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William Wiggins 1738–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1738

Birth Location: Nansemond, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1791

Death Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Wiggin\Wiggins

Mother: Catherine Baker

Spouse(s): Priscilla Brown

Children(s): Thomas Wiggins, Jane Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins, Arthur Wiggins, Shadrich Wiggins, Priscilla Wiggins, Henry Wiggins, James Wiggins, William Jr

The story of William Wiggins began in 1738 in Nansemond, Virginia, United States. In 1786, William Wiggins resided in District #14, Halifax County, NC. William Wiggins married Priscilla Brown, and had children including Arthur Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins, Henry Wiggins, James Wiggins, Jane Wiggins, Priscilla Wiggins, Shadrich B Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins, William Wiggins Jr. William Wiggins passed away in 1791 in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Wiggins began in 1738 in Nansemond, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1786, William Wiggins resided in District #14, Halifax County, NC.
  • William Wiggins married Priscilla Brown, and had children including Arthur Wiggins, Elizabeth Wiggins, Henry Wiggins, James Wiggins, Jane Wiggins, Priscilla Wiggins, Shadrich B Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins, William Wiggins Jr.
  • William Wiggins passed away in 1791 in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wiggin\Wiggins
1716–1786
Birth Location: Surry, Va
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Catherine Baker
1705–1766
Birth Location: Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA
CB

Spouses(s)

Priscilla Brown
1735–1790
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, USA
PB

Children(s)

Thomas Wiggins
1756–1774
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
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Jane Wiggins
1762–
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
JW
Elizabeth Wiggins
1764–
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
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Arthur Wiggins
1760–1812
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
AW
Shadrich Wiggins
1770–
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
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Priscilla Wiggins
1772–
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
PW
Henry Wiggins
1772–
Birth Location: Halifax, NC, USA
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James Wiggins
1775–
Birth Location: –
JW
William Jr
1755–1819
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
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William Wiggins's Ancestors

Self
William Wiggins
1738–1791
Birth Place: Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Parents
John William Wiggin\Wiggins
1716–1786
Surry, Va
Catherine (Bray) Baker
1705–1766
Edenton, Chowan, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Wiggins) III
1668–1718
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Stewart\Stuart
1675–1719
England, England, United Kingdom
Henry (Baker) III
1670–1739
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Angelien Brey
1695–1761
Westover Parish, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wiggins
1675–1708
Sarah Barefoot
1642–1711
John Stewart
1625–1704
Elizabeth Albertus
1669–1749
Major 2nd
1645–1712
Mary Bennett
1634–1734
David Bray
1666–1717
Judith Minge
1675–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas II
1641–1700
Katherine Whiting
1601–1664
Benedict Barefoot
1620–1711
Anne Smith
1619–1684
Alexander Stuart
1630–1695
Hanna Stewart
1642–1674
John Alburtis
1643–1691
Elizabeth Scudder
1648–1710
Thomas Baker
1597–1659
Ann Foot
1599–1660
Edward Bennett
1577–1664
Mary Bourne
1605–1661
Richard BRAY
1645–1691
Angelica Burgess
1611–1693

William Wiggins's Descendants

1.
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William Wiggins (1738–1791) m. Priscilla Brown (1735–1790)
  1. 1. Thomas Wiggins 1756–1774
  2. 2. Jane Wiggins 1762–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Wiggins 1764–
  4. 4. Arthur Wiggins 1760–1812
  5. 5. Shadrich (B) Wiggins 1770–
  6. 6. Priscilla Wiggins 1772–
  7. 7. Henry Wiggins 1772–
  8. 8. James Wiggins 1775–
  9. 9. William (Wiggins) Jr 1755–1819 m. Elizabeth Cooper 1759–1825
    1. 1. Elisha Wiggins 1776–1825 m. Nancy Locke 1785–1825
      1. 1. Joshua (A.) Wiggins 1818–1879 m. Lucinda Presley 1818–1895
        1. 1. Willis (Anthony) Wiggins 1846–1921 m. Frances Bond 1846–1897
        2. 2. Martha (Caroline) Wiggins 1840–1940 m. John (T) Parker 1836–
        3. 3. William (M) Wiggins 1842–1946
        4. 4. Mary (Ann Serena) Wiggins 1853–1899 m. James (Thomas) Miniard 1848–1890
        5. 5. James (Crofford) Wiggins 1845–1945
        6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Wiggins 1849–1949
        7. 7. Margaret (Isabel) Wiggins 1851–1880
        8. 8. Evans (E) Wiggins 1855–1904 m. Angeline Fallaw 1858–1933
        9. 9. George (Elisha) Wiggins 1857–1923 m. Savannah (Elizabeth) Carpenter 1857–1931
        10. 10. Benjamin (Joseph) Wiggins 1859–1906 m. Sarah (Ella) Huggins 1859–1949
        11. 11. Samuel (Joseph) Wiggins 1863–1913 m. Della Odum 1878–1958
      2. 2. William Wiggins 1810–
      3. 3. Joseph (James) Wiggins 1815–1879 m. Malinda Marlow 1813–
    2. 2. Stephen Wiggins 1778–1835
    3. 3. Willis (Anthony) Wiggins 1781–1863 m. Zilpha Carroll 1785–1849
      1. 1. William (James) Wiggins 1819–
      2. 2. Thomas Wiggins 1811–1882
      3. 3. Ingraham (Rhodes) Wiggins 1811–1865 m. Julia Wiggins 1820–
        1. 1. Sarah Wiggins 1845–
        2. 2. Charissa Wiggins 1843–
        3. 3. Lydia Wiggins 1849–
        4. 4. Enoch Wiggins 1846–
        5. 5. Aaron Wiggins 1847–
        6. 6. Frances Wiggins 1839–
        7. 7. Willis Wiggins 1841–
        8. 8. Mary (M) Wiggins 1854–
        9. 9. Olevia (B) Wiggins 1852–
        10. 10. Giles (H) Wiggins 1859–
    4. 4. Elijah (Daniel Wiggins) Sr 1784–1862 m. Marion (Ann) Wiggins 1781–1865
      1. 1. Joseph (Cooper) Wiggins 1818–1869
      2. 2. Clarissa (Jane) Bayles 1811–1910
      3. 3. James (Thompson) Wiggins 1820–1897
      4. 4. John Wiggins 1814–1864
        1. 1. William (Richard) Wiggins 1844–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Bayles 1809–1880
    5. 5. Lewis (L Wiggins) Sr 1786–
    6. 6. Reuben (E) Wiggins 1788–1862
    7. 7. William (Wiggins) III 1791–1846
    8. 8. Elizabeth Wiggins 1796–

William Wiggins's Timeline

7 Records

1738
1738
Birth of William Wiggins in Nansemond, Virginia, USA
Nansemond, Virginia, USA
1738
1738
Birth of William Wiggins in Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Nansemond, Virginia, United States
1786
1786
Age 48
William Wiggins resided here in District #14, Halifax County, NC
District #14, Halifax County, NC
1790
1790
Age 52
William Wiggins resided here in Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1790
29 Oct 1790
Age 52
William Wiggins - Probate in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1791
1791
Age 53
Death of William Wiggins in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1791
1791
Age 53
William Wiggins - Probate in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Nansemond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Nansemond, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: District #14, Halifax County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 475; Image: 276; Family History Library Film: 0568147
    [2] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Sampson, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 115; Image: 413; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Will Abstracts
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills and Estate Papers; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Halifax, North Carolina
    [3] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Halifax County); Probate Place: Halifax, North Carolina
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1790
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Halifax County); Probate Place: Halifax, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Halifax County, North Carolina, Wills and Estate Papers; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Halifax, North Carolina
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