Henry H. Wiggin genealogy collection
1971-48-0
Scope and Contents
The Henry H. Wiggin genealogy collection relates to the genealogy of the Wiggin, Holme, and associated families, including descendants of Capt. Thomas Wiggin (circa 1592-1666) of New Hampshire. Henry Wiggin (1872- ) was the first cousin once removed of Charlotte M. Wiggin (1886-1974), long-time curator of the Litchfield Historical Society, and the papers include documentation regarding her and her ancestors. The collection consists of manuscript research materials, correspondence, and charts. Also, nine notebooks are housed in 3A Box 16.
Dates
- created: 1935-1953
- Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1971
Creator
- Wiggin, Henry H., 1872- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet
1 half document box other_unmapped
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
Henry Swanson
Method of Acquisition
Gift
Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
Other Descriptive Information
This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Subject
- Wiggin family (Family)
- Holme family (Family)
- Title
- Henry H. Wiggin genealogy collection
- Author
- Leith Johnson
- Date
- 04/03/2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org