George Washington Riggs
George Washington Riggs | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1813 Georgetown D.C., U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 1881 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Round Hill School |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Spouse |
Janet Madeleine Cecilia Shedden
(after 1840) |
| Children | 9, including T. Lawrason Riggs |
| Parent(s) | Elisha Riggs Alice Lawrason |
George Washington Riggs (July 4, 1813 – August 24, 1881) was an American businessman and banker. He was known as "The President's Banker." He was a trustee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Peabody Education Fund.