13. John Wiggins

1768-after 1810

This John is merely speculation, but he did live next to Gershom on thecensus and John the son of George (Gershom's Uncle) has already died.

1790 Dobbs County census shows John Wiggins next to Gersham, and 1M >16;2M <16 and 2 females.
1800 census shows 1M-10; 1M 10-16; 1M 26-45; 2F -10; 1F 26-45.
1810 census has 1M >45; 2M 16-26; 1F 16-26; 1F 10-15; 1F >45.

All four children listed in 1800 are still at home in 1810. But in 1800there is 1 son and 1 daughter gone according to 1790 census. They areperhaps in the home of someone else working, or daughter could bemarried. These early census do not show relationships, just who is livingthere.

James, Thomas and Jesse, sons are listed in the census of 1820 and in thehousehold of James, there is a male his age which could be the" lost from1790" brother. John (father) is not listed and neither is a female whocould be John's widow if he had died. So they both have died or moved outof county?

It may be this John who bought land from James Bell listed in Book 24page 173 (Aug 1810-Aug. 1819)
and bought from George Wiggins(same book) page 248.

15. James Wiggins

The records of Lenoir County, North Carolina were lost in a fire 1878 andagain in 1880. A Grantee (buyer) index book was all that survived. Jamesfather sells him 2 plots of land in 1805 Book 23 page 34 and 37 and Jamesbuys one plot from James Bell in 1810 Book 24 page 81.
James and John Wiggins sell to Wilie J. Croom in Book 24 page 423(between Aug. 1810- Aug. 1819)
James sells to Leonard Loftin in Book 25 page 458 (between Aug. 1819-Dec. 1822)

James signed up for land in Morgan County, Alabama in 1825, shown inAlabama Land Records, Old Huntsville District.

He is listed in "Old Land Records of Morgan Co., AL" by Cowart abstractedby Ellouise Wynn.
pg. 175 Township 7 S, Range 4 west section 31 NW 1/4 156.94 acres3-28-1825
181 8 S 4 6 SW1/4 160.28 12-4-1819
MB Charles Lockhart 4 Dec. 1816 warrant # 2632
228 Township 7 S Range 5 W section 36 SE 1/4 159.42 3/46-28.1831
MB same
233 Township 8 S Range 5 W section 12 E 1/2 of NE 1/4 80.54 1/2acres 3-28 1825

He is listed in the 1830 Alabama, Morgan County census with 1 male under5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, and 1 male50-60: 1 female under 5 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20 and1 female 14-50. This accounts for James, Susannah and all the childrenexcept for oldest daughter Ann who had married in N.C. before coming toAlabama and Susannah born in 1806 who died between the 1810 census inN.C. and 1820, N.C. At this census he also had these slaves: 3 malesunder 10, 4 males between 10-24, 1 male between 24-36 and 4 males between36-55. 1 female under 10, 2 females between 10-24, 4 females between24-36 and 1 female between 36-55. Total 12 males and 8 females.

Given in the book MARRIAGE, DEATH AND LEGAL NOTICES FROM EARLY ALABAMANEWSPAPERS compiled by Pauline Jones Gandrud, from The Southern Advocatepublished at Huntsville 25 July 1840, that he was one among many whoattended a Morgan County Democratic meeting.

The Post Office Department at Washington, D.C. records show that JamesWiggins was appointed the second Postmaster at Martin's Store, MorganCounty, Alabama on 25 October 1836. Charles Martin was the first PM andappointed in 1828. James served until 28 January 1839 when Joseph Herringhis son in law was appointed. The name of the Post Office was changed toCedar Plains, later just Cedars, and was discontinued in 1904.

Copied from THE ALABAMA ENQUIRER of January 9, 1890 "From Reminiscencesof Morgan County No. 12 by A.G. Copeland, Woodlawn, Alabama.
At an early age, Mr. Wiggins settled in Cedar Plains, where he amassedfine property, and left an excellent family of sons and daughters. Theoldest fence in the county now stands on his old farm. It was of redcedar and built eighty years ago, and a sound structure yet.

Another article said the home James built for his family was of squarehewn, red cedar logs with cracks between logs plastered inside and out.The two stories contained eight rooms and a large hall, all with 14 footceilings. The kitchen, like the style of the day was 14 foot square,detached and behind the main house.

The 1850 mortality schedule of Morgan County, Al. shows that James diedin June 1849 at age 74 born in NC and died of heart disease.

Final Record for the estate is in Probate Court Book 11, beginning withpage 214 and continuing through page 220.

Total pages I have on James Estate file are
Book 10 page 74 17 October 1849
76 25 October 1849
In this page is noted where James Wise is appointed guardian by the courtfor William T., Nancy, Marcella, James, Mary Ann, and Josephine minorheirs of Bright H.
also Sarah, Matthew, Mary, James W., John, infant heirs of Matthew desc'd
92-93
noted that Charles Tucker is appointed guardian by the court instead ofJames Wise.
99 27 February 1850
101
106
312 10 November 1851
315
Book 11 214-220 17 October 1849 to 7 February 1850
Book 12 106-107 1853
Book 13 7 11 April 1853
24 9 May 1853
This closes out the file for heirs of estate of James Wiggins. Moredetails on some pages below.

Administrator Joseph Herring was appointed and bond dated 17 October1849, George Wiggins, J. L. Wiggins, Jesse Wiggins, William P. Key, andA. A . Hewlett all were on the document of Administrators Bond.

Jonathan and Watkins Orr and James Owen were appraisers of the personalproperty.
List of heirs in the file are: (noted: from Ola Johnson)
See other list for more accurate listing.
Annie Herring
Lucy McDonald
Bright H. Wiggins
Lyle or Lyfe Wiggins (I think it is Jesse)
John R. Wiggins
George Wiggins
Susannah Harris
Harriett Rev (It is Key)
Elizabeth Adcock md. John A. Acock, probably her name is Mary Elizabeth)
1.Mrs. L.T. Wiggins could be Wm.
Nancy Wiggins, Josephine Wiggins, Marcella Wiggins, Jane Wiggins, couldbe James,
2.Sarah Wiggins, Martha Ann Wiggins, Dilla or Della Wiggins, James B(should be H) Wiggins and Matthew Wiggins, and John Wiggins.

1. are children of Bright H, I think and 2. are children of Matthew, bothsons of James.

Bill from A.W. Nunn $3.50 for making coffin dated 29 June 1849.

Page 215 Inventory and appraisement:
Note on Joseph Herring $30.
Note on Bright H. Wiggins, desc'd $376.22
Note on George Wiggins,thought paid $38.25
Note on John England $2.25

Negro's listed man Abram 125.00, Betty _00.00, Milly 475.00, Celia450.00, Penny 475.00, Harry 725.00, Hester 525.00, Starlin 750.00, Vina450.00, Margaret 400.00, Henry 450.00, Richmond 75.00, Thurston 255.00,Serh 300.00, Peter 650.00, Amos 700.00, Fortune 450.00, Lucy 380.00,Jimmy 200.00, Allen 725.00, Phillis 400.00, William 400.00, Minty 525.00,Sam 525.00, Ive 275.00, Manda 225.00, Martha 150.00.

5 horses, 30 cattle, 2 yoke work oxen, 119 hogs, 18 stacks fodder, 300barrels corn, 25000 seed cotton, set blacksmith tools, set carpenterstools, 4 raw hides, 3 scythes and cradles, 1 Cany plows, 3 side harrows,1 old wagon, 1 sulky and harness, 1 jack screw and shingle knife, 1 crosscut saw, 4 shovels, grind stove, ??tools,/hoe and grubbing hoe, hand axeand broad axe, dutch fan, wheat thresher, straw cullen, 2 tin head irons,3 empty cask, 2 pr. balances, steelyards, 3 shot guns, householdfurniture, 4 tables, 2 bureau and 2 chest, 1 clock and 1 looking glass,dressing glass and candle stand, 4 beds furniture and 3 bedsteads, 1cupboard and contents, 1 safe and contents, 19 chairs, Bible and 3 Vol.Bunyan Works, 35-40 other books, 1 baking frying pan, coffee pot,

page 217 and 1/2 page 218 is listed with buyers of the estate.
page 218 lower is a writ of Division:

The State of Alabama Morgan County.. To any Sheriff in the State ofAlabama Greetings You are hear by commanded to summon LAWSON GARNER,JONATHAN ORR, MATTHER W. TROOP & DRURY STOVALL to act as commissioners toallot and set apart all the Negroes belonging to the estate of JAMESWIGGINS, deceased except Starlin and Penny (who were purchased at thesale) and also the following real Estate of said decedent, to wit:
Section 1(?) Township 8, Range 5W, NE 1/4 of S1 T8 R5W except 10 acres,S1/2 of NE 1/4 of S12 T8 R5W, NE1/4 of NE 1/4 S7 T8 R4W, E1/2 of NE1/4 ofNW1/4 of S31 T8 R4, SW1/4 of S31 T8 R4 except 10 acres, among the heirsand legatees of the said James Wiggins, deceased to wit:

Joseph Herring in right of wife Anna
The heirs of Bright H. Wiggins, deceased
The heirs of Matthew Wiggins, deceased
William McDonald in right of wife Lucy
George Wiggins, Jacob Wiggins, Jesse Wiggins, John Wiggins
William P. Key in right of wife Harriett
John T. Aycock in right of wife Mary
and Susan Wiggins and you with said Commissioners are also commanded tomake a full report to Orphans Court to be held on the 4th Monday inFebruary next. Herein fail not and have you then and there this precept.Wit: Tom Price Clerk of said Court at Office in Summerville 28th Day ofJanuary 1850.
Sheriff's Return Executed this writ by summoning Jonathan Burleson, DruryStoval, Jonathon Orr and Lawson Garner 7th day February 1850 William P.Terry, sheriff.

Commissioners Report

State of Alabama, Morgan County.. To the Honorable William H. CampbellJudge of Orphans Court , the undersigned commissioners summoned and swornin obedience to the following writ report that they assembled at the lateresidence of James Wiggins, deceased and proceeded to value all theproperty shown by the Administrators allotted

Wm. McDonald in right of wife: one Negro valued $633.33 and the N1/2 ofW1/2 of SW1/4 of S31 T7 R4 valued at $1.75 per acre and to have $265.12.

To William P. Key in right of wife Harriett:
one Negro man Peter valued $627.66 and the S1/2 of W1/2 SW1/4 S31 T7 R4valued at 1.75 per acre and $265.00

To John R. Wiggins
Abram, Betty, Seah and Margaret valued at $663.33 and the NW1/4 of S6(?)T8 R4 valued at $1040.00 and pay the estate $280.88

To George Wiggins
SW1/4 of S6 T8 R4 valued $251.57

To Susan Wiggins, Henry, Celia and child valued at $1150.99 and E 1/2 ofNE 1/4 of S1 T8 R5 valued at $700 and to pay estate $402.71

To Jesse Wiggins
SE 1/4 S6 T8 R4 and the NE1/4 of NE1/4 of S7 T8 R4 valued at $980.00 andto pay the estate $10.62.

To John T. Acock, Negro girl Vina valued at $585.33 and the NW 1/4 of S31T7 R4 except 10 acres on the west boundary valued at $$225 and to receive$188.12

To Joseph Herring in right of wife, Milly and child valued at $633.33 andE1/2 of NE 1/4 of S12 T8 R5 and the W1/2 NE1/4 S1 T8 R5 except for tenacres, say 1 hundred and fifty acres valued at $380.00 and to receive$68.77.

To Jacob L. Wiggins, girl Lucy valued $553.33 and NE 1/4 S6 T8 R4 valuedat $720.00 and to receive $138.12.

Your Commissioners would further report that the heirs of MatthewWiggins have received the sum of $366.15, an unequal division and BrightH. Wiggins had received $462.97 over a proportionable part in said estateand the discrepancy in the different amounts of each legatee was createdby their having received a portion of their distributive share previousto this division, all of which is respectfully submitted on this the 9thday of February 1850.
W.P. Tems Sheriff Lawson Garner, Jonathan Orr, Drury Stovall

Note: Jonathan Orr was in Noxubee County, Mississippi at some time,living there, near his brother? Simon who continued to live there butJonathan moved, back to Morgan Co. Al.? From Lucille Reeves, Editor ofNoxubee County Historical Society newsletter. Is this the same man?

In some research notes on Herring's (James Grandparents) it is said thatthey brought the same place names from Bertie County to Dobbs, and somefrom back in Isle of Wight Co. VA and do not know if this is coincidencebut just east of Hartselle, AL is Somerville and a Hopewell Cemetery inMorgan County. In Morris Co. NJ there is a Hopewell Township and inMiddlesex County NJ is a Somerville and on the Millstone River nearPrinceton (now Mercer but was Somerset Co.) is a town Kingston, which isthe name of the town in NC. It was originally Kingstown (NC) but afterthe Revolution they changed it to Kinston.

Descendants of this couple have sent out copies of a picture reported tobe James and Sarah, but after Dan Chandler got in touch with me andfinding he has an original of the photo, we began doing a bit of work onthis. By looking in some articles I have on dating photos, and hisdetective work, we figured out it is a daguerreotype (only done between1840-1860) on a silvered copper plate and then under glass. (a magnetwill stick to the back) It is also in a case , like a book, but theclincher is that the back of picture has a patent date of 1856. and Jamesdied 1849. This was also compared with a later photo of James and Sarah'soldest daughter Ann and the female in the picture appears to be the sameperson as one known to be Ann.

Susanna Lassiter

She came from North Carolina and was not yet born when the part calledCraven County was formed in 1712. Johnston County was formed in 1746 andcovered the area which was to become Dobbs in 1758 and remain so untilLenoir was formed in 1791 and Dobbs was discontinued. The county lineshave probably changed to some extent since but none so drastically asthen.

In 1878 the courthouse in Kinston (Lenoir) was set on fire. The onlyrecords saved were in Register of Deeds Office. In 1880 the building usedas temporary courthouse burned and all deed books burned except theGrantee (Buyer) Index. The Deed Index has been reconstructed to show landownership.

Lenoir County Deed Book 22 page 230 shows land bought by Susan Wigginsfrom Stephen Lassiter between 1746-1810.
Book 22 was for old Deeds registered under the requirement of Act ofAssembly. This is probably this Susanna and perhaps her full name isSusan Ann/Anna as this is probably her father.

I have not seen any other records on Susanna till the death of herhusband, and death of two sons previously and in time she became Guardianof the minor children, then her own estate papers.
Her own Estate: Probate Court Record Book 19 page 31-33 7th January 1862.
36
52-53
55 15 Feb. 1862
149 17 Feb. 1862
155
170-171
461 14 March 1866
Book 20 329-333
461-464
Book 21 383 and 475

Book 22 228 10 April 1866
229
Book 25 255 and 281
Book 27 102-104
Book 33 239-240
Book 34 46
Book 19 page 31.. This day came John Wiggins son and heir of SusannaWiggins, late of said county, deceased and made application to the courtto appoint William D. Harper, the Sheriff of said court, Ex officioAdministrator of the Estate of the said Susanna Wiggins. It appearing tothe satisfaction of the court that forty days have elapsed since death ofSusanna Wiggins.

page 32 William T. Walts, William T. Orr and Willis F. Orr be appointedappraisers and to report back to the court in sixty days.
Two more entries on this page report an amount set for slaves be filedand then the Sheriff files the Appraisers report.

page 33 The Sheriff and said Appraisers/Commissioners have leave to sellall the personal property, except the slaves, of Susanna WigginsDeceased, late of this county. Following this there are arrangements forwhat type credit allowed and where and when notices are to be posted ofsale.

page 36 Sheriff makes application to the court to sell Negro woman Pennybelonging to said Susanna. That 2nd Monday in February be set to hearapplication and notices be posted.

page 52 The judge being fully satisfied that all requirements have beenmade, does grant them leave to sell the Negro woman Penny at publicoutcry to highest bidder with notice given on courthouse door and twoother places.

page 55 15 Feb. 1862 Sheriff and appraisers made report on the sale ofpersonal property (except slave) and report filed.

page 149 17 Feb. 1863 Sowell Jennings Sheriff is hear by appointed as Exofficio Admr. of Estate of Susanna

page 155 this is again William D. Harper, late Sheriff of county hasfiled his vouchers and accounts and ask for final distribution of estateand ask court to set a date. He filed a statement under oath of the heirsat law and distributes to said estate and which it appears that James H.Wiggins, Mary Wiggins, Matthew Wiggins, Frances Wiggins, BrightWiggins,(Matthew/marked out) Walter Wiggins, Josephine Wiggins, JamesAycock and Sarah Ann Aycock are minors under age of twenty one. It isordered that Henry M. Mason be appointed to represent the minors in thesettlement and did appear in court and accept appointment.

page 170 The sheriff and commissioners appeared and it was provedsatisfactory to court that notice had been posted for final settlement.Total of account was $1472.87 cents and entitled to credits to theamounts of $1192.22 leaving a balance of $282.65 in the hands of the latesheriff and due the estate.(If I read this correctly it then says) thatthe late sheriff Sowell Jennings be awarded the sum of $282.65 and bedischarged.

page 461 John Hart Sheriff of said county appointed to Ex officioAdministrator of the Estate of Susannah Wiggins

Book 22 page 228 and 229 April 10,1866 this day come John Hart, Sheriffand makes his report in writing giving the Inventory of notes andaccounts belonging to the said estate which was sworn to and ordered tobe filed and recorded. and consisting of notes, bonds which have come tohis knowledge.
(I am taking these out of order to put various notes of people together)
J.R. Wiggins note $84.00 due 1858
J.R. Wiggins bond 51.05 due 1863/53?
J.R. Wiggins note 51.00 1856
J.R. Wiggins note 51.00 1860
J.R. Wiggins note 65.00 due $1.00 1860
F.M Calloway 15.00 1862
F.M. Davis 100.00 1862
Mary J. Herring 100.00 1863
A.H. Harris bond 41.45 1863
Ann Herring bond 36.70 1863
Lucy McDonald 43.50 1863
S.A. Herring 140.00 1863
J.L. Wiggins 210.00 1860
This is a total owed the estate of Susanna, mostly by her children andgrandchildren $978.70 and due Probate court of Morgan County, Alabama$282.65.

April 1995
From the way these notes are put together it seemed they owed Susanna butin the next series of papers copied it appears that Susanna owes thesenotes. More study to be done.

In Book 20 page 463 1863 these heirs are listed James (H), Mary, Matthew,Mary, Eliza J. married John Brown, Frances, Bright ,Walter, James andSarah Ann Aycock, James Wiggins, William Wiggins, Marcella Carter married___Carter, Mary Ann House, wife of William B. House, Josephine W.Wiggins, Jesse Wiggins, Anna Herring, Lucy McDonald, Susan Harris,Harriett Key.

Another page names these as non residents of Alabama: James, William,Jesse Wiggins, Marcella Carter and Mary Ann House. Also mentions theseminors: Frances, Bright, Walter, James and Sarah A. Aycock and JosephineW.(Josephine had earlier been in Marshall County MS but she is notincluded as a non resident of AL.)

In Feb. 1869 only minors listed are Matthew, Josephine, James and SarahAycock and Jacob L. has died and his Administrator is mentioned.

Susannah is living with Albert Harris and Susan(nah) her daughter in the1860 census and is age 76.

18. George Wiggins

1776-after 1820

George is on the census in Lenoir Co. in 1810 and 1820 and then is gone.

1810 1M-10; 1M 26-45; 3F -10 and 1F 16-26 and 1 slave. There is anotherGeorge but he appears to belong with Gersham's family, living in thatarea of Lenoir.

1820 census 1M 10-16;1M 26-45 3 F -10 and 1F 26-44.
The census information is from Agness Wiggins Gunter.

This George appears to be married with 1 son born between 1800-1810, and3 daughters born between 1810-1820. Where did George go?

Apparently George died and there are numerous records in Pitt Co. aboutthe children. Samuel Moor Bible seems to fit this family as mentioned forGeorge Wiggins and Frances.

53. Thomas Moor Wiggins

from Agness 19 May 1999
I have found a lot of records for
Thomas M. Wiggins who died in Pitt Co.,NC 1857-1868, but he didn't seem to
have any children. He was very close to his aunt and uncle, Samuel andMary
Moore. They left property to him, and they lived together several years
until they died between 1850 and 1857. Thomas wrote his will 1857 giving
everything to his 3 sisters, Mary E. Murphy, Harriet Smith,Susan Rice, and
their children. There are many estate papers, because the sisters were
arguing over the way Myer Rice disposed of property. I didn't know whohis
parents were, but his mother must be a Moore. The 1820 census for George
Wiggins of Lenoir matches exactly the right ages for these 3 daughters and
one son. I didn't have any records for him after 1820.

21. Nancy Wiggins

1785-after 1829
She is mentioned in her father's will and in the will of her sisterElizabeth whose will was written 21 Nov. 1828 and proved in Feb. 1829 andshe leaves all all possessions to sister Nancy with a debt due from LeviWest to go to Nancy also and some possessions to Hardy Brian Heath, sonof James Heath and something to cousin James.

Elizabeth and Nancy's brother Caleb had a daughter Vicy who married JesseHeath, is this the same one mentioned?

Above information from Agness Wiggins Gunter.

22. Caleb Wiggins

1794-1861

Lenoir County Heritage mentions that Caleb is son of John B. and LouisaTucker and Caleb's daughter Nancy was Fredrick Jones second wife. JohnB's wife was Sarah though and Caleb's was Louisa Tucker.

Caleb is listed on census in Lenoir County 1820-1860 in 1860 with Calebage 70 and Louisa 66 and Lonza McCoy age 4.

Estate Records of Lenoir has a large file with copy of will giving landto sons Arden and B.F. He loaned property to unnamed wife until herdeath, then sold and divided. B.F. Wiggins was executor. Arden andsisters and nephews sued B.F. The suit lasted for 12 years. Arden andW.C. died during this time and guardians too. Lewis Daughtry stated CalebWiggins died 11 January 1861. Nancy Jones, Susan Turnage and Vicey Heathstated they were daughters of Caleb. Charles, Mary, Mathew, and Judystated that they belonged to Caleb (slaves). R.M. Wiggins stated"Grandmother died 1874." R.M. Wiggins is son of Charles Gersham Wigginsand his grandmother referred to is Louisa wife of Caleb.
Lenoir County, North Carolina Loose Estate Papers
CR059.508.6

These records were abstracted by Agness GUNTER from originals in NCArchives and typed for this by Rose PARKS RParks102@msn.com (A.G.abstract included only initials in some instances and am not sure if thiswas in original that way or she used to abstract but she had also givenme full names in another instance so am using those to clarify. Used withpermission)

File: CALEB WIGGINS 1861

Receipt from Benjamin F. WIGGINS $160. For suit against will of CalebWIGGINS 23 March 1861.

File: CALEB WIGGINS 1878 (large file with many loose documents)

Suit: Arden WIGGINS plaintiff vs Benjamin F. WIGGINS administrator forCaleb WIGGINS defendant. Certain differences exist between Benjamin F.WIGGINS, Executor of Caleb WIGGINS deceased and Arden WIGGINS, CiceroWIGGINS, Richard M. WIGGINS, John C. WIGGINS, Susan TURNAGE, Fred JONESand wife Nancy, Jesse HEATH and his wife Vicy, James SKINNER and wifeLouisa heirs at law and devises of said Caleb WIGGINS deceased in regardto certain property. 20 Sept. 1878

To Sheriff of Greene Co.: Summon Susan TURNAGE and Richard M. WIGGINS 26March 1881

Will of Caleb WIGGINS (a copy not recorded) I give to my son ArdenWIGGINS ___acres of land. I give to my son B.F. WIGGINS my homeplantation. I loan to my wife property.. and after her death to be soldand divided. I appoint Benjamin F. WIGGINS executor.

Arden WIGGINS sued Benjamin F. WIGGINS but died during pendency. 23 Oct1885

To Lenoir Co. Sheriff: Summon Jacob LANGSTON, Lewis LANGSTON, MathewWIGGINS, Charles WIGGINS, Mary WIGGINS, Julia EDWARDS, Martha CRAFT,Lucretta STRICKLAND 14 March 1881.
(These lengthy statements provide insight to life during Civil Wartimes. These are all separate signed depositions)

The widow died in August 1874 or 1875. SKINNER married one of the widowsgranddaughters. My father bought 27 acres about 25 years before hisdeath, signed Arden WIGGINS

Caleb WIGGINS died January 11 1861 signed Lewis DAUGHTERY

Charles WIGGINS says "I belonged to Caleb WIGGINS...."
Mary WIGGINS says" I belonged to Caleb WIGGINS in 1860...."
Judy WIGGINS says "I belonged to Caleb WIGGINS"
Benjamin WIGGINS says" I was married in 1861..."
Nancy JONES says "I am daughter of Caleb WIGGINS..."
Susan TURNAGE says "I am daughter of Caleb WIGGINS"
Richard M. WIGGINS says" Grandmother died in 1874..."
Matthew WIGGINS says "I belonged to Caleb WIGGINS..."
Vicey HEATH says I am daughter of Caleb WIGGINS.."

File: WYATT CICERO WIGGINS 1878 (large file)
Wyatt Cicero and brother John Charles WIGGINS were partners in cotton gin.
B.H. LANGSTON " Wyatt Cicero WIGGINS father of ward of plaintiff and onlychild. Mother of child died 3-4 years before Wyatt Cicero WIGGINS. Hemarried my daughter.

File: WYATT CICERO WIGGINS 1887
S.H. LOFTIN guardian of Mary E.W. WIGGINS vs Richard M. WIGGINS Admr.

File: ARDEN WIGGINS 1887
1 Dec. 1879 Wyatt Cicero WIGGINS died in Lenoir County leaving his infantdaughter Mary E. W. WIGGINS without guardian and with considerable estateand property, said daughter only heir. John C. WIGGINS appointed guardian27 Dec. 1879.
Arden WIGGINS the intestate defendant and one of the sureties on saidguardian bonds of John C. WIGGINS died in Lenoir 1 March 1885 anddefendant F.M. ROUNDTREE was appointed his administrator on 21 March 1885.

Mary Euginia Winifred WIGGINS and John C. WIGGINS had not reported estateproperly and had held on to it illegally.

This is surely the same Caleb Wiggins who is listed on the 1844 LenoirCo., Contentney Neck Dist. with 5 blacks, 383 1/2 acres and value of$1394.00. Listed on Lenoir Co., NC web page

25. Aaron Wiggins

1798- after 1850
He is mentioned in his fathers will of 1803 but is apparently under ageat this time.

1850 census of Craven County NC list him age 50 with William age 30, Johnage 24 and James age 18.
The 1840 census of Lenoir Co. shows him with 1 M 10-15; 2 M 15-20; 1 M20-30, 1 M 40-50, 1 F 40-50 and 8 slaves.

1830 census of Lenoir shows him with 2 M 5-10, 2 M10-15, 1 M 20-30, 1M30-40, 1 F 10-15, 1 F 15-20 ,1 F 30-40.

1820 census of Lenoir shows 1M under 10, 1M 16-26, 3 females under10, 1female 26-45. He did have some daughters, their names are unknown at thistime.
The will and census information sent me by Agness Wiggins Gunter.

He is listed on the 1844 Lenoir Co. (Kinston Dist.) Tax List with 1black, 400 acres and value of land $1200. this was viewed on line fromLenoir web page.

Aaron sells to Robert Wiggins in Book 24 Lenoir Co. page 464 (Aug.1810-Aug. 1819)

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