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Posted: 4 Jul 1999 8:02PM GMT
Edited: 2 Nov 2001 5:38PM GMT
Does anyone know of a Pigford family in Manteo NC? on Roanoke Island in Dare County? My grandfathers name was Richard and his sisters names were Malsie and Elsie.
Any infor would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Pigfords in NC

Vicki Thompson Burgess (View posts)
Posted: 8 Jul 1999 8:20PM GMT
Yes, there were Pigfords in NC. I have a lot of info on the family of William Pigford,
start date for this info is 3-11-1740 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Email me if interested in more info. I am a direct descendant of this William Pigford.

William Pigford and wife Sarah, North Carolina

Posted: 14 Jul 1999 5:26PM GMT
Edited: 21 Sep 2001 10:19PM GMT
Vicki: Saw your message that you are from the above listed line. I am also --- Jacob Pigford (son of William (Lost Billie) and Sarah)and then to Jacob Oliver Pigford in Lauderdale County, Mississippi and on to Madisonville, Madison County, Texas. Interested in the information that you might have. I have lots of info and also have access to the above mentioned line in Dr. Pigford's book that can be ordered on microfilm (so I have heard). What I don't have that I am particularly interested in is "stories". All that ever seems to be available is names and dates.

Pigford, William and Sarah - North Carolina

Posted: 15 Jul 1999 9:40PM GMT
Edited: 21 Sep 2001 10:19PM GMT
The first census of the United States, that of 1790, lists only one Pigford in the State of North Carolina (Census of North Carolina 1790 Government Printing Office, 1908, Page 192). He is William Pigford, Wilmington District, North Carolina, New Hanover County. The 1800 census New Hanover County, North Carolina Page 166 lists a Will Pigford.
Names of the children of William "Lost Billie" Pigford in the order of their appearance in his will of 1801, all born North Carolina are: William,(Jr.); Jacob; Elizabeth Aiken thought to have married an Allen Fleming who is named in the will; Martha "Patsy"; Edward; Margaret; Timothy; and Solomon.

Also, see http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncduplin/petition.htm William Pigford was one of the signers of the "1799 Petition To Divide Bladen, Duplin, and New Hanover Counties". Also signing the petition was Benjamin Fussell whom William "Lost Billie" Pigford was bound to until the age of 21 because he was an orphan. John Wright signed just under William Pigford which is interesting as a later Pigford was named Wright Pigford. Perhaps a female somewhere in the family was a Wright or one of the Pigfords honored a friend by naming a child "Wright". It would be fun to research if I run out of anything else to research. In William Pigford, Sr.'s will, the east and west sides of Sills Creek is mentioned.
If anyone is from that area, perhaps they recognize the name and know the location of Sills Creek. I would love to know where it is if it still exists.

William Pigford, Jr. remained in North Carolina as a will was filed in New Hanover County in the mid 1800's (written 28 September AD 1836). His wife was Hannna; grandson Isaac Newton; daughter Susanna Newton; son-in-law James Newton; William Newton grandson; and a Solomon Pigford (probably his brother) were named in the will. Hope all of this helps someone out there in their search.

Pigford Surname

Dianne Allen (View posts)
Posted: 8 Aug 1999 6:57PM GMT
Does anyone know of any Pigford's in
Illinois. John T. Pigford 1888-1966

William Pigford

Michael Alford (View posts)
Posted: 30 Nov 1999 6:50AM GMT
I am a decendent of William J. Pigford who died in Lee County, SC, Jan. 7, 1907, at the age of 78. He was a Civil War veteran who served near Wilmington, NC. (I have some records.) I have not been able to trace his ancestry, but it looks very much like he should be related to William and Sarah. Any help there?

also a New Hanover county Pigford

Kristin Kitchen Pigford (View posts)
Posted: 5 Jan 2000 8:09AM GMT
I would like to reserch the linage of my husbands family. I can follow it back to Walter Pigford born in Wilmington. He is my husbands Great Grandfather. He was married to Tess (Theresa) Pigford. They had 11 children. Please contact me if you can help me Kwpigford349@cs.com
Thanks Kristin

Sills Creek - Pigford

Dianne (View posts)
Posted: 10 Jan 2000 5:20PM GMT
A book I just received from my Aunt talks about the Sills Creek that is in Northeast Cape Fear River. in New Hanover County NC
New Hanover County was the parent county of Pender County established in 1875

Vicki Burgess please reply

Kristin Pigford (View posts)
Posted: 24 Jan 2000 4:59PM GMT
My husband is also a decendant of William Pigford. I would love to hear all you have on the pigford family. Please e-mail me at
Kwpigford@cs.com
Thanks a bunch,
Kristin Pigford

Pigford

Posted: 8 Mar 2000 10:26AM GMT
Edited: 14 Aug 2003 5:05PM GMT
I am a direct descendant to William (Lost Billie) Pigford who was married to Sarah?-son Timothy Pigford sp. Elizabeth Wells. Daughter Jerusha Jane Pigford sp. Joseph Blane Page. daughter Mary Elizabeth Page sp. James Boswell. daughter Ella Elizabeth Bosewell sp. William Rankin Pigford. daughter Rosie Esperance Pigford sp Marion Columbus Shelton. my grandmother and grandfather. Any information you have would be appreciated and if I have any that can help will be glad to share. Thanks Gini
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