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                  World War II Servicemen Database
                  Boone County Deeds 
                  Bethel Cemetery Wells County
                  Brooksburg Cemetery, Jefferson County
                  Indiana Marriages Through 1850   
                 
Hancock County Birth Index 
                  Hancock County Death Index  
                  Higgins Cemetery, Orange County 
                  Henry D Higgins - Jeweler, Optician 
                  John Higgin
                  Marriage
Records from 1811 to December 1903 
                 
Elm Grove Cemetery burials, Wells County
                 
Ragan Cemetery  (New Winchester Cemetery) 
                  St Patrick's Cemetery ( Madison Township, Jefferson County) 
                 
Daniel J. Gammn Wayne Township Trustee Marion County 
                 
Obituary of George Albert Higgins

    


22 Jan 2010

Source: http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1526205.html

Thomas W. Higgins, Sr.
Monday, March 30, 2009

Thomas W. Higgins, Sr., 85, of Linton, formerly of rural Hymera and Sebastian, Fla., died Sunday morning, March 29, 2009 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Kouts, the son of Forrest and Marion (Horman) Higgins.

He graduated from Purdue in 1949 with a degree in agriculture & was an Extension Agent in Elkhart County for Purdue University from 1949-1951. He began working for Sherwood Templeton Coal Feb. 1, 1951where he developed the Ag Program for Reclamation. He went to Peabody during their merger, and retired in 1978 as director of land use and reclamation. He remained working during this time for The Templeton Coal Co. and retired as Vice President of Mining & Land in 1995. Tom's other occupations included being the President and manager of Singer Farms, Inc., owner of Hoosier Land & Cattle Co., Inc., owning and operating Higgins Reality, Inc., as well as owner and president of Neptune Foods, Inc. until selling the business in 2003. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Parker.

He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of Hymera, the Shriners & Linton Elks Lodge #866, over a 50-year member of Hymera Masonic Lodge, a former member of Hymera Eastern Star, was President of Long Range Planning Committee of Economic Development of Sullivan County, served on the Board of Directors through 2005 of Sherwood-Templeton and Templeton Coal, was secretary of the White River Valley Feeder Cattle Association and was awarded the Distinguished Ag Service from Purdue in 1982.

Survivors include a son, Thomas W. Higgins, Jr. of Bloomfield; a brother, Richard B. Higgins of Warsaw; a sister, Betty Jane Rauth of Sebastian, FL, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his wife, Helen Virginia (Compton) Higgins, March 10, 2006; and his parents.

Funeral services will be conducted at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009.

Burial will follow at K of P Cemetery in Hymera. The American Legion & VFW will conduct military graveside rites.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to Greene County Developmental Services, P.O. Box 141; Lyons, IN 47443 or through the funeral home.

Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com.

Source: http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1259345.html
Helen Virginia Higgins
Monday, March 13, 2006

Helen Virginia Higgins, 82, of Hymera, passed away at 6:18 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2006 at Glenburn Home in Linton.
Born Aug. 29, 1923 in Richlands, Va., she was the daughter of C. A. and Sadie (Boyd) Compton. On June 8, 1946, she married Thomas W. Higgins.

She formerly worked at United Airlines in the payroll department and as a secretary at Peabody Coal Company. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church and Eastern Star 289, both of Hymera. She was a former secretary-treasurer of Neptune Food.

Survivors include: her husband Thomas W. Higgins of Hymera; a son Thomas W. Higgins, Jr., of Bloomfield; three brothers, Stuart Compton of Danville, Calif., Stafford Compton of Richlands, Va., and Robert Compton of Bloomington; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother James Compton.

Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel with the Rev. Stafford Compton officiating. Burial will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Hymera.

Visitation was Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and today after 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greene County Developmental Services, P. O. Box 141, Lyons, 47443, or through the funeral home.


1930; Census Place: Seward, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll 598; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 259 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Forrest Higgins 34
Mary Higgins 34
Thomas Higgins 6
Richard Higgins 4
Betty Higgins 1 4/12
Margurite Eikenberry 21

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards
Name Birth Date Birth Place Residence Race

Name: Forrest W Higgins Birth Date: 22 Aug 1895 Race: White
Birth Place: Kosciusko Residence: Kosciusko, Indiana
Wife; Marian Higgins

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09 Jan 2008

http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/1238476.html

THOMAS W. HIGGINS
Monday, March 21, 2005

Thomas W. Higgins, 73, of Brazil died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at 2:40 p.m. in his residence following an extended illness. Born July 13, 1931, in Putnam County, he was the son of Clarence Higgins and Mayme Morgan Higgins.

He attended school in Putnam County and served in the U.S. Army in 1948.
On Oct. 24, 1959, he married Myra Allen Higgins; she survives.
As a young man, he worked as a farm hand. He worked for Culligan for more than 25 years in several departments.
He enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing video games and being with family.

Survivors include his wife, Myra; four daughters, Donna Higgins of Hawkinsville, Ga., Cyrilla Croy and husband, Ivan, of Brazil, Lenda Vester and husband, Alan, of West Terre Haute and Sara Higgins; a son, Thomas Higgins Jr.; 12 grandchildren, David, Sarah, Myranda, Heather, Randy, Barbara, Paul, Ivan, Don, Michael, Charles, Andrea and Anisha; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances O'Neal and Doris Shake; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Ivan Dwayne Croy Jr.; and several brothers and sisters.

At his request, cremation will take place and there will be no services.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
French Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements

- Webmaster's Findings -
Year: 1930; Census Place: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 623; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 726 (No Image Available)
Name                Age
Clarence Higgins   43 b. Indiana Parents b. Indiana
Mamie Higgins      25
Frances Higgins     6
Bettie Jean Higgins 5
Dorris Higgins        4
Virginia Higgins      2
Elnora Higgins       1


04 Jun 2008

http://www.kokomotribune.com/obituaries/local_story_120233757.html

Donald G. Higgins
July 21, 1929 - April 28, 2008
Donald G Higgins
Donald G Higgins, Springfield, Ill., died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Donald was born on July 21, 1929, in Kokomo, the son of Murrell W. and June Elizabeth Yeagy Higgins. He married Constance M. McPhail on Aug. 23, 1958, in Kokomo. Donald graduated from Kokomo High School in 1947 before serving his country in the Navy between 1954 and 1956. After which he earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and his master’s from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Donald served as an administrator for State of Illinois Department of Public Health before retiring in 1992.
Donald spent time as a youth soccer and softball coach as well as being a volunteer leader with the Boy Scouts. When he wasn’t volunteering at the Sangamon Auditorium, he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Donald will be remembered as a generous, family-oriented man whose perfectionism led him to great things.
Donald is survived by his wife, Constance; his son, Chris and wife Nickie Higgins, Springfield; his daughters, Jennie and husband Mike Davis, Springfield, and Sue and husband Jeff Irving, Aurora, Colo.; his grandchildren, Chelsea, Zach, Noah, Elijah and Xander Davis, Springfield, Jason Irvin, Aurora, Colo., Ryan, Riley, Eli Higgins, Springfield; and grandson-to-be, Ethan Higgins, Springfield; his sister, Marilyn and husband Charles Harlan, Kokomo; his brother, Dr. Jack and wife Charlotte Higgins Spearfish, S.D.; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding Donald in death were his parents, Murrell and June; his grandson, Kelle Davis; and his granddaughter, Erin Davis. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following visitation.
Memorial contributions can be made to Autism Society of America – Central Illinois Chapter, PO Box 8781, Springfield, IL 62791; or Boy Scouts of America, Abraham Lincoln Council, Fairhills Mall, PO Box 7125, Springfield, IL 62791. © 2007, The Kokomo Tribune

Social Security Death Index
Name: June E. Higgins
Last Residence: 46902 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, USA
Born: 9 Jun 1907 Died: 9 Feb 2003

Kokomo Tribune (Indiana)1961 May 15
A birth record of one of his nieces

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02 Jun 2008

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana)1909 Aug 26
Obituary of George Albert Higgins
09/23/1853 - August 20,1909

George Albert Higgins, son of Wales [more on Wales]and Mary Higgins, was born in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 1853 September 23, and departed at his home in Harlan, Indiana, August 20, 1909. aged fifty five years, ten months and twenty seven days.
He was united in marriage to Matilda Posnille February 20,1879.To this union were born four children - two daughters and two sons.
George was of a family of nine children - five sons and four daughters. The parents and three brothers and two sisters have departed this life.
He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, four children and one grandson, two brothers and two sisters and host of relatives and friends. He united with the Methodist Protestant Church, under the pastor,Rev. F.M. Hussey. March 1, 1885.
June 3, 1898,he was initiated into the Masonic Fraternity in Harlan Lodge # 296,was passed to the second degree August 5, 1898 and on September 30 of the same year he was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. He was a firm believer in the teachings of Masonry and an ardent supporter of every Masons interest.
He had been a merchant in Harlan for about ten years. He had a store in groceries and dry goods and he had done a large through the country. He was well known throughout the country.
The family wishes to extend their thank to all the kindness during the sickness and death of their father. [View Obituary Scan]

HIGGINS GEORGE A 47 M W PA IN ALLEN SPRINGFIELD TWP 1900
Name              Age
George A Higgins 46
Matilda Higgins   41
Grace Higgins     19
Blanch Higgins    15
Floyd Higgins       7
Glen Higgins        5

HIGGINS MATILDA 51 F W OH IN ALLEN SPRINGFIELD TWP 1910
Name Age
Matilda Higgins 51
Grace M Higgins 28
Floyd A Higgins 16
Glenn E Higgins 15

HIGGINS FLOYD A 27 M W IN IN ALLEN SPRINGFIELD TWP 1920
 
HIGGINS GLENN E 26 M W IN IN ALLEN SPRINGFIELD TWP 1920

World War I Draft Registration Card
Glen Eugene Higgins 8 Apr 1894 Caucasian (White)
Indiana; United States of America Not Stated, Allen,
IN Occupation-Clerk Description - Medium Height,Stout
Build, Blue eyes, Black Hair

1930; Census Place: Spencer, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll:
585; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 905
(No Image Available)
Name Age
Floyd A Higgins 38
Laura A Higgins 40

Name: Floyd A Higgins
Spouse Name: Laura A D Reasoner
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1913
Marriage County: Dekalb
Source Title 1: Dekalb County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marringe Record 1882 - 1920
Inclusive Let
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located
County Clerk's Of
Book: 19 OS Page: 17

WW1 Draft Registration
Floyd Albert Higgins 18 Apr 1892 Caucasian (White)
Indiana; United States of America Not Stated, Allen,
IN Occupation- Farmer -Description: Medium
Height, Medium Build, Blue Eyes, Dark Brown Hair.

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Floyd Albert Higgins 18 Apr 1892 Allen, Indiana De
Kalb, Indiana White

Indiana Births
Name: Glenn Higgins Father: George
Mother: M Fosnight
County: Allen Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1895
Reference: Allen County, Indiana
Index to Birth Records
1887 - 1920 Inclusive
Volume 1 A - C
Allen County, Indiana
Index to Birth Records
1887 - 1920 Inclusive
Volume 2 D - J
Book: H-4 Page: 35


15 Jan 2008

Source: Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana (Pub. 1897)

HORRIBLE DEATH OF J. E. HIGGINS.
A most horrible occurrence took place in Anderson on the night of September 28rd, 1893, in which J. E. Higgins was burned to death. He was a roomer in the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt on West Eighth street, while his wife was away visiting friends. In some manner the house caught fire in the room where he was sleeping, and was destroyed, burning Mr. Higgins into a crisp. It is supposed he was reading by a light and perhaps had been smoking and had  fallen asleep and the bed clothing took fire.
Mr. Higgins was a man of excellent habits, a salesman in the Lion Store, and well liked by all who knew him.
Mrs. Pratt, who owned the property, was the widow of the late Asa Pratt. Esq. The property was fully insured.

14 Jan 2008

Clifford Gene Higgins - Banner-Graphic - (Nov/3/2003) Greencastle, Indiana

Clifford Gene Higgins, 75, Roachdale, died Friday morning at his residence.
Born Dec. 6, 1927 at Indianapolis, he was the son of Virgil and Arthelle Eggers Higgins.
A lifelong farmer, he was educated in Barnard schools.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include two nieces, Sara Sering, Crawfordsville, and Elaine Peffley, Indianapolis; a great-nephew, four great-nieces and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Roachdale Cemetery. Rev. Mike Fitzsimmons will officiate.

Burial will be in Roachdale Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Servies and Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale, is in charge of arrangements

http://members.tripod.com/~MurielC/anderson/fam01673.htm

1930; Census Place: Speedway, Marion, Indiana; Roll:617; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 282; Image: 148
Name         Age
Virgil V Higgins 45 b. Kentucky Parents born Kentucky Occ. Laborer at Battery Factory
Arthella Higgins 41 b. Indiana ,Father b. Indiana Mother b. Kansas
Evelyn M Higgins 18
Ivan D Higgins 12
Clifford J Higgins 2
Claud Barker 12 Nephew

Family not found in 1920 Census

HIGGINS VIRGIL 25 M W KY IN PUTNAM JACKSON TWP 1910
Name Age
Virgil Higgins 25
Arthella Higgins 22

No further record can be located in the census'

Name: Arthella Higgins
Last Residence: 46172 Roachdale, Putnam, Indiana,
United States of America
Born: 27 Nov 1888 Died: Jul 1976

Indiana Marriages
Name: Virgil V Higgins
Spouse Name: Athella F Eggers
Marriage Date: 5 Sep 1906
Marriage County: Putnam Birth Date: 25 Feb Age: 21

Name Birth Date Race Birthplace Registration Place
(City, County, State) View Image
Virgil Vivian Higgins White Not Stated, Putnam, IN
White,Native born. Occupation Farmer,
date of registration-Sept 16,1918
Medium Height Slender build, Blue eyes Brown hair


Name: Clifford G. Higgins
Last Residence: 46172 Roachdale, Putnam, Indiana,
United States of America
Born: 6 Dec 1927 Died: 27 Jun 2003

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/in/putnam/cemetery/roachdal.txt
-ROACHDALE CEMETARY- Jackson Twp. Indiana
HIGGINS, Arthella F. 1888 - 1976 w/o Virgil V.
Avonelle Foster 12-24-1913 only date
Clifford Gene 12-6-1927 only date
E. Lula 1888 - 1957 w/o Jerry E.
Harvey 1853 - 1940
Ivan D. 2-18-1918 8-30-1971 Ind. Pvt. US Army WWII
Jerry E. 1879 - 1951
John L. 1854 - 1909
Martha E. 1855 - 1955
Mary E. 1862 - 1934 w/o Harvey
Virgil V. 1885 - 1936

Eggers family connections
http://morpheweb.com/morphgenealogy/walker3.html
210. Arthella Florence Eggers was born on 27 Nov 1888
in Putnam, In. She died on 12 Jul 1976 in Roachdale, Putnam Co, IN, buried Roachdale Cem..

She was married to Virgil V Higgins (son of Harvey Higgins and Mary E Higgins) on 5 Sep 1906 in Putnam, In. Virgil V Higgins was born on 25 Feb 1885 in KY. He died in 1936. Arthella Florence
Eggers and Virgil V Higgins
had the following children:
492 i. Clifford Gene Higgins.
+493 ii. Evelyn Mildred Higgins.
+494 iii. Ivan Delmas Higgins.

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Nov 14 2006

-St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery- http://www.myindianahome.net/gen/jeff/records/cemetery/madstpat.html 

North Madison, Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana
Higgins, John, d. 1884, age 70 yrs
Higgins, Mary Collins, d. 1892, age 71 yrs
Higgins, Margaret, d. 1871, age 27 yrs
Higgins, Michael, Co. Galway, Ireland, 08 Jun 1808 - 21 Sep 1876
Higgins, Julia, 1820 - 24 Sep 1876
Higgins, Bridget, Co. Limerick, Ireland, 1824 - 10 Jan 1904

HIGGINS JOHN 60 M W IREL IN JEFFERSON MADISON 1870 

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
John HIGGINS Self M Male W 68 IRE Laborer IRE IRE 
Mary HIGGINS Wife M Female W 60 IRE Keeps House IRE IRE
 
Source Information:
Census Place Madison, Jefferson, Indiana Family History Library Film 1254287 
NA Film Number T9-0287 Page Number 94A 

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28 NOV 005
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~inwells/gs/cemetery/elmgrove.txt  
Elm Grove Cemetery burials, Wells County, Indiana
Last Name-First Name-Sec-Lot-Buried-Born-Died-Age

Higgens C. Harold B     24 4/4/1984
Higgens Roger E. B     146
Higgins Evelyn B         24
Higgins Garth B          24
Higgins Kenneth L.      B 25 E 1/2 8/3/1995
Higgins Maggie C        319
Higgins William H C     319 

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  http://www.waynetwp.org/cemetery/dbase.htm" 21 Nov 2005

Daniel J. Gammn Wayne Township Trustee Marion County, Indiana USA

Date Last First Middle Section Row Grave Lot Remarks

03/14/1907 Higgans Robert 10 43 7
04/27/1904 Higgins Abram 12 2 26 colored
02/05/1916 Higgins Dolly Lula 10 21 31
08/17/1903 Higgins Ino 10 24 33
12/03/1908 Higgins Jennie A 14 11 28
10/05/1895 Higgins Lizzie 3 19 15
09/29/1893 Higgins Mabel 3 4 3
11/04/1895 Higgins Mary 3 15 2
09/09/1904 Higgins Minnie 12 1 37 colored
07/??/1904 Higgins Pauline N 10 30 23
04/06/1933 Higgins Robert 14 11 27
03/24/1892 Higgins Sarah 2 4 12
09/24/1907 Higgins Thos. 10 37 37
02/19/1910 Higgins 18 1 21 Infant 

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27 Nov 2005

http://history.plainfield.lib.in.us/Cemeteries/RaganA-H.htm 
Ragan Cemetery (A - H) (New Winchester Cemetery)

South of New Winchester, IN - East Side of State Road 75
Marion Township, Hendricks County, Indiana
Name                                    Date 
Higgans (Higgins), Virgil Wayne 1911 - 1914 
Higgans, Mary E.                    1852 - 1894 
Higgans, Olive P. (Oakley)        1883 - 1983 
Higgans, Oscar H.                   1878 - 1954 
Higgins, Clay                          1882 - 1895 
Higgins, Earl G.                        1893 - 1946 
Higgins, Mamie                          No 
Higgins, Mary A.                      1846 - 1871 
Higgins, Wm. H.                       1848 - 1920 


Census findings

Household:1880


Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
William HIGGINS Self M Male       W 31 IN Farmer IN KY 
Mary E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 27 IN Keeping House IN IN 
Oscar HIGGINS Son S Male         W 1 IN IN IN 

Source Information:

Census Place Marion, Hendricks, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254283 
NA Film Number T9-0283 
Page Number 487D 

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28 Oct 2005
 
http://www.rootsquest.com/~indiana/hancock/birth/h5.html 

Hancock County Birth Index Hancock Co., Indiana. 
These records were compiled by the Indiana Works Progress Administration in 1938. The index includes letters A-Z for the years 1882-1920. 

Child's Name Father's Name Mother's Name Sex Color Date of Birth Book Page 


Higgins M. R.                Ella S. Tutrow M W 17 Aug 1900 H-8 17 
Higgins M. ng                Faun             M W 16 Mar 1905 H-10 10 
Higgins M. R.                Ella Tutarow    M W 28 Mar 1897 H-6 118 
Higgins H. R.                Elen Lutterow   F W 3 May 1886 H-2 36 

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28 Oct 2005
http://www.rootsquest.com/~indiana/hancock/death/h5.html 
Hancock County Death Index  Hancock Co., Indiana. 
These records were compiled by the Indiana Works Progress Administration in 1938. The index includes letters A-Z for the years 1882-1920

Last Name First Name Sex Color Age at Death Date of Death Place of Death Book Page
 

Higgins James      M W 41  1 Mar 1905 Charlottsville CH-11 03 
Higgins Mary A.    F W 73 26 Dec 1912 Charlottsville H-2 69 
Higgins Patrick H. M W 34 16 Feb 1907 Hancock Co. CH-12 02 
Higgins Patrick H. M W 34 16 Feb 1907 Charlottsville CH-13 02 

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17 Oct 2005
 http://myindianahome.net/gen/jeff/records/cemetery/milbrook.html 

Brooksburg Cemetery
Section 36 Township 4 North, Range 11 East Milton Township, Jefferson County, Indiana

Higgins, Anna,                Nov. 11, 1899-Dec. 11, 1966
Higgins, James,              Jul 8, 1883-April 8, 1950
Higgins, George,             Sep  7, 1907-Aug. 3, 1975; 
           Clara E.,            Jan. 17, 1907-Oct. 22, 1996
Higgins, George Sr.,        Sept. 24, 1874-May 1, 1945
Higgins, Herman,            Sept.  7, 1935-Dec. 9, 1942
Higgins, Hubert E.,         Nov. 16, 1905-Feb. 10, 1946;
           Margaret,          June 26, 1908-Jan 3, 1989
Higgins, Lawrence,         Aug. 25, 1900-Apr. 27, 1977; 
           Edith F.,        b. March 31, 1907
Higgins, Lawrence Jr., b. Nov. 5, 1928; 
           Leona           b. Nov. 8, 1935
Higgins, Maggie M.,       1878-1960
Higgins, Mark Steven, son of James & Patricia, 
                                 Nov. 14, 1956-Mar. 4, 1963
Higgins, Michael Allen,    Jan. 11, 1955-June 21, 1987
Higgins, Patricia,        b. 1934; 
           James,              1931-1964



View 1910 IN Census Scan HIGGINS GEORGE 36 KS SWITZERLAND CRAIG TWP
        includes George Jr. & Sr., Lawrence Sr., Hubert Higgins.

View 1920 IN Census Scan HIGGINS GEORGE 45 KS JEFFERSON MILTON TWP
       includes George Jr. & Sr., Lawrence Sr., Hubert Higgins. 


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09 Jul 2005

http://www.indianahistory.org/library/manuscripts/collection_guides/m0455.html#BIO
WILLYS AND VIRGINIA HIGGINS PAPERS, 1918-1920

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
When World War I caught up to Willys (1889-c.1975) and Virginia (?-1954) Higgins, they were a young couple recently moved from Chicago to Toledo, Ohio. Originally from Sharon, Pennsylvania, Willys was christened Wyllys Albert Manley Higgins (he later changed the "y" to an "i" and dropped "Manley") and was the eldest of four children. Virginia Wagner Higgins, often referred to as "Dollie" in the letters, was born in Frederick, Maryland, but raised in Chevy Chase. She was several years Willys' elder and rather frail throughout her married life.

Willys was working for Simmons Hardware Company in Toledo in June 1918 when he was drafted and sent to Camp Sherman at Chillocothe, Ohio. He remained there for two months before proceeding on to Camp Mills on Long Island to await overseas duty. He spent the time before the Armistice in Razac, France, and in parts of Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany. Originally a member of the First Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, he later transferred to the 84th. According to his own account, he took a "modest part" as member of the 84th in the battles of Argonne Forest (6 November 1918) and Sedan (7 November) and visited the scene of the 1918 Battle of Verdun. After the Armistice, he remained in Germany as part of the occupation forces, serving as company clerk until late July 1919. He returned home after a short stint at an American base sometime in mid-August 1919. Virginia passed the year in her home on Wayne Street in Toledo, except for an occasional visit to her mother and sister. Evidently, she had little or no income outside of her husband's army allotment and had a difficult time economically.

After the war, Willys and a friend operated another hardware store until 1929, when the depression forced Willys out of business. During the following years, he held several different jobs in Chicago and in Indiana. Virginia died in 1954, and Willys remained single until he married Mary B. Higgins of Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1957. He resided in Fort Wayne with her until his death at the age of 86.


Name: Willys A. Higgins 
Serial #:3531977                 Race: White 
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1889        Birth Location: Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA 
Enlistment Date: 27 Jun 1918 Enlistment County: Chicago 
Enlistment State: Illinois        Enlistment Division: National Army 
Comments: Co A 334 Infantry to 6 Oct 1918; Co E 16 Infantry to Discharge Private, first class 1 Feb 1919.
Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 2 Sept 1918 to 13 Aug 1919.
Honorable discharge 17 Aug 1919. 
Address at time of enlistment:1467 Chester Street,Toledo Ohio

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02 Jul 2005
Bethel Cemetery
http://www.wellscolibrary.org/bethel_D.html 
Location: County roads 300 S and 450 E in Harrison
Township, Wells County, Indiana.

Higgins Adaline         02-11-1896 20 12-31-1866 Source O 
Higgins Arnetta Pearl 05-18-1943 56 07-20-1886 Source OWF
                             McBride Funeral Home, 
                             da of John Hitzler & Bulinda Brickley
Higgins Betty J.        01-11-1972 48 02-13-1923 WF ss 
                             w/ Joe E., Thoma/Rich FH 
Higgins Chads          10-08-1943 * 01-18-1858 OWF Jahn FH, 
                             -See 1900 Census Scan-  h of Ida Mae Higgins 

More on this family below


Higgins Dale D.         02-16-1967 47 05-21-1919 F 
                             McBride Funeral Home, 
                             s of Earl Higgins & Pearl Ditzler 

Higgins Helen Lucile **-**-1917 * **-**-1907 OW 
Higgins Ida M.         08-01-1940 * 03-08-1867 OWF 
                            Jahn Funeral Home 
Higgins James         04-15-1852 4 ?-1848 OW 
                           s of Jas. 
Higgins James Earl   04-10-1971 83 12-16-1887 OWF
                           McBride Funeral Home, 
                           s of Chas. Higgins & Ida Cobburn 
Higgins James H.     10-02-1897 79 12-20-1818 OWF 
                           McBride Funeral Home 
                           -See census below-

Higgins Joe E.        * * **-**-1922 W ss w/ Betty J. 
Higgins Lewis         11-02-1880 25 * OW s of J. & L. 
                           -See census below-
Higgins Lucile         04-19-1917 9 07-10-1907 F 
                           McBride Funeral Home, 
                           da of Earl Higgins & Pearl Ditzler 
Higgins Lydia          01-18-1884 58 **-**-1826 OW 
                           w. of Jas.
                           -See census below
Higgins Mary          04-04-1851 1 * OW 
                           Infant of Jas. 

Higgins Sarah         04-30-1852 30 * OW w of Jas. 

O � old index                       C � cemetery records
F � Funeral Home records      N � newspaper obituary 
P � plot map of cemetery      W � walked cemetery

.......

(Subject to verification) 

View 1860 IN Census Scan 

James H Higgins  part 1  part 2 

Name Age
James H Higgins 39
Lyda Higgins 35
John Higgins 14
Martha A Higgins 12
William Higgins 10
Lewis Higgins 5
Louisa Higgins 4
Chads Higgins 3
Jane Higgins 1

View 1870 IN Census Scan 

Name Age
James H Higgins 51
Nancy C Higgins 56
William Higgins 18
Lewis Higgins 16
Louisa Higgins 13
Jane Higgins 11
Chads Higgins 9
Ellen Higgins 7
George Higgins 5
Mack Higgins 4
Adaline Higgins 2

1880 Census Findings for some listings above
Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
James HIGGINS   Self M Male    W 61 OH Farmer --- --- 
Lydia HIGGINS   Wife M Female W 54 OH Keeping House OH OH 
Lewis HIGGINS   Son S Male     W 25 IN At Home OH OH 
Adaline HIGGINS Dau S Female  W 13 IN At Home OH OH 
Chads HIGGINS  Son S Male      W 22 IN Works On Farm OH OH 
Jane HIGGINS    Dau S Female   W 21 IN At Home OH OH 
Ellen HIGGINS    Dau S Female   W 19 IN At Home OH OH 
George W. HIGGINS Son S Male  W 18 IN Works On Farm OH OH 
Mc Clellem HIGGINS Son S Male  W 16 IN Works On Farm OH OH 
Louisa TICE      Dau M Female    W 23 IN At Home OH OH 

Source Information:
Census Place Harrison, Wells, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254323 
NA Film Number T9-0323 Page Number 159B 

1900; Census Place: Harrison, Wells, Indiana; Roll: T623_413; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 141   1900 Census Scan-
Name Age
Chads Higgins 42
Ida Higgins 32
Earl Higgins 12
Charles Higgins 9

- Information below added Dec 31 2010 -

HIGGINS-CHAD-H-51-M-W-IN-IN-WELLS-HARRISON_TWP-1910
Name Age
Chads H Higgins 51
Ida Higgins 44
Charles E Higgins 20
Carrie Higgins 20
Kenneth Higgins 3/12

HIGGINS-EARL-22-M-W-IN-IN-WELLS-ROCK_CRK_TWP-1910
Name Age
Earl Higgins 22
Pearl Higgins 23
Helen L Higgins 2 9/12
Hermina M Higgins 4/12

World War I Draft Registration
Name: Earl Higgins Race: White
County: Wells State: Indiana
Birthplace: Indiana Birth Date: 16 Dec 1887
Personal Description: Occupation Veterinary Surgeon, Tall, slender build, Brown hair, Brown eyes.

HIGGANS-CHADS-61-M-W-IN-IN-WELLS-HARRISON_TWP-9-PCT-1920
Name Age
Chads Higgans 61
Ida M Higgans 52

HIGGANS-EARL-32-M-W-IN-IN-WELLS-HARRISON_TWP-9-PCT-1920
Name Age
Earl Higgans 32
Pearl Higgans 33
Hermenia Higgans 10
Kathrain Higgans 8
Dale Higgans 7/12
Nate Truax 59

1930; Census Place: Harrison, Wells, Indiana; Roll: 638; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 686 (No Image Available)
Name Age

Chads Higgins 72
Ida M Higgins 62
Charles Higgins 39
Kennith Higgins 20
Harold Higgins 19
Roger Higgins 10

1930; Census Place: Harrison, Wells, Indiana; Roll: 638; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 691 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Earl Higgins 43
Pearl Higgins 43
Hermenia Higgins 20
Kathryn Higgins 18
Dale Higgins 10
Joe Higgins 7
Jim Higgins 3 1/12

U.S. World War II Draft Registration
Name: James Earl Higgins Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1887 Birth Place: Wells, Indiana
Residence: Wells, Indiana

Social Security Death Index
Name: Earl Higgins
Last Residence: 46714 Bluffton, Wells, Indiana, USA
Born: 16 Dec 1887 Died: Apr 1971
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1956)

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=41&GScid=2193319&GRid=36481976&CScnty=881&
Birth: Dec. 16, 1887 Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA
Death: Apr. 10, 1971 Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA

Son of Chads Higgins (1858-1943) & Ida Mae Cobbum(1867-1940)
Husband of Arnetta Pearl Ditzler(1886-1943)
Husband of Ethel Valera Wood(1895-1946)

Source: Standard history of Adams and Wells counties, Indiana: Volume 2 By Orlo Ervin Lesh - Published 1918

Earl Higgins, V. S. One of the successful young professional men of Harrison Township, Wells County, is Dr. Earl Higgins, a graduate veterinarian, and a popular young man of this section. Doctor Higgins was the eldest of his parents' family and was born December 16, 1887, a son of Chads and Ida (Cobburn) Higgins. He spent his boyhood days on the home farm and attended the public schools. For some years he engaged in farming, and in handling cattle and stock discovered that he was so much interested in dumb creatures that he concluded to make a study of their medical and surgical needs. In recent years his profession has been advanced to one of equal dignity and necessity and a long course of study and training was involved before he was most creditably graduated in April, 1917, from the Indiana Veterinary College, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Doctor Higgins was married to Miss Pearl Ditzler, who is a daughter of John R. and Catherine (Brickley) Ditzler, and they have had three children: Hermennia. who is eight years old; Catherine, who is six years; and Lucile, who died in 1917. In politics, Doctor Higgins is a democrat.

Indiana Marriages
Name: Chads Higgins Spouse Name: Ida M. Cobbum
Marriage Date: 30 Sep 1883 Marriage County: Wells
Wells County, Indiana
Source W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: C- 6 OS Page: 277

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20 Jun 2005
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~inboone/biographies/higginsjohn.html  
JOHN HIGGINS The subject of this sketch was born near Connersville, Indiana, September 10, 1814. His parents' names were Jonathan and Margaret Higgins; her name was Margaret Shaw. Mr. Higgins was married at Thorntown, Indiana, December 23, 1839. Mrs. Higgins died September 10, 1880, and is buried in what is known as Bethel Cemetery, in Washington Township. Mrs. Higgins ( Nancy Long) was born March 6, 1821. This interesting family was among the first to settle in that part of Washington Township. Mr. Higgins at once took a great interest in his new home, and with his hands made one of the best farms in the county. And he is one of the best farmers in his township. He has served as Township Trustee, in all, near nineteen years. Was elected joint representative for the counties of Boone and Clinton in 1868, over Hon. Henery M. Marvin, which will give us an idea of his popularity. In person Mr. Higgins is large, fair complexion, light hair and good features. He belongs to the Presbyterian Church. In politics, a republican. 
The following are his children's names: Mary married to William Adair, died May 19, 1864; Phebe J., died at the age of six years; Arminta B., married to Dr T. H. Harrison, resides in Lebanon, Indiana; Ollie married to Walter S. Hall, resides on home farm. In the proper place we omitted to say Mr. Higgins served as County Commissioner; first appointed to serve out the unexpected term of Newton Phillips; afterwards being elected. When canvassing for this work we were kindly cared for at his house by him and Mr. And Mrs. Hall. 

Submitted by Jane A Heine
Source: Early Life and Times in Boone County Indiana



View 1850 IN Census Scan   John Higgins  age 34
View 1860 IN Census Scan   John Higgins  age 45
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View 1870 IN Census Scan   John Higgins  age 55

1880 Census Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 

John HIGGINS       Self M Male     W 65 IN Farmer VA NC 
Nancy HIGGINS     Wife M Female W 59 OH Keeping House OH PA 
George BARNHART Other S Male   W 17 IL Farm Laborer IN IN 
Ida ALDRICH Other S Female        W 19 IN House Work IN IN 
Scott HALL           SonL M Male    W 32 IN Farmer PA VA 
Olly HALL              Dau M Female  W 31 IN House Work IN IN 
Fay HALL              GSon S Male    W  4 IN IN IN 
Wade HALL           GSon S Male     W 9M IN IN IN 

Source Information:
Census Place Washington, Boone, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254266 
NA Film Number T9-0266 Page Number 49C 


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08 Feb 2005 
http://myindianahome.net/gen/jeff/records/cemetery/madstpat.html 

St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery
     North Madison, Madison Township Jefferson County, Indiana
     D.A.R. Cemetery Records, 1941

Higgins, John, d. 1884, age 70 yrs
Higgins, Mary Collins, d. 1892, age 71 yrs
Higgins, Margaret, d. 1871, age 27 yrs
Higgins, Michael, Co. Galway, Ireland, 08 Jun 1808 - 21 Sep 1876
Higgins, Julia, 1820 - 24 Sep 1876
Higgins, Bridget, Co. Limerick, Ireland, 1824 - 10 Jan 1904


1880 Census Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 

John HIGGINS Self  M Male    W 68 IRE Laborer IRE IRE 
Mary HIGGINS Wife M Female W 60 IRE Keeps House IRE IRE 

Source Information:
Census Place Madison, Jefferson, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254287 
NA Film Number T9-0287 Page Number 94A 
. . . . . . 

Added 14 Mar 2009

Henry D Higgins

 Source: History of St. Joseph County, Indiana By Chapman, Chas. C., & Co
Henry D. Higgins was born in Onondaga county, N. Y., March 15, 1832, and is a son of William and Hannah (Avery) Higgins. The former was once a wagon maker, at which Henry D. worked some in his younger days, but was a carpenter and painter by trade. He married in April, 1846. Miss Nancy Barnes, by whom he has had 4 children; of these, 2 are living, viz.: Sarah and Susie. He came to this county in 1846; engaged in painting four years, and in 1850 he went to California, but returned in 1851. In 1864 he engaged in dentistry in Mishawaka, in company with his son Charles, who was accidentally shot by an employee June 19, 1873. Mr. Higgins owns and carries on the jewelry store in Mishawaka, and is doing a good business. He also has a large sum of money at interest.

Henry D Higgins 

View IN 1860 Census  Added 28 May 2004 

HIGGINS HENRY D 38 M W NY IN ST JOSEPH 4-WD MISHAWAKA 1860
Name Age 
Henry D Higgins 38  
Nancy Higgins 41  
Charles Higgins 12  
Sarah Higgins 10  
Susan Higgins 5  
Mary J Webster 16  
1870 USA Census 29 Sep 2003
HIGGINS HENRY 49 M W NY IN ST JOSEPH  MISHAWAKA 1870 
Name Age 
Henry Higgins 49  
Nancy Higgins 50  
Sarah Higgins 18  
Susan Higgins 14  
Charles Higgins 20  

06 January 2003
1880 Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
Henry D. HIGGINS  Self M Male W 58 NY Jeweler CT NY 
Nancy HIGGINS Wife M Female W 61 NY Keeping House NY CT 
HIGGINS       Dau  S Female W 28 IN Clerk -Jewelry Store NY NY 

View 1880 IN Census Scan 

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Source Information:
Census Place Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254308 
NA Film Number T9-0308 
Page Number 295C 

  
Token 1863 
H D Higgins Jeweler Optician
Mishawaka Indiana 

 
HENRY D. HIGG1NS

South Bend and the men who have made it.
Compiled by Anderson & Cooley ,SOUTH BEND: THE TRIBUNE PRINTING CO. 1901.


         No man was ever more warmly endeared to this community, nor occupied a higher

place in the respect of our people than the late Henry D. Higgins, whose death occurred in this city 
February 11, 1895. His many kindly acts are still fresh in the minds of those who knew him while he lived, 
and who were ever proud to be numbered among his friends. Mr. Higgins was a native of New York state and 
was born on a farm on Onondaga County, near the City of Syracuse, March 15, 1822. His father, William Higgins, 
was a native of Connecticut, and came of an eminent English family, whose sons came to America In the early 
Colonial days, and settled in New England. 
His grand father, Darius Higgins, settled at New Haven, Conn., and was a patriot in the Revolutionary war. 
His father William Higgins served in the war of 1812. His mother was Hannah Willard. Mr. Henry D. Higgins 
received his education in the public schools, and learned the trade of carpenter. Mr. Higgins went to Oswego.N.Y., 
and in 1846 was married to Miss Nancy Barnes, and two weeks after his marriage came to Mishawaka, where 
he was engaged for a time at the painting business. He gave this up and opened the first jewelry store in Mishawaka 
and continued in that line until his lamented death. Mr. Higgins was widely known and highly esteemed as an active 
and honorable business man and a public spirited citizen. Mrs. Higgins died in 1892. To. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins were 
born four children, Charles, the eldest who died in 1873, Sarah, who married Joseph DeLorenzi, and who succeeded 
Mr. Higgins in the jewelry business, Alice, who died when a child, and Susie, the youngest, is the wife of
 Mr. Martin V. Beiger, the founder and president of the Mishawaka Woolen Company. Mr. Higgins left an enduring 
memory of his many admirable traits and strong business attributes and the world is the better for his having lived.

 - Link to image of Henry D. Higgins -

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http://199.8.200.90:591


Results from the Indiana World War II Servicemen Database

At website you can get detailed info such as newspaper
where obit appeared and what service they were part of
Capital letter required for surname,

Name: Hometown: Date of article:
George J  Higgins
  Gary              04-10-1945

Orville A  Higgins
  Indianapolis      09-26-1944

Virgil Higgins
  Bloomington      05-10-1945

Virgil Higgins
  Bloomington      06-13-1945

Wilbur Higgins
  Indianapolis      06-23-1945

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http://www.indianahistory.org/library/manuscripts/collection_guides/om358.html

Indiana Historical Society - Manuscripts & Archives

BOONE COUNTY (INDIANA)  DEEDS, 1843-1878
This collection contains three deeds from Boone
County, Indiana, apparently unrelated, and dated 1843 to 1878: 

6-17-1843 Elisha and Belinda Higgins to Andrew I. McHenry

3-1-1866 Daniel and Abigail Ferguson to William N. Nolan

2-15-1878 John R. Williams mortgage to Common School Fund

..............................................


Source:      
http://199.8.200.90:591/FMPro  
New Source  http://199.8.200.229/db/marriages_search.asp 


Indiana State Library Genealogy Division

Indiana Marriages Through 1850

Last Name, Bride or Groom:
First Name, Bride or Groom:
Last Name, Spouse:
First Name, Spouse:
County:
Date:
Remarks:


HIGGINS AARON D.
  HUMPHRIES MINERVA
  Rush
  1-24-1839


HIGGINS ABRADORE ? K.
   DOUGHERTY NANCY JAMES
   Vermillion
   9-11-1834 
    Additional Information: Alvadore 'Alvid' Higgins


HIGGINS ALEXANDER
  MORTON FANNY
  Jefferson 
   8-30-1832


HIGGINS ALFRED
   MCCALL REBECCA
   Rush
   4-14-1831


HIGGINS ALFRED J.
  BARBEE LOUIZA
  Orange
  10-24-1850


HIGGINS ALVID K.
  HEDGES CHARLOTTE
  Vermillion
  12-9-1830
      Additional Information: Alvadore 'Alvid' Higgins

HIGGINS AMELIA
  HUFF EDMUNDS
Tippecanoe
7-2-1848


HIGGINS AMOS G.
  RAY AMY
  Scott 10-20-1825


HIGGINS ANGELINE
  WILSON THOMAS E.
  Rush 12-16-1841


HIGGINS ANNA
  LOUDERBAUGH JOHN J.
  Switzerland 7-11-1844


HIGGINS ARCHIBALD
 LOWERY ELIZA JANE
 Rush 6-26-1847


HIGGINS CAROLINE
 BARBEE ALEXANDER
 Orange 8-29-1850


HIGGINS CATHARINE
 LOWRY PATRICK
 Jefferson  5-19-1850


HIGGINS CYNTHIA
 OGDEN DANIEL B.
 Jefferson 11-16-1837 license

HIGGINS CYNTHIA C.
 CRANK JAMES
 Jefferson  11-19-1837


HIGGINS DANIEL
MAHAN MARY
Hendricks 3-31-1841 2-120

HIGGINS DANIEL
 HOWELL MARY
 Wayne 3-28-1822


HIGGINS DAVID
 STEVENSON SALLY
 Wayne 4-6-1826


HIGGINS DEBORAH JANE
 COLLINGS ZEBULON
 Scott 1-22-1846


HIGGINS DENNIS
 WELSH ELIZA
 Vanderburgh 9-7-1839


HIGGINS ELIJAH
 EVANS SARAH
 Marion  1-24-1842


HIGGINS ELIJAH
 JOYCE NANCY
  Switzerland 9-27-1835
  View 1860 IN Census Scan   Added 29 May 2004

HIGGINS ELIZA
 ALDRIDGE EVERETT
 Putnam 4-8-18(24?) lic

HIGGINS ELIZA
 COMINGORE JOHN
 Scott 1-4-1838


HIGGINS ELIZA ANN
 CAVETT SAMUEL S.
 Hendricks 1-4-1848 3-287

Last Name, Bride or Groom:
First Name, Bride or Groom:
Last Name, Spouse:
First Name, Spouse:
County:
Date:
Remarks:

HIGGINS ELIZABETH
 BRYANT JAMES M.
 Hendricks 9-14-1848 4-21

HIGGINS ELIZABETH
 COTTRELL MORRIS
 Franklin  3-31-1849


HIGGINS ELIZABETH
 MEEKS THOMAS
 Posey 6-14-1820 (lic.)

HIGGINS ELIZABETH
 LYONS BENJAMIN
 Ripley 3-10-1834


HIGGINS ELLEN
 BRAY GEORGE W.
 Switzerland 12-29-1847


HIGGINS ELMAZA
 HIGGINS JESSE
 Rush 7-31-1836


HIGGINS EMELINE
 SPURLING NOAH
 Shelby 1__12__43


HIGGINS EPHRON
 NICHOLS ROSELLA
 Vigo 11-1-1829


HIGGINS EVELINE
 GITHENS HENRY W.
 Rush 2-16-1843


HIGGINS FAUSTINA
 CHAPMAN URIAH
 Allen  6-29-1837


HIGGINS FRANCES
 TILLET JACOB
 Posey 12-24-1820


HIGGINS FRANCES
 CRAIG HENRY
 Scott 12-18-1828


FREELOVE HIGGINS
 WILSON SAMUEL
 Hancock  6-23-1836


GEORGE HIGGINS
 JAMISON MARY
 Decatur 12-23-1835


HANNAH HIGGINS
 ELLIOTT ABSOLEM
 Scott 12-26-1830


HANNAH HIGGINS
 MCCLANNIHAN JAMES
 Switzerland 1-23-1836


HARRIET HIGGINS
 BARHHART JOHN
 Miami 9-28-1828


HARRIET O. HIGGINS
 CUTLER CHANCEY
 Spencer 5-13-1841


HARRISON HIGGINS
 HUDDLESON JANE
 Orange 6-14-1846


HENRY HIGGINS
 JACKSON MALINDA
 Franklin  2-14-1830


HIRAM HIGGINS
 MCGEE SUSAN
 Tippecanoe 5-29-1849


HORACE HIGGINS
 PHILLIPS MARY
  Jefferson 4-16-1844
  View 1860 IN Census Scan 
Added 28 May 2004


JAMES HIGGINS
 MARTIN SARAH
 Decatur 8-22-1850


JAMES HIGGINS
 BURNS POLLY
 Morgan 2-16-1832


JAMES H. HIGGINS
 CHALFANT LYDIA
 Wells 11-16-1852

Last Name, Bride or Groom:
First Name, Bride or Groom:
Last Name, Spouse:
First Name, Spouse:
County:
Date:
Remarks:

JAMES R. HIGGINS
 BOATMAN NANCY M.
 Scott 12-28-1847


JAMES W. HIGGINS
 LAFFERTY DORCAS
 Orange 4-9-1843


JANE A. HIGGINS
 MCQUITTY HIRAM M.
Boone 12-25-1839


JEREMIAH HIGGINS
 JOHNSTON LURANY
 Rush 3-4-1830


JESSE HIGGINS
 CONES MARY
 Rush 1-26-1844


JESSE HIGGINS
 HIGGINS ELMAZO
 Rush 7-21-1836


JOHN HIGGINS
 LUKE MARY
 Bartholomew 6-11-1841 Lic.

JOHN HIGGINS
 LONG NANCY
 Boone  12-23-1839


JOHN HIGGINS
 BRADFORD CATHARINE
 Henry 6-5-1841


JOHN HIGGINS
 GALLAHER CATHARINE
 Jefferson 8-20-1844


JOHN HIGGINS
 TUMPER DIANTHA
 Porter 3-18-1847


JOHN HIGGINS
 GRIFFITH HANNAH
 Switzerland 10-29-1829


JOHN HIGGINS
 ALDERMAN LUCINA
 Hancock 7-2-1834


JOHN H. HIGGINS
 MOLER RACHEL
 Switzerland 1-22-1823


JOHN T. HIGGINS
 PARISH MARTHA
 Decatur 1-1-1832


JOHN W. HIGGINS
 BOLINGE SARAH
 Decatur 2-22-1846


JOHN W. HIGGINS
 SWIZER MARTHA
 Johnson 10-2-48


JOHN WESLEY HIGGINS
 SIMS MARY ANN TELITHA
 Hamilton 7-9-1846


JONATHAN HIGGINS
 LINE MARY ANN
 Franklin  12-5-1839


JOSEPH HIGGINS
 GORDON MARY
 Washington 12-5-1822


JOSHUA J. HIGGINS
 SPURLING ELIZA JANE
 Shelby 3-10-1847


KEZIAH HIGGINS
 BELL VINCENT
 Rush 10-21-1829


LUCINDA HIGGINS
 LOWRY JAMES D.
 Rush 8-18-1842


LUCINDA HIGGINS
 LOWERY JOHN
 Rush 7-18-1833


LUCINDA HIGGINS
 MARLOW WILLIAM R.
 Rush 10-22-1840

Last Name, Bride or Groom:
First Name, Bride or Groom:
Last Name, Spouse:
First Name, Spouse:
County:
Date:
Remarks:

MADISON  HIGGINS
 CRAFT ANNA
 Hancock 3-20-1834


MADISON M. HIGGINS
 FRANCIS SARAH
 Hancock 10-17-1849


MAHALA HIGGINS
 WOMACK AARON H.
 Franklin 1-20-1831


MALINDA HIGGINS
 GROVE REASON B.
 Rush 11-15-1843


MARIAH HIGGINS
 HAMLINE NORMAN
 Knox 1-14-1837


MARTHA HIGGINS
 GENRTY JOSIAH
 Franklin 4-30-1843


MARTHA HIGGINS
 MCGRAW WILLIAM
 Wayne 1-25-1816


MARTIN HIGGINS
 TRIMBLE JANE
 Franklin 12-25-1812


MARTIN HIGGINS
 MOLLER REBECCA
 Switzerland 3-27-1826


MARY HIGGINS
 BENNINGTON JOHN C.
 Scott 9-19-1835 (lic.)

MARY HIGGINS
 SIBBIT CORNELUIS
 Fayette  7-27-1825 IMH

MARY ANN HIGGINS
  CLARK ADAM
  Clinton 
  12-24-1837


MARY ANN HIGGINS
   MCCRORY JAMES
   Jefferson 
   7-24-1841  license

MARY ANN HIGGINS
    WAY ALFRED
     Morgan
     3__12__43


MARY ANN HIGGINS
   FAUSETT WILLIAM
   Orange
   11-22-1838


MARY (Mrs) HIGGINS
   BIRT ALBERT M.
   Rush
   3-3-1849


MICHAEL HIGGINS
  PLASTERS ELIZABETH
  Hendricks
  10-7-1847
  3-228

MICHAEL HIGGINS
   ROBBINS LYDIA
   Hendricks
   11-18-1845
   3-18

MICHAEL HIGGINS
   ROBBINS POLLY
   Hendricks
   4-27-1843
   2-192

MILO HIGGINS
   SAMPSON JANE
   Jennings 
   3-15-1849


MILTON HIGGINS
   JONES EMILY A.
   Rush
   4-26-1832


MORGAN HIGGINS
   WILKINSON HARRIETT
   Franklin 
   6-28-1850


MOSES B. HIGGINS
    WOMACK MAHALA B.
    Decatur 
    12-28-1837


NANCY HIGGINS
    LOWERY JOHN H.
    Rush
    9-7-1845

Bride or Groom: Last Name, 
First Name, Bride or Groom:
Last Name, Spouse:
First Name, Spouse:
County:
Date:
Remarks:

POLLY HIGGINS
  MOLLER ELIZA
  Switzerland
  3-14-1834


REBECCA HIGGINS
  MCNEELY ROBERT
  Monroe 
  8-13-1840


RHODA ANN HIGGINS
   HANCOCK CALVIN A.
   Hendricks
   6-4-1840
   2-86

ROBERT HIGGINS
  SHIRLEY MARY ANN
  Orange
  8-16-1839


ROBERT HIGGINS
  LANDIS MILLY
  Vermillion
  4-24-1826


SALLY HIGGINS
  FARTHING EDWARD
  Jennings 
  11-15-1827
   lic.

SALLY C. HIGGINS
  MCCLELLAND JOHN
  La Grange 
  12-8-50
  2-106

SAMUEL HIGGINS
  OHAVER RACHEL
  Marion 
  11-4-1844


SAMUEL HIGGINS
  WARNER REBECCA
  Shelby
  3-8-1836


SARAH HIGGINS
  MCKAY TAVNER
  Switzerland
  1-11-1820


SARAH JANE HIGGINS
  HART BENJAMIN F.
  Hendricks
  12-5-1850
  4-165

THOMAS HIGGINS
  MORRIS NANCY
  Orange
  7-12-1842

THOMAS HIGGINS
  SANDERSON NANCY JANE
  Parke 
  5-21-1850


THOMAS G. HIGGINS
  FARTHING ELIZABETH
  Franklin 
  9-12-1844


TOLBERT HIGGINS
  JONES MATILDA
  Rush
  12-4-1832


UNICE HIGGINS
  MCKINZIE BARNABAS
  Boone 
  3-28-1847
  2-70

WILLIAM HIGGINS
  BOWMAN NANCY CAROLINE
  Boone 
  1-24-1850


WILLIAM HIGGINS
  FURNISH MARTHA
  Franklin
  10-15-1837


WILLIAM HIGGINS
  LOLLER PATSEY
  Franklin 
  10-9-1814


WILLIAM H. HIGGINS
  WATKINS TANIZON
  Franklin 
  5-22-1845


WILLIAM J. HIGGINS
   PEARCE SAMANTHA JANE
   Shelby
   9-30-1847


WILLIAM W. HIGGINS
   HOWES CORNELIA A.
   La Porte 
   5-8-1838


Wm. HIGGINS
   HAGERMAN JAIN
   Bartholomew 
   2-22-1831


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19 Jun 2005  
Allen County, Indiana Death Index, 1870-1920
http://friendsofallencounty.org/search_deaths.php 
Surname First Name Age Date Book Page
Higgins E. R.            57 07/17/1904 CH-3 113
Higgins Frank           70 08/18/1908 CH-5 49
Higgins George         55 08/20/1909 H-14 50
Higgins George         28 11/30/1916 CH-8 77
Higgins George         55 08/20/1909 H-14 50
Higgins George L.     72 09/12/1890 SCH-4 16
Higgins Gracie           2 09/27/1880 SCH-1 147
Higgins Margaret A. C. 80 07/06/1920 CH-10 H
Higgins Selina         58 09/30/1886 SCH-2 103



Higgins Cemetery 
   Orangeville Township Section 7, T2N R1W. Abandoned
 

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/orange/higgins.htm

A short distance south of the village of Orangeville on the old Higgins farms lies this cemetery, on a high hill. It commands a beautiful view over Lost River Valley, near the true rise of the river. 

HIGGINS, Robert                              1819-1899.
HIGGINS, Mary Ann, w. of Robert        1814-1869.
HIGGINS, William T., son of R. & M.A.  1844-1869.
HIGGINS, Daniel H.                           1823-1894.
HIGGINS, Jane           wife of Daniel       1817-1878. 

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Webmaster believes this to be the family mentioned in the cemetery listing above.
*The transcription states Mary Higgins death year as 1869
   if this is the correct family then the transcription is in error

See also
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/orange/obits14.htm 
HIGGINS, Mary, The Paoli Weekly News (December 24, 1879)
On Thursday (Dec 18, 1879) last Mrs. Mary Higgins, wife of Robert Higgins of Orangeville, died of some kind of dropsical affliction. Sometime ago Mrs. Higgins paid a visit to her son, Payton, in Missouri and while on this visit the disease which was the cause of her death seized upon her, and in spite of all the medical aid it retained its hold and carried her off. Mrs. Higgins was a much loved wife, mother and friend. She leaves a husband and three children, as well as many friends, to mourn her death. They have our heartfelt sympathy.
-On site link-
    ROBERT HIGGINS married
    SHIRLEY MARY ANN
    Orange
    8-16-1839 

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View 1850 IN Census Scan   Robert Higgins  age 31

View 1860 IN Census Scan   Robert Higgins  age 42

View 1870 IN Census Scan   Robert Higgins  age 51

1880 Census Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 

Levi J. PIPNER    Self M Male     W 36 IN Liveryman NY IN 
Sarah PIPNER     Wife M Female W 30 IN Keeps House TN VA 
R. Oscar PIPNER  Son S Male     W  5 IN IN IN 
William F. PIPNER Son S Male     W  3 IN IN IN 
Levi PIPNER        Son S Male     W  1 IN IN IN 
Robert HIGGINS FatherL W Male W 61 TN Liveryman TN TN 
Jane PRUETT    Other S Female W 18 IN House Keeper KY IN
John WOODS    Other    Male    W 20 IL Day Laborer IN IL 
Ransom WOODS Other Male      W 18 IL Clerk In Store IN IL 

Source Information:
Census Place Shoals, Martin, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254298 
NA Film Number T9-0298 Page Number 288B    

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http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/orange/svobits23.htm  
Orange County Obituaries
HIGGINS, Alonzo, Springs Valley Herald (March 19, 1925) Death Notice
Death claimed Mr. Alonzo Higgins Monday, March 16, at his home in Prospect. He was a victim of Septicemia due to gangrene of the foot.
Deceased was born may 19, 1847 and was the father of Harry Higgins, a former resident of this city, and Mrs. Maude Wilson of West Baden.
Burial was at Ames Cemetery yesterday at 2 o'clock p.m.
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Springs Valley Herald (March 19, 1925) West Baden News
Lon Higgins, one of the pioneer citizens, who retired from the farm and has been living at Prospect for some time, has been in very poor health for some time and departed this life last Monday night. For some weeks he has been afflicted with a severe case of blood poisoning. Mr. Higgins is one of the oldest members of the fraternity of Odd Fellows in the Sate, having become a member of that order when a young man. He is the father of two children, Harry Higgins, living in Indianapolis and Mrs. Maude Wilson, wife of Thomas Wilson of this place. He has many friends who will regret to learn of his death. The funeral took place Wednesday at Ames Chapel.
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Springs Valley Herald (March 26, 1925) Obituary Alonzo Higgins, son of Robert and Mary Ann Higgins, was born near Orangeville, Orange County, Indiana May 19th, 1847. His ancestry were among the first settlers of Orange County. Jacob Shirley, his grandfather, came from Virginia and settled in Orange County, near the rise of the Lost River, about one hundred years ago. In a few years the little town of Orangeville sprang up. Near this little town Alonzo was born. He grew to mature manhood. He, with many other young people attended school at Orangeville and were highly favored by having Miss Mary Hardesty, afterwards Mrs. Doctor Carter as their teacher, who for many years taught school in Orangeville. The church and school surrounding this little village was the center of the social life. The noble ancestry of that day, gave to their children a rich heritage. The moral atmosphere of the community helped to lay the foundation for an honest upright citizenship. The Higgens family were known far and near for their generosity and hospitality, consequently Alonzo grew to manhood loved and respected by all the community. When 22 years old he was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Orange County. While residing in Paoli he joined the I.O.O.F., afterwards transferred his membership to Orangeville Lodge, No. 113, and for more than 55 years he was an active, honored member of this Brotherhood. He delighted in its fellowship and work of mercy and help and for more than a half century exemplified the principles of FRIENDSHIP, LOVE and TRUTH.
In early life he united with the M. E. Church at Orangeville. After his marriage he moved his membership to Ames Chapel. He was married to Miss Lydia Porter, December 25, 1874. To this union was born two children, Harry and Maude. For many years Brother Higgins was in poor health. When he sold his farm where he had lived for more than 45 years he moved to the little town of Prospect and from this quiet home, he went away, never more to return, at 9 p.m. Monday evening, March 16. There was an alarm at the door of the Grand Lodge on high. The Noble Grand said swing wide the gate and let him in. His seat will be vacant in his lodge and home and the community has lost a highly respected citizen. A Brother beloved who has been identified with Orange County history for almost four score years has taken his departure at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 3 days.
He leaves the wife of his youth, his son Harry of Indianapolis, his daughter, Mrs. Maude Wilson of West Baden, also an only sister, Mrs. Sarah Pipher of Oklahoma and many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. N. F. Denny, Wednesday, March 18th, at Ames Chapel at 2 p.m. At the grace Brother L.P. Brown, a life long friend of the deceased, paid a beautiful tribute of respect, to his intimate friend and brother, after which the I.O.O.F. Order paid their last tribute of respect to a departed brother. Brother L.P. Brown, now the senior member of Orange Lodge No. 113, officiating.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to our many friends for their acts of kindness during the illness and the for sympathy in the passing of our dear husband and father. Your kindness and sympathy beautifully exemplified a spirit of tender respect for the aged. Words fail to express our deep appreciation. Mrs. Lydia Higgins, Harry E  P  Higgins, F. Maude Wilson

Submitted to original site by Tom Agan.

1880 Census Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
Alonzo HIGGINS    Self M Male     W 33 IN Farmer TN VA 
Liddie HIGGINS     Wife M Female W 28 IN Keeping House IN NC 
Harry HIGGINS      Son S Male     W  4 IN IN IN 
Fanie M. HIGGINS Dau S Female   W  1 IN IN IN 

Source Information:
Census Place Orangeville, Orange, Indiana 
Family History Library Film 1254302 
NA Film Number T9-0302 Page Number 163A 

View 1900 IN Census Scan  Alonzo Higgins  age 53

View 1910 IN Census Scan  Alonzo Higgins  age 62 

View 1920 IN Census Scan  Alonzo Higgins  age 72

   22 April 2002 

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http://www.usgennet.org/usa/in/county/orange/biogs3.htm  

DANIEL H  HIGGINS, a prominent citizen of Orangeville Township, is a native of Washington County, Tenn., where he was born March 19, 1823, being the third of eight children born to William and Nancy (Harrison) Higgins. His parents were natives of Rockingham County, Va., his father of German, his mother of Scotch descent, and came to this State and county from Tennessee about 1831. Our immediate subject remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-three years. He received a very limited education in the primitive log schoolhouses of his day. June 14, 1846, his marriage with Jane (Shirley) Hudelson was solemnized, and to their union one child was born--Eliza--who was united in marriage to Marion Critchfield. Our subject's occupation has always been farming, and he has been quite successful in that pursuit and now owns 320 acres of well improved land; he also raises considerable stock. November 27, 1878, Mr. Higgins lost his wife. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Orangeville, and is a liberal supporter of that institution. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows' Fraternity. His political views are Democratic; he is one of the best farmers in this part of the county.

View 1860 IN Census Scan  Daniel H Higgins  age 37 

   22 April 2002  

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Added 25 March 2003
http://www.co.wayne.in.us/marriage/retrieve.cgi

Records from 1811 to December 1903 
By Groom Last Name

Mary Howel married Daniel Higgins on 1822-03-28.
                   (Book ZZ ; Page 174)

Sally Stevenson married David Higgins on 1826-04-06.
                   (Book ZZ ; Page 283)

HENRIETTA MC COLLOUGH married PHILEMAN F HIGGINS on
          1870-02-24.
           (Book J ; Page 439)

MARY S LOUER married JAMES E HIGGINS on 1885-04-20.
           (Book O ; Page 285)

By Bride last name
Martha Higgins married William Mc Graw on 1816-01-25.
            (Book ZZ ; Page 37)

Susan Higgins married Joseph Derickson on 1838-07-21.
             (Book C ; Page 68)

SUSAN HIGGINS married LEANDER THREEWIT on 1877-03-08.
              (Book L ; Page 543)

JENNIE HIGGINS married FRANK P FLETCHER on 1878-08-28.
              (Book M ; Page 193)

CLARA B HIGGINS married GEORGE C GRAVES on 1883-06-26.
               (Book N ; Page 551)

ALICE E HIGGINS married ELWOOD T HOMES on 1893-01-16.
                (Book Q ; Page 418)

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    Also See  - Indiana Part Two 
                 - Civil War - Indiana 
                 - WILLIAM VICTOR HIGGINS
                    1884-1949 known as Victor Higgins 


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