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Jonathan Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: James Rigby (s 1746-)
• Mother: Mary Dewhurst (s 1746-)

Key Events

Baptism		27 Mar 1768, St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire1
Marriage	Elizabeth Leigh	11 Nov 1790, St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		c Nov 1841, Chorley R.D., England3

Detailed Timeline

27 Mar 1768	Jonathan Rigby was baptized at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. Jonathan Rigby, son of James Rigby & Mary; Abode: Farington.1
11 Nov 1790	Jonathan Rigby, son of James Rigby and Mary Dewhurst, married Elizabeth Leigh at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. Jonathan Rigby, weaver, this parish Elizabeth Leigh, Spinster, this parish Witnesses: Nicholas Plaskett(common), William Sim.2
1792	His daughter Mary Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.4
1795	His son John Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.4
1797	His son James Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.
1800	His son Noah Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.5
c Nov 1841	Jonathan Rigby's death was registered in Chorley R.D., England. 1841 OND quarter , age 83.3

Elizabeth Leigh

• Charts: RIGBY-1

Key Events

Marriage

Jonathan Rigby

11 Nov 1790, St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire1

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11 Nov 1790	Elizabeth Leigh married Jonathan Rigby, son of James Rigby and Mary Dewhurst, at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. Jonathan Rigby, weaver, this parish Elizabeth Leigh, Spinster, this parish Witnesses: Nicholas Plaskett(common), William Sim.1
1792	Her daughter Mary Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.2
1795	Her son John Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.2
1797	Her son James Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.
1800	Her son Noah Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.3

Mary Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: Jonathan Rigby (1768-c 1841)
• Mother: Elizabeth Leigh

Detailed Timeline

1792	Mary Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.1
12 Aug 1792	She was baptized at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. Mary Rigby, daughter of Jonathan Rigby and Elizabeth Rigby; Abode: Cuerden.2

John Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: Jonathan Rigby (1768-c 1841)
• Mother: Elizabeth Leigh

Detailed Timeline

1795	John Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.1
21 Jun 1795	He was baptized at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. John Rigby, son of Jonathan Rigby and Elizabeth; Abode: Cuerden.1

William Rigby¹

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: Jonathan Rigby¹ (1768-c 1841)
• Mother: Elizabeth Leigh¹

Key Events

Baptism

29 May 1803, St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire1

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29 May 1803

William Rigby was baptized at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. Willm. Rigby, son of Jonathan Rigby and Elizth; Abode: Cuerden.1

James Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: Jonathan Rigby (1768-c 1841)
• Mother: Elizabeth Leigh

Key Events

Birth		1797, Cuerden, Lancashire
Marriage	Elizabeth Howarth	28 Jul 1819, St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire1
Death Reg.		Jun 1842, Chorley R.D., England2
Burial		9 Jun 1842, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

1797	James Rigby was born at Cuerden, Lancashire.
8 Oct 1797	He was baptized at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. James Rigby, son of Jonathan Rigby and Elizth Rigby; Abode: Cuerden.4
28 Jul 1819	James Rigby, son of Jonathan Rigby and Elizabeth Leigh, married Elizabeth Howarth at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. James Rigby, Bachelor, Printer, Leyland Elizabeth Howarth, Spinster, Leyland Witnesses: William Keays, Richard Bibby.1
6 Jun 1841	James Rigby was recorded as Head of Household in the 1841 census at Club Houses, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 45 , Calico Printer , born Lancashire. Household ialso ncluded:- Elizabeth Rigby, Charlotte Rigby and John Rigby.
Jun 1842	James Rigby's death was registered in Chorley R.D., England. 1842 AMJ quarter , age 45.2
9 Jun 1842	He was buried at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 45 of Wheelton.3

Elizabeth Howarth

• Charts: RIGBY-1

Key Events

Marriage

James Rigby

28 Jul 1819, St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

28 Jul 1819	Elizabeth Howarth married James Rigby, son of Jonathan Rigby and Elizabeth Leigh, at St Andrew, Leyland, Lancashire. James Rigby, Bachelor, Printer, Leyland Elizabeth Howarth, Spinster, Leyland Witnesses: William Keays, Richard Bibby.1
6 Jun 1841	Elizabeth Rigby appeared as member of the household of James Rigby in the 1841 census at Club Houses, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 45 , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Charlotte Rigby and John Rigby.

Charlotte Howarth

• Mother: Elizabeth Howarth

Key Events

Baptism

10 Jul 1818, St Laurence, Chorley, Lancashire1

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10 Jul 1818	Charlotte Howarth was baptized at St Laurence, Chorley, Lancashire. Charlotte Howarth, daughter of Elisabeth Haworth; Abode: Chorley; Mother: spinster.1
6 Jun 1841	She appeared as member of the household of James Rigby in the 1841 census at Club Houses, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 20 , Weaver , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Rigby and John Rigby.

Edward Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: James Rigby (1797-1842)
• Mother: Elizabeth Howarth

Key Events

Baptism

5 Nov 1820, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire1

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5 Nov 1820

Edward Rigby was baptized at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Edwd. Rigby, son of James Rigby & Elizth; Abode: Wheelton; Father's Occupation:Calico Printer.1

John Rigby¹

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: James Rigby (1797-1842)
• Mother: Elizabeth Howarth

Key Events

Baptism		8 Dec 1822, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire2
Marriage	Jane Taylor	22 Aug 1863, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

8 Dec 1822	John Rigby was baptized at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. John Rigby, son of James Rigby & Elizabeth; Abode: Wheelton; Father's Occupation:Calico Printer.2
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of James Rigby in the 1841 census at Club Houses, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 15 , Weaver , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Rigby and Charlotte Rigby.
22 Aug 1863	John Rigby, son of James Rigby and Elizabeth Howarth, married Jane Taylor at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. John, 39, bachelor, Labourer(?), Wheelton; Father: James Rigby, calico printer Jane, 31, spinster, Whittle-le-Wood, father:Joshua Taylor, **** man Witnesses: Robert Pickup, Maria *****.3
Aug 1863	The marriage was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1863 JAS quarter.4
1864	His son James Rigby was born.
1866	His daughter Elizabeth Ellen Rigby was born at Chorley, Lancashire.
1 Apr 1869	His son Robert Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.5,6
2 Apr 1871	John Rigby appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 10, Meadow Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 48 , mar , Labourer , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby and Robert Rigby.7
1874	His daughter Maria Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.
c Feb 1876	His son George Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.8
3 Apr 1881	John Rigby appeared as Head in the 1881 census at Club Row, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 57 , married , Sawyer , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Robert Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.9
5 Apr 1891	John Rigby appeared as Head in the 1891 census at Kenyon Lane, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 68 , mar , General labourer at Cotton Mill , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Robert Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.10

Jane Taylor

• Charts: RIGBY-1

Key Events

Birth		1834
Marriage	John Rigby	22 Aug 1863, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

1834	Jane Taylor was born.
22 Aug 1863	Jane Taylor married John Rigby, son of James Rigby and Elizabeth Howarth, at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. John, 39, bachelor, Labourer(?), Wheelton; Father: James Rigby, calico printer Jane, 31, spinster, Whittle-le-Wood, father:Joshua Taylor, **** man Witnesses: Robert Pickup, Maria *****.1
Aug 1863	The marriage was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1863 JAS quarter.2
1864	Her son James Rigby was born.
1866	Her daughter Elizabeth Ellen Rigby was born at Chorley, Lancashire.
1 Apr 1869	Her son Robert Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.3,4
2 Apr 1871	Jane Rigby appeared as Wife in the 1871 census in the household of John Rigby at 10, Meadow Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 40 , Married , Cotton weaver , born Whittle, Lancashire. Household also included:- James Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby and Robert Rigby.5
1874	Her daughter Maria Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.
c Feb 1876	Her son George Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.6
3 Apr 1881	Jane Rigby appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of John Rigby at Club Row, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 48 , married , Cotton Weaver , born Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire. Household also included:- James Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Robert Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.7
5 Apr 1891	Jane Rigby appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of John Rigby at Kenyon Lane, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 57 , married , born Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Robert Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.8

James Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: John Rigby (1822-)
• Mother: Jane Taylor (1834-)

Elizabeth Ellen Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1, RIGBY-2

• Father: John Rigby (1822-)
• Mother: Jane Taylor (1834-)

Key Events

Birth		1866, Chorley, Lancashire
Marriage	Thomas Bibby	24 Jan 1893, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire2
Marriage	Robert Shorrock	30 May 1898, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire3
Death Reg.		May 1924, Preston R.D., England4
Burial		10 May 1924, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire5

Detailed Timeline

1866	Elizabeth Ellen Rigby was born at Chorley, Lancashire.
2 Apr 1871	She appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of John Rigby at 10, Meadow Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 5 , scholar , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby and Robert Rigby.6
3 Apr 1881	Elizabeth Ellen Rigby appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of John Rigby at Club Row, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 15 , Cotton Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby, Robert Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.7
5 Apr 1891	Elizabeth Ellen Rigby appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of John Rigby at Kenyon Lane, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 25 , Single , Cotton Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, Robert Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.8
13 Jun 1891	Elizabeth Ellen Rigby witnessed the marriage of Robert Rigby and Sarah Jane Grimshaw at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire.9
24 Jan 1893	Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, daughter of John Rigby and Jane Taylor, married Thomas Bibby at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Thomas, 28, bachelor, joiner, Victoria St, Wheelton; Father: John Bibby (deceased), Publican Elizabeth Ellen, 26, spinster, Kenyon Lane, Wheelton; Father: John Rigby, labourer Witnesses: William Bibby, Maria Rigby.2
	The death of her husband, Thomas, was registered in Chorley R.D., England; 1893 JFM quarter , age 28.10
30 May 1898	Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, daughter of John Rigby and Jane Taylor, married Robert Shorrock, son of Ralph Shorrock and Mary Rigby, at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Robert, 40, Widower, Labourer, Spring Bank, Wheelton; Father: Ralph Shorrock, deceased Elizabeth Ellen, 32, Widow, Kenyon Lane, Heapey; Father: John Rigby, Labourer Witnesses: Joseph Hodson, Maria Rigby Identified witnesses: Maria Rigby.3
May 1898	The marriage of Elizabeth Ellen Rigby and Robert Shorrock, son of Ralph Shorrock and Mary Rigby, was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1898 AMJ quarter.1
May 1924	Elizabeth Ellen Shorrock's death was registered in Preston R.D., England. 1924 AMJ quarter , age 58.4
10 May 1924	She was buried at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 58 of Preston, Grave 160.5

Robert Rigby¹

• Charts: GRIMSHAW, RIGBY-1

• Father: John Rigby² (1822-)
• Mother: Jane Taylor (1834-)

Key Events

Birth		1 Apr 1869, Wheelton, Lancashire3,4
Marriage	Sarah Jane Grimshaw	13 Jun 1891, St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire5
Marriage	Margaret Agnes Molyneux	c May 1921, St Paul, Little Marsden, Nelson, Lancashire6
Death Reg.		c May 1945, Nelson R.D., England7

Detailed Timeline

1 Apr 1869	Robert Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire. Baptism Register says born 1st April 1868; GRO & 1939 say 1869.3,4
Apr 1869	His birth was registered in Brindle/Withnell, Chorley R.D., England, in the 1869 AMJ quarter. MMN Taylor.8
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Rigby at 10, Meadow Street, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 2 , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby and Elizabeth Ellen Rigby.9
26 Apr 1874	Robert Rigby was baptized at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Robert, child of John & Jane Rigby; Abode: Wheelton; Father's Occupation: Labourer ; Note: Baptism Register saya born 1st April 1868.3
3 Apr 1881	He appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of John Rigby at Club Row, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 12 , Short timer, weaver of cotton , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.10
5 Apr 1891	Robert Rigby appeared as Son in the 1891 census in the household of John Rigby at Kenyon Lane, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 22 , Single , Cotton Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Maria Rigby and George Rigby.11
13 Jun 1891	Robert Rigby, son of John Rigby and Jane Taylor, married Sarah Jane Grimshaw, daughter of John Grimshaw and Elizabeth Hartley, at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire. Robert, 22, Bachelor, Weaver, Kenyon Lane, Heapey; Father: John Rigby, labourer, roller coverer Sarah, 20, Spinster, Weaver, 11 Meadow St, Wheelton; Father: John Grimshaw (deceased) Witnesses: David Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby Identified witnesses: Elizabeth Ellen Rigby.5
	The marriage was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in 1891 AMJ quarter.12
3 Jul 1891	His son John Grimshaw Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.13,14
22 Oct 1898	His daughter Edith Mary Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.
31 Mar 1901	Robert Rigby appeared as Head in the 1901 census at 20, Weming Street, Southfield, Nelson, Lancashire. Age 32 , M , C Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Sarah Jane Rigby, John Grimshaw Rigby and Edith Mary Rigby.15
11 Apr 1903	Robert Rigby witnessed the marriage of Joseph Hodkinson and Elizabeth Caroline Grimshaw at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire.16
2 Apr 1911	Robert Rigby appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 5, Hammond Street, Nelson, Lancashire. Age 42 , Married , Cotton Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Sarah Jane Rigby, John Grimshaw Rigby and Edith Mary Rigby.17
c May 1920	The death of his wife, Sarah, was registered in Burnley R.D., England; 1920 AMJ quarter , age 50.18
c May 1921	Robert Rigby, son of John Rigby and Jane Taylor, married Margaret Agnes Molyneux at St Paul, Little Marsden, Nelson, Lancashire.6
	The marriage was registered in Burnley R.D., England, in 1921 AMJ quarter.6
Sep 1939	Robert Rigby appeared on the 1939 population register at 13, Marsden Crescent, Nelson, Lancashire. Married, mill labourer, paper carrying. Also present Margaret Agnes Rigby.14
c May 1945	Robert Rigby's death was registered in Nelson R.D., England. 1945 AMJ quarter , age 76.7

George Rigby

• Charts: RIGBY-1

• Father: John Rigby (1822-)
• Mother: Jane Taylor (1834-)

Detailed Timeline

c Feb 1876	George Rigby was born at Wheelton, Lancashire.1
c Feb 1876	His birth was registered in Brindle/Withnell, Chorley R.D., England, in the 1876 JFM quarter. MMN Taylor.2
3 Apr 1881	He appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of John Rigby at Club Row, Wheelton, Lancashire. Age 5 , Scholar , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, James Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Robert Rigby and Maria Rigby.3
5 Apr 1891	George Rigby appeared as Son in the 1891 census in the household of John Rigby at Kenyon Lane, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 15 , Cotton Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Rigby, Elizabeth Ellen Rigby, Robert Rigby and Maria Rigby.4
31 Mar 1901	George Rigby appeared as Brother in the 1901 census in the household of Maria Rigby at Kenyon Lane, Heapey, Lancashire. Age 25 , Single , Cotton Weaver , born Wheelton, Lancashire ; Census image says Son !5
19 Nov 1902	George Rigby witnessed the marriage of John Thomas Higgins and Maria Rigby at St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire.6
2 Apr 1911	George Rigby appeared as Boarder in the 1911 census at 101, Willow Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire. Age 35 , Single , Warhouseman , born Wheelton, Lancashire ; Boarder.7