Blackman Ligon, Colonel
1797–1865 · Male · died at 67
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Parents
- Mother: Elizabeth 'Betsy' Townes-Ligon 1763–1842
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- Father: Blackman Ligon, Sgt, Patriot Sr. 1757–1831
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Wife: Elizabeth Ann Lawn 1803–1856 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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- Son: Robert B. Ligon 1820–1874
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Life events
| Born | 7 OCT 1797, Greenville Dist, SC Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
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| Died | 16 JAN 1865, Tupelo, Lee Co, MS Unconfirmed evidence: show why |
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