Bennett Family

Person Page 38

Martha Ann Riggs¹

F, #926, b. 3 August 1837, d. 1919

Parents

Father: Reuben R. Riggs (b. 3 September 1811, d. 10 April 1893)
Mother: Sarah Martin Taylor (b. 1813, d. before 1857)

Partner: David Newton Ray (b. 1833)

Biography

Birth: Martha Ann Riggs was born on 3 August 1837 in Giles County, Tennessee.^1,2,3
Marriage: She married David Newton Ray in 1857.^3,3
Name-Marr: As of 1857,her married name was Martha Ann Ray.
Death: She died in 1919 in Parker County, Texas, at age ~82.³
Burial: She was buried in Poolville Cemetery, Poolville, Parker County, Texas.³

Last Edited: 19 April 2021

Citations

[S203] unidentified author, "Riggs Family Email (lost)," e-mail message from (unknown address) to Anita Tally, the email is currently missing but I saved the information that it contained. Hereinafter cited as "Riggs Family Email (lost)."
[S204] National Archives, Limestone Co. Alabama Census - 1850 (Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com page 47 of 112.
[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, 61458417. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

William G. Riggs¹

M, #927, b. 1841

Parents

Father: Reuben R. Riggs (b. 3 September 1811, d. 10 April 1893)
Mother: Sarah Martin Taylor (b. 1813, d. before 1857)

Biography

Birth: William G. Riggs was born in 1841 in Limestone County, Alabama.^1,2

Last Edited: 25 July 2019

Citations

[S203] unidentified author, "Riggs Family Email (lost)," e-mail message from (unknown address) to Anita Tally, the email is currently missing but I saved the information that it contained. Hereinafter cited as "Riggs Family Email (lost)."
[S204] National Archives, Limestone Co. Alabama Census - 1850 (Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com page 47 of 112.

Sarah P. Riggs¹

F, #928, b. 1844

Parents

Father: Reuben R. Riggs (b. 3 September 1811, d. 10 April 1893)
Mother: Sarah Martin Taylor (b. 1813, d. before 1857)

Biography

Birth: Sarah P. Riggs was born in 1844 in Limestone County, Alabama.^1,2

Last Edited: 25 July 2019

Citations

[S203] unidentified author, "Riggs Family Email (lost)," e-mail message from (unknown address) to Anita Tally, the email is currently missing but I saved the information that it contained. Hereinafter cited as "Riggs Family Email (lost)."
[S204] National Archives, Limestone Co. Alabama Census - 1850 (Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com page 47 of 112.

Lewis Henry Riggs¹

M, #929, b. December 1846

Parents

Father: Reuben R. Riggs (b. 3 September 1811, d. 10 April 1893)
Mother: Sarah Martin Taylor (b. 1813, d. before 1857)

Biography

Birth: Lewis Henry Riggs was born in December 1846 in Limestone County, Alabama.^1,2

Last Edited: 25 July 2019

Citations

[S203] unidentified author, "Riggs Family Email (lost)," e-mail message from (unknown address) to Anita Tally, the email is currently missing but I saved the information that it contained. Hereinafter cited as "Riggs Family Email (lost)."
[S204] National Archives, Limestone Co. Alabama Census - 1850 (Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com page 47 of 112.

Robert Taylor Riggs¹

M, #930, b. 14 October 1849, d. 16 April 1908

Parents

Father: Reuben R. Riggs (b. 3 September 1811, d. 10 April 1893)
Mother: Sarah Martin Taylor (b. 1813, d. before 1857)

Biography

Birth: Robert Taylor Riggs was born on 14 October 1849 in Limestone County, Alabama.^1,2
Death: He died on 16 April 1908 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, at age 58.³
Burial: He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas.³

Last Edited: 19 April 2021

Citations

[S203] unidentified author, "Riggs Family Email (lost)," e-mail message from (unknown address) to Anita Tally, the email is currently missing but I saved the information that it contained. Hereinafter cited as "Riggs Family Email (lost)."
[S204] National Archives, Limestone Co. Alabama Census - 1850 (Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com page 47 of 112.
[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, 18004139. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

Grace Holmes¹

F, #932

Children:

Rena May Holmes+ (b. 1 May 1910, d. 8 November 1995)

Last Edited: 25 July 2019

Citations

[S206] National Archives, Marion Co. Illinois Census Records - 1920 (Ancestry.com), p. 4 of 29, Ancestry - Luka - District 0180.

Pearl Vassor¹

F, #939, b. 1883

Partner: Fred E. Linebarger (b. 16 August 1886, d. 2 September 1950)

Biography

Birth: Pearl Vassor was born in 1883.¹
Marriage: She married Fred E. Linebarger, son of Michael Elbert Linebarger and Malinda Burton, on 8 November 1903 in Barry County, Missouri.¹
Name-Marr: As of 8 November 1903,her married name was Pearl Linebarger.

Last Edited: 14 July 2020

Citations

[S148] Marriage record: see citation, by Ancestry.com; Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]; Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com. Online www.ancestry.com; Recorder's Information from Marriage License Applicants.

David Newton Ray¹

M, #940, b. 1833

Partner: Martha Ann Riggs (b. 3 August 1837, d. 1919)

Biography

Birth: David Newton Ray was born in 1833.¹
Marriage: He married Martha Ann Riggs, daughter of Reuben R. Riggs and Sarah Martin Taylor, in 1857.^1,1

Last Edited: 19 April 2021

Citations

[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, 61458417. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

Autry William Hill¹

M, #942, b. 21 April 1926, d. 23 May 2020

Partner: Geraldine Parrett (b. 16 August 1929, d. 27 February 2021)

Anita Kathleen Hill+

Biography

Birth: Autry William Hill was born on 21 April 1926.¹
Marriage: He married Geraldine Parrett on 7 August 1949 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.¹
Death: He died on 23 May 2020 at age 94.¹

Last Edited: 18 January 2022

Citations

[S123] Anita Hill Tally, Tally, Anita Hill - Personal Knowledge (unpublished.)

Geraldine Parrett¹

F, #943, b. 16 August 1929, d. 27 February 2021

Partner: Autry William Hill (b. 21 April 1926, d. 23 May 2020)

Anita Kathleen Hill+

Biography

Birth: Geraldine Parrett was born on 16 August 1929.¹
Marriage: She married Autry William Hill on 7 August 1949 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.¹
Name-Marr: As of 7 August 1949,her married name was Geraldine Hill.
Death: She died on 27 February 2021 at age 91.¹

Last Edited: 20 August 2022

Citations

[S123] Anita Hill Tally, Tally, Anita Hill - Personal Knowledge (unpublished.)

Ambrose Williams¹

M, #946, b. circa 1745

Partner: Mary Moor

Robert Williams+ (b. 7 May 1770, d. 7 May 1846)

Biography

Birth: Ambrose Williams was born circa 1745.
Marriage: He married Mary Moor.¹

Last Edited: 30 November 2022

Citations

[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #6249001. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

Mary Moor¹

F, #947

Partner: Ambrose Williams (b. circa 1745)

Robert Williams+ (b. 7 May 1770, d. 7 May 1846)

Biography

Name-Marr: Her married name was Mary Williams.
Marriage: Mary Moor married Ambrose Williams.¹

Last Edited: 30 November 2022

Citations

[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #6249001. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

John M. Bowles¹

M, #948, b. 1775, d. 1830

Partner: Franny Bolling (b. 1775, d. 1869)

Nancy M. Bowles+ (b. 6 November 1796, d. 27 March 1876)
John Bowles (b. 13 February 1802, d. 28 October 1859)
Frances Bowles (b. 11 March 1819, d. 1906)

Biography

Birth: John M. Bowles was born in 1775 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.¹
Marriage: He married Franny Bolling on 27 April 1795.²
Death: He died in 1830 in DeKalb County, Tennessee, at age ~55.¹
Burial: He was buried in Robert Walker Cemetery, Antioch, DeKalb County, Tennessee.¹

Last Edited: 9 February 2022

Citations

[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #127056726. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.
[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #127057131.

Franny Bolling¹

F, #949, b. 1775, d. 1869

Partner: John M. Bowles (b. 1775, d. 1830)

Nancy M. Bowles+ (b. 6 November 1796, d. 27 March 1876)
John Bowles (b. 13 February 1802, d. 28 October 1859)
Frances Bowles (b. 11 March 1819, d. 1906)

Biography

Birth: Franny Bolling was born in 1775.¹
Marriage: She married John M. Bowles on 27 April 1795.¹
Name-Marr: As of 27 April 1795,her married name was Franny Bowles.
Death: She died in 1869 in DeKalb County, Tennessee, at age ~94.¹
Burial: She was buried in Robert Walker Cemetery, Antioch, DeKalb County, Tennessee.¹

Last Edited: 18 August 2022

Citations

[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #127057131. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

Frances Bowles¹

F, #950, b. 11 March 1819, d. 1906

Parents

Father: John M. Bowles (b. 1775, d. 1830)
Mother: Franny Bolling (b. 1775, d. 1869)

Partner: Thomas Adcock (b. 1817, d. 30 August 1905)

Biography

Birth: Frances Bowles was born on 11 March 1819 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.^1,2
Marriage: She married Thomas Adcock on 5 May 1838 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.^1,2
Name-Marr: As of 5 May 1838,her married name was Frances Adcock.
Death: She died in 1906 in DeKalb County, Tennessee, at age ~87.¹

Last Edited: 9 March 2022

Citations

[S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial # 127057277. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.
[S215] Frances Adcock file; 1056; Confederate Widow's Pension Applications (Washington D.C.: National Archives.)