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Rigney, William
Last Modified:
2012-08-09
Date of Birth (not before):
1844-09-30
Date of Birth (not after):
1845-09-29
Additional information:
Rigney's birth date range is calculated based on his age at time of enlistment. Rigney was 18 years old when he enlisted on 29 September 1863.
Sources:
The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865)
, part 3 vol 2, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1883).
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"William Rigney (Union)," in
The American Civil War Research Database
[database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 20 February 2012.
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People related to this Person
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Bontecou, Reed Brockway
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Relationship Additional Information:
Bontecou documented Rigney's case and contributed his specimen to the Army Medical Museum.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-02-20
Relationship Beginning Date:
Sept 13, 1865
Relationship Ending Date:
Oct 13, 1865
Wilson, B. B.
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Relationship Additional Information:
Wilson reported Rigney's admission to Stanton Hospital.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-02-20
Relationship Beginning Date:
May 29, 1865
Relationship Ending Date:
Sept 13, 1865
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Harewood General Hospital
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Relationship Additional Information:
Rigney was admitted to Harewood from Stanton Hospital.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-02-20
Relationship Ending Date:
Oct 13, 1865
Stanton General Hospital
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Relationship Additional Information:
Rigney was admitted to Stanton Hospital with a shot wound in his right thigh. The method of treatment is not stated in his medical case.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-02-20
Relationship Beginning Date:
May 29, 1865
Relationship Ending Date:
Sept 13, 1865
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21st New York Cavalry
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Relationship Additional Information:
Rigney enlisted into H Company of the 21st New York Cavalry as Private. He was discharged due to disability resulting from wounds sustained while serving this regiment. The precise date of Rigney's discharge is uncertain.
The American Civil War Research Database
indicates that he was discharged on 22 June, while
The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion
lists his date of discharge as 26 June.
Relationship Last Modified:
2012-02-20
Relationship Beginning Date:
Oct 14, 1863
Relationship Ending Date:
June 22, 1866-June 26, 1866
