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Re: Rigbyes of Harrock Hall

redmr2red — 2012-05-21 07:53:59Z

Hi all, if anyone is still following this thread/topic.
There will be a large Rigbye Family Reunion (includes surnames changed through marriage) in Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia over the last weekend in October 2012. If you want further information please email me kclarence@netspace.net.au or visit the Face Book page for John Thomas Rigbye group. If you can't make it please inform all family members descended from JTR or Rev. Rigbye Rigbye. Cheers, Kevin

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

besancon4me — 2012-05-10 10:57:41Z

Thank-you!

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bobrjsmith — 2012-05-10 08:31:55Z

Just to help put your mind at ease - Robert Marsden's father is definitely Peter. A friend confirmed this for me at the RO but also there are other legal documents (wills, probate, property etc.) that confirm this.
From these documents I also know that RMR's siblings are:
Thomas b~1743. He is on the 1841 census for Newburgh aged 98!
William b~1750
Ellen
James b~1737 Ormskirk
Jane b~1745
I haven't been able to find their baptisms for sure which is a shame.

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

besancon4me — 2012-05-09 15:56:13Z

Thanks for the information. Unfortunately I can't easily get to the LRO myself, as I'm near Lyon!

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

ggrannym — 2012-05-09 15:38:23Z

Hi, the father of Robert Marsden Rigby b. 1756 is Peter Rigby.
Have you seen the actual copy of the register or are you using LANOPC? Lanopc has the father as John, but if you do the search it comes up with Peter...all very confusing!

In order to satisfy my curiosity I have visited the LRO and checked the register on microfiche/microfilm(can't remember off hand which it was now) but I am satisfied that Robert Marsden Rigby's father is a Peter. I can see where the mistake is easily made- at first glance it looks like a John but looking closer and comparing other names and letters on the same page it looks like Peter.
All down to individual perception I guess and the only way is to have a look for yourself if you are near enough to/able to get to the LRO?

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

besancon4me — 2012-05-09 13:30:38Z

I have been doing a bit more on Robert Marsden Rigby of Newburgh (1756) and I have found a baptism record transcript for him at St.Peter & St.Paul Ormskirk on 27 May 1756. This gives his parents as JOHN & Mary. I can't find any siblings except for possibly Martha on 3 Apr 1750.

There is a John Rigby in the records for St.Peter & St.Paul, and if this is the same one he was born in about May 1729, the son of Josiah. John's mother seems to have died the following year, but the burial record does not give her name.

Robert Marsden Rigby married Margaret Bourn at St.Wilfrid's Ribchester on 29 Dec 1783 but she died in Dec 1792. She was buried on 23 Dec at St.Wilfrid's. I can't find any children of this union in the St.Wilfrid's transcripts.

Robert married Elizabeth Grayson (née Tomlinson) in 1798. Possibly at Kirkham St.Michael, but the registers for this period are not online.

RIGBY Bernice Hartshorn 1913-2012 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-03-20 20:25:59Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield, Ohio Chapel, 65 N. Broad St., for Bernice (Rigby) Hitchens, 98, who died Saturday morning at Omni Manor Health Care Center, surrounded by her family.

Bernice was born Nov. 6, 1913, in Newport in a log cabin, one of 16 children born to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Haynes Hartshorn.

Bernice graduated in 1931 from Newport High School, where she had played basketball. She wasanchor of her family.
She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She loved to travel and had wintered for many years in Bradenton, Fla.
Bernice also loved music and had taught herself to play the piano, her first song being, “You are my Sunshine.”

Her first husband, Frances Rigby, whom she married in May of 1935, died in September of 1964. Her husband, George Hitchens, whom she married May 5, 1975, died Sept. 2, 2004.

She leaves her son, Gary (Mary) Rigby of Austintown, Ohio; her daughter, Marlene Ditchey of Poland, Ohio; a brother, Lloyd (Truda) Hartshorn of Marietta, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and her husbands, Bernice was preceded in death by her son, Merle Rigby and daughter-in-law, Patricia Rigby; three sisters; and 11 brothers.

Bernice was loved by everyone who met her and will be missed by all.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Omni Manor and Hospice of the Valley for the love and special care given to Bernice.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and to send condolence

Meigs
Mahoning

Karen Bridget Nora Rigby dob. 1 April 1968, Hackney, London

SusanR218 — 2012-03-16 14:17:19Z

Looking for Karen Bridget Nora Rigby (her birth name) dob as above, her mother was Nellie Rigby, nee Brown. Karen was born in Hackney, London.
However, I have reason to believe she may have been adopted and therefore, may have changed her surname.
Any help or information will be gratefully received. Thank you

Rigby - Mabel born 1896 Birmingham, England

lellysal — 2012-03-12 20:53:02Z

Seeking Mabel Rigby born Birmingham, England 1896; married John Douglas Kelsall 1913; divorced 1929.

Re: Rigby PA

MitchellLillian — 2012-02-29 04:43:10Z

Yes Sue I would like to meet you when you are in N.C. during the Easter season. I live not to far from both the Savannah Cem. and Normal Glen Cem. There are several Rigby's buried in Oak Park Cem. They are mostly related to my gr grandmother (Mattie Rigby Mitchell). Audreene

Re: Rigby PA

MitchellLillian — 2012-02-29 04:09:37Z

I am also interested in Seth from Chester,PA. Does any one know if SethI had a brother or a son named James? I have traced my ggggrandfather to 1823. His father's name was James.

Re: Rigby PA

PEFFI — 2012-02-13 04:33:03Z

I forgot to mention that a few years back I visited New Castle with another "cousin" who is directly descended from Seth III. We went to Savannah Cemetery and found his grave. It is a rather nice stone monument in a well kept cemetery. He was a veteran of the Civil War by the way. Thomas, his brother (and my great great grandfather) is buried at Normal Glen just down the road.....as is my great grandmother Margaret, wife of Thomas's son Clark Rigby. Clark moved to Ohio after Margaret died and is buried in Ohio. Normal Glen was a very sorry place with weeds, trash and broken stones. I left depressed to say the least.

Re: Rigby PA

celticwhistle — 2012-02-13 04:21:31Z

Hi Audreene, Do you live in New Castle? I currently live in Reno, NV, but I (hopefully) will be coming back to PA around Easter to visit family. Maybe the weather will be good and we can go cemetery searching together!
Sue

Re: Rigby PA

PEFFI — 2012-02-13 03:55:48Z

I will have to go through my records tomorrow to see where Alfred comes in. I don't remember that name BUT I do recall a FRED........which could be the same. I will tell you that it's easy to get mixed up with all of the Seth's. The "original" Seth from Leeds had a son Seth who in turn had two sons - one Seth (I call him Seth III) and Thomas. Seth III was succesful, etc. whereas Thomas, not so much (of course Thomas is where I come from!) I will get to my papers tomorrow or the next day and let you know. My e-mail address is: pef43@aol.com It would probably be easier to communicate directly through e-mail than through Ancestry..........it's up to you. Patt

Re: Rigby PA

MitchellLillian — 2012-02-13 03:33:26Z

Hi Pat, My info on SethI came from "Biogrphies,LawrenceCo" from the New Castle Library. I have not found anything beyond that info. I can not find my connection yet to Seth other than info from family members. In Alfred Rigby (my G grandfathers) obit, it states that he was from the pioneer family. Seth II is buried in Savannah Methodist Cem. When weather clears, I am going to see if I can find his grave site. I am a work in progress. Thank you for repling. Audreene

Re: Rigby PA

PEFFI — 2012-02-12 22:16:49Z

Hey Sue! Long time no hear. How have you been? Believe it or not I thought about you earlier this week when I was going through some papers re: Rigby and had to stop and re-read all of the correspondence between myself and your Mom. The letters made me smile. I have met up with some cousins in my direct line and discovered a lot of new info but nothing "going back" - one of these days we'll corral old Seth from Leeds, eh? Maybe this new connection will have something. Take care - glad to know you're still into researching this nutty family! Patt

Re: Rigby PA

celticwhistle — 2012-02-12 20:13:33Z

Hello! I see that Pat has already responded to you - she and I are "cousins" - My maternal grandmother was a Rigby. I'd love to hear more about your connection to Leeds, England, as I haven't ever found any information past PA either.

Re: Rigby PA

PEFFI — 2012-02-12 17:31:23Z

Hi there............I have quite a bit of info on Seth Rigby and family. Since I don't know what you have already I'm not sure what you would like to know. How are you related? I am from Seth, his son Son, his son Thomas, his son Clark, his son Elmer. I don't have anything prior to Seth's arrival in New Castle other than what I have read in the Lawrence County Journal. I even made a trip to Winchester, Virginia and came up with nada. Do you have Family Tree Maker program? Great to "meet ya" Cuz.
Regards, Patt Rigby Foley

Re: Re: RIGBY-MARGARET AND MARY of MIDDLESEX, PA

susanbitsko — 2012-02-12 15:54:53Z

What was your great-grandfather's name? I will check my family tree to see if he is on it. My great-grandfather was Seth Rigby who was married to Adeline Hendrickson Pyle.

Re: Re: RIGBY-MARGARET AND MARY of MIDDLESEX, PA

MitchellLillian — 2012-02-12 06:55:42Z

I am interested in info for the family of Seth Rigby of New Castle,PA My great grandfather was a Rigby.

Re: Rigby PA

MitchellLillian — 2012-02-12 06:44:36Z

I would also like info on Seth Rigby from Shen.Twp.,New Castle, PA. The Seth I am related to was from Leeds, England and settled in Shannodoah Valley, VA before coming to New Castle, PA Please comtact me if you have other info.

England to Illinois

SarahNicholes — 2012-02-09 17:00:46Z

I am in desperate need of help! I am trying to find Aaron and Ann Rigby. Both immigrated to the US in 1890s. the last info I can find on either is the 1900 and 1910 census. I am looking for any info and pictures. ANYTHING!!!! Please help.

Re: Rigby,Francis William Clayton of Preston Lancs.

vickybradburn — 2012-01-15 22:28:52Z

Unfortunately, although he was my gr grandfather, I have very little information and no photos of FWC Rigby.

Re: Rigby,Francis William Clayton of Preston Lancs.

paulpearce158 — 2012-01-15 16:49:33Z

St George's Church is undergoing an expensive re-vamp into a theatre. To celebrate this occasion I am writing a history of the church. Do you have a photo of FWC Rigby I could use?

Thanks

Paul

Re: Rigby,Francis William Clayton of Preston Lancs.

paulpearce158 — 2012-01-15 16:49:29Z

St George's Church is undergoing an expensive re-vamp into a theatre. To celebrate this occasion I am writing a history of the church. Do you have a photo of FWC Rigby I could use?

Thanks

Paul

Caroline Rigby Central Middlesex Hospital 1963-1966

Champlain9 — 2011-11-09 13:54:33Z

I am trying to contact Caroline one of the girls I trained with 1963-1966.She was from Derbyshire, cannot remember where, all I reacall was her father George ownerd I think it was Tattons Textile company in Derbyshire.

If you have any information please contact me.

Kindest regards

Janice

Rigby family Bolton and Wigan areas

jimmyb52 — 2011-10-30 13:06:46Z

James William Rigby. b.1881,Bolton. James.b.1847 Hindley,Wigan. John.b. 1825. Hindley,Wigan. also Sarah Anne Bushell ( Rigby ) .b. 1848 Chorlton,manchester. Father Richard Bushell.b.1808 Leatherhead,Surrey. school teacher, died Bolton,1889. wife Rebecca Lutley Marsh ( Bushell ).b. 1813 Honiton,Devon.died Little Hulton,Manchester 1889.any info most welcome.

jimmyb

Re: Rigbyes of Harrock Hall

lyndail — 2011-10-27 21:53:15Z

Sorry I can't help. My research has concentrated on the younger brother Rev Rigbye Rigbye that inherited the Harrock estates. My research shows that their father, John, was Rector of North Meols and succeeded to the Harrock estates in 1787, was granted armorial bearings on the 15th of September, 1787, whilst he was the rector of North Meols. He also took the name and Arms of Rigbye by Royal licence.

At John's death, in 1793, he left his Cheshire estates to his eldest son Thomas and the Harrock estate to his third son, the Rev. Rigbye Baldwin who then became the Rev. Rigbye Rigbye.

Re: Rigbyes of Harrock Hall

Louise2212 — 2011-10-27 20:13:06Z

Do anybody have any more information on Rev John Baldwin (later Rigbye)

I'm trying to prove a connection between his eldest son Thomas (b1747c) and one of my ancestors. Thomas seems to disappear sometime in the 1790, and I can't find anything until his death inn Prescot in 1804

Thomas & Mary Rigby early 1700's

peters1945 — 2011-10-02 05:03:20Z

Looking for information and descendants of Thomas Rigby & Mary (possibly Pierpoint) about the 1730’s. Three known children are William 1734 (my 6th Great Grandfather), Peter 1741 and Betty 1745. William married Jane Winstanley their known children: - Peter 1767, Isaac 1774, John, 1772 & Mary 1777. All children baptised at St Elphins Warrington
Thanks in advance
Peter

Thomas & Mary Rigby early 1700's

peters1945 — 2011-10-02 04:59:38Z

Henry Eckersley Rigby

smiew — 2011-09-30 15:34:26Z

Hello, I am looking for living descendants of Henry E. Rigby of Rexburg, Idaho. I am also looking for information on a little Ula Osborn Rigby who died at a very young age. Little is known of her. Please help me if any one has any information. you may contact me at twarner@cableone.net

Re: Thomas & Mary Rigby early 1700's

ccdeebala — 2011-09-26 14:32:16Z

Where were your Thomas and William Rigby located? I have those names in Honington, Suffolk in the early 1700s......

Isaac & Ellen Rigby Birkenhead

peters1945 — 2011-09-24 23:38:41Z

I am seeking information about my 3rd Great Grandmother Ellen Rigby wife of Isaac Rigby of Birkenhead. According to 2nd Great Grandfather Walter’s marriage certificate her maiden name was Warburton. However, there is no marriage recorded for Isaac Rigby to Ellen Warburton, there is a marriage for Isaac to Ellen Barrow in 1826 at St Elphin Church Warrington. I have a baptism for Ellen Warburton dau of James & Elizabeth at St Elphin in May 1802. Do any other researchers or members of the family know which the correct Ellen is?
Thanks in advance, Peter.

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bobrjsmith — 2011-08-18 14:33:18Z

'My' Robert Marsden Rigby was born in 1756 so they're not the same, however it seems a pretty good chance that they are related. Do you know anything more about him?

Christopher and Dorothea Rigby apparently had a son, Robert Marsden born about 1870 in Freckleton. Could this be him? Christopher's father was Thomas and his father was 'my' Robert Marsden Rigby.

Lester Rigby

kwallace150 — 2011-06-18 01:54:30Z

looking for a Les Rigby who worked in Las Vegas in the 1960's. Possibly born in the 1930's or 40's.

Re: Anyone Missing a William or John William Rigby c. 1850?

bailey1721 — 2011-06-09 20:37:00Z

if it's mandy fenvessi daughter to ted and amy dawson please e mail you tree to me.

Re: Anyone Missing a William or John William Rigby c. 1850?

bailey1721 — 2011-06-09 20:36:58Z

if it's mandy fenvessi daughter to ted and amy dawson please e mail you tree to me.

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bluechipper — 2011-06-01 20:28:54Z

The Rigby's of Preston, Lancashire are my main line of research. My Robert Marsden was born in 1877 and was married twice. Is this your ancestor also?

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bobrjsmith — 2011-05-30 10:38:18Z

Sounds interesting ....
Are the Rigbys your main line of research? How do you fit in?!
Did you know that Robert Marsden married twice? I seem to be the only one from his first marriage tracing the history, although I'm workng with a couple of others from his second marriage and we're doing quite well.

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bluechipper — 2011-05-21 22:59:50Z

I have various Rigby's from Freckleton and Preston dating back to the early 1800's. Robert Marsden Rigby and Marsden Rigby to name a few.

Re: Augustus Wrigley Rigby

chopper71 — 2011-05-04 05:44:53Z

I now understand about the family history from Robin and Joan. I only knew Florrie and Charles "Billy" Rigby. Think I met Mildred once or twice but I was very young. Augustus is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside, NJ. There is no marker on his grave. We moved from Nj to Calif before Florrie died and i do not know what happened to her remains.

Re: Augustus Wrigley Rigby

emmavince — 2011-05-01 21:20:54Z

As i understand it, Agustus left his family in England and went to america, and started a new life and family. How many Augustus Wrigley Rigby's are there?

Re: Augustus Wrigley Rigby

chopper71 — 2011-04-29 06:30:56Z

looks like a different Augustus, he married Florrie Hotchkiss and they had 3 children. Herbert, Mildred, and William I think. Lived around Union County in New Jersey. He died Dec 1946.

Re: Augustus Wrigley Rigby

emmavince — 2011-04-26 20:43:59Z

Augustus was my fathers great grandfather.
Augustus and Sarah Worsnip Married had a son James (and many other children) who married Hilda Whitehead, who then had James Whitehead, Hilda and Roy.
James Whitehead married and had 3 children James Martin, Brenda and Garry.
Garry is my dad.

Re: Augustus Wrigley Rigby

Dump10 — 2011-04-23 21:27:58Z

Hi My Email is robin.dumpleton@gmaildotcom (replace dot)
Where is Augustus's plot?
Regards Robin

Re: Augustus Wrigley Rigby

chopper71 — 2011-04-23 09:55:08Z

He married my fathers mothers sister, she was Louisa Hotchkiss. He is buried in our family plot. I have fond memories of my Aunt Florrie, and the toys her son Billy gave me when I was young. Get in touch.

Greg Howe

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bobrjsmith — 2011-04-19 16:32:10Z

Thanks for the link :)
Unfortunately it seems that Peter didn't leave a will or it didn't survive.

Peter's father, James, married Ann Marsden in West Derby in July 1700. I assume this is the marriage you mention?

If it's any help the property documents also mention:
Nov. 1700-Rev. Thomas Marsden of Walton (Ann's father) and Rev. Robert Marsden Fellow of Jesus College
Feb. 1737-John Marsden Gentleman of Chester
Apr. 1739-Thomas Marsden son and heir apparent of John Marsden

I've also come across this:
1661, July 13, Thomas Marsden, Parish of Clitheroe, Lancs, Gentleman, & Dorothy Radcliffe of the same parish. Bondsman: Thomas Marsden M.A. Revds.Robert Marsden, clerk, Minister of Clitheroe, & William Moore, Minister of Whalley, Lancs
and this (baptisms):
1666, 6 May, Mary d. Thoms Marsden vicar de Walton
1668, 14 July, Robert son of Mr Thomas Marsden vicar of Walton, born ye 2d
1670, 22 May, Elizabeth d. Thomas Marsden vicar de Walton b. 11 May 1670
and this (burials):
1720, 28 Apr, Revrnd. Thomas Marsden vicar of Walton
1675, 6 August, Elizabeth wife of Mr Thomas Marsden

You've probably already got all this - but you never know! I haven't gone any further with the Marsdens as I'm concentrating on the Rigbys.

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

besancon4me — 2011-04-19 10:07:46Z

It would seem that hand-loom weaving was an important trade in Ribchester in the early 18C. http://www.ribchesterhistory.org/hand_loom_weaving.html

A jersey comber would comb out the wool prior to someone spinning it into yarn for the looms, I think.

If he inherited enough money or land to turn him from a tradesman to a yeoman farmer you would expect there to be a will or soemthing, but perhaps it did not survive.

These Rigbys are not on my direct line but one of them married a Marsden and I have Marsdens on both sides of my family, so I started to dig deeper.

Re: RIGBYs of Lathom

bobrjsmith — 2011-04-19 08:06:54Z

Alston/Aughton is an interesting thought .... the Ormskirk baptism shows his parents abode as Lathom which ties in well to everything else I've found .... so maybe Alston remains a puzzle!

The Indenture describes him as a yeoman. This seems quite a leap from a 'jersey comber' but it's ten years on so maybe he did well for himself, inherited money etc. I'm not exactly sure what a 'jersey comber' is - I think it's part of the wool processing before it's spun into yarn. Was Ribchester a sheep/wool centre in Lancashire?

Are these Rigbys a main line of research for you? It's my direct family line and become something of an obsession!