General Notes

ID: I01656
Name: William WIGGINS
Sex: M
Birth: 1755 in Johnson County (Duplin County), North Carolina
Death: 6 JUN 1819 in Monroeville, AL
Note:
William Wiggins served in the Revolutionary War. On May 5, 1984, the
Hunt's Spring Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution held a ceremony for the dedication of marker at his grave. He
is buried, along with his wife, at the Wiggins Cemetery located in Mexia
off Highway 84, 4 miles from Monroeville. The program states:
" William Wiggins served in North Carolina's 10th Regiment, commanded by
Col. Abe Sheppard. He enlisted in Coleman's Company of the N.C. line for
12 months and served in the Militia of the District of Wilmington in Lt.
Wilkerson's Company from 17 Oct 1781 to 19 Apr 1782. His place of
residence during the Revolution was Duplin County, North Carolina.
He was married to the former Elizabeth Cooper (1759-1825). She was the
daughter of Fleet Cooper, Sr. and Margaret (Coor) Cooper of
Duplin/Sampson Counties, North Carolina."
I have a copy of the program. The invocation and benediction was given by
Reverand Mike Wiggins. Introduction of descendants of William Wiggins was
by Lucy Wiggins Colson, Chpater Historian, and a biographical sketh was
given by Lucy Wiggins Colson.
"Raised his family on Cedar Creek and owned property on Limestone Creek.
This property was in Johnston co. at the time of his birth, later was in
Duplin co., and by the time of him raising his family was in Sampson co.
About 1750 there were 4 adult male Wiggins (so far) living on Cedar Creek
and Limestone Creek. One was George Wiggins, Sr. (that I first found).
Later William witnesses a deed for George Wiggins, Jr. (thus a
connection). There was also an Elihu Wiggins, Elijah Wiggins, and William
Wiggins. Our William had sons with all three names. There also may have
been an Elisha Wiggins.
There was also a Barty and Southy Fischer, who had land transactions with
these Wiggins candidates. a Southy Fischer turns up in Monroe County in
1825 with an interest in the settlement of William Wiggins estate tht had
not been settled in Sampson county, NC.
On March 30, 1758 there was an estate inventory returned by Sarah Wiggins
for her deceased husband, Richard Wiggins of Duplin County, NC. This is a
possible candidate for our William's grandfather." (from e-mail received
5/29/2000 from Lucy Wiggins Colson (LWC1211@@aol.com)).
Rev. War Widows Pension App. List:
WIGGINS Jane, 13:70 Sarah, 19:25
1790 Census W
Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, and Sampson Counties
Legend:
1 = Males over 16
2 = Males under 16
3 = Females all ages
4 = Others
5 = Slaves
Last Names begining with W
WIGGENS John Sampson 2 2 4
WIGGINS Elihu Sampson 1 3 5
WIGGINS George Sampson 1 2 2
WIGGINS Mary Sampson 6
WIGGINS Patty Sampson 5
WIGGINS Thomas Sampson 1 2 8
WIGGINS William Sampson 2 5 2
WIGGINS William Sampson 2 1 3
Father: William WIGGINS b: ABT. 1738
Mother: Pricilla BROWN
Marriage 1 Elizabeth COOPER b: 1759 in Duplin County
Married: ABT. 1775
Children
Elihu WIGGINS b: 16 DEC 1776 in Sampson Coiunty, NC
Elisha WIGGINS b: 16 DEC 1776 in Sampson County, NC
Stephen WIGGINS b: 11 FEB 1778 in Sampson Co., NC
Willis WIGGINS b: 16 MAY 1781
Lewis WIGGINS b: ABT. 1783
Elijah Daniel WIGGINS b: 15 JAN 1784 in Duplin County, North Carolina
Reuben WIGGINS b: ABT. 1787
Jr. Wiggins WILLIAM b: 7 JUN 1791
Elizabeth WIGGINS b: 28 NOV 1796
ID: I1656
Name: William WIGGINS
Sex: M
Birth: 1755 in North Carolina
Death: 6 JUN 1819 in Monroeville, AL
Note:
William Wiggins served in the Revolutionary War. On May 5, 1984, the
Hunt's Spring Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution held a ceremony for the dedication of marker at his grave. He
is buried, along with his wife, at the Wiggins Cemetery located in Mexia
off Highway 84, 4 miles from Monroeville. The program states:
" William Wiggins served in North Car