Mary Ann Higgins
ID# 9561, b. 26 January 1834, d. 15 September 1910
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
From her father, John Higgins' will she received 160 pounds + 81, 83 and 85 Rushton Rd, Thornbury + 73, 75, 77, 79 Virginia Terrace, Thornbury.
Obituary Yorkshire Observer Sept 16th 1910
Obituary Mrs M A Rigg
The large circle of friends of the trio of artist brothers Arthur, Ernest and Alfred Rigg, will learn with deep regret of the death yesterday of their mother Mrs Mary Ann Rigg, at Mr Ernest Rigg's house, Quaker's Garth, Hinderwell. Mrs Rigg's death was the result of an accident, fracture of the thigh, which occurred on June 9th last. The long period of suffering which has intervened would have severely tested the mental and physical strength of any young person, but it has been borne with extraordinary patience and fortitude by this fine old Yorkshire lady. Mrs. Rigg was born on January 25th 1834, and was the eldest daughter of Mr John Higgins, tobacco manufacturere of the Virginia Mills, at Thornbury, Bradford and his wife, nee Emma Darnley, a descendant of th ancient Darnleys, whose most famous member was the hapless Henry Darnley, second husband of Mary Queen of Scots. Many families will be thrown into mourning by Mrs Rigg's death, including relatives in various parts of the country, and she is survived by her sons- Mr Arthur H Rigg, Mr John Albert Rigg, Mr William Darnley Rigg, Mr Ernest H Rigg, and Mr Alfred Rigg. The death of her only daughter, the wife of Mr Thomas Pawson, some years ago, was a lasting grief to the mother. Throughout the happy and restful years spent by Mrs Rigg at Quaker's Garth, she made her son's house a centre of homely and genial hospitality, and endeared herself to all who came into contact with her, and she will be sincerely and truly missed by a multitude of friends of her sons and herself. Mrs Rigg's funeral will leave the Bradford Midland Railway Station about half-past one o'clock to-morrow for Undercliffe Cemetery, where the interment in the family vault will take place.
Obituary Yorkshire Observer Sept 16th 1910
Obituary Mrs M A Rigg
The large circle of friends of the trio of artist brothers Arthur, Ernest and Alfred Rigg, will learn with deep regret of the death yesterday of their mother Mrs Mary Ann Rigg, at Mr Ernest Rigg's house, Quaker's Garth, Hinderwell. Mrs Rigg's death was the result of an accident, fracture of the thigh, which occurred on June 9th last. The long period of suffering which has intervened would have severely tested the mental and physical strength of any young person, but it has been borne with extraordinary patience and fortitude by this fine old Yorkshire lady. Mrs. Rigg was born on January 25th 1834, and was the eldest daughter of Mr John Higgins, tobacco manufacturere of the Virginia Mills, at Thornbury, Bradford and his wife, nee Emma Darnley, a descendant of th ancient Darnleys, whose most famous member was the hapless Henry Darnley, second husband of Mary Queen of Scots. Many families will be thrown into mourning by Mrs Rigg's death, including relatives in various parts of the country, and she is survived by her sons- Mr Arthur H Rigg, Mr John Albert Rigg, Mr William Darnley Rigg, Mr Ernest H Rigg, and Mr Alfred Rigg. The death of her only daughter, the wife of Mr Thomas Pawson, some years ago, was a lasting grief to the mother. Throughout the happy and restful years spent by Mrs Rigg at Quaker's Garth, she made her son's house a centre of homely and genial hospitality, and endeared herself to all who came into contact with her, and she will be sincerely and truly missed by a multitude of friends of her sons and herself. Mrs Rigg's funeral will leave the Bradford Midland Railway Station about half-past one o'clock to-morrow for Undercliffe Cemetery, where the interment in the family vault will take place.
Birth:
Mary Ann Higgins was born on 26 January 1834 at Leylands, Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
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Mary Ann Higgins was the daughter of John Higgins and Emma Darnley.
Mary Ann Higgins was baptised on 9 March 1834 at St Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
Born 26 Jan 1834
'Mary Ann Dr of John & Emma Higgins; abode: Leylands; occupation: Tobacconist.'
'Mary Ann Dr of John & Emma Higgins; abode: Leylands; occupation: Tobacconist.'
Marriage:
Mary Ann Higgins married Matthew Christian Rigg, son of John Rigg and Ann (?), on 15 August 1858 at Parish Church, Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
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Houses and shop in Rusden Rd, Thornbury and 4 cottages in Virginia Terrace, Thornbury.
Mary Ann Higgins left a will on 3 August 1901.
Ernest H Rigg (son) - fifth of estate + all household effects
Edith M Pawson (granddaughter) - gold watch and chain
Willie D Rigg (son) - one fifth of estate
John Albert Rigg (son) - one fifth of estate
Arthur Herbert Rigg (son) - fifth of estate
Alfred E Rigg (son) - one fifth of estate
Tom A Pawson (son in law)
Arthur Herbert Rigg (son.)
Edith M Pawson (granddaughter) - gold watch and chain
Willie D Rigg (son) - one fifth of estate
John Albert Rigg (son) - one fifth of estate
Arthur Herbert Rigg (son) - fifth of estate
Alfred E Rigg (son) - one fifth of estate
Tom A Pawson (son in law)
Arthur Herbert Rigg (son.)
Death:
Mary Ann Higgins died on 15 September 1910 at Quakers Garth, Hinderwell, Yorkshire, England, at age 76 years, 7 months and 20 days
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Mary Ann Higgins was buried on 17 September 1910 at Underclilffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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Probate was granted on her estate on 10 November 1910
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Children of Mary Ann Higgins and Matthew Christian Rigg
- Arthur Herbert Rigg+ b. 1860, d. 1915
- Edith Rigg+ b. 21 Aug 1861, d. 20 Jan 1900
- John Albert Rigg+ b. 1864, d. a 1912
- William Darnley Rigg+ b. 8 May 1866, d. 29 Dec 1953
- Ernest Higgins Rigg b. 6 May 1868, d. 19 Aug 1947
- Alfred Edward Rigg b. 6 Apr 1870, d. 10 Oct 1919
Arthur Herbert Rigg
ID# 9562, b. 1860, d. 1915
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
Arthur Herbert Rigg was a Rose breeder. Bred the 'Mrs Rigg' rose.
source: family member
I have yet to find any other information about this rose. -MED.
Executor and sole beneficiary to his wife Margaret's estate.
Executor to his mother's will and received a fifth of her estate.
Source: A dictionary of artists who havve exhibited works in the principal London exhibitions 1760 - 1893/ compiled by Algernon Graces.-Bath: Kingsmead reprints, 1969
Rigg, Arthur H. Bradford 1st -last yr exhibited 1888-1891, speciality - landscape. Exhibitions = Royal Academy = 1, Suffolk St =1, Grosvenor Gallery = 3, New Gallery = 3 Total = 8.
Executor to his mother's will and received a fifth of her estate.
Source: A dictionary of artists who havve exhibited works in the principal London exhibitions 1760 - 1893/ compiled by Algernon Graces.-Bath: Kingsmead reprints, 1969
Rigg, Arthur H. Bradford 1st -last yr exhibited 1888-1891, speciality - landscape. Exhibitions = Royal Academy = 1, Suffolk St =1, Grosvenor Gallery = 3, New Gallery = 3 Total = 8.
Birth:
Arthur Herbert Rigg was born in 1860 at Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
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Arthur Herbert Rigg was the son of Matthew Christian Rigg and Mary Ann Higgins.
Marriage:
Arthur Herbert Rigg married Margaret Greenwood, daughter of Ann (?), in 1881 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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in 1893 Arthur Herbert Rigg was a Fine Art Dealer at 56 Market St and 280 Swan Arcade.
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in 1898 Arthur Herbert Rigg was a Fine Art Dealer and Artist.
in 1910 Arthur Herbert Rigg was a Artist and fine art dealer.
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Marriage:
Arthur Herbert Rigg married Alice M Smith in 1914 at St. Peter's Church, Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
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Death:
Arthur Herbert Rigg died in 1915 at Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England, at age 55 years
Wharfedale Registration District.
Children of Arthur Herbert Rigg and Margaret Greenwood
- Mabel Rigg+ b. abt 1885
- Arnold Rigg b. abt 1889, d. a 1913
John Albert Rigg
ID# 9563, b. 1864, d. after 1912
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
Was left a fifth of his mother's (Mary Ann Rigg) estate.
1906 John Albert Rigg of 40 Brook St, Bradford, Tailor London Gazette 24 July 1906 p 42 something about creditors.
1906 John Albert Rigg of 40 Brook St, Bradford, Tailor London Gazette 24 July 1906 p 42 something about creditors.
Birth:
John Albert Rigg was born in 1864 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England,
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John Albert Rigg was the son of Matthew Christian Rigg and Mary Ann Higgins.
between 1879 and 1884 John Albert Rigg lived at 59 De Grey Street, Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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between 1879 and 1891 John Albert Rigg was a Tailor.
Marriage:
John Albert Rigg married Lillian Thomas in 1884 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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John Albert Rigg emigrated after April 1901
Thought to have gone to Australia.
Death:
John Albert Rigg died after 1912
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Children of John Albert Rigg and Lillian Thomas
- Ernest Albert Rigg b. abt 1887, d. 5 Nov 1918
- Arthur Herbert Rigg b. 1892
William Darnley Rigg
ID# 9564, b. 8 May 1866, d. 29 December 1953
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
Received a fifth of his mother's (Mary Ann Rigg) estate.
Birth:
William Darnley Rigg was born on 8 May 1866 at Thornbury, Yorkshire, England,
William's maternal grandmother was Emma Darnley.
William Darnley Rigg was the son of Matthew Christian Rigg and Mary Ann Higgins.
Marriage:
William Darnley Rigg married Ellen Whiteley, daughter of Benjamin Whiteley and Margaret Simpson, on 16 August 1897 at Cannon Street Baptist Church, Accrington, Haslingden R.D., Lancashire, England,
Recorded as William Darnley Rigg & Nellie Whiteley, domestic servant.
Death:
William Darnley Rigg died on 29 December 1953 at Care Home, Rawtenstall, Haslingden R.D., Lancashire, England, at age 87 years, 7 months and 21 days
Haslingden RD.
Children of William Darnley Rigg and Ellen Whiteley
- Harold Rigg+ b. 15 Mar 1898, d. Dec 1989
- Leonard Darnley Rigg+ b. 12 Nov 1899, d. abt Feb 1970
Ernest Higgins Rigg
ID# 9565, b. 6 May 1868, d. 19 August 1947
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
The Dictionary of Victorian Painters
Received such of the pictures in the collection at the private residence of Alfred Edward Rigg at the time of his death as he may within one calendar month from his death select.
Received a fifth of the estate of Mary Ann Rigg (his mother) and also all her jewellry, household furniture, plate, glass, china, pictures and dresses.
Was left John Higgins' gold watch and chain in his will.
Painter of portraits, animals and landscapes. Born in Bradford. Studied art in Bradford and in Paris at the Academie Julian. Exhibited at the Royal Academy and in the provinces. Principal works include: Simple Life, Caught and A Yorkshire Dale. (Source: Dictionary of British Artists working 1900 - 1950/Grant M Waters.-Eastbourne: Eastbourne Fine Art, 1975)
Portrait, landscape and animal painter. B Bradford, Yorks s of Matthew Christian Rigg; m Alberta hargreaves; one d; studied art at Julien's Paris; Grammar School and Technical College, Bradford; Exhibited at RA (18 pictures), Liverpool, Bradford, Leeds and Worcester; Work illustrated b+w in 'Harmsworth Magazine' and 'Bibby's Annual'; Principal works: While there's life there's hope; A Yorkshire Dale; Caught; Simple Life (RA).
[Source: Who's who in art 2nd ed. 1929]
Name: Rigg, Ernest H
Accession Number: 3549215
Source Citation: The Dictionary of Victorian Painters. Second edition. By Christopher Wood.
Woodbridge, England: Antique Collectors' Club, 1978.(DcVicP 2)
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Name: Rigg, Ernest Higgins
Accession Number: 3549216
Source Citation: Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950. Volume I. By Grant
M. Waters. Eastbourne, England: Eastbourne Fine Art Publications,
1975.(DcBrAr 1.)
Received such of the pictures in the collection at the private residence of Alfred Edward Rigg at the time of his death as he may within one calendar month from his death select.
Received a fifth of the estate of Mary Ann Rigg (his mother) and also all her jewellry, household furniture, plate, glass, china, pictures and dresses.
Was left John Higgins' gold watch and chain in his will.
Painter of portraits, animals and landscapes. Born in Bradford. Studied art in Bradford and in Paris at the Academie Julian. Exhibited at the Royal Academy and in the provinces. Principal works include: Simple Life, Caught and A Yorkshire Dale. (Source: Dictionary of British Artists working 1900 - 1950/Grant M Waters.-Eastbourne: Eastbourne Fine Art, 1975)
Portrait, landscape and animal painter. B Bradford, Yorks s of Matthew Christian Rigg; m Alberta hargreaves; one d; studied art at Julien's Paris; Grammar School and Technical College, Bradford; Exhibited at RA (18 pictures), Liverpool, Bradford, Leeds and Worcester; Work illustrated b+w in 'Harmsworth Magazine' and 'Bibby's Annual'; Principal works: While there's life there's hope; A Yorkshire Dale; Caught; Simple Life (RA).
[Source: Who's who in art 2nd ed. 1929]
Name: Rigg, Ernest H
Accession Number: 3549215
Source Citation: The Dictionary of Victorian Painters. Second edition. By Christopher Wood.
Woodbridge, England: Antique Collectors' Club, 1978.(DcVicP 2)
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Name: Rigg, Ernest Higgins
Accession Number: 3549216
Source Citation: Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950. Volume I. By Grant
M. Waters. Eastbourne, England: Eastbourne Fine Art Publications,
1975.(DcBrAr 1.)
Birth:
Ernest Higgins Rigg was born on 6 May 1868 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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Ernest Higgins Rigg was the son of Matthew Christian Rigg and Mary Ann Higgins.
Marriage:
Ernest Higgins Rigg married Alberta Hargreaves about August 1918 at Reeth R.D., Yorkshire, England,
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Death:
Ernest Higgins Rigg died on 19 August 1947 at Kingsbridge, Devon, England, at age 79 years, 3 months and 13 days
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Alfred Edward Rigg
ID# 9566, b. 6 April 1870, d. 10 October 1919
Received a fifth of the estate of his mother, Mary Ann Rigg.
Birth:
Alfred Edward Rigg was born on 6 April 1870 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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Alfred Edward Rigg was the son of Matthew Christian Rigg and Mary Ann Higgins.
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in 1893 Alfred Edward Rigg was a Fine Art Dealer.
Marriage:
Alfred Edward Rigg married Lilian Louisa Nichols, daughter of William Nichols and Emma Louisa Higgins, about May 1900 at Bradford R.D., Yorkshire, England,
Indexed as Alfred Edward Rigg & Lilian Luisa Nichols.
in 1912 Alfred Edward Rigg was a Art Dealer and Picture Frame Maker.
Alfred Edward Rigg left a will on 2 May 1912 at 122 Thornbury Drive, Bradford, Yorkshire, England.
Louisa Lilian Rigg (wife) - everything.
Ernest Higgins Rigg (Brother) - pictures.
Herbert Richard Nichols (Wife's cousin) - Gold Watch and chain.
Thomas Pawson (brother in law.)
Joe Ambler.
Ernest Higgins Rigg (Brother) - pictures.
Herbert Richard Nichols (Wife's cousin) - Gold Watch and chain.
Thomas Pawson (brother in law.)
Joe Ambler.
Death:
Alfred Edward Rigg died on 10 October 1919 at age 49 years, 6 months and 4 days
.
Probate was granted on his estate on 11 August 1920
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Margaret Greenwood
ID# 9567, b. about 1859, d. 8 May 1913
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
Birth:
Margaret Greenwood was born about 1859 at Bolton, Lancashire, England,
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Margaret Greenwood was the daughter of Ann (?)
Marriage:
Margaret Greenwood married Arthur Herbert Rigg, son of Matthew Christian Rigg and Mary Ann Higgins, in 1881 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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Margaret Greenwood left a will on 11 July 1910.
Arthur Herbert Rigg (husband) - everything.
Death:
Margaret Greenwood died on 8 May 1913
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Probate was granted on her estate on 13 August 1913
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Children of Margaret Greenwood and Arthur Herbert Rigg
- Mabel Rigg+ b. abt 1885
- Arnold Rigg b. abt 1889, d. a 1913
Arnold Rigg
ID# 9568, b. about 1889, d. after 1913
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
Birth:
Arnold Rigg was born about 1889 at Frizinghall, Yorkshire, England,
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Arnold Rigg was the son of Arthur Herbert Rigg and Margaret Greenwood.
Arnold Rigg emigrated in 1913 to New Zealand
From UK to NZ.
Death:
Arnold Rigg died after 1913 at New Zealand
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Mabel Rigg
ID# 9569, b. about 1885
- Charts
- Willym Dernely (c.1516-)
One of Mabel's daughters is known as Jerry and is married to Jim Bywaters and has a daughter called Gabriella.
Birth:
Mabel Rigg was born about 1885 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
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Mabel Rigg was the daughter of Arthur Herbert Rigg and Margaret Greenwood.
Marriage:
Mabel Rigg married Harold Ellis in 1908 at Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England,
Wharfedale Registration District.
Children of Mabel Rigg and Harold Ellis
- Marjorie Ellis b. abt 1915
- Marion Ellis b. abt 1915