Samuel RIGGS

                   Notes from "The Riggs Family Genealogy." Vol l, by John H. Wallace. 1901
When his father moved from Derby to Newark, N.J., Samuel was left in possession
of the "Riggs Hill" farm and other property at Derby.  In 1667 he married Sarah
Baldwin, daughter of Richard, of Milford.  His wife died and he married again
Mrs. Sarah Washburn.  He was a man of intelligence and substantial ability, and
was honored by his neighbors as long as he lived.  He was a representative in
the Legislature several years and a justice of the peace.  He also held the
commission of ensign from the colonial government for a number of years.  His
death is recorded in 1738.  His nine children were by his first wife.
    He was made justice of the peace in 1708, held many offices, had considerable
property; built the first house in the neighborhood of Seymour.