McNairy County, TennesseeHistory Archives

Life & Times

Sheriff N C Riggs 1844-1850

Deputies at a still, 1940s

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Posted Jan 18, 2025

Term1844-1850
Born12/17/1810
Died5/22/1880
Full NameNelson Carrington Riggs
Final Resting PlacePurdy Wisdom Cemetary
CityPurdy, TN

Photographs in the Sheriff’s Archive

Sheriff N C Riggs 1844 to 1850 6th Sheriff Sheriff N C Riggs 1844 to 1850 6th Sheriff Gary Briggs Bribery Attempt to Keep Bar Open after Hours Notice Bond Amount Gary Briggs Bribery Attempt to Keep Bar Open after Hours Notice Bond Amount