The David W. Meyer Genealogy Webpage:Information about John Huggins
Captain John Huggins (b. Jan 12, 1747/48, d. Jul 13, 1825)
Notes for John Huggins:
Coty Bee Huggins - Moved from Christ Church Parish to Claremont County prior to 1788. Listed as among the grand jurors of Camden District. In 1788, he was Sheriff of Claremont. Copy of his bond may be found in the state archives in Columbia.He was also appointed with two others as Collector and Appraiser. In 1791, he moved his family across Lynches Creek and into what is now Darlington County. In 1791, he served in the legislature as a representative from Darlington. He was also appointed as Justice of the Peace for Darlington County. Had a plantation.
Sam Rabon ([email protected]) -
"Captain John Huggins moved from Christ Church Parish, Charleston, S. C. to Claremont County, S.C. In 1788 he was appointed Sheriff of Claremont. Copy of his bond may be found in the State Archives in Columbia, S. C. In 1788 he was listed among the Grand Jurors of Camden District. On Sept. 4, 1788, he along with Sylvester Dunn and Samuel Bradley of Claremont County, was appointed collector and Appraiser, all accepting in writing. The census of 1790 shows him and his brother, Benjamin, in Camden District with a family which corresponds exactly with that disclosed by his Will. The Census of later years and such early County records, as were not destroyed by the fire which prior to 1815 destroyed all of the Camden District records, further verify that fact.
He evidently moved across Lynches Creek and into what is now Darlington County shortly after June 4, 1791, on which date he received a Warrant from Thomas Powe for 1,000 acres on the north side of that creek. The Creek separated the then Camden District from Darlington. The fact that he was well known in the Darlington area is evidenced by the fact that in 1791 he was serving in the Legislature as a Representative from that District, at which time he was appointed by that body, Justice of the Peace for Darlington County, South Carolina."The above is quoted from the genealogy notes of Bearice Elizabeth Baker. Her sources were the records of Dr. George Allen Huggins of New York City, from/and with the notes of her cousin Lulu Eaddy, and her cousin Nettielee Huggins of Washington, D. C.
The following is a transcription of The Will of John Huggins, dated Oct. 20, 1820.
It was furnished by Susan Hubbs personal Web site, from Mary Covington, forinternet download for Sam Rabon, Aug., 1999:
JOHN HUGGINS ESTATE
October 20, 1820. In the name of God, Amen, I, John Huggins, of Darlington District in the state of South Carolina, being sick and weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, thanks to Almighty God for the same, do make and appoint this, my last will and testament, in manner and form as follows, that is to say, after my just debts are paid, I devise and bequeath the same as follows (viz.). First, I leave to my beloved wife, Clarissa, the use of one negro woman, named Mary, and her increase; one negro man, named Hammon, durings she remains my widow. After her death or marriage, this said Mary and her increase and said Hammon are to be equally divided betwixed my four children, Samuel Huggins, George Huggins, Ann Halford, and Hannah Saverance, to them and their heirs forever. Item I leave the use of this plantation where I now live to my wife, Clarissa H. Huggins, during she remains my widow. After her marriage or death, this said plantation to be equally divided between my son, Samuel Huggins, and my son-in-law, Paul Saverance and their heirs forever. Item I give to my wife, Clarissa H. Huggins, one horse, Sweeper, and one mare, Doll, riding chair and harness, one horse cart, side saddle and bridle, four cows and calf's that is now get up milking. Eight meat hogs, eight shoats, three sows, six ewes, that is with Paul Saverance's sheep, two ploughs and gear, all the household and kitchen furniture, except what she choose to give Redden Byrd Huggins, besides what he has got, two thirds of the crops. Item I give unto Redden Byrd Huggins, one negro man, named Limas, to him and the issue of his body and if he dies without lawful issue, I will in such case give this said negro to be equally divided betwixt Samuel Huggins, George Huggins, Ann Halford, and Hannah Saverance and their heirs forever. I give to Redden one yoke of Butt head oxen, and cart, four ploughs and gear, one third of the crop. All of the sheep that is in my mark about home, I give to be equally divided betwixt Samuel Huggins and Redden Byrd Huggins. Item I give unto Jane Vick, Doll's colt, and the old saddle. Item I give to Paul Saverance my riding saddle. Item I give the use of one negro boy by name Paul, to Abel Draper Dixon, the son of John and Margaret Dixon, and if he dies without lawful issue, I will in such case give this said negro to be equally divided betwixt Samuel Huggins, George Huggins, Ann Halford, and Hannah Saverance, and their heirs forever. Item I give the use of one negro girl, by name Little Jenny, to Hezial Elsey Dixon, and if she dies without lawful issue, I will in such case give this said negro to be equally divided betwixt Samuel Huggins, Heorge Huggins, Ann Halford, and Hannah Saverance. And lastly, I nominate and appoint my beloved son, George Huggins, and son-in-law, Paul Saverance my executors to this my last will and testament, revoking, disennuling, and making void all former wills by me made and allowing this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness, hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. N. B. Interlined before signed that is to say after the death of my wife, or marriage, the horse cart to be for my son-in-law, Paul Saverance, to him and his heirs forever.
Witness - Samuel H. JeffordsJohn Huggins (Seal)
Adam Huggins
James H. Huggins
More About John Huggins:
Burial: Unknown, New Hope Burial Ground (New Hope Cemetary) near Lynches River, Darlington County, S. C.. (Then known as Darlington District).
Military service: Served in the Revolutioary War. Served as a Captain in the Regiment of Colonel Hugh Giles.
Spouses: John Huggins was twice married. First to Elizabeth White Simmons, and second to Clarissa Harpo Mondine.
Will: Listed in the Will of his Father, George Huggins, probated Jan 28, 1774.
More About John Huggins and Elizabeth White Simmons:
Marriage: Abt. 1774
More About John Huggins and Clarissa Harpo Mondine:
Marriage: Jun 8, 1807
Children of John Huggins and Elizabeth White Simmons are:
- +Samuel Huggins, b. Feb 9, 1775, d. date unknown.
- Hannah Huggins, b. 1776, d. date unknown.
- +George Huggins, b. Apr 14, 1778, d. Dec 28, 1857, Manning, SC.
- Ann Huggins, b. Aft. 1779, d. date unknown.
- Nancy Huggins, b. 1780, d. date unknown.
- Margaret Huggins, d. date unknown.