Thomas Riggs Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Riggs Jr.

American engineer and 3rd Governor of Alaska Territory

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1873

Place of Birth: Ilchester, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1945

Profession: engineer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Thomas W.
Riggs Jr.
(October 17, 1873 – January 16, 1945) was an American engineer who worked extensively in Alaska Territory, first as a leader of the team which surveyed the Alaska-Canada border and later as a Commissioner oversee construction of the Alaska Railroad.
He was appointed Governor of Alaska Territory and served from 1918 till 1921.
During his later life, Riggs served as United States Commissioner to the International Boundary Commission.