Son of Martin and Mary (Bartholomew) Wigent
He was a mason, teacher and farmer. He held several public offices.
From: "Compendium of History and Biography of Hillsdale Co., MI
by Elon G. Reynolds, Pub. in 1903 Page 413
Andrew J. Wigent, the second son of Martin and Mary M. (Bartholomew) Wigent, was born in Onondaga county, N.Y., on August 30, 1833. He was but little more than four years old when the family came to live in this county, and at that time school facilities in the neighborhood were very limited. He was, however, a studious boy, and mainly by his own efforts, aided by the light of the backlogs his own ax had helped to prepare for the fire, he acquired a good knowledge of the ordinary branches of book lore, and at twenty years of age began to teach a country school. He followed this occupation for twelve years in the winter seasons, being employed during the summers in making brick and in working at his trade as a mason, at which he became a skillful and reliable craftsman, helping to build many of the principal residences and other structures in the section of the county in which he lived. On March 25, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Belinda Foust, of Cambria, and soon afterward moved to his farm in the northern part of Camden township where he still lives. He owns eighty acres of excellent land which he has brought to a high state of cultivation, making a very desirable country home.
Ten children have brightened Mr. Wigent's household circle, of whom seven are living, Fred M., Frank S., Shannon L., Ida M., Rhoda, Bliss and James W. Those deceased are Mary C.., Ada J., and Eda. Mr. Wigent belongs to the Masonic order, holding his membership in the lodge at Reading. He is a Democrat in political allegiance, and has for many years been prominent and active in the service of his party. A gentleman of high character and unusual intelligence, he has frequently been called to the administration of important local affairs and offices, having served as supervisor five years, justice of the peace eight years, every position he has sustained his reputation as a wise and careful official and won strong commendations from all classes of his fellow citizens. Among the men of worth and esteem in his township none stands higher or is more entitled to the public confidence and good will of the people.
He was a mason, teacher and farmer. He held several public offices.
From: "Compendium of History and Biography of Hillsdale Co., MI
by Elon G. Reynolds, Pub. in 1903 Page 413
Andrew J. Wigent, the second son of Martin and Mary M. (Bartholomew) Wigent, was born in Onondaga county, N.Y., on August 30, 1833. He was but little more than four years old when the family came to live in this county, and at that time school facilities in the neighborhood were very limited. He was, however, a studious boy, and mainly by his own efforts, aided by the light of the backlogs his own ax had helped to prepare for the fire, he acquired a good knowledge of the ordinary branches of book lore, and at twenty years of age began to teach a country school. He followed this occupation for twelve years in the winter seasons, being employed during the summers in making brick and in working at his trade as a mason, at which he became a skillful and reliable craftsman, helping to build many of the principal residences and other structures in the section of the county in which he lived. On March 25, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Belinda Foust, of Cambria, and soon afterward moved to his farm in the northern part of Camden township where he still lives. He owns eighty acres of excellent land which he has brought to a high state of cultivation, making a very desirable country home.
Ten children have brightened Mr. Wigent's household circle, of whom seven are living, Fred M., Frank S., Shannon L., Ida M., Rhoda, Bliss and James W. Those deceased are Mary C.., Ada J., and Eda. Mr. Wigent belongs to the Masonic order, holding his membership in the lodge at Reading. He is a Democrat in political allegiance, and has for many years been prominent and active in the service of his party. A gentleman of high character and unusual intelligence, he has frequently been called to the administration of important local affairs and offices, having served as supervisor five years, justice of the peace eight years, every position he has sustained his reputation as a wise and careful official and won strong commendations from all classes of his fellow citizens. Among the men of worth and esteem in his township none stands higher or is more entitled to the public confidence and good will of the people.
Son of Martin and Mary (Bartholomew) Wigent
He was a mason, teacher and farmer. He held several public offices.
From: "Compendium of History and Biography of Hillsdale Co., MI
by Elon G. Reynolds, Pub. in 1903 Page 413
Andrew J. Wigent, the second son of Martin and Mary M. (Bartholomew) Wigent, was born in Onondaga county, N.Y., on August 30, 1833. He was but little more than four years old when the family came to live in this county, and at that time school facilities in the neighborhood were very limited. He was, however, a studious boy, and mainly by his own efforts, aided by the light of the backlogs his own ax had helped to prepare for the fire, he acquired a good knowledge of the ordinary branches of book lore, and at twenty years of age began to teach a country school. He followed this occupation for twelve years in the winter seasons, being employed during the summers in making brick and in working at his trade as a mason, at which he became a skillful and reliable craftsman, helping to build many of the principal residences and other structures in the section of the county in which he lived. On March 25, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Belinda Foust, of Cambria, and soon afterward moved to his farm in the northern part of Camden township where he still lives. He owns eighty acres of excellent land which he has brought to a high state of cultivation, making a very desirable country home.
Ten children have brightened Mr. Wigent's household circle, of whom seven are living, Fred M., Frank S., Shannon L., Ida M., Rhoda, Bliss and James W. Those deceased are Mary C.., Ada J., and Eda. Mr. Wigent belongs to the Masonic order, holding his membership in the lodge at Reading. He is a Democrat in political allegiance, and has for many years been prominent and active in the service of his party. A gentleman of high character and unusual intelligence, he has frequently been called to the administration of important local affairs and offices, having served as supervisor five years, justice of the peace eight years, every position he has sustained his reputation as a wise and careful official and won strong commendations from all classes of his fellow citizens. Among the men of worth and esteem in his township none stands higher or is more entitled to the public confidence and good will of the people.
He was a mason, teacher and farmer. He held several public offices.
From: "Compendium of History and Biography of Hillsdale Co., MI
by Elon G. Reynolds, Pub. in 1903 Page 413
Andrew J. Wigent, the second son of Martin and Mary M. (Bartholomew) Wigent, was born in Onondaga county, N.Y., on August 30, 1833. He was but little more than four years old when the family came to live in this county, and at that time school facilities in the neighborhood were very limited. He was, however, a studious boy, and mainly by his own efforts, aided by the light of the backlogs his own ax had helped to prepare for the fire, he acquired a good knowledge of the ordinary branches of book lore, and at twenty years of age began to teach a country school. He followed this occupation for twelve years in the winter seasons, being employed during the summers in making brick and in working at his trade as a mason, at which he became a skillful and reliable craftsman, helping to build many of the principal residences and other structures in the section of the county in which he lived. On March 25, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Belinda Foust, of Cambria, and soon afterward moved to his farm in the northern part of Camden township where he still lives. He owns eighty acres of excellent land which he has brought to a high state of cultivation, making a very desirable country home.
Ten children have brightened Mr. Wigent's household circle, of whom seven are living, Fred M., Frank S., Shannon L., Ida M., Rhoda, Bliss and James W. Those deceased are Mary C.., Ada J., and Eda. Mr. Wigent belongs to the Masonic order, holding his membership in the lodge at Reading. He is a Democrat in political allegiance, and has for many years been prominent and active in the service of his party. A gentleman of high character and unusual intelligence, he has frequently been called to the administration of important local affairs and offices, having served as supervisor five years, justice of the peace eight years, every position he has sustained his reputation as a wise and careful official and won strong commendations from all classes of his fellow citizens. Among the men of worth and esteem in his township none stands higher or is more entitled to the public confidence and good will of the people.
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