Re: Philip II
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sjpiney 12/01/02
I believe this is what Sandy was referring to:
Among the early pioneers of this county, there were few, if any, have left among us a larger, better, and more industrious posterity than Mr. Phillip Wigal. He with his wife and seven small children, emigrated from Westmoreland County Pennsylvania early in the spring of 1799, and settled at the mouth of Lee Creek some three miles from the Ohio River where he opened up a farm and
surrounded himself with the comforts of home, raised his family, to which four more children were added, and there ended his earthly pilgrimage in 1817. His children received such an education as the country and times furnished. They were taught to be industrious, persevering and self-reliant, thus making them thoughtful and considerate.
His eldest daughter, Margaret, was married to Richard Fortney, of this county. They raised a large family of children, many of whom are still residents of this county.
The Senator Jacob Wigal, was united in marriage to a Miss Quigler, and removed to Indiana. Also, the second daughter, Elizabeth, was united in marriage to Peter Sheets, and moved to and settled in Indiana.
His third son, William Wigal, remained at the homestead place, on the farm on Lee Creek. He is now 83 years of age, and is one of the few who has chosen to spend a life of single blessedness.
Catherine, the third daughter, was married to Henry Brakheart, and moved from this county. She was the mother of seven children and was buried at Hockingport, Ohio.
His fourth son, George Wigal, (an infant three months old when his parents came to this county), settled on the North Fork of Lee Creek. His first wife was Miss Rebecca Sams, who at death left him with one child. His second wife was Miss Sarah Gill, who has given him eight children. These children are all settled near him, with their families, and are in good circumstances. George Wigal is
now in the 80th year of his age, and has continued to reside in this county. During his past life he has witnessed the great and wonderful changes which have taken place in this country in the present century. He is a man well read in the history of his country, and has a vast fund of useful information relative to the many changes and improvements made in his time. Patient industry, frugality and economy has enabled him to provide home and settle his children around him, and in their prosperity and happiness he is enjoying the blessings of a happy old age.
The fifth son of Phillip Wigal, is Daniel Wigal, born at Belleville. He married Matilda Joseph, daughter of Joseph Joseph, late of this county. They have eight children. He resides on Lee Creek.
Barbara Wigal, the fourth daughter, was married to James Sams, of Tygart Creek and has three children. He died about twenty years ago.
Philip Wigal Jr., the sixth son, married Miss Nancy Sheets. They have thirteen children, all residing in the lower part of this county.
Miss Sarah Wigal, the youngest child and fifth daughter, married John Congrove, and moved to and lives in the State of Ohio.
It would form an interesting chapter to trace the family of each of the descendants of Philip Wigal Sr., deceased. This would require much patient toil, as well as expense.
In closing this brief sketch of the elder Philip Wigal and his family and numerous descendants in this county. It is a remarkable occurrence that all of his descendants are in comfortable and easy circumstances, and are honored and respected by their fellow citizens. Honesty, industry and economy are their prevailing characteristics."
The above taken from "Sketches of Wood County- Its Early History as embraced in and connected with other counties of West Virginia, also Brief Accounts of First Settlers and Their Descendants Including Accounts of Its soil, timber, minerals, water, and material wealth--by S. C. Shaw, West Virginia; George Elletson, Job Printer Court.
A couple of names are spelled wrong....Brakeheart is Brookhart, Quigler is Quigley, Fortney is Fortner.
Dave
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