Confederate Biography: E. B. Wiggins, Smith County, TX 

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Submitted by Susie McFarland Lemin slemin@yahoo.com
12 October 2001
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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, p. 89.

Ed B. Wiggins is a native Mississippian, born in 1842, and removed 
to Texas with his father's family, William Wiggins, in 1850 and 
settled in Smith county.  Enlisted in Co. K. 3rd Texas Cavalry in 
June 1861, and saw active service.  He was in the battles of Oak 
Hills, Elk Horn Tavern, Jackson, Thompson's Station, and Franklin, 
besides other engagements, and was wounded at Rome, Ga.  Was one 
of the Ross Texas brigade with Gen. Joe Johnston in the Georgia 
campaign and with Hood directly under Gen. Bedford Forest on the 
retreat from Franklin.  He served as a private during the war and 
was noted for his gallantry and duty as a loyal Confederate soldier, 
remaining true to his colors to the end.  In May 15th 1866, married 
Miss Eliza Roberts, a daughter of Col. Willis Roberts.  He was Tax 
Collector of Smith county, and is now clerk of the Criminal Court 
of Appeals at Tyler.