Abraham Riggs Sr. (abt. 1717 - abt. 1785)

Born about 1717 in Accomack, Colony of Virginia

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Died about 1785 at about age 68 in Accomack, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Abraham Riggs Sr. was born about 1717. He married Mary Borde/Bird between 1751 and 1757. Mary is the daughter of Daniel and Margaret Bird. Daniel Bird left a nuncupative will in March 1751 (probated 1758) in which he names his daughter Mary not yet married. Researchers purport that Mary Riggs was previously married to Billings Britt because Abraham came into possession of the Britt estate in1759. Abraham and Mary had children: William d. 1834, George d. 1834, Abraham Jr. b. 1757, Esther d. 1783, and Leah, b.1772. Abraham Riggs Sr. died about 1785 when his widow, Mary, appears on the tax list for that year. Mary died before 1795 when she disappears from the tax lists.

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Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800. </p>

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He made a will on 24 September 1783 at Accomack Co, VA [Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800.]

Will of Abraham Riggs (page 165 from Wills and Administration by Stratton Nottingham 24 September 1783, proved in court August 3, 1783. To wife, Mary, whole estate during her widowhood. To son, George, one shilling, to four children, William, Abraham, Esther, and Leah Riggs, all my land and rest of estate to be divided equally between them. Executor, wife Mary, Order of probate, William Riggs, heir-at=law to testator. Witnesses: Solomon Jackson, Benjamin Royall, John Tilshett

His mother Naomi has a birth date of 1708, meaning she would have been nine when Abraham was born. Thus, there is some incorrect information that will need to be adjusted.

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