Henry Pigg (1840 - 1911)

Born 3 Dec 1840 in Easington, Durham, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 9 Apr 1911 at age 70 in Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Henry Pigg was born in County Durham, England.

Henry Pigg migrated from England to America.

Sergeant Henry Pigg served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 10 May 1861
Mustered out: 11 Jul 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry

Henry Pigg's birth was registered in the last quarter of 1840 in the Easington district.^[1]

In the 1841 census Henry Pigg (age 0) was in Agent'S Row, Haswell, Easington, Durham.^[2] Note that though the census entry records that everyone was born outside County Durham, there are birth registrations in the Easington district for both Charles and Henry with mother's maiden name of Felton.

• George Pigg, 35, corver, born in England outside County Durham
• Elizabeth Pigg, 28, born in England outside County Durham
• Sarah Pigg, 7, born in England outside County Durham
• Charles Pigg, 3, born in England outside County Durham
• Henry Pigg, 6 months, born in England outside County Durham

In the 1850 census Henry Pigg (age 10) was in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.^[3]

In the 1860 census Henry Pig (age 19) was in Merrimack, Sauk County, Wisconsin.^[4]

Henry Pigg served with the Wisconsin 5th Infantry, Company B.^[5]

Henry Pigg, son of George Pigg & Elizabeth Pigg, married Anna Sarah Ames on 28 December 1871 in Sauk, Wisconsin.^[6]

In the 1880 census Henry Pigg (age 34), Farmer, was the married son of George Pigg in Merrimac, Sauk, Wisconsin Territory.^[7]

Henry Pigg was in a naturalization record on 30 October 1880 in Sauk, Wisconsin.^[8]

In the 1900 census Henry Rigg (age 60) was the married head of household in Merrimac town Merrimac village, Sauk, Wisconsin.^[9]

In the 1905 census Henry Pigg (age 65) was the married head of household in Merrimac, Sauk, Wisconsin Territory.^[10]

In the 1910 census Henry Pigg (age 69) was the married head of household in Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin.^[11]

Henry Pigg died on 9 Apr 1911 in Sauk County, Wisconsin.^[12][13][14]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
   citing Birth Registration, Easington, Durham, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England
   FamilySearch Record: 2N3J-38C (accessed 29 September 2023)
   Henry Pigg birth registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1840 in Easington.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: MQBJ-V4C (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   Henry Pigg (0) in Easington registration district in Durham, England.
3. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 004206489; FHL microfilm: 444990; Image number: 273; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01164-3
   FamilySearch Record: M4D2-RGN (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DYCQ-WY3
   Henry Pigg (10) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Born in England.
4. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 7; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171797; FHL microfilm: 805429; Image number: 277; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01838-0
   FamilySearch Record: MW98-7HN (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSF-865
   Henry Pig (19) in Merrimack, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States. Born in England.
5. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
   Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
   Ancestry Record 1555 #1659484 (accessed 29 September 2023)
   Name: Henry Pigg; Enlistment Date: 10 May 1861; Enlistment Rank: Corporal; Muster Date: 10 May 1861; Muster Place: Wisconsin; Muster Company: B; Muster Regiment: 5th Infantry; Muster Regiment Type: Infantry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Rank Change Rank: Sergt; Casualty Date: 5 May 1864; Casualty Place: Wilderness, Virginia; Type of Casualty: Wounded; Muster Out Date: 11 Jul 1865; Muster Out Information: Absent, wounded; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Injured in Line of Duty?: Yes; Residence Place: Merrimac, Wisconsin; Title: Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007727539; FHL microfilm: 1275558
   FamilySearch Record: XRTM-S62 (accessed 29 September 2023)
   Henry Pigg marriage to Anna Sarah Ames on 28 Dec 1871 in Sauk, Wisconsin, United States.
7. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00035; Digital film/folder number: 005165564; FHL microfilm: 1255446; Image number: 477; Sheet number: 179; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: MNHN-2PS (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBD-3TZ
   Henry Pigg (34), married son, Farmer, in household of George Pigg (79) in Merrimac, Sauk, Wisconsin Territory, United States. Born in England.
8. ↑ "Wisconsin, County Naturalization Records, 1807-1992"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005715145; Record number: 4
   FamilySearch Record: 6NMT-XRH9 (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-8938-9V52 Image number 00675
   Name: Henry Pigg; Naturalization Date: 30 Oct 1880; Naturalization Place: Sauk, Wisconsin, United States; Birth Date: 1840.
9. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004120641; FHL microfilm: 1241816; Image number: 461; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00867-0
   FamilySearch Record: MM28-9NV (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6PHS-PQS
   Henry Rigg (60), married head of household in Merrimac town Merrimac village, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States. Born in England.
10. ↑ 1905 Census: "Wisconsin State Census, 1905"
    citing p. , line , State Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: MMQH-WHR (accessed 29 September 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-63JW-9YT Image number 00530
    Henry Pigg (65), married head of household in Merrimac, Sauk, Wisconsin Territory, United States. Born in England.
11. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157731; FHL microfilm: 1375749; Image number: 725; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03569-3
    FamilySearch Record: MPVS-52H (accessed 29 September 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBS-949G
    Henry Pigg (69), married head of household in Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States. Born in England.
12. ↑ Death: "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
    Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Death Records, 1907-1932
    Ancestry Record 61483 #2461623 (accessed 29 September 2023)
    Henry Pigg death 9 Apr in Sauk, Wisconsin, USA.
13. ↑ Pension: "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933"
    citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,635,819
    FamilySearch Record: 2M25-69F (accessed 29 September 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939K-FCQL-8M
    Name: Henry Pigg; Pension Date: 1907-1933; Pension Place: United States; Death Date: 09 Apr 1911; Event Type: Pension.
14. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Portage Daily Register; Publication Date: 11 Apr 1911; Publication Place: Portage, Wisconsin, USA; Newspapers Clip: 132619045
    Ancestry Record 61843 #779566589 (accessed 29 September 2023)
    Name: Henry Pigg; Gender: Male; Death Age: 70; Birth Date: 3 Dec 1840; Birth Place: England; Residence Place: Bara boo; Death Date: 9 Apr 1911; Obituary Date: 11 Apr 1911; Obituary Place: Portage, Wisconsin, USA; Newspaper Title: Portage Daily Register; Child: H R E R J Lunde Wm O'Keefe Frank O'Brien Ada; Siblings: Charles Pigg.

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #98254482 (accessed 29 September 2023)
  Memorial page for Henry Pigg (3 Dec 1840-11 Apr 1911), citing Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA (plot: Section K); Maintained by Gina Townley Swinburn (contributor 46543340).
• FamilySearch Person: L8QZ-PKF