Diggs

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1. William DIGGS was born about 1790. He died before 1850. He married Mary UNKNOWN. Mary was born about 1804 in Virginia. She died about 1863 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

CENSUS: (1)1840 TN, Anderson Co, Unknown Twp, pg 29; William Diggs,1202001-0210001
(2)1850 TN, Anderson Co, A-201-?28; Mary Diggs, 46,f,w,VA; Lewis, 28,m,w,TN; King, 19,m, w,TN; Susan, 17,f,w,TN; Katharine, 15,f,w,TN; Calvin, 14,m,w,TN; Mary, 11,f,w,TN; William, K, 6,m,w,TN.
(3) 1860 TN, Anderson County, Unknown Twp, pg 24; Mary Diggs, 62,f,w,Farmer,v.R/E $400, v.pers $150,VA; Calvin, 23,m,w,Farmer,TN; Mary, 19,f,w,Domestic,TN; George W., 15,m,w, Farmer; William, 14,m,w,TN.

Known children for William and Mary are:

Е2 John G. DIGGS was born about 1819 in Tennessee. He married Rachael WALKER on 19 August 1837 in Knox County, Tennessee. Rachael was born about 1818 in Tennessee.

MARRIAGE: John Diggs to Rachel Walker 8-19-1837 [Ro]. "Early East TN Marriages' by Sistler.

CENSUS: (1)1840 TN, Anderson Co, Unknown Twp, pg 26; John Diggs, 1001-10001
(2)1850 TN, Anderson Co, A-450-63; John G Diggs, 31,m,w,TN; Rachel, 32,f,w,TN; Sarah J, 11, f,w,TN; William A. W., 10,m,w,TN; John G., 8,m,w,TN; George L, 6,m,w,TN; Alfred H, 5,m,w, TN; James R, 4,m, w,TN; Henry C, 3,m,w,TN; not named 1,m,w,TN.
(3)1860 TN (need)
(4)1870 TN, Anderson Co, Clinton, #55-55; (widow) Rachel Diggs, 50,f,w,v.R/E $1000,v.pers $1700,TN; Robinson, 21,m,w,TN; Mercy, 14,f,w,TN; Sherman, 13,m,w,TN; Madison, 11,m,w, TN.
(5)1880 TN, Anderson Co, Village of Clinton, pg 21 #193; Rachel Diggs, 63,w,f,(Widow); Alfred, 29,w,m, son,TN, carpenter.
(6)1890 TN, Anderson Co, 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN; John Diggs, A-5-3, Rhal? widow of; Pvt 2nd TN Mtd Inf; 10-61 to ___; Clinton PO.

MILITARY: Listed on the 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN. see above.

Known children of John and Rachel:

ЕЕ 3 Sarah J. DIGGS was born about 1839 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 William A. W. DIGGS was born about 1840 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 John G. DIGGS was born about 1842 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 George L. DIGGS was born about 1844 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 Alfred DIGGS was born in August 1845 in Tennessee. He married Mary UNKNOWN about 1886 in Tennessee. She was born in June 1865 in West Virginia.

CENSUS: (1)1900 TN, Anderson Co, dist 6, Town of Clinton; Alfred W Diggs, head,w,m,Aug 1845,54,M-14,TN,TN,TN; Mary E, wife,w,f,June 1865,34,M-14,5-4,WV,Eng,NC; Rachel, dau, w,f,Apr 1887,13,TN; Fred, son,w,m,Dec 1892,7,TN; Grace, dau, w,f,Jan 1896,4,TN; George D, son,w,m,May 1898,2,TN.

Known children of Alfred and Mary are:

ЕЕЕ 4 Rachel DIGGS was born in April 1887 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 Fred DIGGS was born in December 1892 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 Grace DIGGS was born in January 1896 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 George D. DIGGS was born in May 1898 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 James R. DIGGS was born about 1856 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 Henry C. DIGGS was born about 1847 in Tennessee. He married Elizabeth A. UNKNOWN. Elizabeth was born about 1854 in Tennessee.

CENSUS: (1)1870 TN, Anderson Co, Clinton, #34-34; Henry C. Diggs, 20,w,m,TN; Elizabeth A, 19,f,w, TN; Sarah E, 1,f,w,TN.
(2)1880 TN, Anderson Co, Dist 5, pg 6, #40; Henry C Diggs, 30,m,w,TN; Elizabeth A, 26,f,w,TN; Sarah E, 10,f,w,TN; John F, 7,m,w,TN; William A, 5,m,w,TN; Mary J, 3,f,w,TN; Lucy B, 1,f,w,TN; Ida M, 1/12,f, w,TN, (born Apr).

Known children of Henry and Elizabeth are:

ЕЕЕ 4 Sarah E. DIGGS was born about 1870 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 John F. DIGGS was born about 1873 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 William A. DIGGS was born about 1875 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 Mary J. DIGGS was born about 1877 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 Lucy DIGGS was born about 1879 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕЕ 4 Ida M. DIGGS was born in April 1880 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 Robinson DIGGS was born about 1849 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 Mercy A. DIGGS was born about 1856 in Tennessee. She married T. H. LEINART on 24 December 1874 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

MARRIAGE: Merce A Diggs to T H Leinart 12-12-1874 (12-24-1874 in Anderson Co, TN.

ЕЕ 3 Sherman DIGGS was born about 1857 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 Madison DIGGS was born about 1859 in Tennessee.

Е2 William M. DIGGS

Е2 Lewis DIGGS was born about 1822 in Tennessee. He married Clementine HUFFSTEDLLER.

CENSUS: (1) 1860 TN, Anderson County, Unknown Twp, pg 19; Lewis Diggs, 38,m,w,Farmer,TN; Clementine, 32,f,w,TN.

Е2 Elizabeth DIGGS was born about 1827. She married Alfred RAGLE.

CENSUS: (1)1880 TN, Roane Co, 15th dist, #14-14; Elizabeth Ragle is listed in household of; George W Diggs, w,m,36,head,farmer,TN,TN,TN; RAGLE, Elizabeth, w,f,53,mother,TN,VA, VA; RAGLE, James N, w,m,12,brother,TN.

Е2 Henry C. DIGGS was born about 1830 in Tennessee. He married Elizabeth A. RAINES on 7 November 1867 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Elizabeth was born about 1854.

MARRIAGE: Henry C Diggs to Elizabeth A Raines 11-7-1867 (11-7-1867 [A], "Early East TN Marriages' by Sistler.

CENSUS: (1)1870 TN, Anderson Co, Clinton, #34-34; Henry C Diggs; 20,w,m,TN; Elizabeth A, 19,f,w,TN; Sarah E, 1,f,w,TN.
(2)1880 TN, Anderson, dist 5; Henry C Diggs, 30,m,w,TN; Elizabeth A, 26,f,w,TN; Sarah E, 10, f,w,TN; John T, 7,m,w,TN; William A, 5,w,m,TN; Mary J, 3,f,w,TN; Lucy B, 1,f,w,TN; Ida M, 1/12 (Apr),f,w,TN.
(3)1890 TN, Anderson Co... Henry C. Diggs, A-2-3, Andersonville PO; hernia; not at home & discharge in Washington.

MILITARY: Listed on 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN.

Е2 Susannah DIGGS was born about 1833. Susannah married Tobias SCARBROUGH.

Е2 Catherine DIGGS was born about 1835. She married (1)Samuel E. EVANS on 29 April 1855 in Roane County, Tennessee. She married (2)Unknown PARKS.

MARRIAGE: Catharine Diggs to Samuel A Evans, 4-28-1855 (4-29-1855) [Ro]. "Early East TN Marriages' by Sistler, bride.

Е2 James Calvin DIGGS was born about 1835. He married Delilah TURPIN on 15 April 1864 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

MARRIAGE: Calvin Diggs to Delila Turpin 4-15-1864 (4-15-1864) [A] Anderson Co, TN.

CENSUS: (1)1870 TN, Roane Co, 15th dist, #137-135; Cal Digs, 36,m,w,farm labor,TN; Delila, 30,f,w,keeping house,TN; Florence 4,f,w,TN; Sara, 1,f,w,TN.

MILITARY: Civil War - Co K, 1st TN Inf.

TOMBSTONE: J C Diggs; ---- - ----; New Bethel Baptist Church Cem, Roane Co, TN; Co K, 1st TN Inf.

Known children of James and Delilah are:

ЕЕ 3 Florence DIGGS was born about 1866 in Tennessee.

ЕЕ 3 Sarah DIGGS was born about 1869 in Tennessee.

Е2 Priestly King DIGGS was born about 1836 in Tennessee. He married Sarah L. TAYLOR on 22 April 1875 in Roane County, Tennessee. Sarah was born about 1860 in Tennessee.

MARRIAGE: P K Diggs - Sarah E Taylor 4-22-1875 by J M Seiber MG "Marriages of Roane Co, TN 1856-1880" by Patsy H. Pierce.

CENSUS: (1)1880 TN, Roane Co, 15th dist, #254-255; Diggs, Pressley K, w,m,44,head,farmer, TN,TN,TN; Sarah L, w,f,19,wife,TN; William F, w,m,4,son,TN; Mary C, w,f,1,dau,TN.

MILITARY: (1)1890 Civil War Veterans Census - Pension...Presley K Diggs; !-7-3; Pvt K Co 1st TN __;
8-9-61 to 9-17-64; Robertsville PO.

Е2 Mary DIGGS was born about 1839.

Е2 George W. DIGGS was born about 1845 in Tennessee.

MILITARY: 1890 Civil War Veterans Census - TN; George W. Diggs, Ro-203-8; Pvt K Co 1st TN INg; 9 Aug 61 to 17 Sep 64; Burns' Mills PO; injury of side and ankle.

Е2 William K. DIGGS was born about 1846 in Tennessee.

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