare, gun and a desk. Daughter Elizabeth Townsend got Negro boy Adam, livestock and a chest which "is now at her house." Daughter, Sarah, received Negro boy Harry; Grace got Negro boy Jonas, Rebecckah got Negro boy Jacob and Mary got Negro girl Patience. Witnesses: Arthur Warwick, John Phillips and John Benson.
Md. Calendar of Wills
Riggin, Teague, Somerset Co.,13th Jan., 1743; 23rd Feb., 1743.
To wife Mary, life interest in “Middle Plantation” and one third of real estate, at her death to pass to son Teague and hrs.
son James and hrs., land purchased from Somerset Donohoe and 5 A. land purchased from George Benstom
to wife Mary, sons James, ex.,Teague and daus. Elizabeth Townsend, Sarah, Grace, Rebeccah and Mary (Riggin), personal estate.
Teague to allow Calved Hams to have land purchased from testator.
Exs.:Wife and son James.
Test:John Phillips, John Benston, Arthur Waric
23. 393.
Note:Widow abides by her husband’s will.Warwick, Arthur, Somerset Co., 26th Jan., 1743; 23rd Feb., 1743.
To son William, land at E. side of mill dam not to be sold except to his bro Jeremiah.
son Jeremiah, land on W. side of mill dam not to be sold except to his bro. William.
Joseph Ward and Robert Harris, the hrs. of Teague Riggen and the hrs. of Randall Smullen, each 10 A. of “Winter Quarter” purchased from George Benston.
to wife Sarah, extx., life interest in entire estate, real and personal. At her death personal estate to be divided bet. child. Mary, John, Anne, Elisha, Arthur, Sarah and James.
Test: Cornelius Ward, Sarah Ward, John Benson.
23. 399.
Note: Widow makes her election and abides by husband’s will.Prerogative Court Somerset Co. Md.
Teague Riggen 29.185 SO £.490.4.1 May 1744 May 21 1744
Legatees: Mary Riggen, Sr., Teague Riggen, James Riggen, Rebecca Riggen, Grace Riggen, Sarah Riggen Elisabeth Townsend, Mary Riggen, Jr.
Appraisers:William Mills John Tull.
Creditors: Joseph Riggen, Teague Riggen.
Next of kin: John Riggen, Cornelius Riggen.
Executors: Mary Riggen, James Riggen.James Townsend w.d. 11 Mar 1720/1 p 7 Jul 1721 Somerset Co. Md. . to son Daniel Townsend "Donohous Second Choice*" utd to son James Townsend utd son Danford Townsend daus Mary Rigen, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Emey(Amey), Elizabeth,-- wife Elizabeth 232a. Porters Discovery 50a Hogs Norton[sic] wit Francis Otwell, John Coleburn, Thomas Holiday liber 17 f 31
note: -----James Townsend Sr. m. Elizabeth ( Donoho *q.v.)w.d. 30 Sep 1751 p 6 Nov 1751 lists son Dartford[sic] Danford Townsend, dwelling plantation where I live is in Nasswattux Neck Worc Co. called Porter's Discovery, 232 a., to sons Daniel and Dartford Townsend 50 a land in woods accd to fathers will. exec. Dartford Townsend wit Jno Sheldon, Robert Dukes, Jemina Dukes)
James Townsend (jr.)w.d. 29 November 1736 p 2 May 1744. Of Somerset County. To son Major Townsend, dwelling and plantation, 125 acres, called Grooms and Chance and 400 acres called Freemans Discovery. To brothers and sisters, Daniel Townsend, Townsend, Mary Riggon/Riggin, Elizabeth Townsend, Rebecca Winright/Wainwright, Sarah Porter, Rachel Hopkins, and Anne(Amie) Riggon/Riggin., the above property if my son, Major Townsend, should died before his 21st birthday. To mother, Elizabeth Townsend, land and personalty and the care of my son Major Townsend. Ex.Teague Riggon/Riggin, Wit; Francis Porter, John Scott.
4. RIGGIN, Teague (IV) b. c. 1737 d. 1773 m.(ref. Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md./Benton HARRIS w. 1777 Som Co. Md.) Hannah HARRIS b.c. 1730 w.d. 21 Oct 1785 p. 29 May 1787 d. 1787 (See Harris above) Hannah named sons James, Benton, John and Teague. She named Leah, wife of Teague, and Elizabeth, wife of John. She named Margaret and Hetty, daughters of son John, and Priscilla, daughter of son, Teague. She also named a Mary Noble. Witnesses: Thomas Harris, Isaac Harris and John Harris Hayman.
Teague, RIGGIN m. Hannah HARRISS Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. dau of John HARRISS, bro. to Benton HARRISS
RIGGIN, John b. 21 May 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Benton b. 11 Oct 1758 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.Probate Record Som Co. Md.
Teague Riggin 113.244 50 £263.l9.3 20 May 1773 19 Oct 1773
Appraisers: William Fleming, Isaac Coston.
Creditors: John Shiriff, Elisha Parkinson.
Next of kin: John Riggin Benton Riggen.
Administrators: Hannah Riggin, Teague Riggen.5. RIGGIN, Teague (V) b. d. ante 12 Apr 1806 m. Leah Flemming b. 24 September , 1747, dau of John Fleming(Jr.): John was born in Somerset Co., MD 1722. He married Sarah Cox about 1744. John died before June 7, 1806 in Worcester Co., MD, at approximately 83 years of age. His will is dated July 23, 1796. He left his manor plantation to son, William. To Joshua, he left the remaining land, Negro George, a horse draggon, part of the pewter and pot iron; to daughter, Grace, he left Negro Phillis. He named his other daughters and provided that three Negroes be freed. (Matthew M. Wise, The Boston Family of Maryland, 1967, pp. 389-390) Sarah Cox: who married John Fleming (Jr.) about 1744. Sarah was named in the 1762 will of John Davis, calling her his niece. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co., MD Wills 1750-1772, f.95, p. 27) Leah Flemming RIGGIN m. ante 12 Apr 1806 (2nd) William Wilson
Teague Riggin married Leah Fleming. Teague died before January 6, 1807 in Somerset Co., MD. Teague died without a will, leaving three children. On January 6, 1807, Wrixam L. Porter, wife Priscilla Porter, sold to John Riggin her share of Middle Plantation, Riggins Chance, Last Choice, Flemings Conclusion and Uncles Kindness. (Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Somerset Co., MD, p. 289) (researched by Judy Stell -Richmond, VA)
6. RIGGIN, John b. w.d. 1810 He calls his mother Leah WILSON m. Molly _____.(April 12, 1806. William and Leah Wilson sold "Flemings Conclusion" to her son, John Riggin -Dryden's Somerset Land Records)
7. RIGGIN, John Thomas b. minor in 1810 (Dryden-EB23,f.158-researched by Judy Stell -Richmond, VA)
6. RIGGIN, Priscilla b.23Aug1781 Somerset Co., MD d.14 January 1858 in Som. Co., Md. at 76 years of age. m.30 July 1799 Som Co., Md. Wrixham Louis Porter (She was named in the 1785 will of her grandmother, Hannah)
5. RIGGIN, John b. 8 Apr 1753 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. inherited 400 a. pt. Harrisons Adventure from parents.m. Elizabeth m. (Biddy/Betty) Harriss b. 24 May 1754 Conventry Parish Rec, dau of Spencer Harris b. c. 1725 and Sinah McDaniel (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md.)
6. RIGGIN, Margaret (Peggy) m. 1st _______Costen/Coston m.2nd 30 Oct 1798 Som. Co. Mar Lic. Robert Riggin (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md./Will of Hannah (Harriss) Riggin /researched by Judy Stell -Richmond, VA)
6. RIGGIN, Hetty (Hester?) m. 18 Mar 1800 Som Co. (License) Hezekiah Hayman (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md.)(Will of Hannah (Harriss) Riggin /researched by Judy Stell -Richmond, VA)
6. RIGGIN, Polly m. 18 Jan 1803 George Price (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md.)
6. RIGGIN, Benton (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md.)Wed 10 Ap 1811 Isaac Harris, guardian to Benton Riggin, Joshua Riggin, and Henry Riggin Somerset Co. Orphans Ct.
6. RIGGIN, Henry (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md.)Tues 2 Ap 1813 Isaac Harris, guardian to Joshua J. Riggin, and Henry Riggin Somerset Co. Orphans Ct.
6. RIGGIN, Joshua Jackson (Leslie Dryden's Notebooks- Nabb Center Salisury Md.) m. (?a Joshua J. Riggin m. Esther A. Cox 18 Oct 1859 Somerset Co. Marr. License)
5. RIGGIN, James b. 21 May 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Benton b. 11 Oct 1758 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Mary m. ______ Noble (Will of Hannah (Harriss) Riggin /researched by Judy Stell -Richmond, VA)
4. RIGGIN, James Somerset Co. Md. 2 Jan 1773w. 9 Jul 1773p Worchester Co., Md. .m. Betty Winright 10 Mar 1752 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. dau of Cannon Winwright and Rebecca Townsend To my son Cannon Riggin, part of land on the northside of Mill Branch.To my son Teague Riggin. To my daughters Rebecca Riggin, Ann Riggin and Grace Riggin. To son James Riggin, the land where I live on the south side of Mill Branch. To my wife Elizabeth Riggin, the EX. Wit; William Stephen, Solomon Townsend, William Bevans.
5. RIGGIN, Cannon b. 28 Dec 1752 Coventry Parish Somerset Co., Maryland Loyalist, fled to Canada and settled in New Brunswick, Cpl. Cannon Riggin of Somerset Co. Grant Block. 1, St. Ann (Frederickstown)No. 15. Md. Loyalist in the American Revolution, M. Christopher New.
Captain Kennedy's Co. Muster Roll Reg. of Md. Loyalists Whereof James Chalmers if Lieutenanat Colonel Commandant, Denyses, Oct. 1783 Among others listed in regiment Cpl. Cannon RIGIN (National Archives of Canada RG 8, C Series, Vol 1904 p1.) Date may be in error as the unit was in Nova Scotia at this time. A number of those men drowned when the regiment was shipwrecked. , Md. Loyalist in the American Revolution, M. Christopher New.
5. RIGGIN, Teague b. 24 Dec 1754 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.d. 18 Feb 1776 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Nancy b. 19 Mar 1757 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, Grace b. 1 Mar 1760 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
5. RIGGIN, James Winright b. 20 Mar 17__(c.1761) Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Elizabeth m. _____TOWNSEND
4. RIGGIN, Sarah
4. RIGGIN, Grace m. William FURNESS [sic](FURNISS)
4. RIGGIN, Rebecca
4. RIGGIN, Mary
3. RIGGIN, Solomon b. c. 1706
4. RIGGIN, John b. c. 1708
4. RIGGIN, Mary b. c. 1710
4. RIGGIN, Sarah
4. RIGGIN, Samuel
3. RIGGIN, John
4. RIGGIN, Levi
3. RIGGIN, Ambrose b. 1709
3. RIGGIN, Mary b. 1710
3. RIGGIN, Sarah b. 1712
3. RIGGIN, Samuel b. 1716
2. RIGGIN, John b.c. 1670 Somerset Co. Md w.d. 10 Nov 1738 p. 20 Aug. 1740 Somerset Co. Md.will children John RIGGIN, Teague RIGGIN, Cornelious RIGGIN, Sarah RIGGIN, Mary RIGGIN, Martha RIGGIN, Jemima RIGGIN, mentions grandson Obid. RIGGIN, wit Wm Matthews, David Matthews, John RIGGIN---m.c. 1706 Mary WARD) q.v. dau of Cornelious WARD b. 1638/9 d. 1722/23 Somerset Co. m. 20 Jan 1666 Margaret FRANKLIN d.c. 1747
Somerset Co Deeds 9 Sept 1718 liber EF John and Mary Riggin to Samuel Riggin land that Teague Riggin and his wife Mary, by Samuel Riggin's decd fathers will, deed of gift Hilliards Discovery to John Riggin 3 May 1707, 100 a being pt of 700 a.called the Golden Lyon.
2 May 1704 John Riggin and wife Mary apply for grant Riggins Content,100 acres: 1709 sell 100 to John TOWNSEND Som. Deeds Lib 1 pg 484 (Prices Conclusion, Jean Lands on Annemessex River? will of John Riggin 1738)
1738 Tax List Pocomoke Hundred HH 1419 John Riggen junr. slave Nann HH 1420 Charles Dickerson, John Dickerson, HH 1421 Solomon Riggen HH 1422 Charles Riggen HH 1423 Riggen John senr John Riggen, Teague Riggen, Cornelius Riggen HH 1424 Teague Matthews, 1425 John Matthews1426 William Matthews, 1427 Samuel Matthews
3. RIGGIN, Teague m. 2 Sept 1753 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. Levinah EVANS
4. RIGGIN, Mary b. 27 Jun 1754 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, ELizabeth b. 1 Feb 1760 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Nathaniel b. 9 Jun 1762(twin)Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Ann b. 9 Jun 1762(twin) Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, George 26 May 1765 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Charlotta 7 Mar 1768 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, William b. 25 Mar 1774 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.3. RIGGIN, Cornelious b. ?1721 Cornelius Riggen/Reggin w.d. 27 March 1769 p. 3 March 1769 Worcester Co MD Wife Rachel ________EX. Daughter Leah Riggen/Riggin -all land and moveable estate during her widowhood. Daughter Edde Riggin-all land called Riggen's Addition with 107 acres and dwelling plantation. Wit; Merrill Maddox, Lazarus Maddox and Seftar Maddox.
4. RIGGIN, Leah
4. RIGGIN, Edie
3. RIGGIN, Mary b.1713
3. RIGGIN, Martha b.1717
3. RIGGIN, Jemima(Jemimah) b. 1719
3. RIGGIN, John
2. RIGGIN, Samuel b. 4 Apr 1689 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.m.c. Elizabeth______ Townsend?
3. RIGGIN, Hester
3. RIGGIN, Hannah
2. RIGGIN, Darby b. 1 Aug. 1683 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.w.d. 23 Jan 1743 p. 9 Mar 1743 Worc. Co. Md. m. Mary_______
Darby Riggon/Riggin 23 January 1743w. 7 March 1743/4 To wife Mary, plantation and dwelling called Shockley's Purchase, 250 acres. To son Darby Riggon, plantation and dwelling called Shockley's Purchase at death or re-marriage of his mother. To son Pierce Riggon, land should son Darby leave no heirs. To son Teague Riggon, land should son Darby Riggon leave no heirs. To son Ambrose Riggon, personalty. To daughter Mary, wife of Southy Newton, personalty and livestock. To daughter Leah Riggon/Riggin, 5 pounds sterling at age 21. To all my children, Pierce, Teague, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Leah, all remaining property after payment of debts to be equally split. Wife Mary and son Pierce, EX. Wit; John Lane, John Sheldon, John Smith, and John (last name unreadable.Wouing?). On 7 March 1743/4, Mary (widow of Darby) quits her thirds and stands by the will.
3. RIGGIN, John
3. RIGGIN, Sarah
3. RIGGIN, Elizabeth
3. RIGGIN, Leah
3. RIGGIN, Mary wife of Southy NEWTON
3. RIGGIN, Darby b. Somerset Co. Md.w.d.7 March 1785 p13 February 1789.Worc To my wife Hannah Riggin, the EX. To my daughters Comfort Atkinson, Anna Randall, Grace Riggin, Esther Deverex. To grandson John Deverex. To son-in-law John Deverex. To son Levin Riggin. ment Isaac Hearn. Wit; Joshua Townsend, Zadock Selby, Major Townsend. JW13 223 Md.
Darby RIGGIN m.16 Mar 1752 Hannah BROUGHTON Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.dau of John Broughten died 17 Feb 1755 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
John Broughten w.d.10 Jan 1755 p. 22 Mar 1755 to son William Broughten, grandson John Broughten son of Wm Broughten, Esther Broughten, dau in law Jemina Broughten , son John Broughten jr., dau Hannah Riggin wit Cornelius Ward, Thos. Maddux, John Purkins --
Riggen/Riggin, Hannah 10 October 1794w. 13 Max 1795p. To grandson Angelo Atkinson, the desk in possession of Levin Riggin. To grandsons Frederick Randall, Benjamin Atkinson. To grandson George Atkinson, the bed in the possession of William and Comfort Handy. To grand-daughters Betsy Randall, Molly Randall, Henrietta Randall, Betsy Atkinson, Anna Atkinson. To son Levin Riggen. To daughter Ann Randall. My friends Benjamin Dennis and William Parker, trustees. Wit; Henry Parker Jr., Zadock Sturgis. 1790-99, 189.
William Brereton Gent of Som. County will wife Sarah Breretons Chance, remainder to son Willaim, second son John Brereton Mile End, 3rd and 4th sons Thomas and Henry(minors) Middle Neck. wife exec. , wit Francis Jenkins, Gent. overseer to look afte rmy papers and books. Wit. John Parsons, Sampson Power, Robt. Crouch, Nicholas Tyler. Letters Test'y to widow 4 Sept 1690-11 Nov 1690 -found Gen. Court Papers Som Co. (County Court Notebook - Dec 1931-Ljungstedt)
4. RIGGIN, Comfort b. 25 Ap 1754 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.m. Angelo ATKINSON
5. ATKINSON, Benjamin
5. ATKINSON, George
5. ATKINSON, Anna
4. RIGGIN, Anna m. __________RANDALL
5. RANDALL, Frederick
5. RANDALL, Betsy
5. RANDALL, Molly
5. RANDALL, Henrietta
4. RIGGIN, Grace
4. RIGGIN, Levin b.27 Oct 1762
4. RIGGIN, Esther m. John DEVEREX
DEVEREX, John
3. RIGGIN, Pierce (Peirce, Pearce) w.d. 8 Mar 1773. 20 p.Apr 1773.m. Anne______
Riggin, Pierce 8 Mar 1773w. 20 Apr 1773p. To my wife Anney Riggin, the EX., and the plantation, after her death to my son John Riggin, the tract 143 acres called WHAT YOU WILL. To my son Darby Riggin, 50 acres called RIGGIN'S DELIGHT. To daughters Leah Riggin, Naomi Riggin, Priscilla Riggin, Anney Riggin, Sophia Riggin. To son Pierce Riggin. Wit; Joseph Esham, James Riggin, James Wonnell. 1769-1783, 197.
Riggin, Ann 3 Oct 1796w. 9 Dec 1796p. To sons John Riggin, Pierce Riggin. To Naomi Dryden, Thomas Lotia, unreadable?, Ann Starling[sic](Sterling). To daughters Suffiah/Sophia Riggin, Leah Riggin. Wit; James Willis, James Riggin, David McDaniel. 1790-99, 278.
4. RIGGIN, Ann m. _______STERLING
4. RIGGIN, Naomi m. _________DRYDEN
4. RIGGIN, Pierce (Pearce) b. 23 Sept 1765 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
m. 16 Jan 1798 Betsy HARRIS Somerset Co. Md.?
RIGGIN, Pierce (Pearce)
4.RIGGIN, Darby b. Som/Worc. d. Canada ?
Jone's Co. Oct 25, 1782 Darby (Derby) Riggins enlisted 1 May 1778 deserted Oct 1782 Md. Loyalist in the American Revolution, M. Christopher New.
4. RIGGIN, John b. 28 Jun 1753 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md. Riggin, John Sr. 24 Dec 1810w. 11 Jan 1811p. To son London Riggin, lands. Isaac Pusey to be paid his due. To grandson Killem Riggin. To step-sons Parker Pusey, Lazarus Maddux/Maddox. To sons John Riggin and Hambleton Riggin. The lands in Somerset County to be sold by son London Riggin and Pierce Riggin, the execs. Wit; James Riggin, Charles Farrow, John F.Atkinson. 1806-13, 238.
5. RIGGIN, Pierce
m. 16 Jan 1798 Betsy HARRIS Somerset Co. Md.? see above
5. RIGGIN, London (Louder, Loudon) 1810 Fed Census Som. HH 297 Dividing Creek
5. RIGGIN, John
5. RIGGIN, Hamilton (Hambleton)
4. RIGGIN, Priscilla (Preciler) b. 12 Oct 1765 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Ann b. 28 May 1767 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Soffia (Suffiah) b. 27 Aug 1772 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
3. RIGGIN, Ambrose
3. RIGGIN, Teague m. 22 May 1749 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.Mary Shaw
4.RIGGIN, Jonathan b. 23 Dec 1750 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Mary b. 29 Nov 1752 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Nelly b. 10 Sept 1754 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, Nancy b. 18 Nov 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, William b. 17 Mar 1757 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
4. RIGGIN, John b. 7 Dec 1759 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
2. RIGGIN, Ambrose b.18 Oct 1673 Somerset Co. MD.bap. Coventry Parish (Livestock Mark entered 25 Apr 1674 Ambrose Riggen sonne of Teague) m.c.1700 wd. Somerset Co. Md. Judith HARRISS,(see ante) b.1677 d.ante 1704 Somerset Co. Md.
3. RIGGIN, Ambrose Jr.
3. RIGGIN, Joseph b.c.17__ Somerset. Co. Md. m.(1) unknown w.d.1773 p 1776 Somerset Co. MD _________,m.(2nd Elizabeth)
4. RIGGIN, James b.1750/5 m. d. 1831 Worc. Co. Md. Owned tract "Fockabus" in Worc. Co. /living in Sussex Co. De. in Dec.,1784 when selling 50 A. of "Riggin's Content" m. Mary_________ ,(CATHELL? CAUSEY? FOOKS?PUSEY?)
(A James Riggin was received into the Baltimore Conference 1784, by 1789 ordained a Deacon in the Methodist Church. Ministered in Little Creek Hundred , Sussex De. But this James may be the brother of Benton Riggin, who was also received into the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church and may not be this James Riggin who owned "Fockabus")
4.RIGGIN, Joseph b.Del. c.1778 m.(19 Feb 1811 So. Co. Md.*?)d. aft 1850
(*BROWN?), Nancy
4. RIGGIN, Pusey b.c.m.19 Dec 1810 , in 1813 Capt Js. Fookes Co. Pvt. Worc. Co. 37th Regiment , in 1840 residence Ross Co. Ohio d. Ohio?OR?
CHILTON, Elizabeth b.d.-- in 1840 residence Ross Co. Ohio d. OH?OR?
q.v.?7. RIGGIN, James Bayard b. Del./Md .m.d. death cert. states name Bayard b. Del.
a. BURKETT, Sarah b. PA/WV?
4. RIGGIN, Sally m. ______Truitt
4.RIGGIN, Elizabeth(Betsy) m._________Ennis
4.RIGGIN, Levicy m._____Wilson
4.?RIGGIN, Hamilton b.c.d. 1836 Worc. Co. m. Nancy Stinson
4. RIGGIN, James b.c. 1785 (prob. Worc. Co. MD or Sussex. Co. DE) m.c. 1815 d.1835/40 Worc. Co. MD
5._________, Susan (Suckey [Soo-key])b. d. aft.8/1859 Worc. Co. MD
5. RIGGIN, Baird (Bayard, Byard) b.1815/1817 Worc. Co. MD m. 11-7-1842 Worc. Co. MD Eleanor(Nellie) POLLITT, b.1816/17 Worc. Co. MD d. ante 1880 Worc./Wic. Co. MD. . -prof. Housekeeper m.(2nd )2-22-1881 Wic. Co. MD Nancy E. Pepper (b.c.1856) d. after 3-2-1889 bd.? prof. Hewer, Blacksmith, Woodwright,Laborer, Farmer
5. RIGGIN, Henry Irving b.c.1820/9 Worc. Co. Md. m.28 april 1856 Worc. Harriett HAYMAN b.c.1820
5. RIGGIN, Hamilton(Hambleton)b.c.1826 Worc. Co. Md.d. aft. 1870, m. 25 Dec., 1850 Worc.TWIG, Louisa. issue:
6 RIGGIN, Ichabod b.c.1852
6 RIGGIN, John F. b.c. 1858
6 RIGGIN, Samuel b. 1861
6 RIGGIN, Isaque(Isaac) b.c.
6 RIGGIN, Henry
Unplaced
John Townsend married Rebecca Riggen and died in 1732 apparently young with but
one child, a son named Saul TownsendJone's Co. Oct 25, 1782 Darby (Derby) Riggins enlisted 1 May 1778 deserted Oct 1782 Md. Loyalist in the American Revolution, M. Christopher New.
Costen's Co. Feb 22 1779 : Jacob Riggin enlisted 1 May 1778 died 8 Feby 1779 Md. Loyalist in the American Revolution, M. Christopher New.
Teague Riggin /Rippon? m. Mary Sewel dau of Dr. Richard Sewel and his wife Mary______, Wills Liber 21 f 705- Kent Co. Md. 1735
(Incomplete list-only persons pertinent to Riggin genealogy)
1734 Tax List Pocomoke Hundred HH 1209 Joseph Riggin, Edw. Condum[sic] HH 1211
Ambros Riggin senr.,Teague Riggin, Jacob Taylor HH
1212 Teague Riggin, slave Nann HH 1213 , Randal Smuling Randal
Smuling Nath.Smuling HH 1214 Joseph Ward, Cornelius
Ward
----HH 1231 Ambrose Riggin junr. HH 1232 Edward Dickerson Sr., slave George, HH 1233 Edward Dickerson, HH 1234 Charles Dickerson
Worc Co Wills JW13 F 47 Henry Dennis w.d 9 Feb 1785 p 1 Nov 1785 son Littleton Dennis, bros Littleton Dennis John Dennis wife Ann Dennis exec. sis Eliza. Teackle, Sarah Dennis wit. S. Whittington, Littleton Dennis, Nathan Riggon, Joseph Waggamon
Somerset Co. Wills Liber 31 f 387 Samuel Ward w.d. 7 Jan 1761 p. 21 Jul 1761 son John Ward, Joseph Ward, dau Keziah Faws, dau Margaret Dougherty, son Samuel, dau Mary Paremor, to wife Mary Ward, ex sons John Ward and Isaac Dougherty wit. Wm. Riggin, Mathias Ward, Potter Lord
Somerset Co. Wills Liber 31 f 389 Teague Matthews w.d. 23 Nov 1760 p. 31 Jan 1761 grandson Benj Holland Matthews, Worthless 100 a west side of Murramsco Creek HapHazard, son David Matthews, wife Elizabeth Matthew, dau Tabitha Matthews, Betty Matthews, Sarah Matthews, Rebecca Matthewsdecd father Phillip Matthews,ex son David Matthews wit Teague Riggin, John Riggin Jr., John Matthews
Somerset Co. Wills Liber 30 f. 794 John Dougherty w.d. 12 Feb 1752 p 5 Jan 1760 wife Rachel Dougherty child. Obed Dougherty, James Dougherty, Nathaniel Dougherty, Peter Dougherty, Stephen Dougherty, John Dougherty, Isaac Dougherty, Ezekiel Dougherty, Sarah, Jemima, Rachel, Martha, Grace, Guardians Isaac Dougherty of James Dougherty, Peter Dougherty of Obed Dougherty. tracts adj John Ward where Henry Lord lived. Ex Peter Dougherty and Isaac Dougherty wit. William Riggen/Rigging, John and Rachel Riggen/Rigging.
John RIGGIN m Rachel_______ Coventry Parish Somerset
Co. Md. Dougherty/Daugherty?
RIGGIN Felithea b. 20 Mar 1750 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Pierce (Pearce) m. 16 Jan 1798 Betsy HARRIS Somerset Co. Md.
Obed RIGGIN, m. Rebecca MATTHEWS 1 May 1755
Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, John b. 4 Jun 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Robert b. 15 Jul 1763 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Joyce b. 3 Mar 1757 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Isaah b. 21 Jan 1760 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
John RIGGIN and Charity LANKFORD m. 23 Feb 1775 Coventry Parish
Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Rachel Nov. 17 1775 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Southy b. April 1 1779 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Milley b. 1 Mar 1782 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
Joshua RIGGIN m. Sarah STEPHENSON rellix of John STEPHENSON
4 Dec 1777 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Noah 13 Jan 1780 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, James Andrews b. 14 Mar 1786 Coventry Parish Somerset Co.
Md.son Joshua and Sarah?
Teague, RIGGIN m. Hannah HARRISS Coventry
Parish Somerset Co. Md. dau of John HARRISS, bro. to Benton HARRISS
RIGGIN, John 21 may 1756 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Benton 11 Oct 1758 Coventry Parish Somerset Co. Md.
1776 Census Nantacoake Hundred, Dorchester Co. Md.
RIGGIN, Edward 1 male >10, 1m 21-30, 1m 30-40 , 1f 21-30, 1 negro
1790 Delaware Reconstructed Census
RIGGEN, Major Little Creek
Hundred
RIGGEN, Wm Little Creek Hundred
RIGEN, Isaac Broad Creek Hundred
1800 Baltimore City, Maryland
RIGGENS, David -Male 0 0 1 1 1 Females 0 0 0 0 1
1800 Delaware Census
RIGGEN, Benjamin Sussex 0 0
2 0 0 3 7 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 - 04
RIGGEN, William Sussex 0 1 3 0 1 3 7 1 2 2 1 1 0 - 00
1810 Delaware Census
RIGGINS, Benjamin Sussex 330
Broad Creek
RIGGINS, James Sussex 313 Little Creek Hundred
RIGGINS, William Sussex 313 Little Creek Hundred
RIGGINS, William Sussex 313 Little Creek Hundred
1810 Md Census
RIGGEN, Levy Baltimore
185 Baltimore RIGGIN, Edward Dorc. No Township Listed (NTL) RIGGIN, Elisha Som 306 Great Annemessex RIGGIN, Charity Somm 300 Pocomoke RIGGIN, John Somm 261 Princess Anne RIGGIN, Norma Som 313 Little
Annemessex |
RIGGIN, Levi Som 315 Little
Annemessex RIGGIN, Littleton Som 296 Dividing
Creek RIGGIN, William Worc. 577 NTL RIGGIN, Jacob Worc. 602 NTL RIGGIN, Jesse Worc. 622 NTL RIGGIN, James Worc. 639 NTL |
1812 Maryland Militia
23rd Regiment 10th Brigade Md. Militia Somerset
Co. 15 May 1812
Edward RIGGIN
37th Regiment 10th Brigade Md. Militia Worcester. Co. 15 May 1812
Killam RIGGIN
12th Brigade Md. Militia Dorchester Co.
Rueben RIGGIN- private
Somerset Co. 23rd Regiment May 24 1813 Return of Capt. James Holland
Isaac RIGGIN 1 day
Return of Captain Thomas Marshall
John RIGGIN 8 days
Noah RIGGIN -
May 1813 Capt. Willaim Juett all served 7 days
Isaac RIGGIN 3rd Cpl
Elisha RIGGIN
John RIGGIN
Levi RIGGIN
Noah RIGGIN
Apr 8-15 1814 Served a tour of duty on Colburn Creek and Pocomoke
Bay for 8 days under Capt Whitting[ton] Polk
Noah RIGGIN
Apr 8-15 1814 served 8 days under Capt. William King
Jackson RIGGIN
Stationed in Somerset Co. no dates Capt. Thomas Marshall
Levi RIGGIN 8 days
John RIGGIN 8 days
Noah RIGGIN 8 days
May 30- June 3 1814
John RIGGIN 6 days
Apr 21 1814 all served 7 days William Juett, Capt
Isaac RIGGIN 3rd Cpl
Elisha RIGGIN
9th Regiment Md. Militia Worcester Co.
May 22- June 1 1813 Samuel Harper Lt. Col, Capt Lambdon's
Co.
James RIGGIN 8days
37th Regiment Md. Militia Worcester Co.
May 29- June 4 1813 Js Fookes' Capt.
Puzy RIGGIN 6 days
May 31- June 1 1813 John J. White Capt.
Levi RIGGIN 2 days
Killem RIGGIN 2 days
Apr 9 -10 1814 John J. White Capt.
William RIGGIN 2 days
Killom RIGGIN 2 days
11th Regiment Md. Militia Dorc Co. Nanticoke Co. Aprl 16-17 1813
James RIGGIN 2 days
Edward RIGGIN Jr. 2 days
1820 Delaware Census
RIGGEN, Benjamin Sussex 386
Broad Creek
RIGGEN, Levin Sussex 400 Little Creek
RIGGEN, William Sr. Sussex 400 Little Creek
RIGGEN, Isaac Sussex 388 Broad Creek
RIGGEN, Major Sussex 388 Broad Creek
RIGGIN, William C Sussex 388 Broad Creek
RIGGINS, Jacob Sussex 240 Nanticok
1820 Md. Census
RIGAN, James Balt 020 1st WARD RIGEN, Lemuel Worc 214 NTL RIGGIN, Jacob Worc. 154 NTL RIGGAN, John Some 112 NTL RIGGIN, Pearce Some 126 NTL |
RIGGIN, George Some 141 NTL RIGGIN, James Dorc. 064 NTL RIGGIN, Noah Dorc 032 NTL |
1830 Md. Census
RIGGEN, William Balt 419 11th Ward RIGGIN, William W. Balt 066 2nd Coll RIGGIN, Rody Balt 015 1st Ward RIGGLY?, Loyd Balt 270 7th Ward RIGGON, Levi Balt. 309 Ft.
McHenry RIGGID? James Cecil 060 3rd Elect RIGGIN, Noah Worc. 213 1st
Dist |
RIGGIN, Littleton Worc. 251
2nd Dist RIGGIN, Hamilton 260 Worc.
6th Dist RIGGIN, William D. Worc. 269
7th Dist. |
Elizabeth Pusey
Elizabeth, Lydia and William Pusey in right of his wife Mary, heirs of James
W. Riggin. June Court 1834
Isaiah Cooper
Isaiah Cooper, orphan of Bennett Cooper, 13 years of age in September
next, bound to James Riggin, farmer. April Court 1806
James Riggin
Elizabeth, Lydia and William Pusey in right of his wife Mary, heirs
of James W. Riggin. June Court 1834
Lydia Pusey
Elizabeth, Lydia and William Pusey in right of his wife Mary, heirs
of James W. Riggin. June Court 1834
Peter Riggin, Negro
Peter Riggin, mulatto, son of Sarah Riggin, 12 years old on
15 March last 1807. April Court 1807
William Pusey
Elizabeth, Lydia and William Pusey in right of his wife Mary, heirs
of James W. Riggin. June Court 1834
Wills of Worcestser Co. Md.
Angelo Atkinson w.d. 31 August 1787 p. 11 March 1789
To my wife Comfort Atkinson (nee Garman/Jarman), the EX. To daughters Sarah Atkinson, Betsy Atkinson, Anne Atkinson To sons Joshua Atkinson, Angelo Atkinson, George Atkinson, Isaac Atkinson, Benjamin Atkinson. Wit; Thomas Blake, James Atkinson, Darby Riggin. JW13 206.
Ann Riggin w.d. 3 Oct 1796 p. 9 Dec 1796
To sons John Riggin, Pierce Riggin. To Naomi Dryden, Thomas Lotia, unreadable?, Ann Starling. To daughters Suffiah/Sophia Riggin, Leah Riggin. Wit; James Willis, James Riggin, David McDaniel. 1790-99, 278.
Benjamin Farlow w.d. 26 Nov 1821 p.4 Jan 1822
To wife, not named,1/3rd of the estate. To sons David Farlow, Billy P. Farlow, the Ex., George Farlow, the EX. To my three daughters Sarah Parsons, Elizabeth Painter, Nancy Farlow. Wit; Billy Fooks,Tamer Fooks, William R.Riggin. MH 508.
Charles Riggin, planter, w.d.8 Feb 1774 p. 4 Apr 1774
To eight (8) of my children-Joshua Riggin, Betty Moor/Moore, Sarah Worilaw, James Riggin, Solomon Riggin, Rebecca Johnson, William Riggin, Teague Riggin. To grand-daughter Priscilla Riggin. To daughter Grace Ottwell. My son-in-law William Ottwell, the EX. Wit; Peter Dolbee/Dolby, William Johnson, Josephus Johnson. 1769-1783, 264.
Charles Fookes/Fooks Will Date: Probate Date:
Fookes/Fooks, Charles 7 Feb 1819w. 12 Apr 1822p. To son-Jesse Fookes, lands
on road from Salisbury to Snow Hill, tract CONCLUSION, part MILLS SUPPLY,
CONFERMATION. Jesse Fookes is under 21 years of age. To son-Jonathan N.
Fookes, part of aforesaid. To daughter Polly Fookes part of CONFIRMATION
DEPOSED, part of FACKABUS, etc. To daughter Leah Fookes, part of FACKABUS,
l01 acres part of VEXATION l15 acres. to daughter Sally Fookes, part of
tract FOURT NECK, etc. She is under 16 years of age. To daughter Nancy Fookes,
lands. To wife Nancy Fookes, exec. Friend, Patrick Causey, exec. Wit; Nancy
Ennis, Lemuel H. Riggin, Shepherd Johnson. MH 537.
Cornelius Riggen/Riggin/Reggin Will Date: Probate
Date:
Cornelius Riggen/Reggin 27 March 1769w. 3 March 1769p. Wife Rachel
EX. Daughter Leah Riggen/Riggin -all land and moveable estate during her
widowhood. Daughter Edde Riggin-all land called Riggen's Addition
with 107 acres and dwelling plantation. Wit; Merrill Maddox, Lazarus Maddox
and Seftar Maddox.
Darby Riggon/Riggin Will Date: 1/23/1743 Probate
Date: 3/7/1744
Darby Riggon/Riggin 23 January 1743w. 7 March 1743/4 To wife Mary,
plantation and dwelling called Shockley's Purchase, 250 acres. To son Darby,
plantation and dwelling called Shockley's Purchase at death or re-marriage
of his mother. To son Pierce, land should son Darby leave no heirs. To son
Teague, land should son Darby leave no heirs. To son Ambrose, personalty.
To daughter Mary, wife of Southy Newton, personalty and livestock. To daughter
Leah Riggon/Riggin, 5 pounds sterling at age 21. To all my children, Pierce,
Teague, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Leah, all remaining property after payment
of debts to be equally split. Wife Mary and son Pierce, EX. Wit; John Lane,
John Sheldon, John Smith, and John (last name unreadable.Wouing?Wonnel?).
On 7 March 1743/4, Mary (widow of Darby) quits her thirds and stands by
the will.
Darby Riggin Will Date: Probate Date:
7 March 1785w. 13 February 1789p. To my wife Hannah Riggin, the EX.
To my daughters Comfort Atkinson, Anna Randall, Grace Riggin, Esther
Deverex. To grandson John Deverex. To son-in-law John Deverex. To son Levin
Riggin. Wit; Joshua Townsend, Zadock Selby, Major Townsend. JW13
223
Elizabeth Morris Will Date: Probate Date:
Elizabeth Morris 31 March 1810w. 18 March 1815p. To son John Elsey Hayward,
track called Hayward's Lott (740acres) in Somerset County devised me by
my son Thomas Hayward. My relation George Hayward, EX, son of George (last
named not given). Wit; Nancy Evans, James Nairne, Jesse Riggin (moved
to Western Country by 1815). JBR 87.
George Schoolfield Will Date: Probate Date:
Schoolfield, George 18 Dec 1797w. 12 Jan 1798p. To wife Sarah Schoolfield,
1/3 of estate, the EX. To son Isaac Bozman Schoolfield, the plantation called
PREVENTION, grove I have bond for of William Selby, 252 acres in the Mattapony
100, EX. To daughters Catherine Schoolfield and Ziporah Schoolfield. To-Joshua
Silverhouse??, part of track called REHOBETH in Somerset County bonded for
712 pounds. Wit; Joshua Sturgis, Jessee Riggin, William Selby.
Hannah Riggen/Riggin Will Date: Probate Date:
Riggen/Riggin, Hannah 10 October 1794w. 13 Max 1795p. To grandson Angelo
Atkinson, the desk in possession of Levin Riggin. To grandsons Grederick
Randall, Benjamin Atkinson. To grandson George Atkinson, the bed in the
possession of William and Comfort Handy. To grand-daughters Betsy Randall,
Molly Randall, Henrietta Randall, Betsy Atkinson, Anna Atkinson. To son
Levin Riggen. To daughter Ann Randall. My friends Benjamin Dennis
and William Parker, trustees. Wit; Henry Parker Jr., Zadock Sturgis. 1790-99,
189.
Henry Johnson Will Date: Probate Date:
Johnson, Henry 7 Feb 1773w. 24 Mar 1773p. To my mother Christian Johnson,
l00 acres called HOGG RANGE in Sussex County, Delaware, and the EX. after
her death the to my Brother James Johnson. To my brother Benjamin Johnson
. Wit; Peter Dolby, Charles Riggin. 1769-1783, 178.
Isaac Pusey Will Date: Probate Date:
PUSEY, Isaac 11 Sep 1792w. 26 Oct 1792p. To son Levy/Levi Pusey, plantation
called BACON HILL 130 acres. To daughter Siner Pusey. To son Isaac Pusey.
To brother John Pusey, EX. Wit; John Pusey, John Riggen/Riggin, James
Wonnell. 1790-99, 96.
James Tilghman Will Date: Probate Date:
James Tilghman 16 February 1816w. 27 May 1816p. To daughter Mary Ann, house
and lot where I now live. To son James M. Tilghman (under 13). To wife Nancy
Tilghman (pregnant), EX. Mentioned brother Caleb Tilghman. To sisters children.
If William K. Tilghman die without issue to wife's brother Levin Cottingham,
EX. Lands adjacent William Beauchamp to be sold. Wit; Edward Stevenson,
Jacob Riggin and David Long. JBR 192.
James Riggin Will Date: Probate Date:
Riggin, James 2 Jan 1773w. 9 Jul 1773p. To my son Cannon Riggin,
part of land on the northside of Mill Branch. To my son Teague Riggin.
To my daughters Rebecca Riggin, Ann Riggin and Grace Riggin. To son
James Riggin, the land where I live on the south side of Mill Branch.
To my wife Elizabeth Riggin, the EX. Wit; William Stephen, Soloman
Townsend, William Bevans. 1769-1783, 205.
James Townsend Will Date: Probate Date:
Townsend, James 1 Jun 1773w. 14 Jul 1773p. To wife Esther Townsend, tracts
called TOWNSEND'S LOOK IN, TOWNSEND'S DISCOVERY, and to her daughter named
Ann Warrick/Warwick. Wit; George Baley, John Riggin, Nathan Anderson.
1769-1783, 221.
James Townsend Will Date: 11/29/1736 Probate Date:
5/2/1744
James Townsend 29 November 1736w. 2 May 1744p. Of Somerset County.
To son Major Townsend, dwelling and plantation, 125 acres, called
Grooms and Chance and 400 acres called Freemans Discovery. To brothers and
sisters, Daniel Townsend, Townsend, Mary Riggon/Riggin, Elizabeth
Townsend, Rebecca Winright/Wainwright, Sarah Porter, Rachel
Hopkins, and Anne Riggin/Riggon., the above property is my son, Major,
should died before his 21st birthday. To mother, Elizabeth Townsend, land
and personalty and the care of my son Major. Teague Riggon/Riggin,
EX. Wit; Francis Porter, John Scott.
John Riggin Will Date: Probate Date:
Riggin, John Sr. 24 Dec 1810w. 11 Jan 1811p. To son London Riggin,
lands. Isaac Pusey to be paid his due. To grandson Killem Riggin.
To step-sons Parker Pusey, Lazarus Maddux/Maddox. To sons John Riggin
and Hambleton Riggin. The lands in Somerset County to be sold by
son London Riggin and Pierce Riggin, the execs. Wit; James
Riggin, Charles Farrow,John F.Atkinson. 1806-13, 238.
John Pusey Will Date: Probate Date:
Pusey, John 15 October 1766w. 23 February 1774p. To my wife Rebecca Pusey,
the plantation, then after her death to my Son Isaac Pusey, the tract where
I live, 25 acres near the back of Stephen Wainright's plantation. My wife
is also the Ex. To my sons Lankford Pusey, Benjamin Pusey, David Pusey.
To my son William Pusey, the tract of land where he lives. To son George
Pusey, 50 acres. To daughter Mary Pusey. Wit; Cornelius Ward, who
is now deceased, James Atkinson, Teague Riggin. 1769-1783, 259.
Joshua Morris Will Date: Probate Date:
MORRIS, Joshua 23 Jan 1819w. 2 Mar 1819p. T my wife- Amelia Morris, land
on the west side of road dividing Somerset County and Worcester County.Co.
1/3rd MORRIS S CONCLUSION; 1.3 tract called SUMMER FIELD, ROACH'S CONCLUSION,
EX. To son Joshua Morris, lands where I live(desc.) part of FRIEND'S GOODWILL
bought of Charles Haynan, EX. To son John Morris, mill bought of Ward, Boston
& Gunby. Lot bought of Pierce Riggin. Lots MAIDENS CHOICE 65a.
, MILLS SECURITY 10 acres, GOOD LUCK 37a., POOR LOT l7a., ADDITION TO MORRIS
S MILL SUPPLE 600a., SECOND ADDITION TO MILLS SUPPLY 300 acres etc. To son
Jepthy Morris, land bought of Stephen Roach, part of SUMMER FIELDS. 21a.
ROACH'S CONCLUSION 4O and one-half acres at Fork Town (desc). To daughter
Mary Gunby, mill & land purchased of Purnell Toadvine. Lot that Jack
Morris laid off. To daughter Priscilla Morris, tract called PARTNERSHIP
150acres, HAYMAN'S ADDITION 15 acres, ADDITION 12 acres, PUZZLE CAP 30 acres.
To grand-daughter Amelia Gunby, part of tract KERRING QUARTER 50 acres,
EBENEZER'S LUCK 20 acres, SMULLEN'S CONTENT 60 acres, FOXES HOLE 7 acres.
To grand children William Gunby, Sarah Gunby, Mary A. Gunby, James Gunby,
each one-quarter acre adjacent to Jephty Morris lott out of Morris CONCLUSION,
description. To granddaughter Elizabeth Norris one-half acres of same adjacent
to Joshua Morris Lot. To Stephen Taylor, lot at Fork Town. To grandson Joshua
Morris, tract called MORRIS S CONCLUSION, balance of to son Isaac Norris,
part of estate that I gave to his daughter Elizabeth until she is of age.
Wit; John Bayne, William H. Lankford, Nelly Mitchell. MH 358
Levin Carey Will Date: Probate Date:
CAREY, Levin 21 Jan 1791w. 11 Feb 1791p. To wife Lidy/Lidia Carey, land,
the exec. To son Thomas Carey. Wit; Daniel Dikes, Rhoda Raign/Riggin,
Thomas Fooks. 1790-99, 7.
Littleton Robins, Sr. Will Date: Probate Date:
Littleton Robins, Sr. 13 November 1815w. 25 June 1816p. To nephew James
Robins, land bought off John Purnell and lands given to me by me sister
Windings (?). To Littleton R. Purnell, lands bought off William Brittingham,
Purnell Brittingham, Lambert Wright, John White and Samuel Ennis. To Dr.
Thomas R. Spence, land deeded off Captain David Watts, includes Buzzard
Island. To sister Lanty (Arlanta) Purnell, land bought off John Ayres, etc.
To Lemuel Purnell, land in Somerset County bought off George Miles and William
King; stock in Bank of Somerset after death of Miss Mary Spence; lot in
Snow Hill bought off Joshua Townsend; and farm formerly owned by James Givans'
heirs. To Miss Mary (?) Gillis, all land bought off Levin Fountain; lands
bought off William Hudson and Lemuel Hudson; and lands bought of Levin Riggin.
To Thomas Littleton Fountain, son of Levin Fountain and his wife Anda Fountain,
one-half of land bought off Thomas Fountain in Somerset County. To three
youngest children or survivors of Levin Fountain and Anda Fountain, balance
of Thomas Fountain's land not already given. James B. Robins and Dr. Thomas
R. Spence, trustees and executors. To John M. B. Robins, son of Littleton
Robins, lands. To Edward Robins, lands from sister and lands bought off
John Blizzard, he is to transfer title of Coys Folly to Dr. George M. Purnell.
To Thomas Robins, son of Edward Robins. To Molly Purnell, William Purnell,
Thomas Purnell, and Mary Purnell, children of Elisha Purnell. To John G.
Purnell and Chessed Purnell, sons of George Purnell. To Sally Purnell and
John R. Purnell, children of Dr. John Purnell. To Miss Mary Spence, all
land I possess until death. To Martha Ennis, widow of Stephen Ennis. To
three children of Littleton Robins, John Robins, James Robins and Mary S.
Robins. To Mary Fassitt, wife of Zadock (?) Fassitt. To John Robins, Ann
Maria Robins, Margaret Robins, Elinor Robins, Elizabeth Robins, children
of James R. (B.) Robins. To son John R. Gillis, son of Joseph Gillis. To
James Robins, Mary Robins and John Robins, children of Littleton Robins.
To children of George Purnell, Lemuel Purnell, John Purnell, Chessed Purnell
and Catherine Purnell, mentioned, debt of Eli Collins. Wit; John Bishop,
James Townsend, Barsheba Brown and Nicey Tarr. JBR 203.
Major Townsend Will Date: Probate Date:
Townsend, Major 2 Nov 1794w. 5 Dec 1794p. To wife Sarah Townsend. To son
James Townsend, land DUMFREES bought of Joshua Townsend, and 20 acres HALL'S
DISCOVERY. To son Luke Townsend, lots in Snow Hill, bond of Zadoc Selby,
Sr. and Mary Sturgis for conveyance of tract and lot #11. To daughters Eleanor
Merrill, Elizabeth Townsend. To son John Atkinson Townsend, tract HALL'S
DISCOVERY, ENLARGED, part of a tract ROCHESTER bought of Benjamin Purnell.
To wife Leah Townsend, the EX. To son Joshua Townsend. Wit; Major White,
Josiah Brattan, Levin Riggen/Riggin. 1790-99, 180
Mary Dukes Will Date: Probate Date:
Dukes,Mary 18 Jan 1822w. 22 Feb 1822p. To son Henry Jackson, real estate
in Somerset Co. To daughter Sally Boston. Wit; John N. Bowland, John F.
Atkinson, Loudy Riggin. MH 526.
Mary Ann Robins Will Date: Probate Date:
ROBINS, Mary Ann, widow of Bowdin Robins 4 Oct 1788w. 24 Feb 1791p. To Henry
Ackworth of Somerset County, Maryland. To Walter Smith, the family bible,
and the exec. To Marianna Andrews wife of John Andrews. To Caty Riggin
wife of Darby Riggin. To Robert Schoolfield and John Schoolfield.
To M (unreadable) wife of Ishmael Andrews. Wit; John Custis Handy, Peter
Chaille Jr. 1790-99, 12.
Noah Riggin Will Date: Probate Date:
Noah Riggin 22 July 1807w. 13 December 1811p. To my wife Andasiah
Riggin, the EX. To my daughter Polly Riggin. Wit; James Dennis,
Thomas Jackson. 1806-13, 305.
Peter Smullen/Smulling Will Date: Probate Date:
Peter Smulling/Smullen 14 October 1814w. 11 November 1814p. Wife Sally (may
be pregnant). Children Mariah Smulling, William Quinton (Smulling?) and
Edward James Smulling. Father-in-law William Fooks, EX. Wit; John Stevens,
Ephraim Smullin and Levy Riggin. JBR 67.
Pierce Riggin Will Date: Probate Date:
Riggin, Pierce 8 Mar1773w. 20 Apr 1773p. To my wife Anney Riggin,
the EX., and the plantation, after her death to my son John Riggin,
the tract 143 acres called WHAT YOU WILL. To my son Darby Riggin,
50 acres called RIGGIN'S DELIGHT. To daughters Leah Riggin, Naomi Riggin,
Priscilla Riggin, Anney Riggin, Sophia Riggin. To son Pierce
Riggin. Wit; Joseph Esham, James Riggin, James Wonnell. 1769-1783,
197.
Samuel Adams Will Date: Probate Date:
Adams,Samuel 21 Sep 1772 3 Nov 1772 To my sons-Samue Adamsl and John Adams,the
tract called LASTWOOD 234 acres. To daughters Leah Adams and Christana Adams.
To my wife Rebecca Adams. To my brother-William Adams,the EX. Wit; Peter
Dalby/Dolby, Charles Riggin, John Worrilow. 1769-1783, 82.
Thomas Davis, Jr. Will Date: Probate Date:
Thomas Davis, Jr. 29 April 1805w. 4 June 1805p. To wife Scarborough Davis,
the EX., and a track of land adjoining John Massey. To sons Thomas Davis
and William Drummond Davis, the lands. To son Henry Davis EX., the land
bought off William Ross that belonged to Noah Riggin. To daughter
Peggy Davis. Widow renounces the EX to son Henry Davis. Bonds, William Holland.
William Melvin Sr., Wit; John Tyndal and Sophia Nelson. JBR 227.
Thomas Atkinson Will Date: Probate Date:
Thomas Atkinson 3 February 1802w. 3 December 1802p. To son John Fountain
Atkinson , the EX., and land and mills. Daughters Sarah Fountain Fleming,
Mary Atkinson and Peggy Atkinson. To wife Mary Atkinson-dower. Polly Schoolfield
and Sarah Fleming WIT. John Riggin, Absalom Townsend and Milbey Townsend
WIT. Administrator bonds-1 January 1803, John F. Atkinson, James Atkinson
and Milby Atkinson. JBR 2.
Copyright ©1996-2000 R. A. Riggin, with special thanks for help in compiling my own branch of the family, L. Paul Morris, Jr.
Additional sources that may not be contained within my bibliography:
Ocean City Maryland LifeGuard Museum Project
Additional contributers
L. Paul Morris, Jr.
Judy Stell- Richmond Va.
George F. Riggin (of Wisconsin)- Researched and transcibed all Riggin data contained in the original Land Records for Somerset and Worcester Counties, Md. .
Jim Burgess The Burgess Family Gateway Publishing Co. Balt. Md.
Allan Riggin of North Carolina -Created a Descendant Chart that collected many Riggin family lines
Shari Handley - LDGS and GenWeb Project
Carol L. Nelson-Research for James Bayard Riggin's Md./Del roots in the midwest and western states
Rebecca F. Miller, Director of The Nabb Research Center, Salisbury State University
Teague Riggen and his Riggin/Riggen/Riggins Descendants Sharol Riggin Gateway Publishing Balt. Md. (note: Sharol tried to put together one of the first attempts at Riggin genealogy in print. But due to the lack of sources and footnotes, much is to be scutinized. Among other speculation, in the idea Teague Riggin was the son of Tadge Reagh O'Dowd, of which I have never seen a solid piece of evidence to support this. Not to say this could not be true, but at this point unproven. Most of the information extracted from this book, printed in this document, has been verified with other primary sources. i.e. Somerset Co. Land, Chancery, Orphans Court, Deed, Judicial and Will records, etc.)
Bibliography
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