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Pigman, James Madison[1]

Male 1848 - 1936  (87 years)


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  • Name Pigman, James Madison 
    Nickname Little Madison 
    Birth 3 Oct 1848  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  McPherson (Historic), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    • The household was enumerated as follows:
      James M., 31, Ky.
      Nancy, 34, Ky.
      Sarah, 10
      Ellen, 9
      Alice, 7
      Frances, 5
      Owen, 3
      Ida, 1
    Elected 1884  Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    the first sheriff 
    Census 1900  Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Address:
    Magisterial District 1 
    Census 1920  Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Census 1930  Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Death 1936  Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial James Madison Pigman Cemetery, Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Person ID I85640  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 1 May 2022 

    Father Pigman, Campbell T,   b. 13 Jan 1830, Perry, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 1888, Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Cornett, Mary Ann,   b. Abt 1833, Perry, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 May 1888, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 55 years) 
    Marriage 28 Oct 1847  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2984  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Smith, Nancy Branham,   b. 26 Jan 1846, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Nov 1917, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 10 Oct 1868  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Children 
    +1. Pigman, Sarah Jane,   b. Aug 1869, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Jun 1950, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 80 years)
     2. Pigman, Ellen,   b. Abt 1871, McPherson (Historic), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    +3. Pigman, Alice,   b. 17 Apr 1873, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jan 1949, Fayette, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
     4. Pigman, Frances,   b. 8 Apr 1875, McPherson (Historic), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1939, Fayette, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)
    +5. Pigman, Dr. Owen,   b. 12 Feb 1877, McPherson (Historic), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1962, Fayette, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)
     6. Pigman, Ida Mae,   b. 23 Oct 1879, McPherson (Historic), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Dec 1966, Perry, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
     7. Pigman, Flora,   b. 10 Jan 1882, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Aug 1962, Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     8. Pigman, VanBuren,   b. 20 Feb 1883, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Apr 1951, Aliquippa, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
    Family ID F35846  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 Oct 1848 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 10 Oct 1868 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - McPherson (Historic), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected - the first sheriff - 1884 - Knott, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Address:
    Magisterial District 1 - 1900 - Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, United States    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Hindman, Knott, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Knott, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1936 - Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S33172] James Madison Pigman in entry for Owen Pigman, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1962".

    2. [S26265] James M Pigman, "United States Census, 1880".

    3. [S586] 1880 Census Letcher Co KY, 56-607.

    4. [S232967] Madison Pigman, "United States Census, 1900".

    5. [S232966] James M Pigman, "United States Census, 1920".

    6. [S232963] J M Pigman, "United States Census, 1930".

    7. [S232964] James Madison Pigman, "Find A Grave Index".

    8. [S232965] Nancy B Smith, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954".