Re: Joseph Stiggins married Nancy "Haw" Grey
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In reply to:
Joseph Stiggins married Nancy "Haw" Grey
Priscilla Nobles 7/08/00
I have a great deal of information on Joseph Stiggins, such as his will and land records.I am a direct decendant through George (the author), but I have no info on where Joseph was born.However, I am pretty certain he was not born in Virginia.Here is an excerpt from a letter from Col. Albert J. Pickett to Gen. Woodwar Montgomery, 23 February 1858:
"Some of the Natchez tribe fled to Talladega County... erected a town called Nauche... George Stiggins was born there.His father... was a Scotchman."
Interesting fact, the Stiggins' were wealthy and literate, and Joseph mentions several slaves in his will.
I hope this is helpful, and not simply a repeat of information you already have.