Papers, 1822-1903.

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Papers, 1822-1903.

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Early letters between Harry and James discuss business in Sangamon and Madison County, local and national politics and the election of 1822. The majority of letters are to Augustus from James, James Jr., William and Betsy. There are a few from him. The letters between the young men discuss attending school at McKendree and Illinois colleges, social activities, studies and family news. Some letters refer to Augustus teaching in Middletown, Beardstown, and Petersburg and then his run for office. Letters from relatives in Louisiana discuss family news, crops, slaves, and give a clear picture of attitudes towards their slaves, slavery and the political climate. One 1868 letter discusses attitudes towards the freedmen and the northern government in charge. Letters re: James' problems with jobs, drinking and his long life institutionalized. Genealogical notes on the Riggin and Rogers families. Legal papers and deeds.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Jacksonville Insane Asylum (Ill.)

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Riggin, James H., 1834-1895.

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Riggin Family.

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Family who came from Tennessee in 1817 and settled first in Troy, Illinois and then in Athens, Illinois. Harry and James Riggin came to Illinois and first settled in Troy which they helped found. Harry eventually moved to Athens where he opened a small trading post on his farm in 1825 which he managed for several years. James moved to Lebanon in St. Clair County and helped found McKendree College. James married Elizabeth Rogers and Harry married Miriam Rogers. The sisters' brother, Dr. Timothy R...

Riggin, Augustus Kerr, 1822-1903,

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Born in Menard County, Illinois near Athens. Taught school in Middletown, Beardstown and Petersburg before studying the law. Menard County Clerk, 1853-1861. Left politics to farm and remained a well known citizen of the county. From the description of Diary, 1847-1848. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54101899 ...

Rogers family.

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Illinois College

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Riggins family.

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McKendree College

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