The origins of the Rigsby name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the parish of Rigsby in the county of Lincolnshire. Rigsby is a habitation name which forms a broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. Habitiation names were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads and indicated where a man held his land and estates.
First found in Lincolnshire at Rigsby listed in the Domesday Book as Rigesbi and Righesbi, land held by the Archbishop of York. Herbert the archbishop's man held one plough, three villans and four boarders with two oxen. In total it comprised ninety acres of pasture and sixty acres of woodland. Today the village is part of the civil parish of Rigsby with Ailby in the East Lindsey district.
First found in Lincolnshire at Rigsby listed in the Domesday Book as Rigesbi and Righesbi, land held by the Archbishop of York. Herbert the archbishop's man held one plough, three villans and four boarders with two oxen. In total it comprised ninety acres of pasture and sixty acres of woodland. Today the village is part of the civil parish of Rigsby with Ailby in the East Lindsey district.
Jeremy is the son of James 'Barry' Gannon. Barry's parents are Carmon & Billie Gannon.
Billie's parents were Clarence & Geraldine Todd Rigsby.
This line will start with Billie Rigsby Gannon.
Billie's parents were Clarence & Geraldine Todd Rigsby.
This line will start with Billie Rigsby Gannon.
Billie Rigsby Gannon
7/31/1933 - 8/17/2013
Mother of Barry
Grandmother of Jeremy
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7/31/1933 - 8/17/2013
Mother of Barry
Grandmother of Jeremy
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Clarence Rigsby
8/12/1913 - 7/9/1980
Father of Billie Rigsby Gannon
Grandfather of Barry
G Grandfather of Jeremy
8/12/1913 - 7/9/1980
Father of Billie Rigsby Gannon
Grandfather of Barry
G Grandfather of Jeremy
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Clarence living with his parents, B. & Minnie Rigsby on Woodbury / McMinnville Road in Cannon County, TN in District 9.
B is shown as doing general farming. The household includes: B. Rigsby 27 Minnie Rigsby 25 And their children: Howard (9), Clarence (6), Carson (2 1/2) & Loretta (4 m). |
The 1940 United States Federal Census shows that Clarence is now living in District 8 of Cannon County.
He is 28 years old. The value of his home is shown as $500 and he is shown as a Merchant in the Retail Grocery Industry. The members of his household include: Geraldine, Edwin, Jean, Billye, Jack, T. J. and Jimmie. |
Hershel B. Rigsby
10/19/1893 - 7/1/1977
Father of Clarence Rigsby
Grandfather of Billie Rigsby Gannon
G Grandfather of Barry
2G Grandfather of Jeremy
10/19/1893 - 7/1/1977
Father of Clarence Rigsby
Grandfather of Billie Rigsby Gannon
G Grandfather of Barry
2G Grandfather of Jeremy
Hershel was born in Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee to Joe A. and Meoma Rigsby on October 19, 1893.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Hershel at 16 living with his family on Short Mountain Road, District 8, of Cannon County, TN.
The household includes: Joe A., Meoma, Hershal, Osie May & Hannah, Hershel's 17 year old wife. Joe is shown as a farmer and Hershel a farm laborer. The census also states that Hershel's mother, Meoma, cannot read or write. |
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows the them living on Woodbury/Morrison Road in District 11 of Cannon County, TN.
The household includes: Hershel B., Geraldine, Howard, Clarence & Lader. Hershel is shown as doing general farming. He is also shown as a widower.
Photo of this census is shown in the Clarence section preceding this one.
The household includes: Hershel B., Geraldine, Howard, Clarence & Lader. Hershel is shown as doing general farming. He is also shown as a widower.
Photo of this census is shown in the Clarence section preceding this one.
Joseph 'Joe' Andrew Rigsby
1871 - 3/19/1949
Father of Hershel B.
Grandfather of Clarence
G Grandfather of Billie
2G Grandfather of Barry
3G Grandfather of Jeremy
Joe A. Rigsby was born in 1871 to Robert T. 'Bob' Rigsby and Rachel Jones Rigsby in Cannon County, TN.
1871 - 3/19/1949
Father of Hershel B.
Grandfather of Clarence
G Grandfather of Billie
2G Grandfather of Barry
3G Grandfather of Jeremy
Joe A. Rigsby was born in 1871 to Robert T. 'Bob' Rigsby and Rachel Jones Rigsby in Cannon County, TN.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Joe at 10, living with his family in District 7 of Cannon County, TN.
He works on his father's farm. It states that his father was born in Tennessee and his mother was born in Alabama. The household includes: Robert, Rachel, Mary E., Sarah B., Frances H, Joseph, George A. and Balam A. |
He married Meoma Taylor in DeKalb County, TN on January 4, 1893.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows the family living in District 7 of Cannon County, TN.
The household includes: Joe A., Meoma, Hershel & Osie Mai.
Joe is shown as a farmer.
A photo of this census is shown in the Hershel section preceding this one.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows the family living on Short Mountain Road, District 8, of Cannon County, TN.
The household includes: Joe A., Meoma, Hershal, Osie May & Hannah, Hershel's 17 year old wife.
Joe is shown as a farmer and Hershel a farm laborer.
The census also states that Meoma, cannot read or write.
A photo of this census is shown in the Hershel section preceding this one.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows the family living in District 7 of Cannon County, TN.
The household includes: Joe A., Meoma, Hershel & Osie Mai.
Joe is shown as a farmer.
A photo of this census is shown in the Hershel section preceding this one.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows the family living on Short Mountain Road, District 8, of Cannon County, TN.
The household includes: Joe A., Meoma, Hershal, Osie May & Hannah, Hershel's 17 year old wife.
Joe is shown as a farmer and Hershel a farm laborer.
The census also states that Meoma, cannot read or write.
A photo of this census is shown in the Hershel section preceding this one.
Robert Rigsby
4/28/1837 - 4/20/1905
Father of Joe A.
Grandfather of Hershel
G Grandfather of Clarence
2G Grandfather of Billie
3G Grandfather of Barry
4G Grandfather of Jeremy
Robert Rigsby was born on April 28, 1837 in Cannon County, Tennessee to Thomas Rigsby and Sally Bray Rigsby.
4/28/1837 - 4/20/1905
Father of Joe A.
Grandfather of Hershel
G Grandfather of Clarence
2G Grandfather of Billie
3G Grandfather of Barry
4G Grandfather of Jeremy
Robert Rigsby was born on April 28, 1837 in Cannon County, Tennessee to Thomas Rigsby and Sally Bray Rigsby.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Robert at age 13 living with his family in District 7 of Cannon County, TN. The household includes: Thomas, Sally, Thomas, Elizabeth, Mahala, Harriet Barns, Francis Barns, Robert, Louisa, Hannah E. and Balum. Robert's Father, Thomas, is shown as a farmer.
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He was selected in the 1880 U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules in Cannon County, TN for Agriculture. The 1880 United States Federal Census shows the family living in District 7 of Cannon County. It also shows that Rachel's father was born in Virginia.
He is also listed on the 1890 Veterans Schedule for Cannon County, Tennessee. |
Thomas Rigsby
1807 - 8/17/1856
Father of Robert
Grandfather of Joe A.
G Grandfather of Hershel
2G Grandfather of Clarence
3G Grandfather of Billie
4G Grandfather of Barry
5G Grandfather of Jeremy
The 1820 United States Federal Census shows Thomas living in Wilkes County, TN with a total number of 6 free, white persons in the household.
1807 - 8/17/1856
Father of Robert
Grandfather of Joe A.
G Grandfather of Hershel
2G Grandfather of Clarence
3G Grandfather of Billie
4G Grandfather of Barry
5G Grandfather of Jeremy
The 1820 United States Federal Census shows Thomas living in Wilkes County, TN with a total number of 6 free, white persons in the household.
Tennessee, Early Land Records
Know ye That in consideration of entry No 300 made in the Office of the Entry Taker of DeKalb Co and entered the 19 day of November 1846, pur- suant to the provisions of an act of General Assembly of said state passed on the 9th day of January 1830 there is granted by the state of Tennessee unto James Tompkins and Thomas Rigsby a certain tract or parcel of land, containing six hundred and twenty nine acres by survey bearing the date of the second day of December 1847 lying in said county, on the east side of the Caney Fork River east of the mouth of Pine Creek and in the land that William Neal lives on. Beginning on a beech tree the northwest corner of Simpson large [?] survey, which corner is said to be the corner of William Jenkins' river place, or very near thereto, running thence south three hundred and twenty poles to a white oak on the mountain, nearly north of Polly Kirby's house, said to be Simpson's corner, thence with the mountain south forty five degrees west one hundred poles to a stake on the river bank at low water mark thence down the river with its meander ___ thirty poles to a stake at low water mark thence down the river with its meander south eighty degrees west one hundred and forty poles to a stake at low water mark near Shipping Point ford, thence west seventy poles to a beech David Adcock's corner, thence north with Adcock's line seventy two poles to William Neal's corner on the mountain and near the road grading from David Adcock's to said Neal's, thence eastwardly with Neal's line eighty poles to a stake, Neal's Corner, thence north with Neal's line two hundred and seventeen poles to a beech William Lane's corner, of his river place, standing in a deep hollow near a branch, thence running a part of the way with the hollow, north twenty degrees east one hundred and two poles to a stake at low water mark, thence down the river at low water mark east one hundred poles to a stake at low water mark, thence down the river with the meander thereof, north eighty degrees east one hundred poles to a stake at the waters edge at low water mark, thence south fifty poles to the beginning. Platting out all older and well authenticated granted land. with the hereditaments and appurtenances, to have and hold the said tract or parcel of land, with its appurtenances, to the said James Tompkins and Thomas Rigsby and their heirs forever. In witness thereof, Neil S Brown, Governor of the State of Tennessee, has hereunto set his hand and caused the great seal of the state to be affixed at Nashville, on the first day of March in the year 1848.
Jane Ashford applied for widows pension from veteran of War of 1812. She was the widow of Bassel Ashford. On the remarks section Jane states that she was first married Thomas Rigsby who died in Cannon Co Tenn Aug 17, 1856. She lists her maiden name as Young. Do not know the dates of this marriage yet.
Thomas died in 1856 in Cannon County, TN.
Thomas died in 1856 in Cannon County, TN.
Thomas Rigsby
1750 - 1830
Father of Thomas
Grandfather of Robert
G Grandfather of Joe A.
2G Grandfather of Hershel3G Grandfather of Clarence
4G Grandfather of Billie
5G Grandfather of Barry
6G Grandfather of Jeremy
Thomas was born in abt. 1750 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
The North Carolina Marriage Collection shows Thomas marrying Aggie Smith on December 18, 1801.
The War of 1812 Service show him enlisting as a Private in the North Carolina 5th Regiment (Atkinsons).
The 1800 North Carolina Census shows Thomas and 11 other members of the household living in Morgan, Buncombe, North Carolina.
The 1814 North Carolina Census shows him living in Wilkes County.
The North Carolina Census dated August 7, 1820 shows Thomas and 6 other members of his household living in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
1750 - 1830
Father of Thomas
Grandfather of Robert
G Grandfather of Joe A.
2G Grandfather of Hershel3G Grandfather of Clarence
4G Grandfather of Billie
5G Grandfather of Barry
6G Grandfather of Jeremy
Thomas was born in abt. 1750 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
The North Carolina Marriage Collection shows Thomas marrying Aggie Smith on December 18, 1801.
The War of 1812 Service show him enlisting as a Private in the North Carolina 5th Regiment (Atkinsons).
The 1800 North Carolina Census shows Thomas and 11 other members of the household living in Morgan, Buncombe, North Carolina.
The 1814 North Carolina Census shows him living in Wilkes County.
The North Carolina Census dated August 7, 1820 shows Thomas and 6 other members of his household living in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
He died in 1830 in Warren County, TN.