03-06-2012, 22:05
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Re: The Worthington Rigby Family
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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson
My grandfather was called Robert Worthington Rigby. he lived in Accrington 1877-1946. he had brothers Arthur,Doctor,Herbert, all named Worthington Rigby, and two sisters, Grace and Elizabeth hannah. The family lived in Marsden St. It appears likely that the lads got thjeir middle name becauise they were fathered by James Worthington, who at that time was not married to Mrs Rigby.
I have recently come across people who are related to me through the Wiorthington Rigbys, and wonder if there are any more folk in the area who are descended from the Rigbys.
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Only just sin this.
Pte. 15629. Robert Worthington RIGBY served in B Coy Accrington Pals, wounded July 1st 1916, leg amputated, discharged K.R. 392 para (xvi) 7-07-1917, was living at 48 Dowry St, in 1935. His father was J.H. Rigby.
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