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Rivers Family History
Rivers Genealogy & Family TreeRivers is an English name from Essex, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to those who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Walter de la Riviere--was recorded in 1150. Roots for the name can also be found in France. The family motto is AEquam servare mentem which means "To preserve an equal mind."
Other spellings include "Ryvers." Notable people with the surname include American television personality Joan Rivers (The Joan Rivers Show, Fashion Police, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work), American basketball player Doc Rivers (Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks), and American football player Keith Rivers (Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills). The first Rivers to come to America was Joan Rivers in Virginia in 1653.
Rivers Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Doshia Rivers -- --, 1996 August 9, 1966 Andalucia
- Robert Wesley Rivers -- --, 1933 July 7, 1964
- Charles Rivers -- --, 1847 December 0, 1879
- Opal Rivers -- --, 1920 September 21, 1998 South Carolina
- James T. Rivers -- --, 1847 December 0, 1885 Kentucky
Rivers Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Frank Rivers -- --, 1863 January 3, 1935 North Carolina
- Joseph Butler Rivers -- --, 1848 December 17, 1920
- Nicolai Rivers
- Martha Rivers -- --, 1841 February 5, 1897
- Bascum Washington Rivers -- --, 1916 October 27, 1988
