John Wiggins (abt. 1761)

Born about 1761 in Rocky Point, Oysterponds, Suffolk, New York Colony

Husband of Mary (Moore) Wiggins — married 30 Nov 1786 in Southold, Suffolk, New York, United States

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Biography

John was born about 1755.

End of Biography.

Genealogical Records

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Church Records

• Derivative Primary Source, Rev Jacob E. Malmann, Historical papers on Shelter Island and its Presbyterian church; ^[1] Data Summary:

1. ) Shelter Island NY Church Records; page 164: Mahetable Havens, daughter of Jonathan and Patience (Tuthill) Havens, b.____; d. ____. She married on 30 Nov 1758 John Moore, son of John and Rachel (Conklyn) Moore; he was born ____ and died 6 Feb 1811.
   1. ) Children of John Moore and Mehitable (Havens) Moore:
      1. ) Mahetable Moore; born ____; married 24 Dec 1795, James Griffing.
         1. ) Parents of: Daniel, David, Joseph, Benjamin, Daniel, Benjamin. William H.. Deziah (Griffing).
      2. ) Elizabeth Moore (14.); born ____; m. Luther Tuthill.
      3. ) Rachel Moore; born ____; d. 11 Oct 1780.
      4. ) John Moore; born ____; d. unm.
      5. ) Patience Moore; born ____; d. unm.
      6. ) Daniel Moore (15.); born 8 Mar 1764; m. Ruth Vail.
      7. ) Shadrach Moore (16.); born Oct. 28. 1767; m. Mahitable Rackett.
      8. ) Joseph Moore (17.); born 1771; 11. July 2. 1806, Anna Cleveland.
      9. ) Mary Moore (18.); born ____; m. 30 Nov 1786, John Wiggins.
2. ) Shelter Island NY Church Records; page 166: Mary Moore (18.), daughter of John and Mehetable (Havens) Moore, was born ____; d.____. She married 30 Nov 1786 John Wiggins, b.____; d.____.
   1. ) Children of John Wiggins and Mary Moore:
      1. ) Mary Wiggins; b.____; m. Harvey Beebe.
      2. ) Patience Wiggins; b.____; m. 8 Jan 1809, Daniel Vail.
      3. ) John Shepherd Wiggins (37.); born 14 Aug 1792; m. 26 Jan 1819, Rhoda Youngs.
      4. ) Sarah Wiggins (38.); b. 9 Jan 1796; m. 25 Jan 1818, Benjamin F. Youngs.
      5. ) Harvey Wiggins, b.____

Research Notes

1. ) Probable duplicate of Wiggins-3905 John Wiggins (aft.1753-)
   1. ) Probable link to siblings and parents: * Page 376: - In the name of God , Amen . I , PETER Brown , of Southold , in Suffolk County , cooper , “ being bound on a voyage to sea . " I leave to my brother , John Wiggins , my house and lot of land at Rocky Point , in Southold , when he is of age . I also leave him £20 . “ I do give the remainder of my estate which I had of my father Brown ( except what is here named ) to my three sisters , Helena , Phebe , and Margaret Wiggins . ” I give to my cousin , James Brown , and my brother , John Wig gins , the clothes that were my father Brown ' s . My own wearing clothes I leave to my brother , John Wiggins . I leave to my cousin , Christopher Brown , the £10 which my grandfather , Capt . Richard Brown , gave me in his will , when it shall be paid . I make my trusty and be loved uncle , Nathaniel King , and my trusty and beloved uncle , James Brown , executors . Dated , December 8, 1767 . “ N . B . that holding good what is above written ; if either of the legatees die his share is to go to the survivors . ” Witnesses , Thomas Youngs , Thomas Youngs , Jr . , Joshua Youngs . Proved , March 19 , 1770 . [ NOTE . — The Wiggins family were probably half brothers and sisters to the testator . — W . S . P . ]
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Sources

1. ↑ Mallman, Jacob Edward; Historical papers on Shelter Island and its Presbyterian church; Printed for the author by the A. M. Bustard Co., 157 William St., N.Y.; 1899. page 164

Other Sources

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• "New York Marriages, 1686-1980", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VK1K-CQV : 21 January 2020), John Wiggins, 1786.

• U.S. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970; (Ancestry.com database on-line). Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. Church Registers. Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • John Wiggins and Mary Moore, both of Rocky Point, Oysterponds, were married 30 Nov 1786 at Southold, New York.

• "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB6-9VPL?cc=1803959&wc=3XT9-9LC%3A1584070828%2C1584070716%2C1584071620 : 14 May 2015), New York > Suffolk > Southold > image 7 of 9; citing NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB6-9VPL?i=6&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AXHK5-3LQ

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• FamilySearch profile for John Wiggins.