Thomas Wigfall

Artist: Benbridge, Henry
Date: ca. 1790

The son of John and Constantia Ashby Wigfall, Thomas Wigfall lived at Charley Wood Plantation and inherited lands in St. Thomas Parish, South Carolina. On 17 March 1791 he married Harriett Moore, with whom he had seven children. After her death, Thomas married Elizabeth Moore Flagg.



  • Artist's Dates: 1743 - 1812
  • Artist's Nationality: American
  • Medium: Watercolor
  • Support: Ivory
  • Dimensions: 2 1/8 X 1 3/4 Inches
  • Sitter's Dates: 1768-1843
  • Credit: In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Nowell, Jr. given by Arthur E. Nowell, III, Allen D. Nowell, Gregorie W. Nowell, Nicholas H. Nowell, Louis G. Nowell, Christoper C. Nowell
  • Period: 18th century
  • Accession Number: 1997.005.0002
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