James F. Dwigans was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1840. He came to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1843, where he was reared and married to Francis, daughter of John C. Elliott, of Linn county. In 1875 Mr. Dwigans came to Cass county and settled in Lincoln township. He died in 1880, at his home. He was an industrious, successful farmer, but died in the prime of life, leaving a wife and five children — Alonzo R., Elnora, Maggie, Fred B. and George. The homestead contains one hundred and sixty acres of good land on section 14. Mr. Dwigans held several township offices, and was township clerk at the time of his decease. He enlisted in the Second Iowa Cavalry in 1861,- and served three years and three months. He was in active service all the time, and was a brave and faithful soldier in the cause of his country. --From the 1881 History Of Cass County Iowa.
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--Atlantic Telegraph, Wednesday September 29, 1880
- J.F.Dwigans died Sunday morning about 8 o'clock after quite an extended sickness. As there was considerable dispute as to what was the matter with him a post mortem examination was held on Monday by Drs. W. Bradway & Son, and J.L. Bennett, when it was developed that deceased died of a scirrhus cancer of the stomach. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Lincoln Center, on Tuesday, Rev. J. H. Young and the Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Dwigans was a member, attending the funeral. Mr. Dwigans was in his 41st year and leaves a wife and five children.
Courtesy of the Cass County Genealogical Society.
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The Lincoln Center Cemetery
Articles of Incorporation (1878) State that "The Association shall endure throughout all time".
The prices of lots were:$10,$12.50,$8 and $5.
J.F.Dwigans purchased lot No.1.
Mr.Dwigans hauled the material for the fence and this hauling charge,plus the cost of the fence material ($8) which Mr.Dwigans had paid for,was allowed against the price of the lot.
From the 1980 Cass County History.
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Enlisted 8 Jan 1861 as Private
Enlisted in Company A, Iowa 2nd Cavalry Regiment on 02 Sep 1861.
Promoted to Full 8th Corporal on 15 Oct 1862.
Promoted to Full 7th Corporal on 01 Feb 1863.
Promoted to Full 6th Corporal on 04 Jun 1863.
Promoted to Full 5th Corporal on 13 Jun 1864.
Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 01 Aug 1864.
Promoted to Full 3rd Corporal on 01 Sep 1864.
Mustered out on 03 Oct 1864 at Davenport, IA.
Due to expiration of his term of service.
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He appears to have been named for his uncle, James B. Finley Coleman, Find A Grave Memorial# 169038123.
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Title
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO
Author
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ndburke/dwigans
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO Mary Ann Dwigans was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio on 17 August 1821. She was the daughter of John Dwigans and Margaret Roseman. On 26 April 1838 she married Joseph Hill in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The family of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans can be found under the Family of Joseph Hill. Mary Ann's father, John Dwigans came to Guernsey Co shortly after his marriage to Margaret Roseman in Belmont Co., Ohio on 4 June 1818. Where John Dwigans was living prior to his marriage is a matter of conjecture. In the 1880 census (Benton co, Iowa)John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, lists his father as have been born in Maryland His mother, Margaret Roseman, is listed as having been born in Ireland. Nothing else is known of the background or parents of Margaret Roseman. John Dwigans was born between 1780 and 1790 (1830 census Guernsey Co. Ohio) As stated, he was probably born in Maryland. It is uncertain who is parents were. Indications are that James Dwigans, who came to Guernsey Co about 1820, is the father, however it is very possible that he is a older brother of John. James Dwigans died in Guernsey Co. in 1837 leaving a will listing the following children: Robert Jones Dwigans, Sylvester Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, James Dwigans. A daughter of James Dwigans Sr, Elizabeth Dwigans was not mentioned in James Dwigans' will, however her children are listed, meaning that Elizabeth probably died prior to 1837. It is also possible that a Daniel Dwigans who is listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp Guernsey Co, Ohio, could also be a son of James Dwigans, however no other record of this person has been found. Finally, John Dwigans is not listed in James Dwigans will, however in 1832 James Dwigans and his wife Katharine sold 80 acres of land located in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co, Ohio to John Dwigans for $100. This land was half of the 160 acres that James Dwigans obtained in a patent from the U.S. Government. It may have been that James wanted his oldest son John to have part of his land. On the other hand if John was James' brother James may have give his brother John a good deal on the land. The only other clue that we have to this nebulous relationship is John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, married his cousin Anna Dwigans, who was a daughter of Calahan Dwigans. As mentioned previously Calahan was listed as a son in James Dwigans will. The only way that Bennett and Anna Dwigans could be cousins would be for Calahan and John to be brothers, otherwise if John was a brother of James, Bennett Dwigans would have been the uncle of Anna Dwigans. Note: the information on the marriage of Bennett and Anna Dwigans was taken from the notes of Emma Lavada Rawlings the wife of Fred A. Hill, Grandson of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans. The 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co., Ohio has the following Dwigans listed: James Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, John Dwigans, Daniel Dwigans and another James Dwigans. This five families consisted of approximately 30 people, by 1851 this entire group of Dwigans were no longer located in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The following is a short narrative on the Dwigans of Guernsey Co., Ohio. A detailed account for each is attached. John Dwigans: Died in 1848 leaving a will listing all his children but not his wife Margaret, she probably died prior to 1848. The following children were listed in John Dwigans will: James Dwigans: This is the third James Dwigans, outside of knowing he was born about 1818-1820 no information has been found for him. Catherine Dwigans: Born 1820, married Robert J. Vance in Guernsey Co in 1839. He died in 1849. Catherine remarried William Scott in Guernsey Co in 1853. Had four children by Vance. Mary Ann Dwigans: As stated, she married Joseph Hill. Eliza Jane Dwigans: Born in 1823 married Charles Nelson Overbaugh. Charles was living in Wright Co, Iowa in 1880, Eliza was not listed. Bennett Roseman Dwigans: This person was rather interesting. Probably named for his mother. He was the executor of his father's will, however he disappeared and did not carry out his duties as executor. In a writ of summons dated 23 June 1849 by John Mahan, brother-in-law of Joseph Hill, for the purpose of obtaining the inventory of John Dwigans deceased, the sheriff of Guernsey Co was unable to find Bennett Dwigans as he had "left for parts unknown" John Dwigans had willed his farm of 80 acres, that he had purchased from James Dwigans, to his son Bennett, however since Bennett had left for "parts unknown" this 80 acre farm was sold at a Sheriff same for $600 in 1850 to Joseph Hill, brother-in-law to Bennett Dwigans. Bennett Dwigans had moved to Benton Co, Iowa where he was living with his uncle, Calahan Dwigans. Here he married Anna Dwigans, his cousin. Anna was the daughter of Calahan Dwigans. One son of Bennett and Anna was only 37 inches tall and another daughter was very tall. Bennett and his family lived in Benton Co., Iowa. Francis Dwigans: Born 1827 married Joseph W. Walt in 1851. No other information. Elizabeth Ann Dwigans: Born 1828, no other information. Calahan, Sylvester and Robert Dwigans all had moved to Iowa. Daniel Dwigans has disappeared from the record. James Dwigans jr. (the junior is to keep him half way straight from the other Jameses. This James was listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Ohio. He married Elizabeth Ferguson in 1822 and was listed as a "Fence Viewer in 1840 for Washington township, however he is not listed in the 1840 census. and can't be located after 1840. He may have died or moved on to Iowa with his other brothers, however he has not been located as yet. James Dwigans Sr: As already stated, he died in 1837 and is probably buried with his wife Katharine in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Probably came from Maryland. It is believe that he was living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810, however no other record can be found for him in Washington Co. Many of the settlers in Guernsey Co. Ohio came from Washington Co. Pa. NOTES: John Dwigans was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church which was located on land adjacent to the Dwigans farm. On this church site is the Sugar Tree Creek Cemetery. This cemetery has not been used for over 100 years and is overgrown with brush and trees. No Dwigans have been found in this old cemetery but it is possible that both James and John Dwigans are buried in this old cemetery. Many stones can be found in this old cemetery which today are little more than lumps of rock sticking out of the ground. The Methodist Church at this site was organized in 1835 and was closed in the 1860's. It is possible that Joseph Hill married Mary Ann Dwigans in this church. MORE NOTES: James Dwigans was probably born in Maryland with Caroline County being the likely location. Several Dwigans wills have been located from this county dating in the late 18 century. A John H. Dwigans and a Bennet Dwigans, sons of a John Dwigans who died in 1797 are living in Caroline Co., Maryland in 1800. No Dwigans are listed in Maryland in 1810. In fact no Dwigans have been found any census record from 1790 to 1810 outside of Maryland, North Carolina and a James Dwigans living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810. The North Carolina Dwigans are believed to have immigrated from Maryland to North Carolina in the late 18 century coming from Tabor Co. Maryland, which is next to Caroline Co, Maryland. Both counties are on the East Shore of Chesapeake Bay. According to LDS records a John Dwigans and his wife Sarah were living in Tabor Co Maryland in the early 18 century. This family had nine children according to LDS records. It is very possible that the entire Dwigans line came from this family. FINAL NOTE: The name Dwigans has been spelled in the record many various ways: Dwigans, Dwiggans, Dwigens, Diggins, Dwiggins, Dwigen, Digns, and even Swiggens. For purpose of this report the name has been spelled Dwigans.
Repository information
Address- http://www.rootsweb.com/ndburke/dwigans.
SOURCE- Dwigans/Krieg family tree
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His tin-type photo found with other Dwigans family photos in an 1865 Bible bought in a thrift store in Richfield, MN, April, 2011. The paper frame has an 1865 patent date, so the photo was taken thereafter.
The Bible has been returned to family.
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--Atlantic Telegraph, Wednesday September 29, 1880
- J.F.Dwigans died Sunday morning about 8 o'clock after quite an extended sickness. As there was considerable dispute as to what was the matter with him a post mortem examination was held on Monday by Drs. W. Bradway & Son, and J.L. Bennett, when it was developed that deceased died of a scirrhus cancer of the stomach. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Lincoln Center, on Tuesday, Rev. J. H. Young and the Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Dwigans was a member, attending the funeral. Mr. Dwigans was in his 41st year and leaves a wife and five children.
Courtesy of the Cass County Genealogical Society.
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The Lincoln Center Cemetery
Articles of Incorporation (1878) State that "The Association shall endure throughout all time".
The prices of lots were:$10,$12.50,$8 and $5.
J.F.Dwigans purchased lot No.1.
Mr.Dwigans hauled the material for the fence and this hauling charge,plus the cost of the fence material ($8) which Mr.Dwigans had paid for,was allowed against the price of the lot.
From the 1980 Cass County History.
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Enlisted 8 Jan 1861 as Private
Enlisted in Company A, Iowa 2nd Cavalry Regiment on 02 Sep 1861.
Promoted to Full 8th Corporal on 15 Oct 1862.
Promoted to Full 7th Corporal on 01 Feb 1863.
Promoted to Full 6th Corporal on 04 Jun 1863.
Promoted to Full 5th Corporal on 13 Jun 1864.
Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 01 Aug 1864.
Promoted to Full 3rd Corporal on 01 Sep 1864.
Mustered out on 03 Oct 1864 at Davenport, IA.
Due to expiration of his term of service.
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He appears to have been named for his uncle, James B. Finley Coleman, Find A Grave Memorial# 169038123.
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Title
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO
Author
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ndburke/dwigans
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO Mary Ann Dwigans was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio on 17 August 1821. She was the daughter of John Dwigans and Margaret Roseman. On 26 April 1838 she married Joseph Hill in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The family of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans can be found under the Family of Joseph Hill. Mary Ann's father, John Dwigans came to Guernsey Co shortly after his marriage to Margaret Roseman in Belmont Co., Ohio on 4 June 1818. Where John Dwigans was living prior to his marriage is a matter of conjecture. In the 1880 census (Benton co, Iowa)John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, lists his father as have been born in Maryland His mother, Margaret Roseman, is listed as having been born in Ireland. Nothing else is known of the background or parents of Margaret Roseman. John Dwigans was born between 1780 and 1790 (1830 census Guernsey Co. Ohio) As stated, he was probably born in Maryland. It is uncertain who is parents were. Indications are that James Dwigans, who came to Guernsey Co about 1820, is the father, however it is very possible that he is a older brother of John. James Dwigans died in Guernsey Co. in 1837 leaving a will listing the following children: Robert Jones Dwigans, Sylvester Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, James Dwigans. A daughter of James Dwigans Sr, Elizabeth Dwigans was not mentioned in James Dwigans' will, however her children are listed, meaning that Elizabeth probably died prior to 1837. It is also possible that a Daniel Dwigans who is listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp Guernsey Co, Ohio, could also be a son of James Dwigans, however no other record of this person has been found. Finally, John Dwigans is not listed in James Dwigans will, however in 1832 James Dwigans and his wife Katharine sold 80 acres of land located in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co, Ohio to John Dwigans for $100. This land was half of the 160 acres that James Dwigans obtained in a patent from the U.S. Government. It may have been that James wanted his oldest son John to have part of his land. On the other hand if John was James' brother James may have give his brother John a good deal on the land. The only other clue that we have to this nebulous relationship is John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, married his cousin Anna Dwigans, who was a daughter of Calahan Dwigans. As mentioned previously Calahan was listed as a son in James Dwigans will. The only way that Bennett and Anna Dwigans could be cousins would be for Calahan and John to be brothers, otherwise if John was a brother of James, Bennett Dwigans would have been the uncle of Anna Dwigans. Note: the information on the marriage of Bennett and Anna Dwigans was taken from the notes of Emma Lavada Rawlings the wife of Fred A. Hill, Grandson of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans. The 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co., Ohio has the following Dwigans listed: James Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, John Dwigans, Daniel Dwigans and another James Dwigans. This five families consisted of approximately 30 people, by 1851 this entire group of Dwigans were no longer located in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The following is a short narrative on the Dwigans of Guernsey Co., Ohio. A detailed account for each is attached. John Dwigans: Died in 1848 leaving a will listing all his children but not his wife Margaret, she probably died prior to 1848. The following children were listed in John Dwigans will: James Dwigans: This is the third James Dwigans, outside of knowing he was born about 1818-1820 no information has been found for him. Catherine Dwigans: Born 1820, married Robert J. Vance in Guernsey Co in 1839. He died in 1849. Catherine remarried William Scott in Guernsey Co in 1853. Had four children by Vance. Mary Ann Dwigans: As stated, she married Joseph Hill. Eliza Jane Dwigans: Born in 1823 married Charles Nelson Overbaugh. Charles was living in Wright Co, Iowa in 1880, Eliza was not listed. Bennett Roseman Dwigans: This person was rather interesting. Probably named for his mother. He was the executor of his father's will, however he disappeared and did not carry out his duties as executor. In a writ of summons dated 23 June 1849 by John Mahan, brother-in-law of Joseph Hill, for the purpose of obtaining the inventory of John Dwigans deceased, the sheriff of Guernsey Co was unable to find Bennett Dwigans as he had "left for parts unknown" John Dwigans had willed his farm of 80 acres, that he had purchased from James Dwigans, to his son Bennett, however since Bennett had left for "parts unknown" this 80 acre farm was sold at a Sheriff same for $600 in 1850 to Joseph Hill, brother-in-law to Bennett Dwigans. Bennett Dwigans had moved to Benton Co, Iowa where he was living with his uncle, Calahan Dwigans. Here he married Anna Dwigans, his cousin. Anna was the daughter of Calahan Dwigans. One son of Bennett and Anna was only 37 inches tall and another daughter was very tall. Bennett and his family lived in Benton Co., Iowa. Francis Dwigans: Born 1827 married Joseph W. Walt in 1851. No other information. Elizabeth Ann Dwigans: Born 1828, no other information. Calahan, Sylvester and Robert Dwigans all had moved to Iowa. Daniel Dwigans has disappeared from the record. James Dwigans jr. (the junior is to keep him half way straight from the other Jameses. This James was listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Ohio. He married Elizabeth Ferguson in 1822 and was listed as a "Fence Viewer in 1840 for Washington township, however he is not listed in the 1840 census. and can't be located after 1840. He may have died or moved on to Iowa with his other brothers, however he has not been located as yet. James Dwigans Sr: As already stated, he died in 1837 and is probably buried with his wife Katharine in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Probably came from Maryland. It is believe that he was living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810, however no other record can be found for him in Washington Co. Many of the settlers in Guernsey Co. Ohio came from Washington Co. Pa. NOTES: John Dwigans was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church which was located on land adjacent to the Dwigans farm. On this church site is the Sugar Tree Creek Cemetery. This cemetery has not been used for over 100 years and is overgrown with brush and trees. No Dwigans have been found in this old cemetery but it is possible that both James and John Dwigans are buried in this old cemetery. Many stones can be found in this old cemetery which today are little more than lumps of rock sticking out of the ground. The Methodist Church at this site was organized in 1835 and was closed in the 1860's. It is possible that Joseph Hill married Mary Ann Dwigans in this church. MORE NOTES: James Dwigans was probably born in Maryland with Caroline County being the likely location. Several Dwigans wills have been located from this county dating in the late 18 century. A John H. Dwigans and a Bennet Dwigans, sons of a John Dwigans who died in 1797 are living in Caroline Co., Maryland in 1800. No Dwigans are listed in Maryland in 1810. In fact no Dwigans have been found any census record from 1790 to 1810 outside of Maryland, North Carolina and a James Dwigans living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810. The North Carolina Dwigans are believed to have immigrated from Maryland to North Carolina in the late 18 century coming from Tabor Co. Maryland, which is next to Caroline Co, Maryland. Both counties are on the East Shore of Chesapeake Bay. According to LDS records a John Dwigans and his wife Sarah were living in Tabor Co Maryland in the early 18 century. This family had nine children according to LDS records. It is very possible that the entire Dwigans line came from this family. FINAL NOTE: The name Dwigans has been spelled in the record many various ways: Dwigans, Dwiggans, Dwigens, Diggins, Dwiggins, Dwigen, Digns, and even Swiggens. For purpose of this report the name has been spelled Dwigans.
Repository information
Address- http://www.rootsweb.com/ndburke/dwigans.
SOURCE- Dwigans/Krieg family tree
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His tin-type photo found with other Dwigans family photos in an 1865 Bible bought in a thrift store in Richfield, MN, April, 2011. The paper frame has an 1865 patent date, so the photo was taken thereafter.
The Bible has been returned to family.
James F. Dwigans was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1840. He came to Cedar county, Iowa, in 1843, where he was reared and married to Francis, daughter of John C. Elliott, of Linn county. In 1875 Mr. Dwigans came to Cass county and settled in Lincoln township. He died in 1880, at his home. He was an industrious, successful farmer, but died in the prime of life, leaving a wife and five children — Alonzo R., Elnora, Maggie, Fred B. and George. The homestead contains one hundred and sixty acres of good land on section 14. Mr. Dwigans held several township offices, and was township clerk at the time of his decease. He enlisted in the Second Iowa Cavalry in 1861,- and served three years and three months. He was in active service all the time, and was a brave and faithful soldier in the cause of his country. --From the 1881 History Of Cass County Iowa.
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--Atlantic Telegraph, Wednesday September 29, 1880
- J.F.Dwigans died Sunday morning about 8 o'clock after quite an extended sickness. As there was considerable dispute as to what was the matter with him a post mortem examination was held on Monday by Drs. W. Bradway & Son, and J.L. Bennett, when it was developed that deceased died of a scirrhus cancer of the stomach. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Lincoln Center, on Tuesday, Rev. J. H. Young and the Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Dwigans was a member, attending the funeral. Mr. Dwigans was in his 41st year and leaves a wife and five children.
Courtesy of the Cass County Genealogical Society.
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The Lincoln Center Cemetery
Articles of Incorporation (1878) State that "The Association shall endure throughout all time".
The prices of lots were:$10,$12.50,$8 and $5.
J.F.Dwigans purchased lot No.1.
Mr.Dwigans hauled the material for the fence and this hauling charge,plus the cost of the fence material ($8) which Mr.Dwigans had paid for,was allowed against the price of the lot.
From the 1980 Cass County History.
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Enlisted 8 Jan 1861 as Private
Enlisted in Company A, Iowa 2nd Cavalry Regiment on 02 Sep 1861.
Promoted to Full 8th Corporal on 15 Oct 1862.
Promoted to Full 7th Corporal on 01 Feb 1863.
Promoted to Full 6th Corporal on 04 Jun 1863.
Promoted to Full 5th Corporal on 13 Jun 1864.
Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 01 Aug 1864.
Promoted to Full 3rd Corporal on 01 Sep 1864.
Mustered out on 03 Oct 1864 at Davenport, IA.
Due to expiration of his term of service.
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He appears to have been named for his uncle, James B. Finley Coleman, Find A Grave Memorial# 169038123.
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Title
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO
Author
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ndburke/dwigans
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO Mary Ann Dwigans was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio on 17 August 1821. She was the daughter of John Dwigans and Margaret Roseman. On 26 April 1838 she married Joseph Hill in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The family of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans can be found under the Family of Joseph Hill. Mary Ann's father, John Dwigans came to Guernsey Co shortly after his marriage to Margaret Roseman in Belmont Co., Ohio on 4 June 1818. Where John Dwigans was living prior to his marriage is a matter of conjecture. In the 1880 census (Benton co, Iowa)John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, lists his father as have been born in Maryland His mother, Margaret Roseman, is listed as having been born in Ireland. Nothing else is known of the background or parents of Margaret Roseman. John Dwigans was born between 1780 and 1790 (1830 census Guernsey Co. Ohio) As stated, he was probably born in Maryland. It is uncertain who is parents were. Indications are that James Dwigans, who came to Guernsey Co about 1820, is the father, however it is very possible that he is a older brother of John. James Dwigans died in Guernsey Co. in 1837 leaving a will listing the following children: Robert Jones Dwigans, Sylvester Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, James Dwigans. A daughter of James Dwigans Sr, Elizabeth Dwigans was not mentioned in James Dwigans' will, however her children are listed, meaning that Elizabeth probably died prior to 1837. It is also possible that a Daniel Dwigans who is listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp Guernsey Co, Ohio, could also be a son of James Dwigans, however no other record of this person has been found. Finally, John Dwigans is not listed in James Dwigans will, however in 1832 James Dwigans and his wife Katharine sold 80 acres of land located in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co, Ohio to John Dwigans for $100. This land was half of the 160 acres that James Dwigans obtained in a patent from the U.S. Government. It may have been that James wanted his oldest son John to have part of his land. On the other hand if John was James' brother James may have give his brother John a good deal on the land. The only other clue that we have to this nebulous relationship is John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, married his cousin Anna Dwigans, who was a daughter of Calahan Dwigans. As mentioned previously Calahan was listed as a son in James Dwigans will. The only way that Bennett and Anna Dwigans could be cousins would be for Calahan and John to be brothers, otherwise if John was a brother of James, Bennett Dwigans would have been the uncle of Anna Dwigans. Note: the information on the marriage of Bennett and Anna Dwigans was taken from the notes of Emma Lavada Rawlings the wife of Fred A. Hill, Grandson of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans. The 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co., Ohio has the following Dwigans listed: James Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, John Dwigans, Daniel Dwigans and another James Dwigans. This five families consisted of approximately 30 people, by 1851 this entire group of Dwigans were no longer located in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The following is a short narrative on the Dwigans of Guernsey Co., Ohio. A detailed account for each is attached. John Dwigans: Died in 1848 leaving a will listing all his children but not his wife Margaret, she probably died prior to 1848. The following children were listed in John Dwigans will: James Dwigans: This is the third James Dwigans, outside of knowing he was born about 1818-1820 no information has been found for him. Catherine Dwigans: Born 1820, married Robert J. Vance in Guernsey Co in 1839. He died in 1849. Catherine remarried William Scott in Guernsey Co in 1853. Had four children by Vance. Mary Ann Dwigans: As stated, she married Joseph Hill. Eliza Jane Dwigans: Born in 1823 married Charles Nelson Overbaugh. Charles was living in Wright Co, Iowa in 1880, Eliza was not listed. Bennett Roseman Dwigans: This person was rather interesting. Probably named for his mother. He was the executor of his father's will, however he disappeared and did not carry out his duties as executor. In a writ of summons dated 23 June 1849 by John Mahan, brother-in-law of Joseph Hill, for the purpose of obtaining the inventory of John Dwigans deceased, the sheriff of Guernsey Co was unable to find Bennett Dwigans as he had "left for parts unknown" John Dwigans had willed his farm of 80 acres, that he had purchased from James Dwigans, to his son Bennett, however since Bennett had left for "parts unknown" this 80 acre farm was sold at a Sheriff same for $600 in 1850 to Joseph Hill, brother-in-law to Bennett Dwigans. Bennett Dwigans had moved to Benton Co, Iowa where he was living with his uncle, Calahan Dwigans. Here he married Anna Dwigans, his cousin. Anna was the daughter of Calahan Dwigans. One son of Bennett and Anna was only 37 inches tall and another daughter was very tall. Bennett and his family lived in Benton Co., Iowa. Francis Dwigans: Born 1827 married Joseph W. Walt in 1851. No other information. Elizabeth Ann Dwigans: Born 1828, no other information. Calahan, Sylvester and Robert Dwigans all had moved to Iowa. Daniel Dwigans has disappeared from the record. James Dwigans jr. (the junior is to keep him half way straight from the other Jameses. This James was listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Ohio. He married Elizabeth Ferguson in 1822 and was listed as a "Fence Viewer in 1840 for Washington township, however he is not listed in the 1840 census. and can't be located after 1840. He may have died or moved on to Iowa with his other brothers, however he has not been located as yet. James Dwigans Sr: As already stated, he died in 1837 and is probably buried with his wife Katharine in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Probably came from Maryland. It is believe that he was living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810, however no other record can be found for him in Washington Co. Many of the settlers in Guernsey Co. Ohio came from Washington Co. Pa. NOTES: John Dwigans was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church which was located on land adjacent to the Dwigans farm. On this church site is the Sugar Tree Creek Cemetery. This cemetery has not been used for over 100 years and is overgrown with brush and trees. No Dwigans have been found in this old cemetery but it is possible that both James and John Dwigans are buried in this old cemetery. Many stones can be found in this old cemetery which today are little more than lumps of rock sticking out of the ground. The Methodist Church at this site was organized in 1835 and was closed in the 1860's. It is possible that Joseph Hill married Mary Ann Dwigans in this church. MORE NOTES: James Dwigans was probably born in Maryland with Caroline County being the likely location. Several Dwigans wills have been located from this county dating in the late 18 century. A John H. Dwigans and a Bennet Dwigans, sons of a John Dwigans who died in 1797 are living in Caroline Co., Maryland in 1800. No Dwigans are listed in Maryland in 1810. In fact no Dwigans have been found any census record from 1790 to 1810 outside of Maryland, North Carolina and a James Dwigans living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810. The North Carolina Dwigans are believed to have immigrated from Maryland to North Carolina in the late 18 century coming from Tabor Co. Maryland, which is next to Caroline Co, Maryland. Both counties are on the East Shore of Chesapeake Bay. According to LDS records a John Dwigans and his wife Sarah were living in Tabor Co Maryland in the early 18 century. This family had nine children according to LDS records. It is very possible that the entire Dwigans line came from this family. FINAL NOTE: The name Dwigans has been spelled in the record many various ways: Dwigans, Dwiggans, Dwigens, Diggins, Dwiggins, Dwigen, Digns, and even Swiggens. For purpose of this report the name has been spelled Dwigans.
Repository information
Address- http://www.rootsweb.com/ndburke/dwigans.
SOURCE- Dwigans/Krieg family tree
============================
His tin-type photo found with other Dwigans family photos in an 1865 Bible bought in a thrift store in Richfield, MN, April, 2011. The paper frame has an 1865 patent date, so the photo was taken thereafter.
The Bible has been returned to family.
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--Atlantic Telegraph, Wednesday September 29, 1880
- J.F.Dwigans died Sunday morning about 8 o'clock after quite an extended sickness. As there was considerable dispute as to what was the matter with him a post mortem examination was held on Monday by Drs. W. Bradway & Son, and J.L. Bennett, when it was developed that deceased died of a scirrhus cancer of the stomach. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Lincoln Center, on Tuesday, Rev. J. H. Young and the Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Dwigans was a member, attending the funeral. Mr. Dwigans was in his 41st year and leaves a wife and five children.
Courtesy of the Cass County Genealogical Society.
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The Lincoln Center Cemetery
Articles of Incorporation (1878) State that "The Association shall endure throughout all time".
The prices of lots were:$10,$12.50,$8 and $5.
J.F.Dwigans purchased lot No.1.
Mr.Dwigans hauled the material for the fence and this hauling charge,plus the cost of the fence material ($8) which Mr.Dwigans had paid for,was allowed against the price of the lot.
From the 1980 Cass County History.
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Enlisted 8 Jan 1861 as Private
Enlisted in Company A, Iowa 2nd Cavalry Regiment on 02 Sep 1861.
Promoted to Full 8th Corporal on 15 Oct 1862.
Promoted to Full 7th Corporal on 01 Feb 1863.
Promoted to Full 6th Corporal on 04 Jun 1863.
Promoted to Full 5th Corporal on 13 Jun 1864.
Promoted to Full 4th Corporal on 01 Aug 1864.
Promoted to Full 3rd Corporal on 01 Sep 1864.
Mustered out on 03 Oct 1864 at Davenport, IA.
Due to expiration of his term of service.
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He appears to have been named for his uncle, James B. Finley Coleman, Find A Grave Memorial# 169038123.
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Title
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO
Author
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ndburke/dwigans
THE DWIGANS FAMILY OF GUERNSEY CO., OHIO Mary Ann Dwigans was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio on 17 August 1821. She was the daughter of John Dwigans and Margaret Roseman. On 26 April 1838 she married Joseph Hill in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The family of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans can be found under the Family of Joseph Hill. Mary Ann's father, John Dwigans came to Guernsey Co shortly after his marriage to Margaret Roseman in Belmont Co., Ohio on 4 June 1818. Where John Dwigans was living prior to his marriage is a matter of conjecture. In the 1880 census (Benton co, Iowa)John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, lists his father as have been born in Maryland His mother, Margaret Roseman, is listed as having been born in Ireland. Nothing else is known of the background or parents of Margaret Roseman. John Dwigans was born between 1780 and 1790 (1830 census Guernsey Co. Ohio) As stated, he was probably born in Maryland. It is uncertain who is parents were. Indications are that James Dwigans, who came to Guernsey Co about 1820, is the father, however it is very possible that he is a older brother of John. James Dwigans died in Guernsey Co. in 1837 leaving a will listing the following children: Robert Jones Dwigans, Sylvester Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, James Dwigans. A daughter of James Dwigans Sr, Elizabeth Dwigans was not mentioned in James Dwigans' will, however her children are listed, meaning that Elizabeth probably died prior to 1837. It is also possible that a Daniel Dwigans who is listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp Guernsey Co, Ohio, could also be a son of James Dwigans, however no other record of this person has been found. Finally, John Dwigans is not listed in James Dwigans will, however in 1832 James Dwigans and his wife Katharine sold 80 acres of land located in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co, Ohio to John Dwigans for $100. This land was half of the 160 acres that James Dwigans obtained in a patent from the U.S. Government. It may have been that James wanted his oldest son John to have part of his land. On the other hand if John was James' brother James may have give his brother John a good deal on the land. The only other clue that we have to this nebulous relationship is John Dwigans' son, Bennett Roseman Dwigans, married his cousin Anna Dwigans, who was a daughter of Calahan Dwigans. As mentioned previously Calahan was listed as a son in James Dwigans will. The only way that Bennett and Anna Dwigans could be cousins would be for Calahan and John to be brothers, otherwise if John was a brother of James, Bennett Dwigans would have been the uncle of Anna Dwigans. Note: the information on the marriage of Bennett and Anna Dwigans was taken from the notes of Emma Lavada Rawlings the wife of Fred A. Hill, Grandson of Joseph Hill and Mary Ann Dwigans. The 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co., Ohio has the following Dwigans listed: James Dwigans, Calahan Dwigans, John Dwigans, Daniel Dwigans and another James Dwigans. This five families consisted of approximately 30 people, by 1851 this entire group of Dwigans were no longer located in Guernsey Co. Ohio. The following is a short narrative on the Dwigans of Guernsey Co., Ohio. A detailed account for each is attached. John Dwigans: Died in 1848 leaving a will listing all his children but not his wife Margaret, she probably died prior to 1848. The following children were listed in John Dwigans will: James Dwigans: This is the third James Dwigans, outside of knowing he was born about 1818-1820 no information has been found for him. Catherine Dwigans: Born 1820, married Robert J. Vance in Guernsey Co in 1839. He died in 1849. Catherine remarried William Scott in Guernsey Co in 1853. Had four children by Vance. Mary Ann Dwigans: As stated, she married Joseph Hill. Eliza Jane Dwigans: Born in 1823 married Charles Nelson Overbaugh. Charles was living in Wright Co, Iowa in 1880, Eliza was not listed. Bennett Roseman Dwigans: This person was rather interesting. Probably named for his mother. He was the executor of his father's will, however he disappeared and did not carry out his duties as executor. In a writ of summons dated 23 June 1849 by John Mahan, brother-in-law of Joseph Hill, for the purpose of obtaining the inventory of John Dwigans deceased, the sheriff of Guernsey Co was unable to find Bennett Dwigans as he had "left for parts unknown" John Dwigans had willed his farm of 80 acres, that he had purchased from James Dwigans, to his son Bennett, however since Bennett had left for "parts unknown" this 80 acre farm was sold at a Sheriff same for $600 in 1850 to Joseph Hill, brother-in-law to Bennett Dwigans. Bennett Dwigans had moved to Benton Co, Iowa where he was living with his uncle, Calahan Dwigans. Here he married Anna Dwigans, his cousin. Anna was the daughter of Calahan Dwigans. One son of Bennett and Anna was only 37 inches tall and another daughter was very tall. Bennett and his family lived in Benton Co., Iowa. Francis Dwigans: Born 1827 married Joseph W. Walt in 1851. No other information. Elizabeth Ann Dwigans: Born 1828, no other information. Calahan, Sylvester and Robert Dwigans all had moved to Iowa. Daniel Dwigans has disappeared from the record. James Dwigans jr. (the junior is to keep him half way straight from the other Jameses. This James was listed in the 1830 census for Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Ohio. He married Elizabeth Ferguson in 1822 and was listed as a "Fence Viewer in 1840 for Washington township, however he is not listed in the 1840 census. and can't be located after 1840. He may have died or moved on to Iowa with his other brothers, however he has not been located as yet. James Dwigans Sr: As already stated, he died in 1837 and is probably buried with his wife Katharine in Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. Probably came from Maryland. It is believe that he was living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810, however no other record can be found for him in Washington Co. Many of the settlers in Guernsey Co. Ohio came from Washington Co. Pa. NOTES: John Dwigans was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church which was located on land adjacent to the Dwigans farm. On this church site is the Sugar Tree Creek Cemetery. This cemetery has not been used for over 100 years and is overgrown with brush and trees. No Dwigans have been found in this old cemetery but it is possible that both James and John Dwigans are buried in this old cemetery. Many stones can be found in this old cemetery which today are little more than lumps of rock sticking out of the ground. The Methodist Church at this site was organized in 1835 and was closed in the 1860's. It is possible that Joseph Hill married Mary Ann Dwigans in this church. MORE NOTES: James Dwigans was probably born in Maryland with Caroline County being the likely location. Several Dwigans wills have been located from this county dating in the late 18 century. A John H. Dwigans and a Bennet Dwigans, sons of a John Dwigans who died in 1797 are living in Caroline Co., Maryland in 1800. No Dwigans are listed in Maryland in 1810. In fact no Dwigans have been found any census record from 1790 to 1810 outside of Maryland, North Carolina and a James Dwigans living in Washington Co. Pa in 1810. The North Carolina Dwigans are believed to have immigrated from Maryland to North Carolina in the late 18 century coming from Tabor Co. Maryland, which is next to Caroline Co, Maryland. Both counties are on the East Shore of Chesapeake Bay. According to LDS records a John Dwigans and his wife Sarah were living in Tabor Co Maryland in the early 18 century. This family had nine children according to LDS records. It is very possible that the entire Dwigans line came from this family. FINAL NOTE: The name Dwigans has been spelled in the record many various ways: Dwigans, Dwiggans, Dwigens, Diggins, Dwiggins, Dwigen, Digns, and even Swiggens. For purpose of this report the name has been spelled Dwigans.
Repository information
Address- http://www.rootsweb.com/ndburke/dwigans.
SOURCE- Dwigans/Krieg family tree
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His tin-type photo found with other Dwigans family photos in an 1865 Bible bought in a thrift store in Richfield, MN, April, 2011. The paper frame has an 1865 patent date, so the photo was taken thereafter.
The Bible has been returned to family.
Inscription
Home to the land of
the blest, my heart, my home
my happiness.
Dear Husband, rest.
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