Archibald WIGGINS, I

Birth:
1735
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Aft 4 Apr 1812
Mason, Kentucky
Marriage:
1759
Hampshire, Virginia
Notes:
                       He was from Hampshire County, Virginia.
    Sources  Land records of Hampshire County Virginia and Mason County Kentucky.
    Census records of Kentucky from 1790 to 1850.
    His will was dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County.  He died after this date.
    Will of his father Thomas Wiggins dated 1777 in Hampshire County Virginia.

    Wills of the Pioneers, 976.932 H2c Vol. 1, page 405 (see below)

    I, Archebald Wiggins, of Mason County and State of Kentucky...give and bequeath
    to Mary my beloved wife all my real personal estate of which I am now in
    possession during her natural life except a negro girl named Sophia which girl
    I will and bequeath to my daughter Freelove to Joseph I have given two hundred
    dollars.  To Thomas I have given one hundred dollars.  To Phillip two hundred
    dollars.  To Archebald sixty dollars To Frances Asberry fifty dollars, to John
    my son I will and bequeath one hundred dollars and after the death of myself
    and Mary my wife each child who is named and charged above is to have as much
    as Joseph and Phillip have received from me, and after this is done, if any
    thing of my estate remains those who are named and charged above are to receive
    an equal dividend, when one hundred dollars is taken out of what is left which
    sum of money I bequeath to Jeremiah Sales Lawson grandson my daughter Freelove
    not being mentioned among those who are charged.  I will and bequeath to her as
    much as they have had and to have an equal share with them at the death of me
    and my wife Mary exclusive of the negro girl Sophie.  I will and bequeath to
    George Dixon the land on which he now lives during his life after his death I
    give it to his children by my daughter Charity as follows Archebald Dixon, John
    Dixon, Sally Dixon, Thomas Dixon, James Dixon, Matilda Dixon and Joseph Dixon
    to be equally divided among them.  I likewise bequeath the property in dispute
    at Lebanon (if I gain It) to Jeremiah Lawsons children, William Bronaugh
    Lawson, Patsy Slaughter Lawson, Mahald Lawson and Jeremiah Sales Lawson.
    Lastly I nominate and constitute my beloved wife Mary and my son Joseph and
    Archebald to be Executors of this my last will and Testament here ratifying
    this and revoking all wills or testaments by me heretofore made.  In witness of
    which I set my hand seal this fourth day of April Eighteen hundred twelve.
    Archebald Wiggins (Seal)
    Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
    Charles B. Smith
    Frederick  x  Groves
    his mark
    Enoch M. Wiggins
Mrs Mary Wiggins
Birth:
1740
Virginia
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
                       She was from Hampshire County, Virginia.

    She was from Hampshire County, Virginia.
    She was listed in the will of her husband Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.

    She was from Hampshire County, Virginia.
    She was listed in the will of her husband Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.

    She was from Hampshire County, Virginia.
    She was listed in the will of her husband Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.
Children
Marriage
1
Archibald WIGGINS, II
Birth:
1760
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
16 Jul 1852
Harrison, Kentucky
Mrs Mary Wiggins  
Marr:
1785
Hampshire, Virginia 
Notes:
                       The death date is actually the will date, however, as he was quite old he
    probably died shortly after the will was written. For further notes see his son
    Archibald.  Sources:  Census records of Kentucky for 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830,
    1840, and 1850.  Land records of Hampshire County Virginia, Harrison County
    Kentucky, and Nicholas County Kentucky.  Will of Archibald Wiggins dated 16
    July, 1852 in Harrison County Kentucky.
    He was listed in the will of his father Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812 in
    Mason County Kentucky.

    976.9 P2p V.3 Harrison County, Kentucky Record Book G, 1848-1856
    Settlement:  Estate of Arch'd Wiggins Sr  administrators:  Enoch M. Wiggins and
    Greenup Remington - mentions estate slaves in the hands of Joseph Wiggins and
    the other slaves in the hands of A.S. Tennis  heirs:  Joseph Wiggins, Thomas
    Wiggins, Philip Wiggins, Archibald Wiggins, Benj. Wiggins, E.M. Wiggins and
    Frances A. Wiggins.  --mentions a note on Mary Wiggins  --Mentions payment of
    funeral expenses of Mary Wiggins  --mentions payment for a tombstone for Mary
    Wiggins --mentions payment to the "sheriff of Mason" (County?) for a fee bill
    special legacies to John Lates Laws and John Wiggins are mentioned    "8
    devisees" are mentioned  - Joseph Wiggins has purchased the share of Thomas
    Wiggins - Joseph Wiggins is also entitled to an interest in 1/9 in the share of
    Frances A. Wiggins, dec'd  -mentions a receipt from Garrett Wiggins  -mentions
    a note on Lawson Wiggins - mentions receipts from Garrett Wiggins; from Mahal
    Craycract; from Lawson Wiggins; and from Lawson David Wiggins.  "other heirs":
    1. mentions the share of Alex Stewart in the right of his wife  2.  Philip
    Wiggins
    3.  R.B. Wiggins  4.  Benjamin Wiggins  5. A.S. Tennis and Freelove, his wife
    6.  heirs of Charity Dixon  7.  heirs of John Wiggins   (#2 through #7 above
    are entitled to 1/9 of the share of Francis A. Wiggins, dec'd)  16 Jul 1852
    G: 298

    Settlement:  Estate of Archibald Wiggins  administrator:  G. Remington  "which
    was first in the hands of E.M. Wiggins, now dec'd" - notes that Archibald
    Wiggins' estate owed money to Philip Wiggins; to Ben Wiggins; to Dickson's
    heirs; and to John Wiggins' heirs.   28 December 1854    G:445
2
Frances WIGGINS
Birth:
1762
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Joseph ASBERRY 
Marr:
1780
Hampshire, Virginia 
Notes:
                       Source will of father Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County
    Kentucky.  Land records of Hampshire County Virginia lists her as the Wife of
    Joseph Asberry.

    Source will of father Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County
    Kentucky.  Land records of Hampshire County Virginia lists her as the Wife of
    Joseph Asberry.

    Source will of father Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County
    Kentucky.  Land records of Hampshire County Virginia lists her as the Wife of
    Joseph Asberry.
3
Charity WIGGINS
Birth:
1764
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
George DIXON 
Marr:
1782
Hampshire, Virginia 
Notes:
                       Source will of father Archibald Wiggins dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County
    Kentucky.  Land records of Hampshire County Virginia lists her as the Wife of
    George Dixon.  Children's names from Will of Archibald dated 4 Apr 1812.
4
Ruth WIGGINS
Birth:
1766
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
John HIGGINS 
Marr:
1 Dec 1799
Mason, Kentucky 
Notes:
                       She probably died before her fathers will was made in 1812, as she is not
    listed.  She probably died without children or they also died before 1812. They
    were not listed in his will, however, the children of another daughter who had
    already died are listed as heirs. We know she belongs to the family because her
    marriage record lists her father as Archibald.  He is the only Archibald in the
    area with daughters of marriagable age at that time.

    She probably died before her fathers will was made in 1812, as she is not
    listed.  She probably died without children or they also died before 1812. They
    were not listed in his will, however, the children of another daughter who had
    already died are listed as heirs. We know she belongs to the family because her
    marriage record lists her father as Archibald.  He is the only Archibald in the
    area with daughters of marriagable age at that time.
    Sources marriage records of Mason County Kentucky.

    She probably died before her fathers will was made in 1812, as she is not
    listed.  She probably died without children or they also died before 1812. They
    were not listed in his will, however, the children of another daughter who had
    already died are listed as heirs. We know she belongs to the family because her
    marriage record lists her father as Archibald.  He is the only Archibald in the
    area with daughters of marriagable age at that time.
    Sources marriage records of Mason County Kentucky.

    She probably died before her fathers will was made in 1812, as she is not
    listed.  She probably died without children or they also died before 1812. They
    were not listed in his will, however, the children of another daughter who had
    already died are listed as heirs. We know she belongs to the family because her
    marriage record lists her father as Archibald.  He is the only Archibald in the
    area with daughters of marriagable age at that time.
    Sources marriage records of Mason County Kentucky.
5
Matilda WIGGINS
Birth:
1768
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Bef Oct 1811
Mason, Kentucky
Jeremiah LAWSON 
Marr:
2 Mar 1799
Mason, Kentucky 
Notes:
                       Marriage records of Mason County Kentucky and the will of Archibald Wiggins
    dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County Kentucky.
6
Joseph WIGGINS
Birth:
1770
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Rachel DAWSON 
Marr:
1795
Mason, Kentucky 
Notes:
                       Marriage records of Mason County Kentucky and the will of Archibald Wiggins
    dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County Kentucky.

    Marriage records of Mason County Kentucky and the will of Archibald Wiggins
    dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County Kentucky.

    Marriage records of Mason County Kentucky and the will of Archibald Wiggins
    dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County Kentucky.
7
Phillip WIGGINS
Birth:
Abt 1772
of Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Comfort COVALT 
Marr:
25 Mar 1798
Mason, Kentucky 
Notes:
                       Marriage records of Mason County Kentucky and the will of Archibald Wiggins
    dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County Kentucky.
    Ordinance work previously done 5 May 1953, and 8 May 1953 Baptism and
    Endowment.
8
Thomas WIGGINS
Birth:
1774
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                       No marriage record was found in Kentucky for Thomas.
    Source is his father's will dated 4 April 1812 in Mason County Kentucky.
9
John WIGGINS
Birth:
1776
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Catey LEONARD 
Marr:
7 Dec 1815
Harrison, Kentucky 
Notes:
                       Source marriage records of Harrison County Kentucky and the will of Archibald
    Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.
    FHL   SLC checked 7 Jul 1995: F 0216864 Harrison County, KY Marriages shows:
    7 Dec 1815.
10
Freelove WIGGINS
Birth:
1778
Hampshire, Virginia
Death:
Aft 1852
Abraham S. TENNIS 
Marr:
18 Dec 1817
Harrison, Kentucky 
Notes:
                       Source marriage records of Harrison County Kentucky and the will of Archibald
    Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.

    Source marriage records of Harrison County Kentucky and the will of Archibald
    Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.

    Source marriage records of Harrison County Kentucky and the will of Archibald
    Wiggins dated 4 April 1812.
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Archibald Wiggins, I - Mrs Mary Wiggins

Archibald Wiggins, I was born at Hampshire, Virginia 1735. His parents were Thomas Wiggins, III and Mrs Metilda Wiggins .

He married Mrs Mary Wiggins 1759 at Hampshire, Virginia . Mrs Mary Wiggins was born at Virginia 1740 .

They were the parents of 10 children:
Archibald Wiggins, II born 1760.
Frances Wiggins born 1762.
Charity Wiggins born 1764.
Ruth Wiggins born 1766.
Matilda Wiggins born 1768.
Joseph Wiggins born 1770.
Phillip Wiggins born Abt 1772.
Thomas Wiggins born 1774.
John Wiggins born 1776.
Freelove Wiggins born 1778.

Archibald Wiggins, I died Aft 4 Apr 1812 at Mason, Kentucky .