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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
- Margaret Rachel Rivers -- --, 1567 February 15, 1659
- Robert Rivers -- --, 1575 May 9, 1635
- William M. Rivers -- --, 1853 July 6, 1925
- Thomas Jefferson Rivers -- --, 1893 September 0, 1967 Louisiana
- John W Rivers -- --, 1892 April 4, 1893 Arkansas
Rivers Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Marcy James Rivers -- --, 1895 March 2, 1938 New Jersey
- Donald Frederick Rivers -- --, 1937 March 0, 1985 New Jersey
- Almeda Rivers -- --, 1834 January 6, 1905
- Adeline (Addie) Rivers -- --, 1873 June 13, 1891 New York
- Claudie Mae Rivers -- --, 1925 August 20, 1997 Alabama
