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Theodore Perry Riggs

Male 1850 - 1896  (46 years)


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  • Name Theodore Perry Riggs 
    Born 5 Mar 1850  Carter County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 5 May 1896  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I29536  Rossville
    Last Modified 10 Apr 2020 

    Family Evaline M White Miller Riggs,   b. 8 Apr 1840, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1894, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Married 1881 
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2020 21:21:58 
    Family ID F8461  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Obituary- Riggs, Theodore
    Obituary- Riggs, Theodore
    OBITUARY.
    Theodore P. Riggs died Tuesday, May 5th, at the residence of his step-daughter, Mrs. W.V. Hook, who resides in the northern part of Rossville township, where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Charles E. Kalb, who preached from the fourth verse of the twenty-third Psalm: - "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil."

    The deceased was 46 years of age, and for a long time has suffered from lung trouble. He left two children of his own, in addition to several step-children. He was born in Carter county Kentucky, but for several years has resided in this city. His remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery.

    [From The Rossville Times, Friday, May 8, 1896]