MRS MARY N. RIGGIN
TO BE BURIED TODAY
One Of City's Oldest
Residents Died Tuesday
Mrs. Mary N. Riggin, one of Crisfield's oldest
and most lovable matrons, died in the
McCready Hospital here Tuesday evening,
where she had been a patient since she fell
and broke her hip December 19th of last year.
She was the widow of the late Elisha T.
Riggin and the daughter of the late Nicholas
Somers and Mary Miles Somers, and a
descendant of some of the pioneer families
of old Somerset county.
Mrs. Riggin would have been 91 years of age
in April, having been born April 18th. 1858.
Until last December, when she was injured by
a fall, she had been active, although she
had to use a cane to help her in walking.
Living in Crisfield all her life, she was
connected by birth and marriage to several
of the city's most prominent families.
A woman of splendid presence and personality,
she had devoted her long life principally to
her home and to church work. She had long
been a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church and actively participated in it's
affairs as long as her health permitted.
In her home she was an ideal wife and mother,
courteous and pleasant to visitors, loving
and devoted to husband and children.
Interesting to talk with and a good listener,
her conversation showed that she was
observant of affairs and intelligent in
interpreting them. She had a wide circle of
friends, old and young, who held her in
great esteem. A good woman, full of years,
living to see her children grown and married,
she was blessed with the presence of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even
great-great-grandchildren, who helped make
her life pleasant and of whom she was duly
proud.
Her passing has caused profound sorrow in
the community. Funeral services will be held
in the Covington Funeral Home on Main street
at 2:30 o'clock this Friday, afternoon,
conducted by the pastor of her church, Rev.
E.L. Bennett, assisted. by Rev. Melvin F.
Wheatley, pastor of Immanuel Methodist
church and Rev. F.E. Garland, pastor of
the Baptist Temple. Interment will be in
the family lot in Crisfield cemetery.
Bearers will be eight of her grandsons:
Richard F. Jones, W. Edwin Riggin Jr.,
Nathaniel B. Riggin, Roy Riggin, Henry
Riggin, Horace F. Rggin Jr., Nicholas S.
Riggin, Jr. and George N. Riggin.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Frank Jones, Mrs. M. Brevoort Thawley and
Miss Blanche Riggin, all of Crisfield, and
four sons, Horace Riggin of Baltimere,
Gordon E. Riggin and W. Edwin Riggin of
Crisfield, and Nicholas S. Riggin of New
Castle, Del. Twelve grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren also survive.
The Crisfield Times February 25, 1949, pg. 1
TO BE BURIED TODAY
One Of City's Oldest
Residents Died Tuesday
Mrs. Mary N. Riggin, one of Crisfield's oldest
and most lovable matrons, died in the
McCready Hospital here Tuesday evening,
where she had been a patient since she fell
and broke her hip December 19th of last year.
She was the widow of the late Elisha T.
Riggin and the daughter of the late Nicholas
Somers and Mary Miles Somers, and a
descendant of some of the pioneer families
of old Somerset county.
Mrs. Riggin would have been 91 years of age
in April, having been born April 18th. 1858.
Until last December, when she was injured by
a fall, she had been active, although she
had to use a cane to help her in walking.
Living in Crisfield all her life, she was
connected by birth and marriage to several
of the city's most prominent families.
A woman of splendid presence and personality,
she had devoted her long life principally to
her home and to church work. She had long
been a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church and actively participated in it's
affairs as long as her health permitted.
In her home she was an ideal wife and mother,
courteous and pleasant to visitors, loving
and devoted to husband and children.
Interesting to talk with and a good listener,
her conversation showed that she was
observant of affairs and intelligent in
interpreting them. She had a wide circle of
friends, old and young, who held her in
great esteem. A good woman, full of years,
living to see her children grown and married,
she was blessed with the presence of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even
great-great-grandchildren, who helped make
her life pleasant and of whom she was duly
proud.
Her passing has caused profound sorrow in
the community. Funeral services will be held
in the Covington Funeral Home on Main street
at 2:30 o'clock this Friday, afternoon,
conducted by the pastor of her church, Rev.
E.L. Bennett, assisted. by Rev. Melvin F.
Wheatley, pastor of Immanuel Methodist
church and Rev. F.E. Garland, pastor of
the Baptist Temple. Interment will be in
the family lot in Crisfield cemetery.
Bearers will be eight of her grandsons:
Richard F. Jones, W. Edwin Riggin Jr.,
Nathaniel B. Riggin, Roy Riggin, Henry
Riggin, Horace F. Rggin Jr., Nicholas S.
Riggin, Jr. and George N. Riggin.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Frank Jones, Mrs. M. Brevoort Thawley and
Miss Blanche Riggin, all of Crisfield, and
four sons, Horace Riggin of Baltimere,
Gordon E. Riggin and W. Edwin Riggin of
Crisfield, and Nicholas S. Riggin of New
Castle, Del. Twelve grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren also survive.
The Crisfield Times February 25, 1949, pg. 1
MRS MARY N. RIGGIN
TO BE BURIED TODAY
One Of City's Oldest
Residents Died Tuesday
Mrs. Mary N. Riggin, one of Crisfield's oldest
and most lovable matrons, died in the
McCready Hospital here Tuesday evening,
where she had been a patient since she fell
and broke her hip December 19th of last year.
She was the widow of the late Elisha T.
Riggin and the daughter of the late Nicholas
Somers and Mary Miles Somers, and a
descendant of some of the pioneer families
of old Somerset county.
Mrs. Riggin would have been 91 years of age
in April, having been born April 18th. 1858.
Until last December, when she was injured by
a fall, she had been active, although she
had to use a cane to help her in walking.
Living in Crisfield all her life, she was
connected by birth and marriage to several
of the city's most prominent families.
A woman of splendid presence and personality,
she had devoted her long life principally to
her home and to church work. She had long
been a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church and actively participated in it's
affairs as long as her health permitted.
In her home she was an ideal wife and mother,
courteous and pleasant to visitors, loving
and devoted to husband and children.
Interesting to talk with and a good listener,
her conversation showed that she was
observant of affairs and intelligent in
interpreting them. She had a wide circle of
friends, old and young, who held her in
great esteem. A good woman, full of years,
living to see her children grown and married,
she was blessed with the presence of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even
great-great-grandchildren, who helped make
her life pleasant and of whom she was duly
proud.
Her passing has caused profound sorrow in
the community. Funeral services will be held
in the Covington Funeral Home on Main street
at 2:30 o'clock this Friday, afternoon,
conducted by the pastor of her church, Rev.
E.L. Bennett, assisted. by Rev. Melvin F.
Wheatley, pastor of Immanuel Methodist
church and Rev. F.E. Garland, pastor of
the Baptist Temple. Interment will be in
the family lot in Crisfield cemetery.
Bearers will be eight of her grandsons:
Richard F. Jones, W. Edwin Riggin Jr.,
Nathaniel B. Riggin, Roy Riggin, Henry
Riggin, Horace F. Rggin Jr., Nicholas S.
Riggin, Jr. and George N. Riggin.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Frank Jones, Mrs. M. Brevoort Thawley and
Miss Blanche Riggin, all of Crisfield, and
four sons, Horace Riggin of Baltimere,
Gordon E. Riggin and W. Edwin Riggin of
Crisfield, and Nicholas S. Riggin of New
Castle, Del. Twelve grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren also survive.
The Crisfield Times February 25, 1949, pg. 1
TO BE BURIED TODAY
One Of City's Oldest
Residents Died Tuesday
Mrs. Mary N. Riggin, one of Crisfield's oldest
and most lovable matrons, died in the
McCready Hospital here Tuesday evening,
where she had been a patient since she fell
and broke her hip December 19th of last year.
She was the widow of the late Elisha T.
Riggin and the daughter of the late Nicholas
Somers and Mary Miles Somers, and a
descendant of some of the pioneer families
of old Somerset county.
Mrs. Riggin would have been 91 years of age
in April, having been born April 18th. 1858.
Until last December, when she was injured by
a fall, she had been active, although she
had to use a cane to help her in walking.
Living in Crisfield all her life, she was
connected by birth and marriage to several
of the city's most prominent families.
A woman of splendid presence and personality,
she had devoted her long life principally to
her home and to church work. She had long
been a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church and actively participated in it's
affairs as long as her health permitted.
In her home she was an ideal wife and mother,
courteous and pleasant to visitors, loving
and devoted to husband and children.
Interesting to talk with and a good listener,
her conversation showed that she was
observant of affairs and intelligent in
interpreting them. She had a wide circle of
friends, old and young, who held her in
great esteem. A good woman, full of years,
living to see her children grown and married,
she was blessed with the presence of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even
great-great-grandchildren, who helped make
her life pleasant and of whom she was duly
proud.
Her passing has caused profound sorrow in
the community. Funeral services will be held
in the Covington Funeral Home on Main street
at 2:30 o'clock this Friday, afternoon,
conducted by the pastor of her church, Rev.
E.L. Bennett, assisted. by Rev. Melvin F.
Wheatley, pastor of Immanuel Methodist
church and Rev. F.E. Garland, pastor of
the Baptist Temple. Interment will be in
the family lot in Crisfield cemetery.
Bearers will be eight of her grandsons:
Richard F. Jones, W. Edwin Riggin Jr.,
Nathaniel B. Riggin, Roy Riggin, Henry
Riggin, Horace F. Rggin Jr., Nicholas S.
Riggin, Jr. and George N. Riggin.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Frank Jones, Mrs. M. Brevoort Thawley and
Miss Blanche Riggin, all of Crisfield, and
four sons, Horace Riggin of Baltimere,
Gordon E. Riggin and W. Edwin Riggin of
Crisfield, and Nicholas S. Riggin of New
Castle, Del. Twelve grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and four great-great-
grandchildren also survive.
The Crisfield Times February 25, 1949, pg. 1
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