Dwiggins - John C.
John C. Dwiggins
Source: Montgomery County History, H. W. Beckwith (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 597
John C. Dwiggins, treasury elect of Montgomery County, Waynetown, was born in this County June 27, 1837, and is the son of Leuen and Mary Dwiggins. His father was one of the pioneer settlers of Montgomery County, settling first in Ripley township in a very early day, and clearing a farm near Alamo. His parents are both living in this township. Mr. Dwiggins has been very successful in life, now owning 420 acres of land in this township. He has raised grass, grain, and stock, and buys and sells stock to considerable extent. He was married in 1858 to Miss Susan FOUTS. Her parents were early settlers in this County, and are both dead. Mr. Dwiggins has three children living and one dead: Howard, born September 19, 1859; Charles, November 29, 1861, and Walter, July 18, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Dwiggins are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Dwiggins cast his vote for the immortal Lincoln in 1860. In April, 1860, he was nominated by the republican County convention for treasurer of Montgomery County, and in October was elected by a majority of ninety-five over a democratic majority of about 160 in 1878. In his own township (Wayne) he ran thirty-four ahead of the state ticket, thus showing the confidence and respect those have for him who know him best. -- kbz