Lucinda (Philpott) Riggs (abt. 1810 - aft. 1883)

Born about 1810 in Henry County, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Charles Addison Riggs — married about 1826 in Roane County, Tennessee, United States [uncertain]

Descendants

Died after Jun 1883 after about age 73 in Monroe, Tennessee, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Lucinda Philpot was born about 1810 at Henry County, Virginia (an estimate based on U.S. census records). She was the youngest daughter of Samuel Philpott and Mary Anne “Polly” Hannah.

Lucinda was likely the female, age 10-16, living in the household of her uncle, John Philpott, on the 1820 U.S. Census at Henry County, Virginia.^[1]

On 24 July 1826, Lucinda Philpot was named as a legatee in the distribution of the estate of her father, at Roane County, Tennessee (Roane County Estate Book B, 1829-1837, page 34).^[2] She was not yet married.

Addison Riggs married Lucinda Philpott about 1826. This estimate is based on the fact that Lucinda was unmarried in July 1826, but had two young children by 1830.^[3] The 1850 U.S. census showed that the eldest child in their home was born in Tennessee about 1827.^[4]

In 1830, Lucinda was likely the female, age 20-29, living in the household of Addison Riggs at Rhea County, Tennessee. Living nearby, was Lucinda’s brother, Alexander Philpot, and Addison’s brother, Townley Riggs.^[3]

In 1840, Lucinda was likely the female, age 30-39, living in the household of Adison Rigg at Meigs County, Tennessee. Living next door was Lucinda’s brother, Alexander Philpott.^[5]

Lucinda Riggs appeared in the household of Madison Riggs on the 1850 U.S. Census at McMinn County, Tennessee. She was listed as 41 years old, and born in Virginia. She was living with her husband and ten children. Listed nearby were the households of Reuben, and William Fellpot (likely the sons of her brother, Alexander Philpott).^[4]

Lucinda Riggs was listed as wife in the household of Adison Riggs on the 1860 U.S. Census at Monroe County, Tennessee. She was listed as 51 years old, and born in Virginia. She was living with her husband and seven children.^[6]

Lucinda Riggs appeared in the household of Adison Riggs on the 1870 U.S. Census at Monroe County, Tennessee. She was listed as 61 years old, and born in Virginia. She was living with her husband and two children.^[7]

Loucinda Riggs appeared as wife in the household of Adison Riggs on the 1880 U.S. Census at Monroe County, Tennessee. She was listed as 70 years old, and born in Virginia. It was reported that her parents were born in Maryland. Lucinda was living with her husband, son-in-law, daughter, and grandson.^[8]

Lucinda Riggs died sometime after 1880. The place of her burial is unknown.

Name: Lucinda Philpott. ^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]}

Born ABT 1809. Henry County, Virginia. ^{[9] [11] [12] [13] [14]}

Residence Age: abt 41. 1 JUN 1840. Meigs County, Tennessee, USA. Map: Latitude: N35.5147. Longitude: W84.81. ^[13] 1 JUN 1830. Rhea County, Tennessee. ^[10] 1 JUN 1870. District 8, Monroe County, Tennessee. ^[9] 1 JUN 1860. District 8, Monroe County, Tennessee. ^[12] 1 JUN 1850. Subdivision 23, McMinn County, Tennessee. ^[11] Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife. 1 JUN 1880. District 8, Monroe County, Tennessee. ^[14]

Photo: #M5577.

Sources

1. ↑ John Philpott household, 1820 U.S. Census, Henry County, Virginia population schedule, page 35, National Archives micropublication M33-139, no enumeration date.
2. ↑ "Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-B7QJ?cc=1909088&wc=M6QQ-GPD%3A179705301%2C179867501 : 22 May 2014), Roane > Estate records, 1802-1842 > image 137 of 436; county courthouses, Tennessee.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Addison Riggs household, 1830 U.S. Census, Rhea County, Tennessee population schedule, page 370, National Archives micropublication M19-175, no enumeration date.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Madison Riggs household, 1850 U.S. Census, McMinn County, Tennessee population schedule, lines 36-42 on page 346A and lines 1-6 on page 346B, dwelling 2494, family 1725, National Archives micropublication M32-887, enumerated 15 October 1850.
5. ↑ Adison Rigg household, 1840 U.S. Census, Meigs County, Tennessee population schedule, page 11, National Archives micropublication M704-528, no enumeration date.
6. ↑ Adison Riggs household, 1860 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Tennessee population schedule, 8th Civil District, lines 36-40 on page 103 and lines 1-4 on page 104, dwelling 474, family 764, National Archives micropublication M653-1265, enumerated June 1860.
7. ↑ Adison Riggs household, 1870 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Tennessee population schedule, District 8, page 14, lines 17-20, dwelling 100, family 100, National Archives micropublication M593-1550, enumerated 21 July 1870.
8. ↑ Adison Riggs household, 1880 U.S. Census, Monroe County, Tennessee population schedule, District 8, page 12D, lines 33-37, dwelling 105, family 107, National Archives micropublication T9-1271, enumerated 7 and 8 June 1870.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} Source: #S251 Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1550; Page: 77B; Image: 159; Family History Library Film: 553049
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Source: #S662 1830; Census Place: Rhea, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 175; Page: 370; Family History Library Film: 0024533
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} Source: #S250 Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 346A; Image: 782
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1 12.2} Source: #S245 Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1265; Page: 241; Image: 488; Family History Library Film: 805265
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1 13.2} Source: #S407 Year: 1840; Census Place: Meigs, Tennessee; Roll: 528; Page: 229; Image: 470; Family History Library Film: 0024547
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1 14.2} Source: #S231 Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Monroe, Tennessee; Roll: 1272; Family History Film: 1255272; Page: 56D; Enumeration District: 205

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