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RIGGS, William Sears

William Sears Riggs

RIGGS, WILLIAM SEARS (son of John Riggs and Mary Gillman of Indiana). Born March 19, 1830, in Putnam county, Ind. Came to Utah July, 1850. Married Sarah Reeves Feb. 7, 1855, at Cedar City, Utah (daughter of William Reeves and Frances Long of England). She was born Sept. 28, 1837. Their children: Sarah Frances, m. E. W. Littlefield; Mary Elizabeth, m. David C. Wixom; Malissa Ann, m. Joseph S. Ingram; Caroline Jane; Emma Lovina, m. Joseph E. Griffin; William Reeves b. May 22, 1865, m. Priscilla S. Barnhurst; Andrew Jackson, m. Christena Henrie; Amanda Ellen, m. Ernest A. Griffin; Malinda Isabelle, m. William H. Bryce; Roselia, m. Frank Ahlstrom. Family resided Kanarra and Panguitch, Utah. High councilor of Panguitch stake 1879-91; bishop's counselor of Henrieville ward 1892. Carpenter.

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