of Muskingum County, Ohio · from Ireland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Joseph Wigton 1779 – 1859
Joseph Wigton⚭ Sarah Porter, Margaret Rose
childrenWilliam Wigton · John Wigton · Mary Wigton · Jane Wigton · James Wigton · Nancy Wigton · Samuel Wigton · Carson P. Wigton · Martha Wigton
Source: Biographical Record of Muskingum County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Native of Ireland.
Immigrated young, learned tailoring trade there.
Settled first in Perry County, OH, then Fultonham (Uniontown), Muskingum County, later a farm adjoining Roseville.
Died 1859 at age 80 (birth year ~1779, derived).
First wife Sarah Porter (m. Rushville, Ohio).
8 children by her.
Second wife Margaret Rose.
1 child, Martha.
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