Edward Hubbard Wightman (1806 - 1894)

Born 14 Oct 1806 in Marcellus, Onondaga, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Ann (Almy) Wightman — married 7 Feb 1830 in Friendship, Allegany, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 21 Jan 1894 at age 87 in Wirt, Allegany, New York, United States

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Biography

Edward was born in 1806. He was the son of Simon Wightman and Catherine Allen. He passed away in 1894.

Edward H. Wightman engaged in farming in that part of Bolivar Township which was set off 12 April 1838 together with a part of the town of Friendship to form the present town of Wirt. He was one of the charter members of the Baptist Church organized 27 February 1828 in the neighboring village of Richburg, and was a staunch supporter of the church throughout his life.

Sources

• Whitman, Mary Ross. George Wightman of Quidnessett, R.I. (1632-1721/2) and descendants : Waitman, Weightman, Whiteman, Whitman, Whytman, Wightman, Wyghtman. Chicago, Ill. 1939. Page 144, 226.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113084459/edward_hubbard-wightman: accessed February 20, 2024), memorial page for Edward Hubbard Wightman (14 Oct 1806–3 Feb 1881), Find a Grave Memorial ID 113084459, citing Dimick Cemetery, Wirt, Allegany County, New York, USA; Maintained by Butterfly~Kisses (contributor 46994799).