Benjamin Riggs, Oklahoma Riggs - Kay Co
Here is what I know from family "lore" (interview with my grandmother in the 1970's about people who had been dead since the 1930's) -- Any help would be GREAT!
Benjamin H. Riggs, born Abt. 1821; died Abt. 1915.
He was the son of Nancy McCrary.I don't know father's name.I may have a photo of Nancy McCrary.
He married Mary Magee.
Notes for Benjamin H. Riggs:
Benjamin was in the Cimarron Land Rush (Oklahoma Land Rush) moved from Kansas. Resided in Ponca City, "Kaw", Kay County, Oklahoma.
One family note says that his middle name was Harrison.
He died at age 94, driving a Model T- too fast -he raced a Train to a crossing and wrapped his car around a pole.
Children of Benjamin Riggs and Mary Magee are:
1) Unk Riggs, born Abt. 1869.
2). Edgar Leon Riggs, born 1870 in Indian Territory, Kansas; died 1932 in Rosario, Sinoloa, Mexico; married Vara Elizabeth Merrell1907 in Soda Springs, Idaho.(this ancestor is my grandfather - heleft home very young, but kept in contact -he worked in the mining industry - Utah, Idaho, Montana, California, and Mexico - was in supervisory positions)
3). Nora Riggs, born Abt. 1872; married Unknown Simmons. (Have photos of her and her children, photo taken in Ponca City, OK)
4). Alma Riggs, born Abt. 1873. (Photo taken in Ponca City)
5)Anna Riggs, born Abt. 1873; married Unknown Carpenter.
6) John Riggs, born Abt. 1874. (Photo taken in Ponca City)in the "oil business"