Claude Orville Riggen
1888 - 1948 (59 years)1. Claude Orville Riggen was born on 6 May 1888 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Robert Riggen and Mary Lucy "Mollie" Hedges); died in 1948 in Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter, poultry buyer
- Census: 1910, Carroll, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Ross, Edgar County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana
- Census: 1940, Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147090796/claude-o.-riggenClaude married Daisy Myrtle Barnett in Indiana. Daisy was born in 1891 in Edgar County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1960 in Clinton Township, Vermillion County, Indiana ; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Elmo Harold Riggen was born on 15 Jan 1909 in Illinois; died on 9 Nov 1990 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried on 12 Nov 1990 in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Elmer G. Riggen was born in 1909 in Illinois; died on 4 Oct 1964; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Russell Herbert Riggen was born on 10 Sep 1910 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Aug 1945 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Lucille Riggen was born on 18 Dec 1911 in Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1986; was buried in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass County, Missouri.
- Dwight Riggen was born on 27 Apr 1913 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Dec 1918 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Claude Riggen was born on 23 Oct 1915 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Dec 1918 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Charles Victor Riggen was born on 3 Jan 1920 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 1980; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Robert E. Riggen was born on 17 Feb 1922 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 27 Jul 2002 in Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Thelma Josephine Riggen was born on 11 Dec 1923 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 5 Sep 1993.
- Eleanor Faye Riggen was born on 8 Aug 1926 in Indiana; died on 4 Dec 2009 in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Kenneth Nolan Riggen was born on 20 May 1928 in Indiana; died on 6 Apr 1984 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Apr 1984 in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Orville Ray Riggen was born on 31 Aug 1932 in Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 2 Oct 2014 in Savoy, Fannin County, Texas; was buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Savoy, Fannin County, Texas.
- Jim Lee Riggen was born on 18 Jan 1939 in Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana; died on 14 Oct 2005 in Ellenton, Manatee County, Florida; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
2. Robert Riggen was born in Aug 1857 in Indiana (son of John Wesley Riggen and Anna Rose Wren); died in 1933 in Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1880, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Carroll, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Carroll, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109970902/robert-e.-riggenRobert married Mary Lucy "Mollie" Hedges in 1876. Mary (daughter of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen) was born on 10 Sep 1859 in Kentucky; died on 27 Jun 1928 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jun 1928 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mary Lucy "Mollie" Hedges was born on 10 Sep 1859 in Kentucky (daughter of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen); died on 27 Jun 1928 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jun 1928 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109970941/mollie-l.-riggenChildren:
- James Edwin Riggen was born on 23 Sep 1878 in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1943 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Bert Riggen was born on 5 Nov 1881 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 1951 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Lillie Riggen was born in Nov 1886 in Illinois; died in in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- 1. Claude Orville Riggen was born on 6 May 1888 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died in 1948 in Dana, Vermillion County, Indiana; was buried in Friends Chapel Cemetery, Scottland, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Elsie Riggen was born on 5 Apr 1892 in Illinois; died on 26 Oct 1973 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
Generation: 3
4. John Wesley Riggen was born on 22 Aug 1821 in Mason County, Kentucky; died on 26 Jan 1858 in North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Nicholas County, Kentucky
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23332586/wesley-riggenJohn married Anna Rose Wren. Anna was born on 30 Mar 1821 in Kentucky; died on 2 Feb 1888 in Hendricks County, Indiana; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Anna Rose Wren was born on 30 Mar 1821 in Kentucky; died on 2 Feb 1888 in Hendricks County, Indiana; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23332696/anna-rose-riggenChildren:
- 2. Robert Riggen was born in Aug 1857 in Indiana; died in 1933 in Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
6. Marcus Newton Hedges was born on 3 Jun 1835 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Jesse Hedges and Lucy Ann Hawkins); died on 19 Dec 1910 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1860, Mason County, Kentucky
- Census: 1865, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1900, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1910, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
Notes:
MHR note: in letter from Ida Cronkhite dated 13 February 1951. William Ribelin Hedges brother, Jesse, married Lucy Ann Hawkins. I don't remember surely of all the children, but Albert, 20 I think, joined the "rebel" army and was killed at the battle of Shiloh. Later his brothers, Marcus and Thomas joined the Union Army.
Name: Marcus N Hedges
Enlistment Date: 13 Aug 1862
Enlistment Place: Covington, Kentucky
Enlistment Rank: Farrier
Muster Date: 9 Sep 1862
Muster Place: Kentucky
Muster Company: H
Muster Regiment: 10th Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Muster Out Date: 17 Sep 1863
Muster Out Place: Maysville, Kentucky
Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Title: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky
_MILT:
10th Cavalry. Company H. Farrier.
Died:
Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96515357/marcus-newton-hedgesMarcus married Malinda Ellen Riggen on 28 Nov 1858 in Mason County, Kentucky. Malinda was born about 1834 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died in Sep 1879 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Malinda Ellen Riggen was born about 1834 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died in Sep 1879 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Died:
US Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112605328/melinda-ellen-hedges
Inscription: Wife of M M Hedges.Children:
- 3. Mary Lucy "Mollie" Hedges was born on 10 Sep 1859 in Kentucky; died on 27 Jun 1928 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jun 1928 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Washington Taylor Hedges was born on 29 Apr 1861 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky; died on 9 Feb 1924 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Feb 1924 in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Rosa Maria Hedges was born in Jul 1864 in Mason County, Kentucky; died on 21 Mar 1937 in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
- Emma Alice Hedges was born on 25 Dec 1867 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 1911 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Louisa "Lulu" Hedges was born about 1869 in Illinois; died about 1882; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Jesse Robert "Bob" Hedges was born on 20 May 1872 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1943; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 4
12. Jesse Hedges was born about 1810 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Levi Hedges and Rosannah Ribelin); died on 29 May 1894 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in New Hope Presbyterian Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Occupation: blacksmith
- Census: 1850, Lewis County, Kentucky
- Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/259633067/jesse-hedgesJesse married Lucy Ann Hawkins on 23 Dec 1832 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Lucy was born on 15 Apr 1815 in Kentucky; died on 1 Mar 1884 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in New Hope Presbyterian Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Lucy Ann Hawkins was born on 15 Apr 1815 in Kentucky; died on 1 Mar 1884 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in New Hope Presbyterian Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24866186/lucy-ann-hedgesChildren:
- Margaret Ann Hedges was born on 12 Oct 1833 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 25 Dec 1913 in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried on 27 Dec 1913 in Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky.
- 6. Marcus Newton Hedges was born on 3 Jun 1835 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 19 Dec 1910 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Wallace Hedges was born about 1833 in Fleming County, Kentucky.
- John Wesley Hedges was born in Oct 1840 in Kentucky; died in 1926 in LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida.
- William "Albert" Hedges was born about 1841 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died in Nov 1865 in Richmond, Virginia.
- Thomas Edgar Hedges was born on 22 Jan 1843 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky; died on 18 Dec 1938 in LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida; was buried in Ortona Cemetery, Ortona, Glades County, Florida.
- Ivelia Jane Hedges was born on 23 Dec 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jun 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Hedges was born on 28 Aug 1851 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 26 May 1933 in Salt Lick, Bath County, Kentucky; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Salt Lick, Kentucky.
- David Teager "Tea" Hedges was born on 8 Jul 1852 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 2 Jun 1923 in Nashville, Tennessee.