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Harry W Wiggins 1871–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 July 1871

Birth Location: Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 9 August 1955

Death Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA

Father: John Wiggins

Mother: Phebe Price

Spouse(s): Bessie Meakins

Children(s): Josephine Wiggins, James Wiggins

In 1871, Harry W Wiggins entered the world in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John R Wiggins And Phebe Price. In 1880, Harry W Wiggins resided in South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Harry W Wiggins resided in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA. Harry W Wiggins married Bessie Meakins, and had children including James Henry Wiggins, Josephine Wiggins. Harry W Wiggins passed away in 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Harry W Wiggins entered the world in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John R Wiggins And Phebe Price.
  • In 1880, Harry W Wiggins resided in South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Harry W Wiggins resided in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA.
  • Harry W Wiggins married Bessie Meakins, and had children including James Henry Wiggins, Josephine Wiggins.
  • Harry W Wiggins passed away in 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wiggins
1839–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Phebe Price
1837–1883
Birth Location: ,, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Meakins
1878–1953
Birth Location: Vinton, Benton County, Iowa, USA
BM

Children(s)

Josephine Wiggins
1906–
Birth Location: Iowa
JW
James Wiggins
1917–2000
Birth Location: Iowa
JW

Harry Wiggins's Ancestors

Self
Harry Wiggins
1871–1955
Birth Place: Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John R. Wiggins
1839–
Pennsylvania, USA
Phebe Price
1837–1883
,, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Price
1787–1861
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Anne Clement
1795–1873
,, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Price
1748–1810
Winifred Owens
1753–1853
Jacob Clement
1770–1816
Elizabeth Minor
1771–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Vincent Owens
1720–1802
Winifred Lehew
1726–1802
Samuel Minor
1739–1826
Ann Tindall
1748–1830

Harry Wiggins's Descendants

1.
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Harry (W) Wiggins (8 July 1871–9 August 1955) m. Bessie Meakins (20 March 1878–18 August 1953)
  1. 1. Josephine Wiggins 1906–
  2. 2. James (Henry) Wiggins 1917–2000 m. Louise (M) Indra 1910–

Harry Wiggins's Timeline

7 Records

1871
8 July 1871
Birth of Harry W Wiggins in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Harry W Wiggins resided here in South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Harry W Wiggins resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Harry W Wiggins resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Harry W Wiggins resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa
Marion, Linn, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
Harry W Wiggins resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
1955
9 August 1955
Age 84
Death of Harry W Wiggins in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 July 1871
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 57-29
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T625_499; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 1031
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 664; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 849.0; FHL microfilm: 2340399
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 408B; Enumeration District: 052; Image: 0348
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 408B; Enumeration District: 052; Image: 0348

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T625_499; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 1031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: 664; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 849.0; FHL microfilm: 2340399

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 57-29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 57-29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 August 1955
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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