Cumberland County, Maine - Daniel Wiggins
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Biography
Daniel Wiggins
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 102


Daniel Wiggins, proprietor of a small and well-appointed farm in the town of
Bridgton, has been a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, his earlier years
having been spent in Baldwin, where his birth occurred, June 3, 1833. He is the
representative of an early family of this county, his paternal grandparents
having removed to Baldwin from Durham, N.H., in 1802. They brought with them
their children, who assisted in clearing a farm from the one hundred acres of
land which the grandfather bought, and on which he afterward spent his days.

John Wiggins, the father of Daniel, was born in 1793, being still a young boy
when he came to this county. He followed farming throughout his life, coming
into possession of a part of the old homestead, which he had helped to redeem
from the wilderness. He performed military service in the War of 1812, going out
with a Maine regiment. He was a man of much energy and enterprise, upright in
his dealings; and well worthy of the high regard in which he was held.
Religiously, he was a member of the Baptist church. He closed his eyes on
earthly scenes in 1855, being then about sixty-three years old. His wife, whose
maiden name was Betsey Ridlon, survived him twenty-three years, dying in 1878.

Daniel Wiggins acquired his education by attending the district schools of his
native town. He was trained to farm work, and remained on the old homestead
until 1870, when he removed to another part of the town, where he followed his
chosen vocation for two years. In 1872 Mr. Wiggins took possession of his
present estate, which contains thirty-eight acres of well-improved land. While
living in Baldwin, he twice served as Selectman, and has held other public
offices. He is a firm Republican, supporting the principles of that party by
voice and vote. Socially, he is connected by membership with the Masons and the
Odd Fellows.

Mr. Wiggins was married January 11, 1863, to Miss Pamelia A. Barker, who was
born in the town of Naples, a daughter of Stephen and Abigail (Wight) Barker.
Two children have been born of their felicitous union; namely, Mary B. and
Charles D., both of whom celebrate the anniversary of their births on the 7th of
June, although there is three years' difference in their ages, Mary having been
born June 7, 1868, and Charles D. June 7, 1871. Mary is the wife of Hiram T.
Clark. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins are sincere members of the Methodist Episcopal
church, with which he is officially connected, being a Trustee and Steward.