James Milton Riggs

Background

Riggs, James Milton was born on April 17, 1869 in Scott Company, Illinois, United States. Son of John Adams and Orpha (Campbell) Riggs.

Education

Partial course Eureka (Illinois) College.

Career

Sheriff Scott Company, Illinois, 1864-1866. Admitted to Illinois Barometer 1867; member Illinois General Assembly, 1870-1872.

State's attorney, Scott Company, 1872-1876.

Member 48th and 49th Congresses (1883-1887).

Achievements

• James Milton Riggs has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Illinois General Assembly, 1870-1872. Member 48th and 49th Congresses (1883-1887). Member Winchester (Illinois) School Board 19 years.

Member Christian (Disciples) Church.

Connections

Married Margaret Elizabeth Berry, December 31, 1868.

Father:

John Adams Riggs

Mother:

Orpha (Campbell) Riggs

Spouse:

Margaret Elizabeth Berry