Henley Diggs (abt. 1817 - abt. 1878)

Born about 1817 in North Carolina

Husband of Elizabeth (Moorman) Diggs — married about 1844 in Yallobusha County, Mississippi

Descendants

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Biography

Henry or Henley Diggs was born about 1817 in North Carolina.^{[1] [2]}

"Henry Diggs" is mentioned in John M. Diggs will dated August 16, 1836.^[3]

Henley moved with his mother Penelope and other members of his family to Mississippi following his father's death. In about 1844 or1845 Henley Diggs married Elizabeth Moorman in Yallobusha Co., Mississippi.^[4] As explained here, an Ancestry.com database indicates that many Yalobusha County marriages took place in 1847 that in fact occurred between 1833 and 1845. This is one such marriage.

"Henry Diggs" age 33 born in NC is listed on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census in Yallobusha Co., Mississippi, North of the Yallobusha River living with his wife Elizabeth and their family and his mother Penelope. Next door to them is his brother Michael and his family.^[5]

The 1860 U.S. Federal Census records "Hendly Diggs" age 44 born in NC living in Calhoun Co., Mississippi with his family and his mother Penelope.^[6]

Henly Diggs enlisted as a Private in Company K, Mississippi 3rd Infantry Battalion during the Civil War.^[7]

The 1870 U.S. Federal Census records "Henly Diggs" age 64 born in NC and his wife Elizabeth and family living in Champagnolle Township, Calhoun Co., Arkansas with P.O. listed as Hampton.^[8]

Henley was the child of James Diggs and Penelope Toliata. Henley passed away about 1878.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Mississippi, Yallobusha Co., North of the Yallobusha River, Family #986.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4LV-CYZ : 22 December 2020), Henry Diggs, Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ Last Will and Testament of John M. Diggs written August 16, 1836. Carroll County, Tennessee; Will Book A, pg 57; recorded October 1836.
4. ↑ Hunting For Bears, comp.. Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
5. ↑ 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Mississippi, Yallobusha Co., North of the Yallobusha River, Family #986.
6. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Mississippi, Calhoun Co., P.O. Big Creek, Family #254.
7. ↑ Historical Data Systems, comp. U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
8. ↑ 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Arkansas, Calhoun Co., Champagnolle Township, P.O. Hampton, Family #428.
9. ↑ A source for this information is needed.

• 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Mississippi, Yallobusha Co., North of the Yallobusha River, Family #986.
• 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Mississippi, Calhoun Co., P.O. Big Creek, Family #254.
• 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Arkansas, Calhoun Co., Champagnolle Township, P.O. Hampton, Family #428.
• Historical Data Systems, comp. U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
• Last Will and Testament of John M. Diggs written August 16, 1836. Carroll County, Tennessee; Will Book A, pg 57; recorded October 1836.
• Hunting For Bears, comp.. Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.