9. | Siggins, William (3.Edward3, 2.Richard2, 1.Matthew1) was born about 1722 in S. Drumcliffe, Ireland; died on WFT Est. 1754-1813 in S. Druncliffe, Ireland. Notes:
William Siggins lived in Druncliffe Parish, County Sligo, Ireland, on land
probably granted him by the Crown for military services. His son, John
had the title of esquire, and an income of two hundred pounds a year.
William and his wife Mary, lived and died in the parish of Druncliffe
where his forefathers had dwelt before him. He was brought up in the
Church of England, and was a very pious man and would often "pray a-loud
in secret". He was very friendly to the Methodists and frequently
entertained them and often went to hear John Wesley preach. William was a
farmer in Drumcliffe, as his forefathers were in Scotland. The Siggins
family crest being a sheaf of wheat. William was much esteemed by the
nobility of Drumcliffe; was was a yeoman and always fought for his King
and country.
William married Taylor, Mary on WFT Est. 1741-1771. Mary was born about 1726 in S. Drumcliffe, Ireland; died on WFT Est. 1754-1820 in S. Druncliffe, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Siggins, Robert
was born on WFT Est. 1738-1746; died on WFT Est. 1763-1835.
- 11. Siggins, John
was born in 1750 in S. Drumcliffe, Sligo County, Ireland; died in 1801 in Centre, Pennsylvania, United States.
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