Isabel Rigby

Isabella Maria Rigby 

Day Student

Born: 24 June 1884, Carlisle

Father: George Deacon Rigby (b. 1855)

Mother: Fanny Gertrude Rigby (b. 1857)

Brothers: Alfred George Rigby (b. 1892), Eric Allan Rigby (b. 1899)

Sisters: Mabel W Rigby (b. 1888), Florence Gertrude Rigby (b. 1895)

In 1891 –

She is at Howard Terrace, Rickergate, Carlisle. Her father is listed as ‘Solicitor’. Isabella, her mother and sister, Mabel, are unlisted. There is a servant, Margaret J Hetherington (b. 1869).   

In 1901 – 

She is at 24 Howard Terrace, Carlisle. Her father is listed as ‘Accountant & Solicitor’. Isabel, her mother and siblings (Mabel, Alfred, Florence and Eric) are unlisted. There is a servant, Jane Tinning (b. 1880). 

In 10/03 – 

PT at Denton Holme Board, Carlisle.

In 10/05 – 

Appointed to Lincoln Church. £75.

In 10/06 – 

Address is c/o Mrs. Watts, 39 Newland, Lincoln. 

In 04/08 – 

Address is 108 Warwick Road, Carlisle

Appointed to Caldergate Council School, Carlisle. Assistant.

In 1911 – 

She is at 108 Warwick Road, Carlisle. Her father is listed as ‘Public Accountant and Solicitor’. Her mother and siblings (Florence and Eric) are unlisted. Her brother, Alfred, is listed as ‘Accountant Articled Clerk’. Isabel is listed as ‘School Mistress’. There is a servant, Edith Goyne Hawke (b. 1892). 

In 1921 – 

She is at 108 Warwick Road, Carlisle. Her father is listed as ‘Public Accountant and Solicitor’. Her mother is unlisted. Isabel is listed as ‘Certificated Trained Teacher Elementary’.

In 1939 – 

She is at 108 Warwick Road, Carlisle. Her mother and sister, Mabel, are unlisted. Her brother, Eric, is listed as ‘Corporate Accountant’. Isabel is listed as ‘Assistant School Teacher’. There is a servant, Sarah Beattie (b. 1883). 

d.         24 February 1971, Carlisle 

RIGBY, Isabella Maria of Flat 2 108 Warwick Road, Carlisle died 24 February 1971. Probate Newcastle-upon-Tyne 13 September. £8098.