Individual Details
Richard Collins RIGG
(21 June 1829 - 15 October 1912)
See RN RIGG p.8 Buchanan Co., MO, Federal Census 1850 [977.813 X2p 1850 p. 119 #652] live in Jackson Twp. Another 1850 census record [GSF 014,873] shows them in Platte twp.
Richard 21 M KY (birthplace)
Nancy 18 F KY
Henry DANIEL 23 M KY
Cath. " 24 F KY (Nancy's sister)
Thomas " 10/12M MO
also RN p.8 Buchanan Co., Missouri Marriage Records 1839-1855
Richard C. Rigg to Nancy Taylor 20 Oct 1850
RN p.34 1860 Census Index Buchanan Co., Mo.
Platte township, Platte River post office
RIGG, Richard C 28 KY
Nancy 27 KY
Amanda J. 8 MO
Joseph C. 6 MO
Mary E. 4 MO
X John 1 MO
"History of Clinton Co., MO." Published 1881, p.53 Concord twp. and City of Plattsburg
RICHARD C. RIGG, farmer, section 29, post office Plattsburg, was born in Shelby Co., Ky, 21 June 1829, and received a good common English education. After leaving his native place he emigrated to Missouri, locating in Buchanan Co., 21 Nov 1848. He worked on a farm, and on 21 Sep 1862, enlisted in the army; was made commissary of the First Missouri regiment commanded by Col. Gates; was captured at Vicksburg and paroled. He remained in service until General Lee surrendered and then returned to Buchanan Co. and resumed the cultivation of his farm.
In 1870, he removed to his present location. He was elected assessor in 1878, served until 1880 and was again elected to the same position. He was also constable and school director for many years. Mr. Rigg owns 315 acres of improved land, with a good orchard, and upon his land is a fine sulphur spring.
In 1850, he was married to Miss Nancy Taylor, a native of Anderson Co., Kentucky. They were blessed with a family of 8 children.
Amanda J.
Joseph C.
John C.
Robert L.
Lydia A.
William A.
Lucy E.
all of whom are living. Mr. Rigg is a Mason, a member of the A.O.U.W., a Good Templar, and belongs to the Grange. He is also a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
RN p.64
1900 Census Index Preston twp., Platte Col, Mo.
Riggs, Richard white b. June 1828 age 71 b.Ky.
Riggs, Nancy J. white b. Jan 1834 age 66 b. Virginia
Richard's father b. Va.
Richard's mother b. Va.
Nancy's father b. Ky.
Nancy's mother b. Va.
(The 1880 Census shows Nancy's father b. N.C.
mother b. Ky.)
RN p.65
1880 Census Concord twp., Clinton Co., Mo.
Riggs, Richard C. W M 51 Marr Ky
Nancy J. W F 47 M Ky
John C. W M 21 M Mo
Robert L. W M 13 S Mo
Permelia W F 16 dau-in-law M Mo
Liddia A. W F 11 S Mo
William A. W M 9 S Mo
Lucy E. W F 6 S Mo
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Rigg Family History (gathered by Glenn Bosley):
Richard and Nancy were married by Josiah Brawley.
Richard belonged to the southern army during the Civil War.
Richard came from Kentucky to DeKalb County, Missouri, in 1845.
Nancy came to Missouri in 1847.
For obituary of Nancy, see her notes. It mentions that she joined the Hebron Baptist Church in Feb. 1858, and later moved her membership to Plattsburg, where it remained until her death.
Richard came from Kentucky to DeKalb (DeKalt) Co., Missouri in 1845
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Letter from Glenn Bosley, 18 April 1975, in file
Jefferson Davis spent about four months in Edgerton, Missouri with Richard and Nancy after the Civil War when "they" were hunting him (but not too hard) to hang him to "the sour apple tree" for treason.
Notes:
Richard and Nancy Rigg lived in Plattsburg, MO area from about 1847 to 1912. Married in Buchanan Co. in 1850
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Shelby county, Kentucky was formed in 1792. It is located in the Outer Bluegrass region of the state.
Richard 21 M KY (birthplace)
Nancy 18 F KY
Henry DANIEL 23 M KY
Cath. " 24 F KY (Nancy's sister)
Thomas " 10/12M MO
also RN p.8 Buchanan Co., Missouri Marriage Records 1839-1855
Richard C. Rigg to Nancy Taylor 20 Oct 1850
RN p.34 1860 Census Index Buchanan Co., Mo.
Platte township, Platte River post office
RIGG, Richard C 28 KY
Nancy 27 KY
Amanda J. 8 MO
Joseph C. 6 MO
Mary E. 4 MO
X John 1 MO
"History of Clinton Co., MO." Published 1881, p.53 Concord twp. and City of Plattsburg
RICHARD C. RIGG, farmer, section 29, post office Plattsburg, was born in Shelby Co., Ky, 21 June 1829, and received a good common English education. After leaving his native place he emigrated to Missouri, locating in Buchanan Co., 21 Nov 1848. He worked on a farm, and on 21 Sep 1862, enlisted in the army; was made commissary of the First Missouri regiment commanded by Col. Gates; was captured at Vicksburg and paroled. He remained in service until General Lee surrendered and then returned to Buchanan Co. and resumed the cultivation of his farm.
In 1870, he removed to his present location. He was elected assessor in 1878, served until 1880 and was again elected to the same position. He was also constable and school director for many years. Mr. Rigg owns 315 acres of improved land, with a good orchard, and upon his land is a fine sulphur spring.
In 1850, he was married to Miss Nancy Taylor, a native of Anderson Co., Kentucky. They were blessed with a family of 8 children.
Amanda J.
Joseph C.
John C.
Robert L.
Lydia A.
William A.
Lucy E.
all of whom are living. Mr. Rigg is a Mason, a member of the A.O.U.W., a Good Templar, and belongs to the Grange. He is also a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
RN p.64
1900 Census Index Preston twp., Platte Col, Mo.
Riggs, Richard white b. June 1828 age 71 b.Ky.
Riggs, Nancy J. white b. Jan 1834 age 66 b. Virginia
Richard's father b. Va.
Richard's mother b. Va.
Nancy's father b. Ky.
Nancy's mother b. Va.
(The 1880 Census shows Nancy's father b. N.C.
mother b. Ky.)
RN p.65
1880 Census Concord twp., Clinton Co., Mo.
Riggs, Richard C. W M 51 Marr Ky
Nancy J. W F 47 M Ky
John C. W M 21 M Mo
Robert L. W M 13 S Mo
Permelia W F 16 dau-in-law M Mo
Liddia A. W F 11 S Mo
William A. W M 9 S Mo
Lucy E. W F 6 S Mo
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Rigg Family History (gathered by Glenn Bosley):
Richard and Nancy were married by Josiah Brawley.
Richard belonged to the southern army during the Civil War.
Richard came from Kentucky to DeKalb County, Missouri, in 1845.
Nancy came to Missouri in 1847.
For obituary of Nancy, see her notes. It mentions that she joined the Hebron Baptist Church in Feb. 1858, and later moved her membership to Plattsburg, where it remained until her death.
Richard came from Kentucky to DeKalb (DeKalt) Co., Missouri in 1845
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Letter from Glenn Bosley, 18 April 1975, in file
Jefferson Davis spent about four months in Edgerton, Missouri with Richard and Nancy after the Civil War when "they" were hunting him (but not too hard) to hang him to "the sour apple tree" for treason.
Notes:
Richard and Nancy Rigg lived in Plattsburg, MO area from about 1847 to 1912. Married in Buchanan Co. in 1850
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Shelby county, Kentucky was formed in 1792. It is located in the Outer Bluegrass region of the state.
Events
| Birth | 21 June 1829 | , Shelby, Kentucky |  | ||
| Note | 1848 | received $50 from will of grandfather, William C. Collins - , Shelby, Kentucky |  | ||
| Residence | 1848 | , Dekalb, Missouri | | | |
| Residence | 1848 | possible residence - Maysville, Dekalb, Missouri, USA | | | |
| Census | 1850 | Platte Township, Buchanan, Missouri | | | |
| Marriage | 20 October 1850 | Jackson Twp., Buchanan, Missouri - Nancy Jane TAYLOR | | ||
| Census | 1860 | Platte Township, Buchanan, Missouri | | | |
| Military | 15 April 1861 | Military records - Missouri | | | |
| Military | 30 December 1861 | Rigg Richard C. MO 1st Cav. Co.E | | | |
| Note | May 1863 | The Seige of Vicksburg, Mississippi - Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, USA | | ||
| Military | 4 July 1863 | captured - R. C. Rigg, Private, Co. E., 1 Regt. Missouri Cavalry - Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, USA | | | |
| Census | 1 June 1870 | Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri | | | |
| Land | 29 January 1878 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 9 April 1878 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 21 March 1879 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 31 October 1879 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 24 April 1880 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 17 May 1880 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Census | 1 June 1880 | Concord Township, Clinton, Missouri | | | |
| Residence | 1881 | farmer, section 29, post office Plattsburg - Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Biography | 1881 | Richard C. Rigg - History of Clinton Co, MO - Concord Township, Clinton, Missouri | | | |
| Land | 1 February 1881 | 34.5 acres - , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 3 March 1881 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 18 March 1881 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 14 April 1881 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 17 November 1881 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 1882 | 200 acres - , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | January 1883 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 16 January 1883 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 3 March 1883 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 3 March 1883 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 24 April 1883 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 20 May 1885 | to Nancy J. Rigg, highest bidder and purchaser of sheriff's sale - Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 20 February 1886 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 9 June 1886 | Nancy J. and Richard C. Rigg sold to Roland Hughes - , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 7 September 1886 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 13 September 1886 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 7 March 1888 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Land | 2 April 1888 | , Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Census | 1890 | ||||
| Residence | 10 December 1895 | Osborn, Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Residence | 1900 | Renting farm -- listed on census - Edgerton, Platte, Missouri | | ||
| Census | 1900 | Preston, Platte, Missouri | | ||
| Residence | 1 July 1903 | Confederate Home of Missouri - Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, United States | | ||
| Obituary-shared | 9 October 1909 | (Nancy Jane TAYLOR) Nancy Jane Taylor Rigg - Plattsburg, Clinton, Missouri | | ||
| Census | 1910 | Preston, Platte, Missouri | | | |
| Funeral | 1912 | Edgerton, Platte, Missouri | | | |
| Residence | 1 April 1912 | Conferederate Home of Missouri - Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, United States | | ||
| Death | 15 October 1912 | Edgerton, Platte, Missouri | | ||
| Burial | Mt. Zion Cem., Edgerton, Platte, Missouri | | |||
| Military | 1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry | | |||
| Military | Civil War, Private under Col. Gates, 1 Missouri Cavalry, taken prisoner at Vicksburg | | | ||
| Military | Confederate Soldier Record | |
Families
| Spouse | Nancy Jane TAYLOR (1833 - 1909) |
| Child | Amanda Jane RIGG (1851 - 1922) |
| Child | Joseph Clay RIGG (1853 - 1933) |
| Child | Mary Elizabeth RIGG (1856 - 1883) |
| Child | John Creath RIGG (1859 - 1929) |
| Child | Robert Edward Lee RIGG (1866 - 1943) |
| Child | Lydia Anna RIGG (1868 - 1922) |
| Child | William Albert RIGG (1871 - 1953) |
| Child | Lucy Etta RIGG (1874 - 1970) |
| Father | John RIGG (1785 - 1860) |
| Mother | Mary COLLINS (1800 - 1836) |
| Sibling | Lydia Ann RIGG (1831 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary Jane RIGG (1833 - 1865) |
Notes
Note
My other daughters Mary Rigg deceased, and Sarah Johnson I have not given anything that I make any charge of. Therefore Mary's Rigg's lawful heirs, namely, Zebulon Johnson, Frances Wise, Elizabeth Gray, Richard Rigg, Mary Jane Rigg, and to Lydia Ann Riggs Heir three hundred dollars to be equally divided among them as they may severally arrive at proper age to receive, and my daughter Sarah Johnson to receive her three hundred dollars, and my daughter Elizabeth Bristow to receive the balance of her three hundred dollars, being one hundred and eighty-three dollars which when paid make my daughtersResidence
Richard came from Kentucky to DeKalb Co., MO in 1845.- according to Glenn Bosley letter, when he would have only been 16 years old.However, the Clinton Co. MO history says he arrived in Buchanan Co. in 1848 -- which makes more sense.
Residence
Grandpa Rigg drove a covered wagon west to Missouri, settled at Maysville (then) later Edgerton was their address. He fought with the South - think his company is available for writing in. All their children were born in Mo. Dad during the Civil War.Census
(next to John and Elizabeth Daniels -- Nancy Taylor's mother's re-marriage)Richard 21 KY
Nancy 18 KY
Henry Daniels 25 KY
Catherine Daniels 26 KY
Thomas Daniels 11/12 MO
(also note that Josiah Brawley, who married Richard and Nancy, lives 2 houses away)
Census
age 28, farmerand family
Military
Was at Battle Lexington, Elkhorn, Corinth, Bakers Creek, Big Black, Siege of Vicksburg, Campaign in Ga. 1864, Campaign Tenn. 1864.Military
http://www.missouridivision-scv.org/mounits/1mocav.htm1st Missouri Cavalry CSA
The 1st Missouri Cavalry was enlisted on December 30, 1861 with the majority of men being transferred from the Missouri State Guard. Following the Battle of Pea Ridge it was transferred East of the Mississippi to serve at Vicksburg. When Vicksburg fell on July 4, 1863, the regiment surrendered and immediately paroled. Since it was "declared exchanged" on 12 September 1863 it was able to go back into Confederate service. At some point between September 1863 and May 4, 1865 (final surrender at Meridian, Mississippi), it was consolidated with the 3rd Missouri Cavalry regiment. During its service, the 1st Missouri Cavalry served in: Little's Brigade; Gates' Brigade/Missouri Brigade, Bowens Division and finally in Missouri Brigade, French's Division, Department of Alabama, Mississippi and East Louisiana.
Commanders: Col. Elijah Gates; Lt. Col. Richard B. Chiles; Lt. Col. C.B. Cleveland; Lt. Col. George W. Law; Lt. Col. William D. Maupin; Maj. Robert R. Lawther; Maj. William C. Parker.
Note
The Seige of Vicksburg, Mississippi(interview with Scott Johnson, 1994)
On May 19th, 1863, Grant arrived in Vicksburg and tried to take it by assault. He was repulsed and made a second attempt on May 22. After this attempt failed, Grant decided to take the city by siege and built trench lines extending 15 miles long sealing off the city.
The commanding general for the Confederates was John C. Pemberton, with about 30,000 men. Grant was reinforced until he had about 75,000. They starved and bombarded the place into submission. The Federals would bombard every day and no one could get in or out of the city, no supplies of any kind. One rebel soldier said that a cat could not have crept out of Vicksburg without being discovered. The guard was very tight, no food, medicine, etc. It was very tough on the soldiers, but also on the citizens.
To escape the bombardment, the citizens would dig caves and live in the bluffs around town. Some of these caves were elaborate enough to have 2 or 3 rooms. They would eat cats, dogs, and resorted to rats at the end of the siege. They had rat meat at the market for sale. If the citizens lived like this, it is a safe assumption that the soldiers did too, possibly a little better.
Vicksburg became a desolate place, no ammunition, food, water, clothes. All along the Confederates were hoping that another army under the command of Joe Johnston would be able to come and attack Grant and rescue Vicksburg. But with Grant's large numbers, he was able to hold off Johnston and continue the siege. As it became apparent that Johnston could not attack, Confederate hopes sagged and the men of Pemberton's army wanted to surrender.
Pemberton was finally convinced to surrender by a group of 4 or 5 officers representing the whole army who told him of the feeling and condition of the men -- sick, hungry, discouraged, didn't think that they could hold out any longer. They physically couldn't fight any more. They had no supplies or ammunition. They actually threw rocks at times at the Union soldiers.
The military importance of Vicksburg is that it was the last Confederate stronghold along the Mississippi River. When it fell, the Union now had control of the entire Mississippi River, dividing the Confederacy into two halves. The surrender took place on July 4th. The Union troops marched into the city and raised the flag over the courthouse and then imparted food and medicine to the citizens and Confederate soldiers.
To be a Prisoner Of War at this time was very unhealthy to say the least. They were often underfed. They were "pigs in a pen" -- overcrowded, no sanitation (very little), very little clean water or medical attention. Often poor shelter, often just outside in the heat and sun. Men figured that if they went to a POW camp that they would die. Libby Prison in New York was the most notorious Northern prison.
It wasn't that they didn't care about the men, but they didn't have the knowledge about sanitation, etc. and they didn't have the time and supplies. It was more a matter of supply and demand rather than cruelty. If you got sick, too bad. You had more chance of dying from disease in prison camp than from out on the field.Early in the war soldiers were exchanged "on parole," but later on as the South started taking black soldiers as prisoners, they refused to exchange them. They wanted to either kill them or send them back as slaves. So the parole program broke down for a time.
Richard Rigg, a confederate, was released on parole from Vicksburg and then fought the rest of the war until Lee surrendered.
Military
Listed on Roll of Prisoners of War, Meridian, Mississippi, May 11, 1865Census
Plattsburg POp. 39 272/272
Richard C. Riggs, 41, farmer, 1000, KY
Nancy J., 37, KY
Amanda, 18, MO
Joseph C., 16, farm laborer, MO
Mary E. 14, MO
John C., 10, MO
Robert L., 3, MO
Lydia A., 1, MO
Land
Book 30, pg. 293Quit Claim Deed from Peter and S. M. Shoemaker to Richard C. Rigg
$1 (one dollar)
SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec 29 of T56 R31
Land
Book 34, p. 142Richard C. and Nancy J. Rigg to Daniel Murkead
$1,600
S 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec 29 T56 R31
subject to mortgage given by said Rigg and wife for $700
Land
Book 34 p. 341Thomas Rose, deceased, and Edna Rose to Richard C. Rigg
$75
NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
200 acres
Land
Book 34 p. 557Joseph and Oliva Ashby to Richard Rigg
$457
E 1/2 of NE 1/4, and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 23 T56 R30
120 acres
Land
Book 43, pg. 283, Clinton Co. Deedsand Ann Burns to Richard C. Rigg
$200
Clinton County, Missouri
NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
Land
Book 42 p. 550Richard C. and Nancy J. Rigg to John Campbell
$700
E1/2 of NE1/4 and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec 23 T56 R30
120 acres
Census
Riggs, Richard C. W M 51, farmer Ky Vir VirNancy J. W F 47 wife keeps house Ky NC Ky
John C. W M 21 son farmer Mo Ky Ky
Robert E. W M 13 son Farm Mo Ky Ky
Permelia W F 16 daughter in law Mo Tenn Tenn
Liddia A. W F 11 daughter Mo Ky Ky
William A. W M 8 son Mo Ky Ky
Lucy E. W F 6 daughter Mo Ky Ky
Biography
Short biography of Richard Collins Rigg as taken from Missouri Biographies, Clinton County, Concord Township and National Historical Company, 1881, page 53, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Richard Collins Rigg
Farmer, section 29, post office Plattsburg, was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, June 21, 1829, and received a good common education. After leaving his native place he emigrated to Missouri, locating in Buchanon County, November 21, 1848. He worked on a farm, owned slaves, and on the 21st of September, 1862, enlisted in the army; was made Commissary of the First Missouri regiment commanded by Colonel Gates; was captured at Vicksburg and paroled. He remained in service until General Lee surrendered and then returned to Buchanon County and resumed the cultivation of his farm. In 1860 he removed to his present location: Edgerton, Missouri. He was elected assessor in 1878, served until 1880 and was elected to the same position again. He was also Constable and school director for many years. Mr. Rigg owns 315 acres of improved land, with a good orchard, and upon his land is a fine sulphur spring. In 1850, he was married to Miss Nancy Taylor a native of Anderson County, Kentucky. They were blessed with a family of eight children-Amanda J., Joseph C., Mary J., JohnC., Robert E. Lee., Lydia A., William A., Lucy E., all of whom are living. Mr. Rigg is a Mason, a member of the A.O.&W., A Good Templar, and belongs to the Grange. He is also a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Land
Book 37, p. 613Clinton Co. MO Deeds
Abbott and Susan Goff to Richard C. Rigg
$300
SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec 18 T56 R32
34.5 acres
Land
Book 37 p. 615Thomas and Lina Turney to Richard C. Rigg
$350
NW1/4 of SW1/4 of Sec 18 T56 R32
34.5 acres
Land
Book 40 p. 1William and Francis Swearingen to Richard C. Rigg
$1,200
Beginning at the NE corner of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of Sec 5 T56 R31 running thence South 37 and 64/100 chains to a post thence West 20 chains to a post thence North 30 chains and 64/100 chains to a post thence East 20 chains tot he place of beginning.
75 acres
[a chain is 66 feet or 22 yards]
Land
Book 40 p. 73Francis and Flora Rose, heir of Thomas Rose,
to Richard C. Rigg
$125
NW1/4, and NW 1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
the undivided one eight part in the reversion after the expiration of the life estate of Elizabeth Rose as dowress
Land
Book 40 p. 609, 610Arthur and Malinda Davis to Richard C. Rigg
$1,250
SW1/4 of NE1/4, and NE1/4 of SE1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
80 acres
and
$125
NW1/4, and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 Sec13 T56 R33
200 acres
Land
Book 41, pg. 498Clinton, Missouri
Ross of Lake Co., Colorado to Richard C. Rigg
$300
All of the NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
200 acres
Land
Book 44, p. 195Oliva Rose, heir of Thomas Ross, deceased, of Deadwod County, Dakota Territory
to Richard C. Rigg
$150
NW 1/4, and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
West of the 5th Principal Meridian
200 acres
Land
Book 44 p. 3Elizabeth Rose, widow of Thomas Rose to Richard C. Rigg
$750
NW1/4 of Sec13
also all of NW1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
200 acres
Land
Book 44 p. 114Richard C. Rigg and Nancy J. Rigg to Alexander Sawyer
$940
SW1/4 of SW1/4, and the E1/2 of NW1/4 of SW1/4, and SW1/4 of NW1/4 of SW1/4 in Sec 18 T56 R32
59 acres
Land
Book 44 p. 113Richard C. Rigg and Nancy J. Rigg to Enoch Sawyer
$860
NE 1/4 of SE1/4 of Sec13 T56 R33 Also 10 acres
the NW1/4 of NW1/4 of SW1/4 of Sec 18 T56 R32
50 acres
Land
Book 43 p. 321-322John and Ann Burns of Crawford Co. Kansas, heirs of Thomas Rose
to Richard C. Rigg
$200
NW1/4 of Sec 13 and the NW1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
with appurtenances
Land
Book 47, pg. 591Clinton County, Missouri
to Nancy J. Rigg
$860
NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec 35 of T57R32 and appurtenances
Land
Book 46, p. 375William and Susanna Manseill to Nancy J. Rigg
$600
Lot 11 in Palmers Addition to Plattsburg
Assume payment of $193.17 mortgage to George Funkhouser
Land
Book 46, p. 377$1,200
Lot 11 in Palmers Addition to the town of Plattsburg.
Subject to mortgage to George Funkhouser for $180, dated 4 Jan 1885
Land
Book 46 p. 396Nancy J. and Richard C. Rigg to John Wilkinson
$800
NE 1/4 of SE1/4 of Sec 34 T57 R32
40 acres
subject to deed of trust from grantors to James Allen $600, Aug. 7, 1885 recorded in Book 11 p. 145
Land
Book 51, p. 55Clinton Co. MO Deed Records
Richard C. and Nancy J. Rigg to Conrad Keller
$5,350
The undivided 7/8 of NW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 of T56 R33.
Also, all of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33.
Land
Book 52 p. 478Richard C. Rigg and wife to Wm. Bartlett
NW 1/4 and the W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec 13 T56 R33
convey in trust to secure the payment of a debt of $800 and interest to Henry Gay of West Winstead, Connecticut.
Whereas said debt so secured by said deed of trust has been fully paid. Henry Gay acknowledges full satisfaction.
Land
Book 49, p. 497Nancy J. and Richard C. Rigg to Roland Hughes
$1,500
All of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec 25 T55 R32
10 acres
Residence
marriage license of daughter, Lydia RiggResidence
http://genealogy.mohistory.org/genealogy/name/602258?a=1http://genealogy.mohistory.org/genealogy/name/602295?a=1
https://mostateparks.com/sites/default/files/Applicants%20to%20the%20Confederate%20Home%20of%20Missouri.pdf
R. C. Rigg, age 75
and
Mary J. Rigg [probably typo for Nancy J. Rigg], age 71, wife of R. C. Rigg
Date of admission: 1903 July 1
County: Platte
Command Served in: Sergeant, Co. D, 1st Mo. Cav.
Page: 24, 29, 36
Report: 4th Biennial Report, 1903-1904
Page: 51, 8th Biennial Report, 1911-1912
Obituary-shared
Obituary of Nancy Jane Taylor Rigg:On October 9, 1909, the Heavenly Father sent his Angel of Death ot summon our beloved mother from suffering and sorrows to her heavenly rest.
Nancy Taylor was born in Harrison County, Kentucky, January 8th, 1833. She came to Missouri with her mother, and brothers and sister and settled in Buchanan County in 1847. She was married to R. C. Rigg on October 20, 1850. She professed faith in Christ and united with the Hebron Baptist Church in February, 1858. Later she moved her membership to Plattsburg, where it remained until her Heavenly Father called her home.
Weep not dear ones as those who have no hope, but rejoice that her name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
We desire to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our wife and mother.
R.C. Rigg
J.C. Rigg
Mrs. W.B. Cline
Mrs. W. D. Standiford
Census
p. 7 149/149William D. Standiford, head, 42 [?age], married 13 yrs., MO, f. KY, m. KY
Etta, wife, 42, MO, f. KY, m. KY
Richard C. Riggs, father-in-law, 82, widowed, KY, f. KY, m. KY
William A. Riggs, brother-in-law, 40, single, MO, f. KY, m. KY
Funeral
Richard C. RiggDied in 1911
Mason's had charge of funeral.
Grandmother's brother John Taylor was there at the time.
Buried - Edgerton, Mo. - Mt. Zion Cemetery
This was in a letter Dad's brother wrote to Aunt Leslie - named undertaker and preacher.
Residence
http://genealogy.mohistory.org/genealogy/name/602885?a=1#Richard C. Rigg, dropped from rolls: absent without leave
page 51
8th Biennial Report, 1911-1912
These reports include lists of residents of the home, some contain the name of the Civil War unit in which the Confederate veteran served.
Military
OVERVIEW: 1st Cavalry Regiment was formed during summer of 1861. Many of its members had served with the Missouri State Guard. The unit fought at Elkhorn Tavern, then moved east of the Mississippi River and was dismounted. After fighting at Iuka and Corinth, it was assigned to M.E. Green's Brigade,http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=CMO0001RC01
Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. It took an active part in the fight at Big Black River Bridge and on July 4, 1863, was captured at Vicksburg. After the exchange it was assigned to General Cockrell's Brigade, and consolidated with the 3rd (Samuel's) Missouri Cavalry Battalion. It fought with the Army of Tennessee throughout the Atlanta Campaign and was part of Hood's operations in Tennessee. Later it was involved in the defense of Mobile. On May 4, 1862, the regiment contained 536 effectives and lost 9 killed and 54 wounded at Corinth. The 1st/3rd Battalion reported 25 killed, 80 wounded, and 3 missing during the Atlanta Campaign and sustained 56 casualties at Allatoona. The small command surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The field officers were Colonel Elijah Gates; Lieutenant Colonels Richard B. Chiles, George W. Law, and William D. Maupin; and Majors Robert R. Lawther and William C. Parker.
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Confederate Army Record of Richard Collins Rigg from files recorded Washington D.C.He first served in the Missouri Volunteers, Confederate States Army in the Rank of Private Company "E", under Captain Holland. Richard Collins Rigg enlisted April 15, 1862 in Arkansas. He served in M.S.G. as Commander in Cornell's Regiment, Stein's Division. He fought battles in Lexington, Elk Horn, Corinth, Baker's Creek, Big Black, Vicksburg, Ga-Campaign 1864, Campaign in Tennessee. Taken prisoner at Vicksburg. Richard Collins Rigg was a Native of Kentucky, Resident of Buchanan County, Missouri.
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http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfmRichard C. Rigg
1 Missouri Cavalry
Confederate Company E
Private
Film Number M380 roll 12
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1. , copy in poss of Jill Rigg Johnson.
2. Census, 1860, MO, Buchanan Co., Platte Township, page 200, dwelling 1343, family 1343, Richard C. Rigg.
3. Census, 1850, MO, Buchanan Co., Platte Township, page 141B, dwelling 647, family 652, Richard Rigg.
4. Census, 1870, MO, Clinton Co., Lafayette Township, page 71, dwelling 272, family 272, Richard C. Riggs.
5. Census, 1880, MO, Clinton Co., Concord Township, ED# 108, page 527B, dwelling 14, family 14, Richard C. Riggs.
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8. Census, 1850, MO, Buchanan Co., Platte Township, page 141B, dwelling 647, family 652, Richard Rigg.
9. Census, 1850, MO, Buchanan Co..
10. Census, 1860, MO, Buchanan Co., Platte Township, page 200, dwelling 1343, family 1343, Richard C. Rigg.
11. Census, 1850, MO, Buchanan Co., Platte Township, page 141B, dwelling 647, family 652, Richard Rigg.
12. Census, 1870, MO, Clinton Co., Lafayette Township, page 71, dwelling 272, family 272, Richard C. Riggs.
13. Census, 1880, MO, Clinton Co., Concord Township, ED# 108, page 527B, dwelling 14, family 14, Richard C. Riggs.
14. Ellsberry, Elizabeth P., Buchanan Co., Missouri, Marriage Records of 1839 - 1855, p. 39, 20 Oct 1850 Richard C. Rigg marr Nancy Taylor.
15. Buchanan County Marriages, 1839 - 1869 (Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society).
16. "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QKZ7-VLTH : 28 September 2015), Richard C Rigg and Nancy Taylor, 20 Oct 1850; citing Marriage, Buchanan, Missouri, United States, p. 107, Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City..
17. Census, 1860, MO, Buchanan Co., Platte Township, page 200, dwelling 1343, family 1343, Richard C. Rigg.
18. "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHCB-PL5 : 30 December 2015), Richard C Rigg, 1860..
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20. (http://www.missouridivision-scv.org/mounits/1mocav.htm).
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22. Census, 1870, MO, Clinton Co., Lafayette Township, page 71, dwelling 272, family 272, Richard C. Riggs.
23. "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F9JM-G44 : 4 December 2014), R.C. Rigg, Sergeant, Company D, 1st/3rd Consolidated Regiment, Missouri Cavalry, Confederate; citing NARA microfilm publication M380 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 12; FHL microfilm 882,013..
24. "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4DY-8G3 : 17 October 2014), Richard C Riggs, Missouri, United States; citing p. 39, family 272, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,270..
25. Census, 1880, MO, Clinton Co., Concord Township, ED# 108, page 527B, dwelling 14, family 14, Richard C. Riggs.
26. "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M665-591 : 13 July 2016), Richard C Riggs, Concord, Clinton, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district ED 108, sheet 527B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0682; FHL microfilm 1,254,682. .
27. The History of Clinton County, Missouri (St. Joseph, MO: National Historical Company, 1881.).
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29. The History of Clinton County, Missouri (St. Joseph, MO: National Historical Company, 1881.).
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31. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M384-86S : accessed 23 March 2017), Richard Riggs, Preston Township (north half) Edgerton city Ward 1-2, Platte, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 140, sheet 12A, family 262, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,882. .
32. "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M384-86S : accessed 23 March 2017), Richard Riggs, Preston Township (north half) Edgerton city Ward 1-2, Platte, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 140, sheet 12A, family 262, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,882. .
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34. "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M2BG-Q9K : accessed 23 March 2017), Richard C Riggs in household of William D Standiford, Preston, Platte, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 159, sheet 7A, family 147, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 805; FHL microfilm 1,374,818. .
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37. Web: U.S., Find A Grave..
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