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William Henry Wiggs 1696–1748

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Wiggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 31 Jul 1696 · Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Died 20 DEC 1748 · Surry, Virginia, United States
Father Katherine Yarrett Wiggs
Spouse Mary Cornwell
Children Naomi Sarah Sebrell

Researchers connected through William Wiggs 1696–1748

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Immediate Family

Biography

William Henry Wiggs was born in 1696 in Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, United States, the child of katherine yarrett wiggs. William Henry Wiggs married mary cornwell, and had children including naomi sarah sebrell. William Henry Wiggs passed away in 1748 in Surry, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of William Henry Wiggs in Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Birth
1748
Death of William Henry Wiggs in Surry, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Wiggs

This ancestor line traces from Indeho, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1485) to Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, United States (1696) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Wiggs (1696–1748) was born in Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, United States and died in Surry, Virginia, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Wiggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Henry Wiggs PTP
1696–1748
Chuckatuck, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
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William Wiggs's Descendants

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William Henry Wiggs PTP 1696–1748