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John Wiggins 1820–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1820

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: Nov 1860

Death Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Alston Wiggins

Mother: Mary Wiggins

Spouse(s): Mary Early

Children(s): Louisa Wiggins, Margaret Wiggins, Evaline Wiggins, Rachel Wiggins, Sara Wiggins

In 1820, John Wiggins entered the world in North Carolina, born to Alston Wiggins And Mary Wiggins. In 1850, John Wiggins resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, John Wiggins resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA. John Wiggins married Mary Early, and had children including Evaline Wiggins, Louisa Wiggins, Margaret Wiggins, Rachel M Wiggins, Sara Margaret Wiggins. John Wiggins passed away in 1860 in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1820, John Wiggins entered the world in North Carolina, born to Alston Wiggins And Mary Wiggins.
  • In 1850, John Wiggins resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, John Wiggins resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Wiggins married Mary Early, and had children including Evaline Wiggins, Louisa Wiggins, Margaret Wiggins, Rachel M Wiggins, Sara Margaret Wiggins.
  • John Wiggins passed away in 1860 in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alston Wiggins
1775–1865
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW
Mary Wiggins
1797–1882
Birth Location: South Carolina
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Early
1825–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ME

Children(s)

Louisa Wiggins
1848–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LW
Margaret Wiggins
1846–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MW
Evaline Wiggins
1852–
Birth Location: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
EW
Rachel Wiggins
1855–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RW
Sara Wiggins
1840–1873
Birth Location: Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America
SW

John Wiggins's Ancestors

Self
John Wiggins
1820–1860
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Alston Wiggins
1775–1865
North Carolina
Mary Wiggins
1797–1882
South Carolina
Grandparents
Hardy Wiggens
1755–1837
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1738–1791
Priscilla Brown
1916–2000
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Captain
1716–1794
Catherine Baker
1705–1766

John Wiggins's Descendants

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John Wiggins (abt 1820–Nov 1860) m. Mary Early (about 1825–)
  1. 1. Louisa Wiggins 1848–
  2. 2. Margaret Wiggins 1846–
  3. 3. Evaline Wiggins 1852–
  4. 4. Rachel (M) Wiggins 1855–
  5. 5. Sara (Margaret) Wiggins 1840–1873 m. Andrew (D) Floyd 1837–1910
    1. 1. James (C) Floyd 1870–1971 m. Nellie McFadden 1876–1959
      1. 1. Willie Floyd 1898–1985 m. Sally (Jane) Rogers 1897–1983
        1. 1. Beulah Jones 1921–2015
        2. 2. Leighton (Ward) Floyd 1934–1997 m. Mary (Carolyn) Tuttle 1933–2010
        3. 3. Birchel (O) Floyd 1924–2000
        4. 4. Sophia (Mildred) Floyd 1936–2010 m. Floyd (L) Sisson 1934–2001
        5. 5. Delbert (E) Floyd 1929–1987
        6. 6. Betty (Jean) Floyd 1939–2004 m. Wiley (Curtis) Talley 1925–
        7. 7. Flossie (M) Floyd 1926–2009 m. John (Lawrence) Cutter 1928–2004
        8. 8. William (Elmer) Floyd 1931–2004
        9. 9. Elma (E) Floyd 1924–
        10. 10. Thelma Floyd 1919–2002 m. James (Harley) Reynolds 1913–1998
        11. 11. Ruby (Faye) Floyd 1943–2012
      2. 2. Jessie (Monroe) Floyd 1895–1979
      3. 3. Luther (Green) Floyd 1903–1975 m. Mary Floyd 1910–
      4. 4. Arthur (Andrew) Floyd 1906–1993 m. Nellie (E) Floyd 1914–
      5. 5. Luster (Lee) Floyd 1920–2008
      6. 6. Marion (Layton) Floyd 1915–1943
      7. 7. Richard (P.) Floyd 1911–2000
      8. 8. Jarve (W) Floyd 1917–1997

John Wiggins's Timeline

5 Records

1820
abt 1820
Birth of John Wiggins in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 30
John Wiggins resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
John Wiggins resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1860
Nov 1860
Age 40
Death of John Wiggins in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
1860
15 Oct 1860
Age 40
John Wiggins - Probate in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1820
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 209; Page: 24a
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: M653_380; Page: 0; Family History Library Film: 803380
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 209; Page: 24a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: M653_380; Page: 0; Family History Library Film: 803380
    [2] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Laurel County); Probate Place: Laurel, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Birth Records, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1860
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Laurel County); Probate Place: Laurel, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1860
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Laurel County); Probate Place: Laurel, Kentucky
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