Thomas W. Riggs Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Riggs in 1918 | |
| 3rd Governor of Alaska Territory | |
| In office April 12, 1918 – June 15, 1921 | |
| Nominated by | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | J. F. A. Strong |
| Succeeded by | Scott Cordelle Bone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1873 Ilchester, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 1945 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Renée Marie Coudert |
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.