William Frederick Littlewood
Born with the name "Littlewood." Changed his surname to "Rigby" later in life.
Born in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1833 January 29
Mother
Margaret Littlewood
Father
Joseph Rigby
Date Details
Occurred On 1833 January 29
Baptized by Samuel Charlton
1848 September 8 (Age 15)
Married Mary Clark
1852 August 9 (Age 19)
Traveled in John Brown Company (1853)
1853 July 1 – October 17 (Age 20) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1853 July 1
Joined Company
Ended Between 1853 October 13 – 17
Company Arrived
Married Louisa Bacon
1855 December 24 (Age 22)
Married Sarah Hulme Haslam
1863 March 3 (Age 30)
Married Sophia Elizabeth Eckersley
1865 June 24 (Age 32)
Married Ann Yates
1867 November 23 (Age 34)
Married Mary Ann Eckersley
1871 November 5 (Age 38)
Married Elizabeth Eckersley
1876 April 9 (Age 43)
Served in British Mission
1885 November 30 – 1887 July 8 (Age 52) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Rexburg, Madison, Idaho Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Great Britain
Date Details
Started On 1885 November 30
Set Apart
Ended On 1887 July 8
Released
Images
Mission Photo
Died in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States
1901 March 13 (Age 68)
Media
William Frederick Rigby (1833 - 1901) Profile
William Frederick Rigby (1833 - 1901)
Mission Photo