34. Milan D. Wiggins (Nahum , Nathaniel , Joshua ) was born in 1846 in , , Ohio, USA. He died in 1941.
Honorable Milan D. Wiggins.- The many noteworthy achievements of Honorable Milan D. Wiggins, of Bloomingdale, not only in the agricultural, manufacturing and mercantile world, but in public life, have marked him as a man of much ability, sound judgment and great force of character, and won for him an influential position among the leading men of the village. A son of Nahum Wiggins, he was born in Newbury, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and comes of stock which since early colonial days has produced men of strength, brains, and integrity, being a lineal descendant of one Wiggins, who immigrated to America in 1631. For many years a resident of Vermont, the grandfather of Milan D. Wiggins, removed with his family from that state to Ohio about 1800, becoming one of the first prominent white settlers of the Western Reserve. Securing from the Government a tract of heavily timbered land that is now included within the limits of the city of Cleveland, he built a log cabin in the wilderness, and on the farm which he redeemed from the forest spent his remaining days, dying when upwards of eighty years of age. During his residence in Ohio he watched with pride and pleasure the development of the state from a wilderness to a well-improved and populous region, large towns springing into existence, while the little hamlet containing but a few rude log cabins grew into the prosperous city of Cleveland. Born in the Green Mountain state, Nathan Wiggins was but a small lad when he accompanied his parents on the tiresome overland journey to the Northwest Territory, where he was reared and educated. The true pioneer spirit of enterprise and action dominated him from boyhood, and he became a leader in the establishment of beneficial projects, being a consistent and persistent "booster," and a loyal supporter of all good movements for the welfare of the community. He was one of the first to introduce Connecticut clocks into Ohio; was one of the builders of the Ohio canal, and owned and operated some of the first boats used on the water-way; and was one of the pioneers in buying cattle in Texas, and raising them in Ohio. During the later years of his life he met with financial reverses, and died, in 1850, a poor man. He married Phoebe Dunham, who was born in Bedford, Ohio, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hungerford) Dunham, and she survived him many years, passing away in 1896, in Bloomingdale, Michigan. Four children were born to them, namely: Milan D., Cullen H., Lizzie and Asa. Laying a substantial foundation for his future education in the public schools of his native county, Milan D. Wiggins subsequently attended Hiram College, of which the late President James A. Garfield was one time at the head. At the age of eighteen years he began teaching school, whereby he earned enough money to pay his tuition and expenses at Oberlin College, which won distinction not only as being the first to introduce co-education, but as the first to admit colored students to its halls. Coming to Michigan in 1876, Mr. Wiggins bought land in Bloomingdale, and engaged in the tilling of the soil. He subsequently enlarged his operations, embarking in the manufacture of cheese, and also opened a store of general merchandise, successfully conducting all these enterprises until 1899, when he sold out. In 1901 Mr. Wiggins established the People's Bank, at Bloomingdale, and has since devoted his time and energies to the affairs of this thriving institution, which has gained decided prestige under his skillful management. Mr. Wiggins married, in 1870, Maria F. Hubbard, who was born in Copley, Summit county, Ohio, a daughter of William and Sophia Frances (Wilcox) Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins are the parents of four children, namely: Helen, Nellie, Leburn, and Arthur B. A stanch Republican in politics, Mr. Wiggins cast his first presidential vote for U. S. Grant. He has ever taken an intelligent interest in local, state and national affairs, and has filled various public offices of trust. For six years he was township treasurer; has been a member of the County Board of Supervisors; from 1888 until 1891 he represented his district in the State Legislature, during which time he voted for Senator McMillan; in 1910 Mr. Wiggins was elected to the State Senate, and cast his vote in favor of Charles E. Townsend for United States Senator. Fraternally Mr. Wiggins is a member of Bloomingdale Lodge, No. 221, Ancient and Free Accepted Order of Masons; and of Bloomingdale Lodge, No. 161, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Religiously both Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins are consistent and valued members of the Christian church. A History of Van Buren County Michigan, By Capitain O.W. Rowland, volume II
Milan married Maria E. Hubbard "Marie", daughter of William Hubbard and Sophia Frances Wilcox, in 1870. Marie was born in Jan 1845 in Copley, Summit, Ohio, USA. She died in 1935. She was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Van Buren, Michigan, USA.
They had the following children.
82 F i Helen Wiggins was born in Sep 1872 in , , Ohio, USA. She died in 1962. She was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Van Buren, Michigan, USA. Helen married Marquis Newell. Marquis was born in 1873. He died in 1941. + 83 F ii Nellie Pearl Wiggins was born on 11 Jul 1876. She died on 8 Oct 1966. 84 F iii Leverne E. Wiggins was born in Feb 1881 in , , Michigan, USA. + 85 M iv Arthur Britt Wiggins was born on 4 Nov 1884. He died in 1969. 86 M v Milan E. Wiggins.
35. Cullen H. Wiggins (Nahum , Nathaniel , Joshua ) was born in 1848 in Bedford, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. He died in 1924 in Vergennes, Kent, Michigan, USA. He was buried in Alton Cemetery, Vergennes, Kent, Michigan, USA.
Cullen married Alice M. Brown on 5 Oct 1879 in Vergennes, Kent, Michigan, USA. Alice was born in 1855 in Vergennes, Kent, Michigan, USA. She died after 1920.
They had the following children.
36. William E. Wiggins (Charles
, Nathaniel
, Joshua
) was born on 6 Jan 1841 in Independence, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. He died on 26 Aug 1917 in Eureka, Greenwood, Kansas, USA. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood, Kansas, USA.
William served in the military .
Living next to his Aunt Lucy Wiggins Fletcher in Vergennes, Kent Michigan in1870.
William married Rebecca C. White, daughter of Levi T. White and Almira Alger, on 4 Oct 1868 in , , Michigan, USA. Rebecca was born in Oct 1848 in Otisco, Ionia, Michigan, USA. She died on 1 Jan 1939 in Eureka, Greenwood, Kansas, USA. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood, Kansas, USA.
They had the following children.
93 M i Charles Wiggins was born on 29 Dec 1869 in Vergennes, Kent, Michigan, USA. He died on 4 Feb 1950 in Prob. Seattle, King, Washington, USA.
In 1900 is a teamster living in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington. In 1920 is a watchman at the American Hospital in Seattle, Kings, Washington.Charles married Carrie in 1896. Carrie was born in Jul 1874 in , , Pennsylvaia, USA. She died after 1920 in Prob. Seattle, King, Washington, USA. + 94 F ii Carrie Wiggins was born on 28 Mar 1872. She died on 17 Aug 1952. 95 M iii Frank Wiggins was born on 22 Nov 1873 in Salem, Greenwood, Kansas, USA. + 96 M iv George W. Wiggins was born on 28 Oct 1877. He died on 4 Nov 1955. + 97 F v Rachel Wiggins was born in Jan 1880. 98 F vi Anna Mary Wiggins was born on 4 Oct 1888 in Salem, Greenwood, Kansas, USA. She died on 15 Aug 1983. Anna married Glenn. + 99 M vii Fred "Freddie" Wiggins was born on 7 Dec 1890. He died on 5 Mar 1983.
37. Eugene Wiggins (Charles , Nathaniel , Joshua ) was born in Jul 1848 in , , Ohio, USA. He died after 1920.
Eugene married Emiline in 1872. Emiline was born in Sep 1846 in , , Ohio, USA. She died after 1920.
They had the following children.
38. John B. Wiggins (Charles
, Nathaniel
, Joshua
) was born in May 1851 in , , Ohio, USA.
John was employed as Farmer.
Living in Richland, Montcalm, Michigan in 1900.
John married Jessie D. in 1878. Jessie was born in Jan 1863 in , , Ohio, USA.
They had the following children.
40. Frank B. Wiggins (Charles , Nathaniel , Joshua ) was born in 1861 in , , Ohio, USA.
In 1910 is living in Kasson, Leelanau, Michigan. In 1920 census is living in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan.
Frank married Elizabeth J. in 1890 in , , Michigan, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1874 in , , Michigan, USA.
They had the following children.
108 M i Charles L. Wiggins was born 1 in 1892 in , , Michigan, USA. 109 M ii Lyle Wiggins. 110 F iii Almed H. Wiggins was born in 1897 in , , Michigan, USA. 111 F iv Myrtle A. Wiggins was born in 1904 in , , Michigan, USA. 112 M v Elgin L. Wiggins was born on 20 Feb 1907 in , , Michigan, USA. He died on 8 Aug 1977 in Arcata, Humbolt, California, USA. 113 F vi Vera H. Wiggins.