SAMUEL W. RIGGS
(1838 - .... ) -
HOUSE, 38th General Assembly, 1873-75; representing Decatur and Hardin counties; Republican. Born in Alabama c.1838; exact date and place of birth, names of parents, and extent of schooling not determined. Twice married; name of first wife, date and place of marriage, and date of her death not found; nine children by this marriage--eldest was Colbrick. W.D. born cd 857, followed in order of birth by John A=, Malinda, Rosalind, J. T., Lemae, Addie, D Bo, and the youngest, B.E., born c.1880; second marriage in Decatur County, Mar. 10, 1885, to Mary J. Bryant; no children by this marriage. Subject was a farmer in 12th civil district of Decatur County. Justice of the peace» No further information on Representative Riggs.
Sources: Decatur County Marriage Records, 1869-74, po 151; do., 1881-87, p. 374; U.S. Census, 1870, 1880, Decatur County.
Biographical Directory Tennessee General Assembly 1796-1969 Preliminary No. 13 Benton and Decatur Counties
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