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Henry H. Wiggin genealogy collection

1971-48-0

 Collection
Identifier: 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

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

Related Materials

multi-part note content

Other Descriptive Information

This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Subject

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

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