Edward,Sr. settled in Esopus ( NY +Mary Ann McClaughry b1745
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Mary Ann McClaughry Riggs (3.5)
Born: c.1745 in: Cleghill townland, Parish of Clongesh, Barony of Longford, County Longford, Ireland
Died: 5 March 1782 in: NY
Parents: Thomas (2.4) and Margaret McClaughry
Husband: Edward Riggs Sr.
See Thomas(2.4) bio for Mary Ann's journey to America.
Edward Riggs came to America in 1763 and settled in Esopus (now Kingston), NY where he taught Latin. His wife Mary Ann joined him two year later when her parents and family emigrated. Thomas'(8) family lived with Edward and Mary Ann their first winter in America.
Information on Mary Ann McClaughry Rigg's (3.5) Children
* Edward Riggs Jr. (4.32) b. 1760 in Ireland. d. Aug. 1835 in Victory, NY. Wife #1: * May Ann Savage. Wife #2: Elizabeth Clark. 7 children.
* Thomas Riggs (4.33) b. 1771. d. 1833.
* Matthew Riggs (4.34) (1773-?)
* Eleanor Riggs (4.35) b. 1769 in Argyle, NY. d. 7 Apr. 1796 Kortright, NY. Husband: John Murdock Sr.. 6 children.
* Maryann Riggs Sexsmith (4.36) b. 1776. d. ? Husband: Michael Sexsmith. 10 children.