Jeremiah J. Riggin
Jeremiah J. Riggin is the fifth child, and second son, of William C. and Ester M. (Low) Riggin, both of Delaware, in which state this son was born December 1, 1816. There were four sons and seven daughters of his father's family: Isaac C, Jane, Emeline, Elizabeth, Jeremiah J., Charles P., Deborah, Ellen, William and Levin. The grandfather of this subject, Isaac Riggin, was of English descent.
The Riggins came to this state in 1833, and settled in Pickaway County, near Deer Creek, where in 1835, the mother died. The father, William C, died in the year 1870. But four of his children yet survive: Isaac, Emeline, J. J., and Charles.
Jeremiah's first wife was the daughter of George and Catherine (Porter) Richey, of Pickaway County, this state, to whom he was married April 7, 1842. She died in 1844, leaving no children. On the 17th of February, 1847, he married Mary Jane, only daughter of James and Mary J. (Vandoler) Davis. She was born in 1828. Six children have been born to them: William J., born May 7, 1848: George V., born May 31, 1850; John O., born February 14, 1853; Lawson D., born May 19, 1857; Eber A., born March 14, 1860; Charles M., born November 7, 1862, died September 1, 1863.
Mr. Riggin has always been a hard worker, and by his indomitable energy, has triumphed over many difficulties. His farm of one hundred and twenty-three acres is in a good state of cultivation. During the late war, he made a proud record as a soldier, serving with more than ordinary distinction as a member of Company G, 113th Regiment O. V. I., 2d brigade, 2d division, 14th A. C. He was made a sergeant of company, in September, 1863, for gallant and meritorious conduct on the field of Chickamauga. He located where he now lives in 1848; has a well deserved reputation for honesty, and is at peace with all men,
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County