William Frederick Littlewood

Alternate Names
William Frederick Rigby (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1833 January 29 (Born)
Death Date
On 1901 March 13 (Died)
Gender
Male

Born with the name "Littlewood." Changed his surname to "Rigby" later in life.

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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
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
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William Frederick Rigby (1833 - 1901) Profile
William Frederick Rigby (1833 - 1901)
William Frederick Rigby (1833 - 1901)
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