The subject of this notice was born in Madison county, Tennessee, January 10, 1829. His parents were of Scotch-Irish descent. When about six years old his mother died, and he was left entirely to the care of his father, who was seriously afflicted and could not keep the family together.

From early childhood Mr. Tigert was possessed of a strong desire to preach the gospel. Many and great were the difficulties in his way. As a means of pushing aside his desire to preach, in 1847 he was married to Miss Williams, of Franklin county, Tennessee, which union was short but happy. The shadows of this untimely bereavement were regarded by him as providential, and in their midst promises were made and resolutions formed that ever afterward were held as sacred and binding, and from which no appeal was ever attempted. From this date to the day of his death he never doubted the certainty of his call to the work of the gospel ministry.

But he had no education and at this time could not even read or write. Meanwhile, however, he did what he could to get ready for the great work. His employment just at this time was fortunate. It brought him easily in contact with the traveling public, thus giving a fine opportunity for the study of human nature.

The writer has often heard him affirm that the knowledge thus obtained was worth much to him.

Before Mr. Tigert was taken under the care of presbytery, circumstances that seemed to be purely providential made possible his education. Two Cumberland Presbyterian elders--L. D. Akin and G. G. Beanland--were the human agents whom God used to this end. While enjoying the benefaction of these men, he was taken under the care of Tennessee Presbytery, and was ordered to take a circuit and preach, with headquarters at William Crawford's, in Lincoln county.

Mr. Tigert was married to Miss Margaret Ann Crawford, the daughter of his benefactor. She was a woman of strong personal character, good education and much common sense, and by her timely help he quickly came to the front and took rank among our best preachers and pastors. The shadows of domestic bereavement fell upon his life a number of times--two wives and four children preceding him in death; but these sorrows seemed only to quicken his steps to a better and more useful life. In 1885 he was a third time married, this time to Miss Cynthia Larkin, who was also as helpful to Mr. Tigert as was his second wife. Especially was this true during his last illness.

There are many points of view from which Mr. Tigert may be regarded as a success in the ministry, but none more apparent than that of pastor. His first and last pastorate was Cane Creek, Lincoln county, Tennessee. Here he lived and preached without interruption for forty-four years. At the ripe age of 75 years, 7 months and 3 days, surrounded by his wife and five children, on the 13th day of June, 1904, this truly great and noble man of God fell asleep.

On the day of Brother Tigert's burial an impressive memorial service was held by the pastor, assisted by a number of his ministerial brethren, who had come from far and near to honor the sainted dead. Circuit Court in session at Fayetteville, six miles away, adjourned in honor of the sad occasion, and the judge, with nearly all the bar, attended, some of whom bore willing testimony to the greatness of the man. Truly, a good and useful man has gone from our midst.
                                                                                                   G. R. HARRISON.
   Howell, Tenn.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, July 28, 1904, page 125]

1860
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1860, page 101]

1868
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1868, page 108]

1869
J. B. Tygert - Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1869, page 89]

1870
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1870, page 84]

1871
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1871, page 84]

1872
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly in Evansville, Indiana, May 16-24, 1872.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1872, pages 4, 125]

1873
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1873, page 101]

1874
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Report was from the 1873 statistics.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1874, page 101]

1875
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1875, page 86]

1876
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Report was from the 1875 statistics.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1876, page 96]

1877
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1877, page 92]

1878
J. B. Tigert, Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly in Lebanon, Tennessee, May 16-23, 1878.
Served on the Committee on the Minutes of McAdow Synod.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1878, pages 4, 9 & 100]

1879
Tigert, J. B., Norris Creek, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1879, page 96]

1880
Tigert, J. B., Fayetteville, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1880, page 124]

1881
Tigert, J. B., Renfro's Station, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1881, page 95]

1882
Tigert, J. B., Renfro's Station, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1882, page 125]

1883
Tigert, J. B., Howel Station, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly in Nashville, Tennessee, May 17-24, 1883.
Served on the Committee on the Records of White River Synod.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1883, page 4, 9 & 133]

1884
Tigert, J. B., Howell Station, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1884, page 122]

1885
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1885, page 138]

1886
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1886, page 167]

1887
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Used statistics from 1886.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1887, page 164]

1888
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Columbia Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly in Waco, Texas, May 17-23, 1888.
Served on the Committee on Ministerial Relief.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888, pages 5, 9 & 176]

1889
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1889, page 184]

1890
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Tennessee Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Used report from 1889.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1890, page 131]

1891
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, G. G. Crawford, lived in Howell, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1891, pages 134 & 236]

1892
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, G. G. Crawford, lived in Howell, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1892, pages 141 & 246]

1893
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, G. G. Crawford, lived in Howell, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1893, pages 143 & 246]

1894
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, G. G. Crawford, lived in Howell, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1894, pages 158 & 258]

1895
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, G. G. Crawford, lived in Howell, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, pages 164 & 266]

1896
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, G. G. Crawford, lived in Howell, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, pages 150 & 240]

1897
Tigert, J. B., Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly in Chicago, Illinois, May 20-27, 1897.
Served on the Committee on Ministerial Relief.
Pastor - Cane Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church [session clerk, W. S. Moore, lived in Blakeville, Tenn.]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, pages 7, 10, 203 & 271]

1898
Tigret, J. B., retired, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, page 285]

1899
Tigert, J. B., without charge, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, page 189a]

1900
Tigret, J. B., retired, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly in Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 17-24, 1900.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, pages 13, 204a]

1901
Tigret, J. B., retired, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, page 262a]

1902
Tigret, J. B., retired, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 216a]

1903
Tigert, J. B., without charge, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1903, page 203a]

1904
Tigret, J. B., retired, Howell, Tenn.
minister - Elk Presbytery - Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1904, page 183a]

1905
Ordained Ministers Deceased
Name: Tigert, J. B.
Occupation: (charge)
Presbytery: Elk
Place of Residence: Howell, Tenn.
Date: June 21, 1904
Age: 75

[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1905, page 148a]