RIGSBY, Edwin D.: 1867-1909

RIGSBY, CRAIG

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Date: 6/19/2013 at 14:49:12

EDWIN D. RIGSBY.

The deceased above named was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, July 1, 1867, and died Nov. 12, 1909, aged 42 years, 4 months and 12 days. He was a son of Benj. and Louisa Rigsby. His entire life was spent on a farm where he was born, three miles northwest of Bentonsport. March 19, 1896, he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Craig, to which union one son was born. He was a kind and devoted husband and father and a good neighbor and friend. Besides the wife and son, he leaves to mourn his death a sister and a large circle of friends. The funeral was held at the Vernon M.E. church Monday, Nov. 15, after which the body was laid to away in the cemetery at that place.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 118, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA