7. John Wiggins

1742-after 1810

John is mentioned in his fathers will made 31 Oct 1749 and recorded May1750 in Somerset County, NJ. The will doesn't give age just that hismother is in possession of the 200 acres and other property till hebecomes of age and he may be older than shown.

New Bern Civil Action papers Box 10 in NC Archives, Gersham Wigginsrelated to Asahel Wiggins Lenoir Co. 1799

An Asheal Wiggins was listed once in the Lenoir Land deeds 1799 when hesold to Hardy Croom.

Assail Wiggins is shown to be on census in Laurens County, SC in 1800page 35 00010-20100-00. 1M 26-45; 2F-10 and 1F 16-26.
There are not any Wiggins listed till 1840 Jacob pg 38; 1850 Levi pg. 3391860 M.J. pg 350; S.J. page 300 and William pg. 347.

From Martha Marble (researcher, Croom line) via Roger Kammerer ofGreenville NC (or SC?) this material may be from the Elizabeth MooreCollection.

John Wiggins, son of George Wiggins and Margaret lived at Sloop Landingon Neuse River.

John Wiggins md Elizabeth Arrington in SC. They lived in Laurens Co. SCand had a son Asabel.

John Wiggins served in Revolutionary War and died in Charleston SC about1777. From Roster of SC Patriots in American Revolution by Bobby G. Mossmentions John Wiggins who volunteered 11 August 1775 for Capt. WilliamMills. This is also listed in SC History and Genealogy III page 137.( Iam not familiar with this publication but have seen Moss's book.

George's widow Margaret remarried to Joseph Williams.

These papers were found and do support above items except for the partthat Margaret, widow of George married Joseph Williams.

8. Gersham Wiggins

The name Gershom is mentioned in the Bible and is a child of Moses andZipporah, meaning" a stranger (or alien) in a strange land" Exodus 2:21and 18:2-3.

Since Gersham Sr. and Jr. are both listed in the Johnston County militiain 1755 and the usual age for being included was 18-45 (changed some fromyear to year, set by the Colonial Assembly) this earliest grant evidentlyapplied for by Gersham, Sr., born about 1710. This one must have diedbefore the 1769 date listed in N.C. Taxpayers or not be in NorthCarolina, but all the county Records, except for Grantee Index, from1746-1880 were destroyed in the fires of Lenoir County Courthouse.Gersham, Uncle of this one, is not listed in the reconstructed grantorindex so any change of ownership would have been to family or he did notmeet the terms of the grant and live there long enough or clear outwoods, etc..

Gersham, son of John, was listed in his Uncle George Wiggins will in 1749to receive 70 acres on the lower end of George's grant and his son Johnthe other 200.

Gershom Wiggins is listed on the 1769 Tax list for Dobbs.

James, John, George and Jesse all buy from James Bell between 1810 and1814. This is the last time James is mentioned. He probably sold his landbefore leaving North Carolina but this is only a Grantee (buyer) index.

Gersham and John Jr. are both listed on 1790 Dobbs Co. NC census on page136. Gersham shows 3 M over 16, 3 females and 3 slaves. John shows 1 Mover 16, 3 M under 16 and 2 females.

1800 Lenoir Co. (same as Dobbs) list Gersham and John (Jr.) page 26
Gersham shows 1 M over 45, 1 M 26-45 and 1 M 16-26.[ We know his sonJames was born 1773 so he is 27 years old.] 1 F over 45, 1 F 26-45 and 1F 10-16. John has 1 M under 10, 1 M 10-15 and 1 M 26-45, 2 F under 10,and 1 F 26-45.

1810 Lenoir Co. census includes two George's, Sarah, and W. John, page291; One George listed is 26-45, not married and son of Gersham? Sarah isthe wife of John who previously had been listed in Craven Co. John diedin 1803, leaving a will. The other George and John are John and Sarah'ssons. Gersham and John page 288 and James page 290. Gersham and wife bothover 45 (no others in home) but 6 slaves. James is the one born 1773.The 1810 census for Craven County is missing.

In 1804 the county line between Craven and Lenoir is moved causing someWiggins previously in Craven to now be listed in Lenoir.

1820 Lenior County list George, James, Jr. and Jesse page 7; Aaron, JamesSr. and Thomas page 8; Caleb and Robert page 11. Caleb is son of John andSarah (John died 1803 and Sarah on 1810 census) and the George, Robertand Aaron are his sons. In a community in that time, Sr. and Jr did notmean father and son, only that two of same name resided, and Sr. notedthe older one. Jesse has not been proved in the family yet. It seems asclose as all these appear to live to each other, there is some kinship?

Entries of Claims for Land in Dobbs 1778-1790 by Wm L. Murphy Book 1(242)247 January 31 1778 Gershom Wiggins 270 acres Dobbs on both sidesFalling Creek, Joining Wm Barwicks, Wm. Aylors (or Alyn)(or shown asAyers) and Major Crooms line. This was surveyed or finalized 10 November1784, Book 1

Major Crooms got a 400 acre grant same year and mentions he is joiningJohn Wiggins, Gershom Wiggins and James Parker.

Gersham also was granted 72 acres in Lenoir county 25 March 1793 Book78 page 427.

Tax Records for NC show a Mick Wiggins and Thomas Wiggins in Dobbs Countyin 1779. Who are they?

THE PATRIOTS AT MOORES CREEK BRIDGE by B.G. Moss, says this battle was adeciding factor at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. This tookplace 27 February 1776. The British planned to use the Carolina Loyalistto overthrow the rebellious government but this did not work. Mr. Mossand other historians have discovered many things about this battle whichwas not previously known. He has tried to establish a list of thoseparticipating. He list "Gorshum Wiggins of Dobbs County, served underCapt. Jesse Cobb and Col Richard Caswell. These two officers participatedin the battle and Wiggins was possibly in the encounter. Papers, V, 15."
The National Archives has said they have no information on this man. Thisspelling or alternate spellings, but it is still possible he was there,as many papers have been lost.

St. Phillips Parish Records, Barbados, shows that a Gershom Wiggon, sonof George and Christia Wiggon was baptized 20 March 1681. There are otherWiggins listed in these Barbados records.

On the 1780 Tax List for Dobbs County, NC, Gershom is shown with value of$1,013 and living in Capt. Henry Taylor District near La Grange andInstitute

Copied from the NCGS quarterly 1996-1997 Old Dobbs Index
Only a grantee index is extant for Lenoir till after 1880. It shows thatBook 5 pg. 237 Major Croom sold to Gersham between 1757-1758
Book 9 pg. 113 Gersham sells to Benjamin Hardy 1771-1773 Dobbs
Book 11 page 354 Gersham bought from Henry Goodman in 1779 Dobbs
Book 14 page 450 Gersham buys from Reddick Newder (?)1792 Dobbs
Book 14 page 468 Bryan Whitfield buys from Gersham 1792 Dobbs
Book 16 pg. 268 Asahel Wiggins sells to Hardy Croom 1794-1795.Lenoir
Book 20 page 235 Gersham buys from Dallan Caswell 1803 Lenoir
Book 21 page 179 Gersham buys from Benjamin Lewis 1805
Book 23 page 230 John Wiggins buys from Gersham 1806
Book 23 page 369 John Wiggins buys from Gersham 1806

NEW BERN (NC) DISTRICT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL COURT ACTION RECORDS
NC Archives, Box DSCR 206.325.10
State of North Carolina Lenoir County
(these papers came to me via Agness Gunter from a mention of them fromRoger Krammer to Martha Marble)
Know ye by these presents that we Gershom Wiggins, Moses Westbrook andJames Bright are held and firmly bound to Asahel Wiggins in sum of 100pounds to be paid to Asahel Wiggins, his heirs etc., we bind ourselvesthis July AD 1799.
A suit was brought by said Asahel Wiggins against Gershom Wiggins,judgement was against Gershom Wiggins, and being dissatisfied prayed anappeal to next court and if Gershom will duly prosecute the said appealwith effect and abide by the judgement and sentence of said court thenthe above allegations to be void and other wise to remain in full forceand effect. Signed
Gershom Wiggins, Moses Westbrook, James Bright

This is to certify in Lenoir County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,among other things is contained as follows, pleas held before theworshipful Lazarus Pearce, James Bright, Joseph Taylor Esq. and others ofthe brethren Justices of the County begin and held for County of Lenoirat Courthouse in Kinston on 1st Monday in July year of our Lord 1799.
Be it remembered that on 1st Monday in July 1798 at Kinston came John Doeby Edward Harris Esq. his attorney and complains of Richard Roe incustody whereas Asahel Wiggins on 7th March 1798 in Lenoir County grantedand sold to said John Doe a certain tract of land containing 262 acres inLenoir lying on the North side of the Neuse River and on Falling Creek,beginning at a pine thence N.33 degrees W, 240 poles to a pine thence N57 degrees E, 160 poles to white oak thence 5 33 degrees E, 300 poles toa hickory to beginning. To have and hold the said tenement withappurtenances to said John Doe and his assigns from 1st of March untilfull term often years to be completed and was thereof possessed until thesaid Richard Roe on 10 March 1798 with force and arms entered andexpelled and removed the said John Doe.

Notice:
To Gershom Wiggins; I am informed that you are in possession or claimtitle to the premises mentioned in declaration or to some part thereof orclaim title, I do advise and give notice to appear on 1st Mon July nextcourt, to cause yourself to be defendant, otherwise I shall suffer ajudgement to be had against me and you will be turned out of possession.
Your loving friend, Richard Roe

On that same day 1st Monday July 1798 came William Goodman Esq. Sheriffand said he did deliver to Gershom Wiggins a copy of above declarationand Gershom Wiggins came with his attorney Thomas Badger Esq. and pleadednot guilty whereupon it was ordered that a jury be summoned, but wascontinued from court date to present of July 1799 when parties above andjury consisting of Elijah Byrd, Joshua Bryd, Leonard Loftin, DavidGeorge, John Tuttle, Wondal Davis, Benjamin Coleman, John Partridge, JohnWilson, Elisha Johnson, Willie Garner and John Harrell say the defendantGershom Wiggins is guilty and assess six pounds damages and cost. Thedefendant dissatisfied with and entered an appeal to next Superior Courtto be held for District of New Bern on 19th Sept. next, given under myhand and seal 16th Aug. 1799 J. Bright Copy of court cost and expensespaid for evidence to John Worsham, Claret Wine, Lemuel Byrd and SarahCoker.

Laurens County South Carolina
In obedience to an order of Court at Lenoir County in North Carolina thefollowing deposition was taken:
appeared before me, one of Justices of the County at the house ofZacheriah Bayly Esq. Elenor Donoho who said she knew George Wiggins wholived in NC at the place called Sloop Landing on Neuse River and that sheknew John Wiggins to be son of above George Wiggins and Margaret hiswife, and the same John Wiggins came to this state and she knew him to bethe same John Wiggins and he lived near her in this state and she waswith his wife the night Asahel Wiggins was born and she knows him to bethe same Asahel Wiggins that had lately given Hardy Croom a deed forconveyance of land and that she believes Asahel was 23 years old lastChristmas to best of her remembrance, 16 Aug. 1798 Elenor Donoho by hermark before John Davis 'P

Also in Laurens Co. SC same date, place etc comes John Philpot who says23 years ago last December he himself was acquainted with John Wigginsand his wife Elizabeth Wiggins and that the Christmas Asahel Wiggins wasborn and he is considered son of John and Elizabeth Wiggins and he alsosays he saw Asahel Wiggins deliver to Hardy Croom an instrument ofwriting and acknowledged it to be a deed for a tract of land said Croomhad purchased in NC said to have fallen to Asahel by the death of hisfather. (in 1777)16 Aug 1798 John Philpot by his mark.

From Lenoir Co. court to John Blocker, Esq. we have appointed you to takedeposition in the case of Asheal Wiggins vs Gershom Wiggins from MarthaShockley concerning what she may know about the controversy, in writingfor court on 1st Monday Oct. next. William Caswell JP 14 July 1798

Edgefield Co. SC deposition taken by John Blocker at my own house, ofMartha Shockley, says she knew George Wiggins who lived at a place calledSloop Landing on Nuce River and she also knew John Wiggins was only maleheir George Wiggins had and she was acquainted with him on the Nuce andsometime after John Wiggins came to this State and was lawfully marriedto Elizabeth Arrington by whom he had but one child Ashel Wiggins, andthat John enlisted in the service of US and his wife received a letterabout year 1777 that John had died in Charleston while in service. 20August 1798 Martha Shockley (by her mark)

Court Cost dated July 1800 William Croom witness for Asheal Wiggins
David Smith for Gershom Wiggins
Hardee Croom or Gershom Wiggins:
Hardy Coker charges 8 days attendance at court 2.1.2

Received of Gershom Wiggins full payment for my attendance and my wifealso on the suit of Hardy Croom and Asahel Wiggins against GershomWiggins this 27th day of April 1801. Hardy Coker by his mark.
Spencer Caldwell and John Hartsfield for Asahel Wiggins

**From the Grantor/Grantee Index as cited before (Feb. 1997) from AsahelWiggins to Hardy Croom pg 268 Book 17 1796-1798

[** note by Rose Parks In defense of Gershom Wiggins... In the will ofhis Uncle George Wiggins, made in Somerset County NJ on 31 Oct 1749 andprobated May 1750... I leave to my brother John's son Gershom the lower70 acres of my grant in Johnston County NC and the remaining 200 acres tomy wife Margaret till son John becomes of age.]

From New Bern (NC) Loose Papers 1775-1840
3 Jan 1785. Samuel Pope of George Town District in South Carolina with
Gershom Wiggins & John Pope of Dobbs Co. securities, gives bond to Nathan
Bryan of Craven Co for debt.

2 July 1799. Notice to take the deposition of William White of Wake Coin Samuel Pope vs John T. Bryan & Nathan Bryan exec of Nathan Bryandesc'd 22 Aug 1788. Sd White deposed that in late 1782 he was present ata land sale
in Dobbs Co at Kingston to satisfy an execution by Nathan Bryan againstDaniel Miller, that the title to the land had been in dispute & SamuelPope purchased the land on credit; that about 1794 he saw Gersham Wigginsand John Pope, who were securities for Samul Pope, who said they weregoing to sd. Bryan's to settle the matter but nothing was done.

15 Jan 1803. To Lenoir County. Summons to Gersham Wiggins to appear inJohn Parker vs John Baily

July Ct. 1799. Lenoir Co. Case began in 1798. William Tulle excr ofSamuel
Loftin vs. Benjamin Coleman for debt. (Gershom Wiggins is listed as oneof
twelve jurors).

There was a land grant 1 July 1779 to Major Croom on W. side of FallingCreek and Horse Pen Brake of 560 acres. It adjoined George Wiggins. Thisis apparently the land owned by Gershom's Uncle George who gave him partof this tract.

Sarah Herring

These records were reported to Martha Marble by Roger Krammer and foundfor me by Agness Gunter.

Found in Box SS312 Secretary of State (NC) Court Records and also in Boxof Misc. Slave papers (a typed transcript is there plus written copy)also noted as #3794, original mentioned they were in Box SS314. Adeposition and examination of Sarah Wiggins, wife of Gurshum Wigginstaken at Dobbs County the 12th of April 1772.

NEW BERN DISTRICT CRIMINAL COURT ACTION
NC Archives Box DSCR 206.326.1
That about three years ago Will, a Negro fellow belonging to her fatherBenjamin Herring came to her house and asking several questions about oneGibbs and Curtis and some others, pulled out a bottle with some Rum in itand ask her to drink of it. She refused several times but was at lastprevailed to drink some and that after she had drink of it she foundherself strangely sick and ask him what kind of rum it was and heanswered it was not for any but his friends. Sometime after that he camewith another bottle and got her to drink it under the pretence of curingher of what she drank before and it had an odd taste and she ask him whatwas in it and he answered herbs and it had such an effect on her that itcaused her head be as though she was drunk and took away her senses. Heask whether any person had used her ill and said if they had he couldmake them love her better than ever they did. That he at different timesgave her some liquid to drink which always deprived her of her senses,and by that means had carnal knowledge of her body. That after he hadbegot the first child on her body he threatened that if any person wouldor did talk about it he would say or do something that would hurt themand she understood that he would poison them because he said he had seenpeople poison one another and that he could poison others himself andthat she verily believes he knows how to poison anyone and she was afraidif she disobliged him, he would poison her, that she thinks HigottyMartin looking so poorly and sickly of late proceeds from something thesaid Will had done or gave to him. That the said Will told her if evershe turned against him he would do something to her that would kill orotherwise destroy her---- and that the said Will by behaving in themanner above mentioned had Carnal Knowledge of her divers times and wasthe father of her last child and that he told her he had a good will togo try Laney Wiggens for he could lye with the best of women if he tryedthem and that they talked of that, that was nothing.... for he could goto her sister Dorcus and serve her as he had this deponent, that the saidWill told her that he had carnal knowledge of her, afterwards which hedenied, and said he would have done it if she had not desired her not.signed Sarah Wiggins by her mark.
Before Benjamin Caswell, JP in presence of James Glasgow and SimonBright, Jr. ESQ.

On the 11th April 1772 Dobbs County, NC Nehemiah Wise for wife Ann (DobbsCo), John Hull and Joseph Ratliff of same, personally appeared beforeBenjamin Caswell. Nehemiah Wise for his wife in sum of 500 poundsproclamation money and the sum of 250 pounds each for Hull and Ratcliff,each to be _____of their goods and chattels, land and tenementrespectively.
To this use of our said Lord and King his heirs and successors oncondition the said Ann Wise shall make her personal appearance beforeChief Justice next Court date 11 May next, then and there to giveevidence in behalf of our said Lord the King against Sarah Wiggins, wifeof Gersham Wiggins on charges of suspicion of having murdered her owninfant child then this recognizance to be....otherwise to remain in fullforce. Benjamin Caswell Justice of Peace

In New Bern District Court Minutes May 1772 " The King vs Sarah Wiggins:Murder, The 12 jurors listed were Impaneled and sworn, say the defendantis not guilty". In NC Archives New Bern Court Misc. Records BoxDSCR.206.928.3

16. George Wiggins

This George appears in the census and near to Gershom and right age to behis son. The census available for him does not show he was married.

George buys from James Bell in Lenoir Co., Book 24 page 165 (Aug.1810-Aug. 1819)
George buys again from James Bell (same book) page 226
George sells to John Wiggins in Lenoir Book 24 page 248 (Aug 1810-Aug.1819)

9. John B. Wiggins

1750-1803

Tax records list him in 1769 and 1779. No records have been found todetermine that John is the son of John and Margaret but he is living onthe land granted to John in 1738 on Loosing Swamp and Stoneyton Creekwhich changed from Craven County to Lenoir in 1804. By this early birthdate, where he lived and including the name of Charlotte (His sister) ashis daughters name are the reasons given, although I know this is not"PROOF". It seems there is "no such thing" in this county with norecords. In the land dispute in District Civil Action papers and the manydepositions given involving his sisters Charlotte and Ellenor, John hasalready died.

Land was granted to John Wiggins December 20, 1791, 150 acres in CravenCounty north of Neuse River and on Bear Pocosin joining Branton andBlackledge. Land Grant Book 79 page 459. This land is north north east onKinston, near the land granted 1738 to John, Sr.

1790 census of Craven County shows Samuel and John, and John has 1 maleover 16 (himself) 3 males under 16 and 4 females. Craven County census ismissing in 1810, but John's widow is in Lenoir with 5 sons. The countyline has changed in 1804. This is fortunate because Craven's records werenot destroyed and his will is listed. George is the executor of John'swill in 1803.

Will of John Wiggins written 16 August 1803 Craven County mentions wifeSarah, sons Aaron, Caleb, Robert, George, John, daughters Nancy andElizabeth. Land was on Wolf Pit Branch and joined Phillips land. Heirs ofCharlotte were mentioned so she is already dead, It sounds as if Georgeand John are oldest and already given land. The will was proved in courtSeptember 1803. An inventory list is shown, signed by George in Sept.1804. Land mentioned was on Wolf Pit Branch.

In 1746 most of the northern section of Craven became Johnston county,in1758 Dobbs was formed from Johnston and in 1791 Dobbs ceased to exist andDobbs was split between Wayne and Lenoir. The section on Loosing Swampand Stoneyton Creek where John had lived moved into Lenoir County asCraven gave up more land.

John's wife Sarah may be the female over 45 in the household of RobertWiggins in 1820 census.

In 1746 most of the northern section of Craven became Johnston County; in1758 Dobbs County was formed from Johnston; in 1791 Dobbs was splitbetween Wayne and Lenoir and ceased to exist. The section where Johnlived on Loosing Creek was moved into Lenoir in 1804. His will was filed1803 but the land is still in present day Lenoir County.
The above information was given me by Agness Wiggins Gunter.

Sarah may have been living with son Robert in 1820 as he shows 2 femalesand one is over 45.

George, the son and executor of his father's will shows in the 1810 and1820 census and has 1 son born 1800-1810 and 3 daughters born 1810-1820but no indication as to their names. (There was another George in 1810Lenoir, same age as one mentioned above but had no family and 2 slaves.)

Robert has on his census in 1820 a woman over 45 living with him and hiswife and young son. Robert and wife both in 26-45 age bracket. Robertcouldn't be any older than 30, probably about 26 or 27. Land records showthat Robert bought land from Sarah (his mother) in 1828 but by the 1830census she is not shown with her sons. I have not seen census for WillisTruitt and Nancy.

19. Charlotte Wiggins

1778-1801

Her father mentions her heirs in his will of 1803 along with his othertwo daughters Nancy and Elizabeth.

She married Willis Truitt 20 Feb. 1800 and died before 11 May 1801 whenWillis married her sister Nancy. The word "heirs" was used, were theretwins? Charlotte must have died when child or twins were born. Therewasn't time for more than 1 birth it seems.
Above information from Agness Wiggins Gunter.

20. John Wiggins

before 1765-1835

John Wiggins was in the War of 1812 5th Company detached from LenoirCounty.

1810 census records of Lenoir show John had 1M 16-26 and 1 F 10-16.
He married Betsy (Elizabeth ?) Truitt 28 November 1805. If this census iscorrect, then Betsy was only 11 when married. I rather doubt this. Thecensus must be incorrect.

John Wiggins sells to Caleb Wiggins in Lenoir Deed Book 25 (Aug,1819-Dec. 1822) page 105
also sells to Robert Wiggins (same book) page 118)

John is not listed in the census of Lenoir in 1820 and 1830. The onlyWiggins household having a male this age in the home is James. But theycould be in a Truitt home.

Estate records of Craven show Robert exhibiting inventory for JohnWiggins in December 1835. A short list not giving relationships.
Above information from Agness Wiggins Gunter.

This below from Martha Mewborn Marble
8. ELIZABETH WIGGINS vs JOHN WIGGINS and others
The complainant and the defendant JOHN WIGGINS came into court & declared
that they have made an agreement to the following effect. It is agreed
between JOHN WIGGINS & ELIZABETH his wife that henceforth they shall
separate from bed & board & that each shall forego & each doth hereby
forego & release all right & claim & interest which either has in the
society of the other. It is agreed also that the said JOHN WIGGINS shall
secure to the said ELIZABETH the sum of - original torn - --- be approvedby
the Court of Equity in which in pending the Bill of the said ELIZABETH
against her said husband for alimony. -ELIZABETH renounces her claim upon
the death of said JOHN to any part of his estate. ---there shall be
secured for the separate use of complainant of the moneys of her husband
the sum of $436.09 - for which sum $269.42 1/3 cents to be paid by CALEB
WIGGINS & $166.66 2/3 cents paid by ROBERT WIGGINS - ordered that the said
CALEB and ROBERT pay this sum within five months - and the said Clerkshall
pay the same to LEVI WHEST who is chosen by complainant as her Trustee -
said Trustee shall pay to ELIZABETH an annual sum to be worked out - sumof
$25 and interest. The said JOHN WIGGINS to pay court costs.
Signed by ABNER PEARCE, CM of Lenoir Co Court - 3rd November 1821

Received from ROBERT WIGGINS by hands of CALEB WIGGINS $166 2/3 cents 22
March 1822

23. Elizabeth Wiggins

before 1803-1829

Will of Elizabeth Wiggins mentions sister Nancy Truitt of Craven County.Elizabeth's will was written 21 November 1828 and proved February 1829 inCraven County, North Carolina. She gives money due her from Levi West tobeloved sister Nancy Truitt and other possessions to Nancy and to HardyBrian Heath, son of James Heath, and to cousin James.

She appears to not be married.
Above information from Agness Wiggins Gunter.

24. Robert M. Wiggins

1790-after 1840 Ref.# 309

Robert served in the War of 1812.

Deed index of Craven County shows Robert bought land from Aaron 1818.Also shows he bought land from John in 1820 and Sarah in 1828 and fromPeter Phillips in 1839.

He is listed in 1820 census of Lenoir with 1 male under 10 1 male and 1female 26-45 and 1 female over 45 (his mother Louisa?) 1830 shows onlymale 30-40 and 3 slaves. 1840 shows 1 male 5-10 1 male 40-50 1 female10-15 1 female 20-30 and 1 female 30-40 and 1 female 40-50 and 1 female60-70 and 2 slaves, but no further record is found of him in this area.

He is probably the same as listed on the 1844 Lenoir Co. Contentney NeckDist. Tax List with 2 blacks, 202 1/2 acres and value of $675.00.
Noted the
Sarah Wiggins age 80 in Moseley household and couldn't figure out who she
was, which led to more research)
There has been a question about which Wiggins that Sarah Kilpatrickmarried
after William Moseley died. (Bible on Lenoir, posted Dec. 98 by Martha
Marble)

I believe that Wiggins was Robert. He is listed on the 1820 Lenoir census
and appears to have a wife his age (26-45) and son under 10 and a female
over 45, possibly his mother, Sarah. Sarah (wife of John who died 1803) is
listed on the 1810 census in her name.
Robert is given as Robin (abstracted by Agness Gunter) in the 1830 censusin
the 30-40 range with 3 slaves. (Has his wife and son and Mother died?)

In 1840 Robert is listed in 40-50 range with with a whole house full of
people.
010000100-001011101 and 2 slaves.

Sarah Kilpatrick Moseley was born 1800, her Moseley husband died in 1831and
her children fit some of the age groups but there are still too manypeople.

Sally Wiggins age 49 is listed in the 1850 census, HH 276, with sonWilliam
Moseley age 19. Evidently Robert Wiggins has died.

In 1860 Sarah Wiggins age 59 is in Greene Co. with William Moseley age 29,
Sarah Barwick 32 and 3 Barwick children, ages 10, 6, 4 and last one being
named Jesse. Did Sarah's daughter Sarah marry a Barwick before 1850 and he
died before 1860?

Martha Marble says they think Sarah married Jesse Lewis Barwick, son ofIsaac Barwick and Sarah Tull.

In 1880 Sarah Wiggins age 80 is living with her son Augustus Moseley age57
and his 2nd wife Susan and his family in Vance Township, Lenoir Co.
Is this Susan Moseley listed in Bible her maiden name?

Martha Marble says Augustus married 1st to Rachel Mewborn and 2nd to hersister Susan Mewborn.

The last times Robert is shown is in the 1840 census (Lenoir) and listedin
the 1844 Tax List. There was only one Robert Wiggins in all Lenoir records
at that time.
Martha Marble says that is Sarah is daughter of Francis and RachelKilpatrick as she thinks, some of the people in Roberts home in 1840 maybe Rachel's family as Francis dies in 1812, Rachel alive in 1816 thendisappears with several minor children.

Gray Westbrook

1754-

Served in the Revolutionary War in Capt. Kennedy's Company, joined 26June 1777. (says along with nephew Moses Westbrook, but Moses was hishalf brother or may be another Moses)

Grey Westbrook is listed on the 1790 Dobbs Co. census with 1 male over16, 2 males under 16 and 2 females and 5 slaves.

1810 he is listed Lenoir Co. census with he and Charlotte over 45 and 2males 26-45, 1 male 16-26 and 1 female 10-16 and 1 F 16-26.

Book 24 of Lenoir Co. (Aug. 1810-Aug. 1819) Gray sells to Levi Mewborn onpage 349.

1820 he is listed with he and Charlotte over 45 and 1 M. 26-45, 1 M 16-261 male 10-16 and 2 F 16-26 and 5 slaves. The amount of children are thesame, just ages have changed since 1810 so all children still appear tobe home.

Other sources given for this family are:
Westbrook and Allied Families, Blair Jones 1992
The Clan Carmicheal,Westbrook and Allied Families by Mrs Opal CarmichealPhoenix 1984
Southside VA Families by John B. Boddie says sons were in Rev. War,includes Gray, James and Moses.

Ines Heath Waggoner (inwag1@airmail.net)of Navarro County, Texas saysthat Burrell Westbrook married Susanna Uzzell and they had daughter Susanwho married James Heath and had Burrell Westbrook Heath, he had son SamHouston Heath. Susan also had a brother named Gray. It must be theyounger Gray who married Margaret Heidelburg in Greene Co. 1818.

New Bern district Court Notes abstracted by Francis Hodges
March 1791
The State vs Groves Sharp, Major Hardy, Walter Kennedy and GrayWestbrook... found ticket, not sure of charge.

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