Background
RIGCS, James M. was born on April 17, 1839 in near Winchester, 111.
RIGCS, James M. was born on April 17, 1839 in near Winchester, 111.
Common School.
Elected Member, 27 General Assembly 111., 1870-1872. States Attorney, Scott Company, 111., 1872-1876. Elected Member, 48 United States Congress, 1882, re-elected 49 Cong., 1884.
Elected Company Judge, Scott Company, 111., 1922, re-elected since 1926.
Spouse Lillie Berry, December 31, 1868, Winchester, 111.