William H. Riggin
William H. Riggin is a quiet, honest citizen, of Madison Township, and occupies a comfortable home on the White Oak road, near Mount Sterling, and on the lands of M. S. Cook, sen. Harry, as he is everywhere called, is the second son and third child of Isaac C. and Lucinda (Baker) Higgin, of Pickaway County, and was born, February 2, 1840. He was of a family of five children: James L., Maria Jane, William H., John W., and Benjamin F.
Harry and his brother James E. were both members of Company G, 113th O. V. I. James E. died while in the service, at Nashville, Tennessee, June 1863. Harry bears honorable scars received in the conflict, and has a proud record as a soldier, having fought with Thomas, and marched with Sherman from the mountains to the sea. John W. died, December 23, 1874, leaving three children.
Mr. Riggin married Mary E., oldest daughter of Levi and Rachel (Heath) Southard, of Pickaway County, Ohio. To them have been born, November 7, 1878, one son, Charlie. Mr. Riggin enjoys the esteem and confidence of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County