[154-4] CAPT. CHRISTOPHER (CHRISTIAN) WIEGNER, b Feb. 9, 1744; d Nov. 7, 1783; s Christopher and Anna (Schultz) Wiegner [154-1]; m CATHARINE —————. The data concerning Christopher Wiegner’s family is very meagre; B. H. Records state: ‘Christopher Wiegner, eldest son of Christopher, d Nov. 7, 1783, and his widow Catharine d Jan. 17, 1787, and left seven children.” Of these seven it has been possible to trace only one son, Jacob: [154-9] Jacob, b Oct. 10, 1774; d May 18, 1854; m Catharine Smith.
Christopher Wiegner was also called Christian in conveyances and other legal papers, although as far as known he always signed his name as ‘‘Christopher.”’
On Feb. 6, 1776, “Christian Wieghner, yeoman,” of Springfield Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., made a conveyance to William Turner; the conveyance is signed ‘‘Christoph Wiegner.”’
On May 8, 1783, Christian Wiegner and his wife Catharine conveyed land to John Smith, miller. The conveyance is signed: Witnesses present at signing, “Christoph Wiegner “Daniel Weegner.” her “George Miller.”’ Katrine X Wiakner mark”
It has been impossible to ascertain the maiden name of the wife of Christopher Wiegner. In the settlement of the estate of his son, Jacob it is stated: ‘“‘maiden name of mother unknown.”
Christopher Wiegner was a captain in the Revolutionary War, as shown by the “returns from Springfield Twp., Bucks Co., Pa.”
“A return for the four classes that are in actual service of Militia of Springfield twp. Bucks Co. Captain Christopher Wigner’s Companys October the first—1781" [Penna. Archives, dth Series, Vol. V, p 342.)
“Roll of Associated Companies in twp of Springfield, Bucks Co., taken ye 21, Aug. 1775
Christopher Wignere, Private.’’ [Penna. Archices, 5th Series, Vol. V, p. 399.] “Springfield Company Rolls of the Associated Companies in the twp of Springfield, Bucks Co., taken ye 21st-Aug. 1775.
Christopher Wignere, private’”’ [Penna. Archives.] REFERENCES TO CHRISTOPHER WIEGNER IN STATE LIBRARY, HARRISBURG, PA. “Return for Springfield Township Bucks County Capt. Christian Wigners Compyni May the 20th 1782 for Non Attendance (Endorsed) Capt. Waggoners Co. non-att May 21, 1782 Wigners Company 1782 Return for Springfield Township” “November 20th 1782
A Return of Capt Christopher Wigners Company of Springfield
Township Bux County for Non attending Training days. (Signed) Christopher Wigner Capt.
(Endorsed) Last half year 1782 A Return of Capt. Christopher Wegners Company of Springfield Capt. Waggoner last 14 1782” “June the 15th 1782 This is to Certify that Henry is Classt in My Compyni in Springfield Township and clear from Moster Duty. Certyfid by me (Signed) Christoph Wiegner’’ “Account of ye Non-Attendant Fines Bucks Co. Fines Incurred Recd. Outstanding Capt. Weegner’s Company Springfield 1781 78-80 7.15 70.13.0 1782 225-15-4 83.4.3 W42.41.1"
On Apr. 29, 1769, ‘“‘Christopher Weegner, Sr.,’’ of Lower Salford Twp., Montg. Co., Pa., “weaver,” sold to ‘Christopher Weegner, Jr., yeoman,’’ 106 acres; patent of this land was granted to said Christopher Weegner, Feb. 28, 1745. On June 24, 1776, ‘‘Christopher’ Weegner, Jr., miller of Springfield, Bucks Co., Pa.,” and Catharine, his wife, sold 50 acres of this tract to William Yocum of Lower Salford and on the same day sold 59 acres, 140 perches, to William Tennis of ““Towamensing Twp., cordwainer.” On June 15, 1776, he bought a messuage in a tract of latid in Springfield Twp., on which he gave two mortgages, which he sold on May 8, 1783, to John Smith, miller. His name in the deed is given as “Christian,” although the deed is signed ‘“‘Christoff Wiegner,”’ and ‘‘Katrine[X (her mark)] Weakner.”
On Feb. 6, 1776, Christian Weighner, yeoman,” gave-to William Turner a mortgage deed and bond on a certain messuage or ‘‘tenament’’ on a tract‘of land in Springfield Twp. The bond was written for 106624 Spanish mill dollars, all of them weighing 17 pennyweights, and 6 grains.
On Jan. 25, 1787, Henry Smith, administrator ofthe estate of Catharine Wiegner, “late of Perkiomen and Skippack,” signed inventory of twenty-two pounds, seven shillings, seven pence, including one cow. Balance for distribution was fourteen pounds, eight shillings, and three pence. [Edward Matthews.]
Parents’ family: [154-1] Christopher Wiegner and Anna Schultz