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http://bangordailynews.com/2012/05/20/obituaries/leo-j-higgins-sr-2/
BANGOR – Leo J. Higgins Sr., 91, died peacefully May 18, 2012,
surrounded by his loving family at a Bangor hospital. He was born
July 27, 1920, in Hermon, the son of Catherine (Steele) and
Thomas Higgins.
Leo later grew up on New York Street, Bangor, with his nine
siblings. He was proud of his family, his Irish Catholic heritage,
and he would often say "there were two kinds of people in this
world, those that were Irish and those that wish they were." Leo
attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and John Bapst High School,
where he excelled in sports. Leo was a veteran of World War II,
serving with the U.S. Army, 243rd Field Artillery Battalion in
Europe. Although he was a humble man, Leo in recent years spoke of
capturing a German spy single handedly during the war. During his
service years he competed in the GI Olympics for boxing, track and
diving. Leo had a deep respect for the men he served with during
World War II, and he attended yearly military reunions since the war
reminiscing with his friends of the 243rd, "Deus Vult." Leo met and
married the love of his life, Hilda M. (Barry) Higgins prior
to his military service. They were blessed with a
marriage of 63 years and raised 13 children together. Leo and Hilda
shared a true love and they both loved to dance and sing. Dancing to
"Big Band" music was a treat for spectators at dances throughout the
years and also for their children who sometimes caught a peek of
their dancing skills while at home. It was also a treat to hear Leo
pay the harmonica. Leo was employed as a railroad engineer for Maine
Central Railroad for 45 years before retiring in 1990. Leo was also
the union president for United Transportation Union for many years
while employed through MCRR. Leo was a devout Catholic and he had a
deep faith in God and his Catholic religion. He also had a deep and
compassionate love for his family and John Bapst High School, some
days it was a toss up which he loved more. Throughout the years you
could find Leo at many games supporting the Crusaders and cheering
fiercely. He also came to be very well known by the officials of
these sporting events. Leo was very giving and for more than 20
years handed out a cold soda to every John Bapst High School Varsity
football player following every away game. Many people commented
throughout the years that Leo bled purple and white. Leo was a
wonderful son, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He was
loving and gentle. He was extremely proud of his children and he
took pride in their accomplishments during the years. Leo was also
very proud of his grandchildren and he enjoyed spending time with
family no matter what the occasion. Leo especially loved spending
time at his camp on Beech Hill Pond. He enjoyed mixing cement and
creating marvelous walkways at "the lake" while encouraging his
children and grandchildren to collect and pick rocks for these
projects.
Leo is survived by his daughter-in-law, Lucy Higgins and
grandson, James, of Bangor; son, Barry Higgins and
fiancée, Nancy Miller, of Connecticut and grandchildren,
Nick, Carissa, David, Keri, Angela
and Sara; son, Richard Higgins and his wife, Gale,
of Pittsburg, Calif., and granddaughter, Leanna; daughter,
Irene Higgins of Bradley; daughter, Cynthia Prescott and
her husband, David, of Newburgh and granddaughters,
Theresa and Jaime; daughter, Cheryl Higgins of
South Portland; daughter, Patricia Delong and her husband,
Ross, of Orrington and grandchildren, Christie, Brad
and Adam; daughter, Tammie Higgins of Portland; son,
Mark Higgins and his wife, Pauline, of Bangor and
granddaughters, Ashley, Rachel and Madison;
son, John Higgins and his wife, Kristy, of Glenburn
and grandsons, J.J. and Wilson; son, Tim Higgins
and his wife, Kristine, of Glenburn and granddaughters,
Emily and Katherine; son, Peter Higgins and his
fiancée, Denise D’Amboise, of Bangor
and granddaughter, Morgan; daughter, Jackie Ireland
and her husband, Lew, of Brewer and grandchildren, Alexis
and Garrett; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Virginia
Winchester; and special friends, Tammie Thayer and Bob Cadorette.
Leo was predeceased by his wife, Hilda M. Higgins; his oldest
son, Leo J. Higgins Jr.; brothers, Thomas, Johnny,
George and Richard Higgins; and his sisters, Mary
Connors, Kay Brooks, Annie Henry and Alma
Mourkas. The family would like to thank the staff at the Maine
Veterans Home, Bangor, and the medical and nursing staff at Eastern
Maine Medical Center for the excellent, kind and compassionate care
provided to our Dad, Leo.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 21,
at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian
burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, at St. Paul the
Apostle Parish, St. John Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor.
Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Bangor. The
family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and
refreshments at St. John Catholic Church after the interment. Those
who wish to remember Leo in a special way may make gifts to the Leo
J. Higgins Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Mel MacKay, John
Bapst Memorial High School, 100 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401.
http://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituaries/bdnmaine/obituary.aspx?n=hilda-marie-higgins-barry&pid=126993835
Hilda Marie (Barry) Higgins
BANGOR - A Mass of Christian burial for Hilda M. Higgins will be
celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at St. John's Catholic Church,
207 York St., Bangor. Interment will be after at Mount Pleasant
Cemetery, Bangor. Relatives and friends are invited to share
conversation and refreshments after the service at St. John's Parish
Hall. A service of Brookings-Smith, Bangor.
Published in BDN Maine from May
5 to May 6, 2009
Maine Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Leo
Groom's Residence: Bangor, ME
Bride's Name: Barry Hilda
Bride's Residence: Bangor, ME
Marriage Date: 25 Feb 1947
1940; Census Place: Bangor,
Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T627_1486; Page: 9B; Enumeration District:
10-16.
Name Age (No Image Available)
Thomas Higgins 58
Catherine Higgins 54
Leo Higgins 19
Virginia Higgins 18
George Higgins 14
Richard Higgins 2
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14 May 2012
Source: History of Penobscot County, Maine: With Illustrations and
Biographical Sketches - By Williams, Chase & Co - Published 1882
Mr. S. C. Higgins, (Stephen C.) of North Milford, is a son of
Reuben and Susan Higgins, nee Susan Dickey, of
Thorndike, Waldo county, Maine. His grandfather, Isaac Higgins,
came from Gorham, Maine. Reuben and Susan Higgins had
six children, three sons and three daughters, viz: George D.,
deceased; Marshall T., now of Thorndike, Maine; Stephen C.;
Esther, wife of Leonard W. Mann, of Greenbush, Maine;
Calista J., now Mrs. J. C. Cilley, of Lincolnville,
Maine; Mary A., wife of Thomas McFarland, of Belfast,
Maine. Mr. Higgins lived and died in Thorndike ; he was a farmer.
Mr. Higgins died somewhere about the year 1860. Mrs. Higgins is
still living with her daughter Mrs. Cilley. S. C. Higgins was born
November 13, 1837, in Thorndike. After completing his education in
the common and high school he came to North Milford in 1859, and
engaged with Mr. Paul Dudley to work on his farm and about the
store. He worked for Mr. Dudley ten years when he bought his store,
farm and lumbering business. Since then he has lived in Milford and
continued in the business of lumbering, farming and merchandising.
During the winter he furnishes about twenty to thirty horses and men
for the lumbering business in the woods. He does not manufacture his
lumber but sells the logs. During the spring and early summer he
employs about twenty five men on the river running logs down, under
the firm name of Higgins & Buzzell. He married Miss Hannah
W. Burr, daughter of Warren Burr, of Argyle, Maine. They
have two children, Myrtie M. and Paul D. Mr.
Higgins has held the positions of Selectman, School Committeeman,
etc., in his town. He is a member of the Star in the East Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons of Oldtown, also of St. John's Commandery
No. 3, of Bangor.
HIGGINS-REUBEN-50-M-W-ME-ME-WALDO-THORNDIKE-1850
1850; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page:
12B; Image: 31
Name Age
Ruben Higgins 50
Susan Higgins 53
Ester Higgins 20
George Higgins 18
Mary Higgins 16
Marshall Higgins 14
Stephen Higgins 12
Calesta Higgins 8
HIGGINS-REUBEN-59-M-W-ME-ME-WALDO-THORNDIKE-1860
1860; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M653_453; Page:
6; Image: 722
Name Age
Reuben Higgins 59
Susan Higgins 63
Marshall Higgins 24
Calister J Higgins 17
Esther Higgins 30
HIGGINS-STEPHEN-C-34-M-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-MILFORD-1870
1870; Census Place: Milford, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M593_554; Page:
221A; Image: 448
Name Age
Stephen C Higgins 34
Hannah W Higgins 25
HIGGINS-STEPHEN-C-42-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-MILFORD-1880
1880; Census Place: Milford, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 486; Page:
483B; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0568
Name Age
Stephen C. Higgins 42
Hannah Higgins 37
Mirtie Higgins 9
Paul D. Higgins 4
HIGGINS-STEPHEN-C-62-M-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-MILFORD-1900
1900; Census Place: Milford, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 598; Page: 7A;
Enumeration District: 105
Name Age
Stephen C Higgins 61
Hannah W Higgins 57
Grace A Higgins 17
Source: Maine State Archive:
Death Record
Name: Stephen C Higgins Gender: Male Cause of death: Pneumonia
Male, White - Occupation: Merchant
Age: 72 Birth Date: abt 1837 Spouse: Hannah W Burr
Death Date: 30 Mar 1909 Death Place: Milford
Registration Place: Milford, Penobscot
Father: Ruben Mother: Susan Dudley
HIGGINS-HANNAH-W-67-F-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-MILFORD-1910
1910; Census Place: Milford, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T624_544; Page:
15A; Enumeration District: 0172; Image: 1188
Name Age
Hannah W Higgins 67
Paul Higgins 33
Grace Mcnamara 27
May E Mcnamara 5
Frances L Mcnamara 4
HIGGENS-HANNAH-W-74-F-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-MILFORD-1920
1920; Census Place: Milford, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_646; Page:
5B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 401
Name Age
Eugene F Titus 42
Grace A Titus 38
Mae E Mcnamara 15
Francis L Mcnamara 14
Emogene N Titus 6
Russell D Titus 1 2/12
Hannah W Higgens 74 Mother in Law
01/7/12
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/22/obituaries/sidney-j-higgins/
LEVANT – Sidney Jason Higgins, 92, loving husband, father and
grandfather, died Aug. 21, 2011, at a Bangor health care center. He
was born June 29, 1919, in Bangor, son of Bradley C. and
Helen A. (York) Higgins.
Sid graduated from East Corinth Academy. He served his country in
the U.S. Army during World War II, from 1941 to 1945, in England and
France with the 622nd Ordinance Battalion. He was maintenance
supervisor for Border Express for many years. He retired from Ryder
Truck Rental in 1988. Sid was a member of Levant Village Baptist
Church, now known as Harvest Chapel. He was treasurer for 20 years
and served on many committees. Sid was also a member of Kenduskeag
Lodge No. 37 and received his 60-year pin. Some of Sid’s favorite
pastimes were woodworking and making wind chimes. Sid also liked
hunting, fishing and boating. His greatest love was the time spent
with family at camps on Stetson Pond and Old Stream. He also was an
avid fan of the Red Sox, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots.
During baseball season you barely got into his home and you would be
talking Red Sox.
Sid is survived by son, Dennis Higgins and his wife, Karen,
of Levant; two daughters and their husbands, Rhonda and
Steven Libby of Holden and Gayle and Brian Libby
of Levant; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Bryan and
Judy Higgins, Denys and John Byrum, Amanda
and Travis Dandro, Justin Libby and Max Ward,
Ashlee and Ryan Lynch, Angie and Eion
Pelletier, and Bradley and Denise Libby; 14
great-grandchildren, Samantha and Rebeka Bullard,
Leah Higgins, Lauren and Rachel Byrum, Isaac,
Wyeth and Miles Dandro, Feleke, Isabella
and Reuben Lynch, Collin and Andrew
Pelletier and Addison Libby; sisters, Frances Wilcox
and Elvia and husband, Larry Nevers; brother,
Robert Higgins; brother-in-law, Carleton Hodgdon; special
niece, Beth Robinson; many dear nieces and nephews. Sid was
predeceased by his loving wife, Beryle; and brother,
Everett Higgins. The family thanks the staff at Ross Manor and
Hospice of Eastern Maine for their care and support of their
parents, which was greatly appreciated.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at
Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Rick Lambert,
pastor of Swanville Community Church, and Pastor Stan Griffin, of
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Exeter, officiating. Relatives and
friends are welcome to call 10 a.m. until the time of service
Saturday. Interment will be at Waugh Cemetery, Levant. Gifts in his
memory may be sent to the Veteran’s Memorial Fund for the town of
Levant, P.O. Box 220, Levant, ME 04456.
His wife;
Social Security Death Index
Name: Beryle M. Higgins
Last Residence:04456 Levant, Penobscot, Maine
Born:10 Aug 1926 Died:28 May 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)
Obituary: Bangor Daily News -
(May/30/2011) LEVANT - Beryle M.
(Clement) Higgins, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died May
28, 2011, at her daughter's home in Levant. She was born Aug. 10,
1926, in Levant, the daughter of Lloyd G. and Marion
(Ames) Clement. Beryle graduated from Brewer High School, Class
of 1945. She was a member of Good Samaritan Chapter No. 38, Order of
the Eastern Star, Kenduskeag, for several years and was worthy
matron from 1951 to 1953. She received a lifelong pin. Beryle was
tax collector for the town of Levant for 19 years and ballot clerk
for many years. She enjoyed greeting the people of Levant each year.
Beryle was a member of the former Levant Village Baptist Church, now
Harvest Chapel. She served on many committees and was choir director
for 30 years, a service she dearly loved. She is survived by her
loving husband of 64 years, Sidney; one son, Dennis
and his wife, Karen Higgins, of Levant; two daughters and
their husbands, Rhonda and Steven Libby of Holden and
Gayle and Brian Libby of Levant; seven grandchildren
and their spouses, Bryan and Judy Higgins, Denys
and John Byrum, Amanda and Travis Dandro,
Justin Libby and Max Ward, Ashlee and Ryan
Lynch, Angie and Eion Pelletier, and Bradley
and Denise Libby; 11 great-grandchildren, Samantha and
Rebeka Bullard, Leah Higgins, Lauren and
Rachel Byrum, Isaac, Wyeth and Miles Dandro,
Feleke and Isabella Lynch and Collin Pelletier;
brother-in-law, Carleton Hodgdon; sister and husband,
Sally and Wayne Getchell; special niece, Beth Robinson;
many dear nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother,
Galen Clement; and a sister, Faye Hodgdon. Funeral
services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Brookings-Smith,
133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Stephen Hall, pastor of
Harvest Chapel, Levant, officiating. Relatives and friends are
invited to call noon until the time of service Thursday. Interment
will be at Waugh Cemetery, Levant. Gifts in her memory may be sent
to the Veteran's Memorial Fund for the Town of Levant, P.O. Box 220,
Levant, ME 04456.
Maine Birth Records
Name: Sidney Jason Higgins Gender: Male
Birth Date:29 Jun 1919 Birth Place: Bangor
Registration Place: Bangor, Penobscot
Father: Bradley C Higgins Mother: Helen A York
Social Security Death Index
Name: Sidney J. Higgins
Last Residence: 04456 Levant, Penobscot, Maine
Born: 29 Jun 1919 Died: 21 Aug 2011
State (Year) SSN issued:Maine (Before 1951)
Social Security Death Index
Name: Bradley Higgins
Last Residence: 04456 Levant, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Born:1 Sep 1888 Died: Oct 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)
Maine Death Index
Name: Bradley C Higgins
Death Date: 31 Oct 1974 Age: 86
Town: Bangor Certificate: 7408379
1930; Census Place: Levant,
Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 837; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 66;
Image: 832 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Bradley C Higgins 41
Helen A Higgins 36
Everett B Higgins 12
Sidney J Higgins 10
Frances C Higgins 7
Robert M Higgins 2
Oregon, Death Index
Name: George Higgins Certificate: 146
Death Date: 7 Jul 1921 Death Place: Multnomah
HIGGINS-BRADLEY-C-31-M-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-LEVANT-1920
1920;Census Place: Levant, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_646; Page:
2B; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 585
Name Age
Bradley C Higgins 31
Helen A Higgins 25
Everett B Higgins 2
Sidney L Higgins 6/12
Maine Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Bradley Groom's Residence: Levant, ME
Bride's Name: York Helen A Bride's Residence: Kenduskeag, ME
Marriage Date: 30 Aug 1916
World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Bradley Cushman Higgins
County: Penobscot State: Maine
Birthplace: Minnesota; USA Birth Date: 1 Sep 1898
Race: Caucasian (White)
HIGGINS-BRADLEY-W-52-M-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-LEVANT-1910
1910; Census Place: Levant, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T624_544; Page:
1A; Enumeration District: 0180; Image: 1382
Name Age
Bradley W Higgnis 52
Jena S Higgnis 49
Annette D Higgnis 19
Bradley C Higgnis 21
Caroline P Cushman 77
HIGGINS-MONTFORD-P-35-M-W-MO-OR-CLACKAMAS-OAK_GROVE-1910
1910; Census Place: Oak Grove, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1279;
Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 489
Name Age
Montford Higgins 35
George D Higgins 77
Hepsibette Higgins 72
Grace M Higgins 31
HIGGINS-GEO-D-67-M-W-ME-MN-HENNEPIN-8-WD-MINNEAPOLIS-1900
1900; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 8, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll:
T623_768; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 89.
Name Age
Geo D Higgins 67
H D Higgins 62
Everett G Higgins 34
M J Higgins 21
Grace M Higgins 21
HIGGINS-BRADLEY-42-M-W-ME-MN-RAMSEY-MOUNDS_VIEW_TWP-1900
1900; Census Place: Mounds View, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T623_782;
Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 53
Name Age
Bradley Higgins 42
Tenna S Higgins 39
Bradley Higgins 11
Annett Higgins 9
Maine Birth Records
Name: Helen Ada York Gender: Female
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1894 Birth Place: Bangor
Registration Place: Bangor, Penobscot
Father: C Arthur York Mother: Lanette F
HIGGINS-GEORGE-D-47-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-HERMON-1880
1880; Census Place: Hermon, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: 485; Page: 85B;
Enumeration District: 024; Image: 629.
Name Age
George D. Higgins 47
Hepsibeth D. Higgins 42
Bradley W. Higgins 23
Everett G. Higgins 14
Harris W. Higgins 10
Montford L. Higgins 5
Berth Higgins 1
HIGGINS-GEORGE-D-36-M-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-HERMON-1870
1870; Census Place: Hermon, Penobscot, Maine; roll: M593_554; Page:
80A; Image: 164
Name Age
George D Higgins 36
Hepsdeph H Higgins 32
Bradly W Higgins 12
George E Higgins 4
Harris W Higgins 11/12
HIGGINS-GEORGE-D-28-M-W-ME-ME-PENOBSCOT-HERMON-1860
1860; Census Place: Hermon, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M653_446; Page:
662; Image: 157
Name Age
George D Higgins 28
Hepsibeth Higgins 22
Bradley W Higgins 2
Maine Death Records
Name: Ezekiel Higgins Gender: Male
Death Date: Jun 1854 Death Place: Jackson
Registration Place: Jackson, Waldo
HIGGINS-EZEKIEL-50-M-W-ME-ME-WALDO-JACKSON-1850 Image
1 &
2
1850; Census Place: Jackson, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page:
21B; Image: 46
Name Age
Ezekiel Higgins 50
Sally Higgins 41
George Higgins 18
Lucinda Higgins 17
Simon Higgins 14
Sarah J Higgins 12
John Higgins 10
David Higgins 8
Oscar Higgins 6
Amos Higgins 3
Emma Higgins 0
Maine Birth Records
Name: George D Higgins Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1832 Birth Place: Jackson
Registration Place: Jackson, Waldo
Father: Ezekiel Higgins Mother: Sarah Myrick
U.S., Sons of the American
Revolution Membership Applications
Name: George Dillingham Higgins SAR Membership: 53722
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1832 Death Date: 7 Jul 1921
Father: Ezekiel Higgins Mother: Sarah Myrick
Spouse: Hepsibeth Dempsy Patten
Children: Montford Lincoln Higgins
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37245343
Simeon G. Higgins Birth: Feb. 12, 1836
Hampden Penobscot County Maine, USA
Death: May 30, 1908 Hampden Penobscot County Maine, USA
Son of Ezekiel & Sarah (Myrick) Higgins.
Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery , Bangor Penobscot County Maine, USA
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RICHARD FREDERICK HIGGINS
SR.
Posted April 13, 2011, at 7:46 p.m.
BANGOR – Richard Frederick Higgins Sr. passed away April 13,
2011, surrounded by family members, in Bangor. Dick was born Nov.
20, 1929, in Bangor, the 10th child of Thomas and
Catherine Steel Higgins.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Valerie Anderson Higgins;
14 children, Valerie Higgins of San Francisco, Richard F. Higgins
Jr. of Bangor, Steven Higgins of New London, N.H.,
David Higgins and wife, Joann, of Hampden, Mark
Higgins of Reno, Nev., Carol Coyle and husband, Chris,
of Camden, William Higgins and wife, Maria, of Brewer,
Timothy Higgins and wife, Marsha, of Bangor,
Jennifer Herbold and husband, Timothy, of Bangor,
Catherine Proctor and husband, Chris, of Rowlett, Texas,
Alison Cardello and husband, Kurt, of Hermon, Anne
Higgins of Las Vegas, Susan Walker and husband, Randy,
of Boothbay Harbor and Kimberly Byers of Laurel, Md.; 26
grandchildren, Molly, Colleen, Richard III,
Ryan, Elizabeth, John, Sylvia, Isobel,
Lily, Tristan, Courtney, Caitlyn,
Casey, Lauren, Sorrell, Haleigh, Lily,
Mac, Carlianna, Kirsten, Oliver,
Gabriel, Caylie, Cameron, Chase and
Maverick; and siblings, Leo Higgins and Virginia
Winchester. He was predeceased by his parents, seven siblings;
and infant daughter, Elizabeth.
Dick graduated from John Bapst High School, where he met his wife,
Valerie Anderson. In 1951 he went to work for Maine Central Railroad
in the baggage department, later transferring to train service,
finishing his career as a conductor after 47 years of service. He
was a devout Catholic. Dick loved his beautiful, large family and
showed his love through preparing and feeding anyone who walked
through his door. He was famous for his blueberry pancakes, lasagna
and meatloaf, and Saturday morning Bangor Rye roll deliveries to his
nearby friends and family. Dick always brought an extra birthday
cake to every party, and was an avid sports fan and all things
Irish. He was a member of Knights of Columbus for nearly 20 years.
Friends may call 3-6 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 300
State St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor
1930; Census Place: Bangor, Penobscot, Maine; Roll:
836; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 867
Name Age (No Image Available)
Thomas Higgins 50
Catharine Higgins 44
Mary E Higgins 20
Catherine I Higgins 18
Annie D Higgins 15
Thomas J Higgins 15
John H Higgins 12
Alma M Higgins 12
James L Higgins 9
Virginia E Higgins 7
George W Higgins 4 3/12
Richard F Higgins 4/12
HIGGINS-THOMAS-43-M-W-CANA-ME-PENOBSCOT-HERMON-1920
1920;Census Place: Hermon, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_646; Page:
1B; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 475
Name Age
Thomas Higgins 43
Catherine Higgins 32
Mary E Higgins 10
Catherine Higgins 8
Annie Higgins 6
Thomas J Higgins 4
John H Higgins 3
Alma M Higgins 1 10/12
Source: Maine Birth Records
Name: Thomas J Higgins Gender: Male
Birth Date: 29 Jan 1915 Birth Place: Hebron
Registration Place: Hebron, Oxford
Father: Thomas Mother: Catherine Steele
Father's birthplace Bath New Brunswick
Mother's Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Source: Maine Birth Records
Name: Alma M Higgins Gender: Female
Birth Date:24 Feb 1918 Birth Place: Hebron
Registration Place: Hebron, Oxford
Father: Thomas Mother: Kate
Father's birthplace: Holmesville, New Brunswick
Mother's Birthplace: West Point, Prince Edward Island
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22 Aug 2010
http://dev.www.pressherald.com/news/david-r_-higgins-sr_-85-war-veteran-lobsterman_2010-03-17.html
David R. Higgins Sr., 85, war veteran, lobsterman
KITTERY — David R. Higgins Sr., who was a career lobsterman and
fisherman, died Friday at the age of 85.
He was born in York, attended local schools and served in the U.S.
Army after graduation.
During his time in the service, Mr. Higgins fought in World War II.
He was a sergeant when he was discharged and he later became a
member of the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Returning to Maine, he took to the coast and the ocean. His son
Samuel Higgins said he sometimes went out with his father deep-sea
fishing for haddock, pollock, cod and flounder, and caught the
occasional shark or two.
"I used to go out with him all the time when I went over to his
house for the summer," his son said. "Went out with him every day
when he went lobstering."
Some of Mr. Higgins' hobbies revolved around his occupation.
Over the years, he built three or four skiffs, his son said, and
partially built a lobster boat. He also built his own traps, first
out of wood and later out of metal, Samuel Higgins said.
"He loved the wooden ones better," his son said.
Mr. Higgins was remembered Wednesday as humorous.
When he wasn't out on the ocean or building boats and lobster traps,
Mr. Higgins visited various yard sales. His son said he would return
home with "all kinds of stuff," ranging from stuffed animals to
decorative lamps.
"Anything he could get his hands on," he said. "One item that he got
was a 'Lord of the Rings' thing. The creature Gollum."
He gave that yard-sale find to his son, who still has it.
Mr. Higgins lived through the deaths of his parents, Wilbur and
Alice Higgins, his wives, Janet (Brown) Higgins and Kay (Bronski)
Higgins, and son, David R. Higgins Jr.
Surviving him are his four children, Bessie Higgins, Frances Higgins
of Vermont, Michael Higgins of Sanford and Samuel Higgins of Acton,
as well as five grandchildren, two great-grandsons, his five sisters
and a brother.
The family is planning a graveside service for Mr. Higgins for
sometime in the spring.
Social Security Death Index
Name: David R. Higgins
Last Residence: 04001 Acton, York, Maine
Born: 11 Mar 1925 Died: 12 Mar 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951)
1930; Census
Place: Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Roll 1305; Page: 12A;
Enumeration District: 36; Image: 895 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Wilbur S Higgins 26 b. Maine Both parents b. Maine - Radio repairer
Alice H Higgins 27 b. Maine
David R Higgins 5 b. Maine
Constance B Higgins 4 b. Maine
Thornton N Higgins 2 b. Maine
Allan K Higgins 10/12 b. New Hampshire
HIGGINS CHARLES H 47 M W IN ME YORK KITTERY 1920
Name Age
Charles H Higgins 42
Marie A Higgins 40
Dorothy V Higgins 18
Phillip N Higgins 17
Wilbur S Higgins 16
see
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/cem1.htm
http://danaraepelletier.tripod.com/firstbaptyork5.html
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY -
Haley Road, Kittery Point, ME
HIGGINS
Thornton N., Me., PFC, U.S. Army, World War II, 10 Oct 1927-30 May
1972.
Wilbur S., 1903-1969.
Alice H., wife of Wilbur S. HIGGINS, 1902-
Thornton N., son of Wilbur S. and Alice H. HIGGINS, 1927-1972.
Maine
Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Thornton N Groom's Residence: Kittery Pt, ME
Bride's Name: Carter Nancy J Bride's Residence: Kittery Pt, ME
Marriage Date: 9 Aug 1952
........................
01 July 2010
http://vital-record-resources.suite101.com/article.cfm/higgins_family_bible_records
Nancy Choroszy
moved into a home in Saco, Maine, where she found an old Higgins
family Bible with the data genealogists consider a bonanza.
She thought this Bible
was left by a former resident of the house, an old Henry Higgins
believed to have died between 1945 and 1955. The births, marriages
and deaths begin in the 1700s and the last entry is dated in 1847.
Knowing that family researchers should have access to these
genealogy records, Nancy forwarded them to Kenneth R. Brown, a
Boston genealogist. He then arranged for their publication in the
New England Historical and Genealogical Register.
Sewall Family Connection
Phebe Higgins (1810-1851) was the third wife of Dumner/Dummer
Sewall, a descendant of Henry Sewall (1614-1700) of
Coventry, England and Newbury, Massachusetts, who married Jane
Dummer (1628-1700) at Newbury in 1646.
Dumner/Dummer Sewall (1783-1848) was the first white child
born in Chesterville, Maine, a son of Dummer and Jenny
(Dunning) Sewall, who were pioneers in Franklin Co., Maine.
Some interesting
anecdotes about the elder Dummer Sewall can be found on the
excellent Sewall website, which lists additional resources in its
documentary citations.
These are the old Higgins family Bible entries:
Marriages
• Elkanah Higgins and Azuba Knowles, Dec. 30, 1787
• Nathan Higgins and Anna Leland, Dec. 28, 1808
• Nathaniel Higgins and Remember Blaisdell, May 9,
1816
• Thomas Higgins and Jane Gifford, Dec. 2, 1819
• Levi Higgins and Charlotte Russell, Nov. 29, 1826
• Jonathan Mayo and Eunice Higgins, Oct. 23, 1828
• Henry Higgins and Mahala Davis, Jan. 17, 1833
• Dumner Sewall and Phebe Higgins, Aug. 12, 1838
• Richard Wood and Sarah Higgins, Aug. 8, 1847
Births
• Henry Knowles, Aug. 10, 1729
• Levi Higgins, Aug. 15, 1743
• Mahala Davis, July 8, 1809
• James Ripley Higgins, Dec. 10, 1833
• Abigail Knowles Higgins, March 23, 1836
• Angeline Davis Higgins, Sept. 20, 1839
• Henry Benson Higgins, Feb. 22, 1843
• Elkanah Higgins, Aug. 16, 1769
• Azubah Knowles, Nov. 5, 1767
• Nathan Higgins, born in Eden, July 7, 1788
• Nathaniel Higgins, born in Eden, March 1, 1790
• Polly Higgins, born in Eden, March 29, 1792
• Sarah Higgins, born in Eden, Oct. 8, 1793
• Thomas Higgins, born in Eden, Nov. 19, 1795
• Henry Higgins, born in Eden, June 12, 1798
• Levi Higgins, born in Eden. April 1, 1800
• Benjamin Higgins, born in Eden, May 4, 1802
• Polly Higgins, born in Eden, Aug. 23, 1804
• Eunice Higgins, born in Fairfield, Oct. 8, 1807
• Phebe Higgins, born in Fairfield, Oct. 18, 1810
Deaths
• Polly Higgins, died March 23, 1793
• Benjamin Higgins died Oct. 7, 1803
• Polly Higgins died Oct. 17, 1816
• Thomas Higgins died May 29, 1837
• Levi Higgins died Jan. 6, 1851
• Phebe Sewall died Jan. 19, 1851
• James Ripley Higgins died Dec. 23,1835
• Angeline Davis Higgins died Jan. 29, 1842
• Elkanah Higgins died Jan. 6, 1847
Sources:
The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. CXI
(April, 1957, Boston, MA); information in the writer’s personal
files
..........................
04 Apr 2010
Source: The Maine Magazine:Special edition: Rockland, Camden and
environs, 1907
H. L. HIGGINS
As the middleman between those who fish and those who catch them, H.
L. Higgins, at Tillson's Wharf, has immense transactions to attend
to, and is the leading retail fish jobber in our city, and among the
foremost in the State of Maine. Everything that floats in these
waters is handled by Mr. Higgins, who deals extensively in all
specimens of the finny tribe, handles shell fish in and out of the
shell, pickled goods, and in season has especially large dealings in
scallops and clams he supplies the Eastern Steamship Co. with these
commodities, the local hotels and markets, as well as shipping to
other points, his ware house occupying space of 6,000 square feet,
and 8 people being employed. This concern, for 20 years known as
Stephen Chase & Co., came under the enterprising proprietorship of
Mr. Higgins in 1900. Mr. Higgins was born and educated in Bar
Harbor, and was in this same business there 3 years, being one of
the most able men in this line in the State. Mr. Higgins has been a
member of the city council and is now serving as alderman, being a
citizen of public spirit as well as a commercial man of integrity.
Ellsworth Herald
http://www.mnopltd.com/jean/her188-1288.html
(dead link)
NOVEMBER 22, 1888
Marriages
Ellsworth, Nov. 18, by Rev. Dr. Tenney,
Mr. HENRY L. HIGGINS of Bar Harbor and
Miss BERTHA B. DYER of Trenton
Source: The Rockland City Directory 1892
Higgins, Henry l., Clerk Tillson's Wharf, Home 8 Frederick
HIGGINS HENRY L 40 M W ME ME KNOX 1-WD ROCKLAND 1900
Name Age
Henry L Higgins 40
Bertha B Higgins 32
Ethel C Higgins 10
Adelma K Higgins 9
Mildred E Higgins 7
HIGGINS H L 51 M W ME ME KNOX 1-WD ROCKLAND 1910
Name Age
H L Higgins 51
Bertha Higgins 42
Ethel C Higgins 20
Adelma K Higgins 19
Mildred E Higgins 17
Charlie M Higgins 9
HIGGINS HENRY L 62 M W ME ME KNOX 6-WD ROCKLAND 1920
Name Age
Henry L Higgins 62
Bertha Higgins 52
Charles Higgins 18
Mr. Higgins died Sept. 19, 1924 in Rockland, Maine. He is buried at
the Seaview Cemetery in Rockland.
(Source is posting on message board on
Ancestry.com)
1930; Census Place:
Rockland, Knox, Maine; Roll 835; Page: 10B; Enumeration District:
16; Image: 319 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Ray H Eastern 33
Mildred E Eastern 37
Vera B Eastern 9
Bertha B Higgins 62 stepmother*
Charles M Higgins 29 nephew
* enumerated as stepmother, actually is mother-in-law.
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21 Mar 2010
Source: Courier-Gazette,Rockland,
Maine - August 14, 1894
-History of Aurora Lodge-
Valentine E. Higgins was born in West Eden, Feb. 14, 1849; has been
mariner, now house carpenter; admitted Oct. 7, 1891.
1930; Census Place: Rockland,
Knox, Maine; Roll 835; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 11; Image:
177 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Leroy E Higgins 74
Nellie S Higgins 65
Maine Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Leroy E Groom's Residence: MT Desert, ME
Bride's Name: Knowlton Nellie W Bride's Residence: Rumford, ME
Marriage Date: 29 Nov 1920
HIGGINS HATTIE 58 F W ME ME KNOX 1-WD ROCKLAND 1920
Name Age
Hattie Higgins 58 widow
Leroy Higgins 64 boarder
HIGGINS VALENTINE E 51 M W ME ME KNOX 2-WD ROCKLAND 1900
Name Age
Valentine E Higgins 51
Hattie A Higgins 39
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Leroy E. HIGGINS Self S Male W 24 ME Common Laborer ME ME
Clementine A. HIGGINS Mother W Female W 57 ME Keeping House NH ME
Henry L. HIGGINS Brother S Male W 21 ME Sailor ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Eden, Hancock, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254480
NA Film Number T9-0480 Page Number 344B
HIGGINS CLEMETINE 47 F W ME ME HANCOCK EDEN 1870
Image
1 &
2
Name Age
Clemetine Higgins 47
Valentin N Higgins 21
Leroy E Higgins 14
Henry L Higgins 12
Susie B Higgins 3
HIGGINS WYATT M 42 M W ME HANCOCK EDEN 1860
Name Age
Wyatt M Higgins 42
Clemintine Higgins 37
Elizabeth Higgins 13
Edson P Higgins 11
Leroy E Higgins 5
Henry F L Higgins 1
HIGGINS WYATT M 33 M W ME HANCOCK EDEN 1850
Name Age
Wyatt Higgins 33
Clementine Higgins 27
Elizabeth Higgins 4
Edson P Higgins 1
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08 Dec 2009
I
am searching for Orient C. Higgins b. 10-3-1854 on Mt. Desert
Island, Hancock Co., Maine, the son of Zacheus Higgins 3rd and
Martha Stanwood Higgins. He was my grandfather's brother. The
siblings were: Humphrey S., William S., Nathan, Simon, Elvira and
Elmina (twins),
Mercy H., Isaac C. George F. A., Orient (the one for whom I am
searching), Mary Ella, and Warren.
Humphrey, William, Nathan, and Simon were all veterans of the Civil
War.
He is NOT the
Orient C. Higgins who was a physician in California, that one was
born at Ellsworth, Hancock Co., Maine to Josiah Higgins.
Any information would be appreciated, especially date and place of
death, place of burial, and wife and children, if any.
Also, is anyone knows where Zacheus 3rd and Martha are buried,and
Martha's date of birth, I would like to have that information.
Thank you.
Martha B. Higgins
atlmainiac AT comcast.net
HIGGINS ZACHEUS 49 M W ME HANCOCK EDEN 1860
Image
1 &
2
Name Age
Zacheus Higgins 49
Martha Higgins 47
William Higgins 21
Nathan Higgins 18
Simon Higgins 16
Elvira Higgins 14
Mercy Higgins 12
Isaac Higgins 10
George E Higgins 8
Orin Higgins 6
Mary Ella Higgins 4
Warren Higgins 3
HIGGINS ZACHEUS 60 M W ME ME HANCOCK EDEN 1870
Name Age
Zacheus Higgins 60
Martha Higgins 57
Orrin Higgins 14
Warren Higgins 11
http://www.mnopltd.com/jean/her174-1274.html
OCTOBER 15, 1874
Deaths
Eden, 10th inst.,
Mrs. MARTHA (Higgins), wife of Zaccheus HIGGINS, age 61 years.
........................................................................
07 Jul 2009
Source: Maine
By Maine Historical Society,
American Historical Society
A HISTORY CENTENNIAL EDITION -
BIOGRAPHICAL - NEW YORK - 1919
PERCY ELMER HIGGINS was born December 28, 1885, the son of
Andrew J. and Addie C. Higgins. He was educated at the
district schools and then went to the Ellsworth High School, and
later to the University of Maine Law School. Since he was admitted
to the bar he has practiced law at Limestone, Maine. Since 1913 he
has been the tax collector for the town of Limestone, Maine. He is a
member of the firm of Blair & Higgins, and is connected with the
Limestone Trust Company. He is a member of the Masonic order and of
the Odd Fellows. He holds membership in Diego Club, Ellsworth,
Maine. He is a member of the Protestant Episcopal church.
Mr. Higgins married at Caribou, Maine, in 1913, Hattie O. Boulter,
and they have had three children : Ralph P., born December,
1914; Charles Jackson, born in June, 1916; and Ella May,
born in December, 1917.
- Webmaster's Findings -
HEGGINS ABBIE C 62 F W ME ME HANCOCK 5-WD ELLSWORTH 1910
Image
1 & Image
2
Name Age
Abbie C Higgins 62
Schuyler F Higgins 33
Percy E Higgins 23
Leina A Higgins 23
Kenneth A Higgins 3
Harold W Higgins 1 3/12
Earle R Higgins 0
World War I Draft Registration Card
Name: Percy Elmer Higgins Date of registration- Sept 12,1918
City: Limestone County: Aroostook State: Maine
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1885 Race: White
Occupation: Lawyer Height: Medium Build: Stout
Brown Eyes, Black hair
Nearest Relative: Harriet O. Higgins
HIGGINS PERCY E 34 M W ME ME AROOSTOOK LIMESTONE 1920
Name Age
Percy E Higgins 34
Harriet O Higgins 34
Ada M Higgins 2
Leona Cyr 18
Ralph P Higgins 5
Charles J Higgins 3 6/12
Source: New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial
By William Richard Cutter - 1915
- The Higgins line -
(VI) Ephraim Higgins, son of Timothy Higgins (q. v.),
was born in 1775. at Standish, Maine. He married (first) Rebecca
Higgins, of that town. He married (second) Mary Thomas,
born in Standish, died there November 3, 1818. Children: Ephraim,
married
Abbie , who is now living at Buxton, Maine ; Bradford,
a farmer in Standish ; Isaiah, mentioned below; Lucinda,
died at Standish.
(VII) Isaiah Higgins, son of Ephraim Higgins, was born at
Limington, Maine, October 27, 1818, died in Presque Isle in June,
1900. He was a farmer. He married, at Pownal, Maine, November 12,
1841, Hannah Stubbs, born in Cumberland, Maine, November 12,
1823. Children: i. Mary, born July 27, 1843; married (first)
April 29, 1861, in Maysville, Joseph Vance, born July 4,
1838, at Caribou, died July I, 1862, in New Orleans, a soldier in
the Fifteenth Maine Regiment; married (second) Jerry Dempsey,
born in St. John, New Brunswick, January 13, 1840; children:
Elbridge Allen Dempsey, born September 15, 1865, and Mary
Emma Dempsey, born August 29, 1881, married Clarence White,
farmer of Caribou, and has children: Velma, Vesta and
Grover White. 2. Nancy S., born September 29, 1845,
married Henry Chase Glidden . 3. Abbie McDuff, born at
North Yarmouth, July 22, 1850, died July i, 1852.
Most of the Higgins families of Maine are descendants of Richard
Higgins, of Plymouth and Barnstable, a sketch of whom appears
elsewhere in this work. Some of his descendants settled at Standish,
Maine, and vicinity. In the Saco Valley we find some Higgins
families of Scotch-Irish ancestry.
Higgins, descendant of Richard Higgins, lived at Indian Point,
Maine, and died there. He was a farmer and carpenter. He married
twice. Children by first wife: I. Reuel, died at Ellsworth,
Maine; was a singing school teacher, and later in life a ship
carpenter; served four years in the civil war; married Adeline
Hale, sister of Adelia C. Hale, mentioned below. 2.
Sophia, resides at Raleigh, North Carolina. 3. Bethany,
died in Massachusetts. 4. Andrew Jackson, mentioned below..
He married (second) Hattie -—— and had Fenlawn (Fenelon?),
carpenter and merchant, Bar Harbor.
(II) Captain Andrew Jackson Higgins, son of ____ Higgins, was
born at Indian Point,
Mount Desert Island, about 1839, died at Ellsworth, Maine, 1906. He
was a sea captain, sailing to foreign ports. In politics he was a
Democrat. He was a member of Legonia Lodge, Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons, Ellsworth; a Royal Arch Mason, and a Knight
Templar. He married Adelia C. Hale, born at Sedgwick, Maine,
1846, and now lives in Ellsworth, in that state. She is a member of
the Baptist church and of the Order of the Eastern Star of
Ellsworth. Her father was born in England, died in Sedgwick. He was
a farmer, carpenter and soldier in the civil war. Children of her
parents: i. Eliza, died at Sedgwick; married Jonathan
Penney, of Blue Hill. 2. Amanda, died at Sedgwick;
married Joseph Hutchins, who had a livery stable there. 3.
Sarah Jane, died at North Brooklin Settlement, Maine; married
Adams Herrick, of Sedgwick, farmer and carpenter. 4. Hattie,
died at Ellsworth; married Paul Custer, of Blue Hill, owner
of a shipyard. 5. Adelia C., married Andrew Jackson
Higgins, mentioned above. 6. Charles, a sea captain. 7.
George, resides at Ellsworth, a retired sea captain,
afterward a fish-packer in Eastport, Maine; served in the navy in
the civil war. Children of Andrew Jackson Higgins: i. Charles,
born at Ellsworth, died young. 2. Schuyler, born 1875, at
Ellsworth; married Lena Jones, of Manchester, New Hampshire;
resides at Ellsworth, of which he is city marshal ; member of the
Senior Order, United Workmen of America; children: Kenneth,
Wendell, Earl and another son. 3. Percy Elmer,
mentioned below.
(Ill) Captain Percy Elmer Higgins, son of Captain Andrew
Jackson Higgins, was born at Ellsworth, December 28, 1886.
(year of birth differs from the Maine
Historical Society above) He
attended the public schools of his native town and graduated from
the Ellsworth high school in 1905. He entered the University of
Maine, from which he was graduated in 1911 with the degree of
Bachelor of Laws. He is a member of the Pi Alpha Delta fraternity of
the law school. He began to practice law in Ellsworth. After a year
he located at Limestone, where he has since practiced. In politics
he was formerly a Republican, now a Progressive. He is at present
tax collector in Limestone, Maine. He was tax collector of
Plantation No. 8 of Ellsworth in 1912. He attends the Baptist and
Methodist churches, but is an Episcopalian. He is a member of Lejok
Lodge, No. 90, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of Ellsworth, and
served as right supporter of the vice grand noble. He is a member of
the Harvest Home Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, West Ellsworth,
Maine. He was formerly a member of the Knights of King Arthur and of
the Daughters of Liberty and Junior Order of United American
Workmen. He married, November 5, 1913, in Caribou, Harriet Orcutt
Boulier, born at Fort Fairfield, December 24, 1886. She was
educated in the Limestone public schools and Melrose high school,
Massachusetts. She was a nurse in Melrose two years and a school
teacher in Limestone one year. In religion she is an Episcopalian.
-------------------------
05 Jul 2009
Source: A history
of the town of Industry (Franklin County, Maine)
By William Collins Hatch -
1893-
1. John Chandler, b. July 19, 1824; m. Feb. 23, 1844,
Cordelia Oliver,
dau. of John and Jane (Oliver) Oliver, q. v.
1. John Chandler Higgins, son of Aaron and Apphia
(Gill) Higgins, married Cordelia Oliver. He was a farmer
and spent the larger part of his married life in Industry. He died
at
Allen's Mills, Oct 5,
1886, aged 62 years.
Children.
i. Apphia Jane, b. in Industry, Oct 23, 1846; m. Albert J.
Gerry, son of Elbridge and Esther J. (Frost) Gerry,
of Farmington. Mr. Gerry is a tinsmith and hardware dealer in
Farmington Village. One daughter.
ii. Mary Ann, b. in Industry, March 2, 1846; m. Charles E.
Wheeler, son of Albert G. and Fannie O. (Rackliff)
Wheeler, of Farmington. Mr. Wheeler is a manufacturer of
split-bamboo fishing rods in Farmington Village, where he resides,
s. p.
m. Charles Henry, b. in Industry, May 18, 1849; m. in Texas,
where his wife d. s. p.
Now resides in Idaho, where he is interested in stock raising.
iv. William Franklin, b. in Sidney, Jan. 30, 1851; unmd.
Resides in Farmington.
v. John Chandler, b. in Industry, June 9, 1852; m. Aug. 20,
1876, Nancy M. Kennedy (b. Feb. 14, 1856), dau. of Andrew,
Jr., and Salome S. (Viles) Kennedy, formerly of Industry.
She d. Aug 20, 1881, and he m. Aug. 20, 1891, Anna L. Durrell
(b. in Industry, May 14, 1866), dau. of John and Louisa
(Oliver) Durrell. Farmer; resides at Allen's Mills. Child by
first marriage :
Mellen E., b. in Industry, March 24, 1877.
vi. Andrew Tinkham, b. in Industry, Sept 23, 1853; m.
Eliza Chase, of Woodville, N. H., where he now resides.
Carpenter and builder. Three children.
vii. Estella, b. in Industry, Nov. 22, 1854. Resides in Bath.
viii Edwin Manning, b. in Industry, June 6, 1856; m. June 16,
1887, Florida E. Dill. Resides in Farmington. One son.
ix. Ida May, b. in Industry, April 4, 1861; m. George
Chubbuck. Resides in Brockton, Mass. One dau., not living.
HIGGINS JOHN C 26 M W ME ME FRANKLIN INDUSTRY 1850
Name Age
John C Higgins 26
Cordelia Higgins 29
Apphia Higgins 3
Mary Higgins 2
Charles Higgins 1
HIGGINS JOHN C 35 M W ME ME FRANKLIN INDUSTRY 1860
Name Age
John C Higgins 35
Cordelia Higgins 37
Aphia J Higgins 13
Mary A Higgins 12
Charles H Higgins 11
William F Higgins 10
John Higgins 7
Andrew Higgins 6
Estella Higgins 4
Edwin Higgins 3
HIGGINS JOHN C 45 M W ME ME FRANKLIN INDUSTRY 1870
Name Age
John C Higgins 45
Cordelia Higgins 49
Mary A Higgins 22
Frank W Higgins 19
C Higgins 18
Andrew T Higgins 17
Estelle Higgins 15
Edwin M Higgins 13
Ida May Higgins 9
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John C. HIGGINS Self M Male W 55 ME Laborer ME ME
Cordelia HIGGINS Wife M Female W 58 ME Keeping House ME ME
Edwin M. HIGGINS Son S Male W 23 ME Laborer ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Industry, Franklin, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254479
NA Film Number T9-0479
Page Number 449D
Cordelia living with her son John and his family
HIGGINS JOHN C 48 M W ME ME FRANKLIN INDUSTRY 1900
Name Age
John Higgins 47
Anna L Higgins 34
John C Higgins 5
Clarence Higgins 1
Weller E Higgins 23
Cordelia Higgins 78
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mefrankl/almlscem.htm
ALLEN'S MILLS CEMETERY - Industry,
Maine
Take SR-43 out of Farmington to
Clearwater Pond From the Pond follow SR-43 .4 miles and find
Cemetery on the right. Opposite Silver Birch Lane
HIGGINS
Hattie W. d. age 11m 8d
HIGGINS
John C. d. 10-5-1886 age 62y 9m
Cordelia OLIVER, his wife d. 1-11-1913 age 91y 9m 9d
HIGGINS
John C. HIGGINS, Jr.
Nancy M., his wife d. 8-20-1881 age 24y 6m
HIGGINS
Mellon E. d. 3-13-1939 age 61y 11m 13d
Other variations
of Higgins surnames at this cemetery at link above
......................................
30 Mar 2009
Inquiry: My name
is Shane Higgins, Son of Richard Higgins born in
Presque Isle Maine in 1944, His Dad was Dana Higgins (I know
nothing about him). Where do I find my roots? Thanks,
Shane R Higgins
AUBoSox AT aol.com
- Webmaster's Findings -
Source: The Advertiser Democrat- (Feb/12/2005) 1 Pikes Hill-Norway,
Maine 04268
Mr. Dana V. Higgins
LEWISTON - Dana V. Higgins, 81, originally of Presque Isle,
passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on February 4, 2005
at the Marshwood Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was
born in Presque Isle on March 23, 1923, the son of E. Vivian Higgins
and Viola (Coffey) Higgins. He served in the US Army Air Corps. He
retired from Maine Public Service after 37 years of service.
Surviving him are his children, Diana M. Higgins of Caribou,
Richard W. Higgins and his wife Marion of Rocky Mt.,
VA, Darla Coglitore of Bangor and Debra Weeman and her
husband Curtis of Auburn; a half brother M. Keith Higgins
and a half sister Constance Parker, both of Presque Isle; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine (Shaw) Higgins; his
daughter, Drene Ambrose; his brother, Reginald Higgins
and his sister, Pauline Burnett. In addition to his family,
he leaves many wonderful friends and caretakers from The Meadows in
Greene and Bolster Heights in Auburn. He was so very fortunate to
have been cared for by such compassionate people.
The entire family would like to give special thanks to the nursing
staff of Marshwood Rehabilitation Center for the professional and
compassionate care given to Mr. Higgins during his brief
hospitalization.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, February 8 at 2 p.m. at
the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle.
Relatives and friends called at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until
time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made
to the Maine Chapter of Alzheimer's Association. A spring interment
will be held in the Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle. Local
arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral
Home, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Dana V. Higgins Born: 23 Mar 1923 Died: 4 Feb 2005
Last Residence: 04236 Greene, Androscoggin, Maine
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)
Maine Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Dana V Groom's Residence: Winslow, ME
Bride's Name: Reid Ruth E Bride's Residence: Winslow, ME
Marriage Date: 16 Mar 1985 Certificate: 8501077
Name: Dana V Higgins
Service Info.: US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1923 Death Date: 4 Feb 2005
Cemetery: Fairmount Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Presque Isle, ME 04769
Maine Death Index
Name: Ernest V Higgins
Death Date: 24 Oct 1971 Age: 76
Town: Presque Isle Certificate: 7107931
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
Name: Dana V Higgins Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Maine
State of Residence: Connecticut County or City: Hartford
Enlistment Date: 25 Mar 1943 Enlistment State: Maine
Enlistment City: Bangor Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other
emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the
President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees
(Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in the manufacture of
miscellaneous products Marital Status: Married Height: 66 Weight:
097
Year: 1930; Census Place: Presque Isle, Aroostook, Maine; Roll: 829;
Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 650 (No Image Available)
Name Age
E Vivian Higgins 35 b. Maine, Both Parents b. Maine ,Maytag Salesman
No previous Military Service
Lucy M Higgins 31 b. Maine Both Parents b. Maine
Pauline V Higgins 12
J Reginald Higgins 11
Dana V Higgins 7
M Keith Higgins 5/12
HIGGINS RUFUS T 55 M W ME ME AROOSTOOK PRESQUE ISLE 1920
Name Age
Rufus T Higgins 55
Lillian Higgins
Helen R Coffin 19
Earl Higgins 16
Lawrence M Higgins 14
Hope Coffin 12
Harold L Coffin 1
HIGGINS ADELBERT A 21 M W ME ME AROOSTOOK PRESQUE ISLE 1920
Brother of Ernest Vivian Higgins
World War I Draft
Registration Cards
Registered June 5,1917
Name: Ernest Vivian Higgins
City: Presque Isle County: Aroostook
State: Maine Birthplace: Fort Fairfield, Maine; USA
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1895 Race: Caucasian (White)
Short height, Build Slender, Blue Eyes , Brown Hair
HIGGINS RUFUS T 46 M W ME ME AROOSTOOK PRESQUE ISLE 1910
Name Age
Rufus T Higgins 46
Violet A Higgins 16
Vivian E Higgins 15
Ruth E Higgins 13
Adelbert A Higgins 11
Helen S Higgins 10
Florence P Higgins 8
Earl E Higgins 6
Lawrence R Higgins 5
Hope M Higgins 3
HIGGINS RUFUS T 37 M W ME ME AROOSTOOK FORT FAIRFIELD 1900
Name Age
Rufus T. Higgins 36
Lillian A Higgins 28
Violet A Higgins 6
Ernest V Higgins 5
Ruth E Higgins 4
Adelbert A Higgins 2
Helen L Higgins 6/12
Ethel Williamson 23
Arthur Williamson 25
Household:1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William HIGGINS Self M Male W 40 N.B. Farmer N.B. CANADA
Margaet HIGGINS Wife M Female W 36 MAINE Keeping House N.B. N.B.
Laura E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 19 MAINE At Home N.B. MAINE
Rufus T HIGGINS Son S Male W 17 MAINE At Home N.B. MAINE
Stephen H. HIGGINS Son S Male W 15 MAINE At Home N.B. MAINE
Ansel J. HIGGINS Son S Male W 13 MAINE At Home N.B. MAINE
Ernst HIGGINS Son S Male W 11 MAINE At Home N.B. MAINE
George C. HIGGINS Son S Male W 9 MAINE At Home N.B. MAINE
Elbridge HIGGINS Son S Male W 7 MAINE N.B. MAINE
Odbery HIGGINS Son S Male W 5 MAINE N.B. MAINE
William HIGGINS Son S Male W 3 MAINE N.B. MAINE
Ida M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7M MAINE N.B. MAINE
Sobey AAGRNT Aunt W Female W 78 N.B. N.B. N.B.
Source Information:
Census Place Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254476
NA Film Number T9-0476
Page Number 184B
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29 Oct 2008
- Higgins' from Ireland to Maine -
I am looking for the family history of my
grandfather, John Higgins, born on 6/28/1879 in
Ireland. His parents were listed as Michael Higgins
and Mary McGrath on his death certificate. He
immigrated to the United States in 1900 and became a naturalized
citizen in 1906. He was listed on the 1920 US census as a blacksmith
living in Milo Maine. I am seeking the family he left behind in
Ireland. Any help in tracing his Irish lineage is appreciated.
Email John Higgins at Higgins3214 AT aol.com.
-Webmaster's Findings-
His World War 1 Registration card states he was born July 28,1879
and that he was an employee of The Bangor & Aroosstock Railroad as a
Blacksmith as of the registration date of September 12,1918.
Personal description is noted as Tall, Medium build, Blue Eyes Brown
Hair.
It also noted he is a Naturalized Citizen.
HIGGENS JOHN 40 M W IREL ME PISCATAQUIS MILO 1920
18 Aug 2008
http://students.usm.maine.edu/amanda.browne/Bayview%20cemetery%20final%20web%20page.htm
Bayview Cemetery
(located at 781 Sawyer Street in South Portland, Maine)
HIGGINS Wyman S. b. 1904 d. 1929 buried with Edgar W. Jordan
HIGGINS Josephine C. b. 1884 d. 1952 buried with Edgar W. Jordan
HIGGINS Herbert E. b. 1874 d. 1945 buried with Edgar W. Jordan
HIGGINS Gladys D. b. 1893 d. 1987
HIGGINS Paul b. 1888 d. 1965 buried with Gladys D. Higgins
HIGGINS Henry B. b. 1856 d. 1918 buried with Gladys D. Higgins
HIGGINS Ella L. Mann b. 1856 d. 1929 wife of Henry B. Higgins
HIGGINS Eva M. b. 1882 d. 1963 wife of Charles F. Thompson
HIGGINS Reuben b. 1854 d. 1936
HIGGINS Alice M. b. 1858 d. 1948 buried with Reuben Higgins
HIGGINS Staples b. 1895 d. 1895 buried with Reuben Higgins
HIGGINS Baby b. 1929 d. 1929 buried with Reuben Higgins
HIGGINS Reuben Jr. b. 1888 d. 1948 buried with Reuben Higgins
Source: Maine Military Men, 1917-1918
Name: Reuben J. Higgins Serial Number: 388366 Birth Date: 24 Dec
1888
Birth Place: S. Portland, Maine Residence: S. Portland
Comment: Ind: Westbrook, Cumberland Co. No. 2, May 31/18. Pvt; Pvt
1st cl
Mar. 15/19. Org: Co C 301 Engrs to disch. Eng: St Mihiel;
Defensive Sector.
Overseas: July 14/18 to June 13/19. Hon disch on
demob: June 20, 1919
HIGGINS Abigail E. b. 1885 d. 1933 buried with Reuben Higgins
HIGGINS Marietta b. 1866 d. 1959 wife of Edward D. Jordan
HIGGINS Harlan B. b. 1884 d. 1959 buried with Edgar L. Jordan
World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Harlan Burton Higgins City: South Portland
County: Cumberland State: Maine Birth Date: 29 Mar 1884
Race: White Occupation: Farmer
Source: Maine Marriages: Groom's Name: Higgins Harlan B
Groom's Residence: S Portland, ME Bride's Name: Jordan Edna L
Bride's Residence: Cape Elizabeth, ME Marriage Date: 22 Jan 1920
HIGGINS Edna L. b. 1891 d. 1973 wife of Harlan B. Higgins
HIGGINS Kenneth J. b. 1927 d. 1941 buried with Edgar L. Jordan
HIGGINS Ethel M. b. 1898 d. 1989 wife of Ralph J. Hill
HIGGINS Sylvanus no birth date d. 1855
HIGGINS Sarah age 22 d. Oct 17, 1839 wife of Capt. John Higgins
HIGGINS Mary G. age 95 yrs _ days d. Jan 6, 1874 wife of __Micah
Higgins
HIGGINS Micah age___ d. July 9, 18__ stone faded, can't make out all
writing.
buried with Mary G. Higgins
HIGGINS Frederick ___- stone faded, can't make out all writing.
buried with Mary G. Higgins
HIGGINS Frederick age 35 d. Sept 21, 1839 buried with Mary G.
Higgins
HIGGINS Adeline b. 1851 d. 1938 wife of Claudius Isusi
HIGGINS George W. b. 1877 No Death Listed buried with Claudius Isusi
HIGGINS Charles b. Nov 23, 1816 d. Dec 29,1897
"youngest son of the
late Capt. Sylvanus & Betsey Small Higgins.
Born at Cape Elizabeth
died at South Portland aged 81 yrs 1 mos 6 days."
HIGGINS Sylvanus b. Jan 15, 1856 d. Sept 23, 1946
HIGGINS Mary J. b. Nov 10, 1854 d. April 20, 1929 buried with
Sylvanus Higgins
HIGGINS Irene b. 1859 d. 1883 wife of Claudius Isusi
HIGGINS Seth b. 1800 d. 1888 buried with Sylvanus Higgins
HIGGINS Rebecca Burns b. 1821 d. 1905 wife of Seth Higgins
HIGGINS William B. b. 1814 d. 1895 buried with Pomeroy Wells Jordan
HIGGINS Irene M. Dyer b. 1822 d. 1901 wife of William B. Higgins
HIGGINS Reuben b. 1811 d. 1886
HIGGINS Calista L. Smith b. 1814 d. 1910 wife of Reuben Higgins
HIGGINS Elizabeth Jefferson age 2 yrs __mos d._____ ____ of
Jefferson & Elizabeth Higgins.
stone faded, can't make out writing.
HIGGINS Emerson b. 1819 d. 1892 " "father"
HIGGINS Frances Morse b. 1835 d. 1872 wife of Emerson Higgins
"mother"
HIGGINS Emma F. b. 1867 d. 1920 buried with Emerson Higgins
HIGGINS Mercy age _2 d. Aug 20, 1832 widow of Reuben Higgins
- Census Findings for the people mentioned above -
HIGGINS MICAH 38
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND 6-WD PORTLAND 1860
Name Age
Micah Higgins 38
Mary A Higgins 33
Samuel S C Higgins 11
Mary L Higgins 9
Edwin R Higgins 7
Ada A Higgins 5
William W Higgins 2
Jenny M Higgins 1.12
HIGGINS MICAH 48
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND 6-WD PORTLAND 1870
Name Age
Micah Higgins 48
Mary A Higgins 43
Samuel C Higgins 21
Edwin R Higgins 17
Mary E Higgins 20
Ada A Higgins 15
Jennie M Higgins 10
Fred A Higgins 7
HIGGINS REUBEN 46
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND 5-WD SOUTH PORTLAND 190
Name Age
Reuben Higgins 46
Alice M Higgins 42
Reuben Higgins 17
Florence S Higgins 8
Emerson H Higgins 3
Clarista Higgins 85
this image includes:
Name Age
Ella Higgins 63
Harlan B Higgins 34
Paul Higgins 32
Ethel Higgins 22
HIGGINS REUBEN 56
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND 5-WD SOUTH PORTLAND 1910
Name Age
Reuben Higgins 56
Alice Higgins 56
Reuben Higgins 21
Florence Higgins 17
Emerson Higgins 13
Stanley Higgins 6
this image includes:
Name Age
Henry Higgins 54
Ella Higgins 54
Helen Higgins 24
Paul Higgins 22
Eva Higgins 27
Harland Higgins 25
HIGGINS REUBEN 65
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND 5-WD SOUTH PORTLAND 1920
Name Age
Reuben Higgins 65
Alice Higgins 68
Reuben Higgins 31
Florence Higgins 27
Emerson Higgins 22
Stanley Higgins 16
Florence Staples 43
HIGGINS SETH 59
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND CAPE ELIZABETH 1860
Name Age
Seth Higgins 59
Rebecca Higgins 38
Emily Higgins 11
Adeline Higgins 9
Mary Higgins 7
Sylvanus Higgins 4
Irene Higgins 8.12
HIGGINS SETH 74
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND 1870
Name Age
Seth Higgins 74
Rebecca Higgins 49
Adeline Higgins 19
Mary Higgins 17
Sylvanus Higgins 15
Irene Higgins 12
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Seth HIGGINS Self M Male W 80 ME Farmer ME ME
Rebecca HIGGINS Wife M Female W 60 ME Keeping House ME ME
Adaline HIGGINS Dau S Female W 27 ME At Home ME ME
Mary J. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 26 ME At Home ME ME
Sylvanus HIGGINS Son S Male W 24 ME At Home ME ME
Irene HIGGINS Dau S Female W 20 ME At Home ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Cumberland, Cumberland, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254477
NA Film Number T9-0477
Page Number 185D
HIGGINS SYLVANUS 44
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND 1900
Name Age
Sylvanus Higgins 44
Rebecca Higgins 78
Mary J Higgins 45
HIGGINS SYLVANUS 54
M W ME ME CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND 1910
Name Age
Sylvanus Higgins 54
Mary J Higgins 56
George W Higgins 33
HIGGINS SYLVANUS J 64 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND CUMBERLAND CHEBEAGUE
ISLAND 1920
Name Age
Sylvain Higgins 64
Mary Higgins 65
George W Higgins 42
1930; Census Place: Cumberland, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: 830; Page:
13B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 345 ( No Image Available)
Name Age
Sylvanus Higgins 74
George W Higgins 52
1930; Census Place: Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: 830;
Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 259 ( No Image Available)
Name Age
Harlan B Higgins 45
Edna L Higgins 39
Kenneth J Higgins 3 1/12
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George W. HIGGINS Self M Male W 44 ME Farmer ME ME
Rebecca HIGGINS Wife M Female W 42 ME Keeps House ME ME
Addie L. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 19 ME Domestic ME ME
Charles W. HIGGINS Son S Male W 16 ME Laborer ME ME
Mary E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 14 ME At School ME ME
George F. HIGGINS Son S Male W 12 ME At School ME ME
Enoch Y. HIGGINS Son S Male W 8 ME At School ME ME
Herbert E. HIGGINS Son S Male W 6 ME At School ME ME
Caleb LOVEITT Other W Male W 78 ME Fisherman ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place E.D.26-27, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254477
NA Film Number T9-0477
Page Number 102D
Household: 1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation
Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Emerson HIGGINS Self W Male W 61 ME Farmer ME ME
Reuben HIGGINS Son S Male W 24 ME Home ME ME
Henry B HIGGINS Son S Male W 23 ME Home ME ME
Emma HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 ME At School ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place E.D.26-27, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254477
NA Film Number T9-0477
Page Number 150A
31 Jul 2008
- Jonathan Higgins
married Elizabeth Smith -
Hi. I am looking for any documentation regarding Jonathan Higgins,
born June 1794 in Maine, his marriage to Elizabeth Smith
and the birth of their son Joel born July 1825 in
Maine. Also Joel's marriage to Nancy Phillips. Any
help would be appreciated.
Regards
Becci Pimentel
becart4 AT msn.com
04 May 2008
Sun-Journal - (Apr/2/2008) Richard D. Higgins
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
SOUTH PARIS - Richard Denison Higgins, 85, of 3
Market Square, South Paris, died early Monday, March 31, at Market
Square Health Care Center.
He was born in Arlington, Mass., on July 20, 1922, the son of Robert
and Grace Belyea Higgins. His parents and older brother, Robert Jr.
moved to Dawes Hill, Harrison when he was two years old. He attended
Harrison schools and Bridgton High School.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on Oct. 4, 1940, serving in the
South Pacific area during World War II, and at several Marine Corps
posts stateside after the war. He was honorably discharged in 1959,
with the rank of gunnery sergeant.
In 1948, he married Janice Rae McLaughlin of Old Orchard Beach and
they had four children. Mrs. Higgins, a registered nurse, died in
October 1990. In November 1991, he married Jean D. Whitney of Norway
and they have made their home in this area since then.
He is survived by his widow; his four children, Richard D. Higgins
Jr. of Rockville, Md., Cathryn Vazquez of Largo, Fla., Margaret
Higgins of Severn, Md., and Bret Higgins of Largo, Fla.; five
stepchildren, Elizabeth Gallagher of Woodstock, AnneWhitney of
Homer, Alaska, Jonathan Whitney of Harrison, Andrew Whitney of
Jakarta, Indonesia, and Jane Riseman of Harrison; and 15
grandchildren.
© 2008 Sun Journal
04 Feb 2008
Higgins of Ellsworth Maine
1930; Census Place: Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine; Roll:
833; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 224
(No Image Available)
Name Age
Henry H Higgins 50 Treasurer st bank
Maude A Higgins 46
Howard Higgins 23
HIGGINS HENRY H 40 M W ME ME HANCOCK 2-WD ELLSWORTH 1920
Name Age
Henry H Higgins 40
Maud S Higgins 36
Howard S Higgins 13
Address 78 Oak St.
World War I Draft Registration
Name: Henry Howard Higgins
City: Ellsworth County: Hancock Address:78 Oak St
State: Maine Birth Date: 5 Jan 1880
Race: White
Height: Medium Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown
Registration Date:Sept 12, 1918
HIGGIN HENRY 30 M W ME ME HANCOCK 2-WD ELLSWORTH 1910
Name Age
Henry Higgin 30
Maud Higgin 26
Howard Higgin 3
Source: History of Ellsworth, Maine by Albert H. Davis
Henry H. Higgins was born here January 5,1880. He graduated
from E.H.S. High School in 1898. After completing his High School
course, Mr. Higgins enter the employ of First National Bank (now
Union Trust bank) and later was made assistant cashier. In 1911 he
was made cashier. Mr. Higgins has served three years as Alderman.
..............
14 Jan 2007
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine
1 Oak Grove Ave, Bath ME
http://www.interment.net/data/us/me/sagadahoc/oakgrove/index.htm
Higgins, Addie E., b. Jan 1880, d. Jun 23, 1882,
Higgins, Alvah A., b. 1845, d. 1934,
Higgins, Eliza J., b. 1839, d. 1898,
Higgins, Elsie Van Scoy, b. 1871, d. 1949,
Higgins, Elwood F., b. 1907, d. no date,
Higgins, Harriet W., b. 1848, d.1926,
Higgins, John P., b. 1848, d. 1922,
Higgins, Martha A., b. 1899, d. 1960,
Higgins, Ralph E., b. 1902, d. 1919,
Higgins, Rita E., b. 1910, d. 1967,
Higgins, William F., b. 1871, d. 1944,
1930; Census Place: Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine; Roll: 838;
Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 998 (No Image Available)
Name Age
William F Higgins 58 Head
Elsie A Higgins 59 Wife
Enoch A Higgins 84 Father
Linwood F Higgins 22 Son
Emma E Mc Fadden 73 Aunt
HIGGINS WILLIAM F 48 M W ME ME SAGADAHOC 2-WD BATH
1920
Name Age
William F Higgins 48 Head
Elsie A Higgins 48 Wife
Linwood F Higgins 12 Son
William H Vanlcay 22 Son
Enoch A Higgin 72 Father
Charles W Oliver 70 Uncle
Chester M Oliver 58 Uncle
HIGGINS WILLIAM F 38 M W ME ME SAGADAHOC 3-WD BATH
1910
Name Age
William F Higgins 38
Elsie A Higgins 39
Ralph E Higgins 7
Linwood F Higgins 2
William H Vanscoy 12 Stepson
-Not Found in 1900 Census-
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's
Birthplace
Enoch A. HIGGINS Self M Male W 36 ME Laborer ME ME
Lizzie J. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 39 ME Keeping House
NH ME
William HIGGINS Son S Male W 9 ME ME ME
Minnie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 ME ME ME
Ralph L. HOUSTEN SSon S Male W 19 ME Laborer ME ME
Hiram H. HOUSTEN SSon S Male W 17 ME Laborer ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Kenduskeag, Penobscot, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254485
NA Film Number T9-0485
Page Number 34D
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09 Jan 2008
Source: History of Gorham, Me. By Hugh Davis McLellan
Published 1903
HIGGINS.
Capt. Joseph Higgins, born Nov. 20, 1750, came from
Eastham, Mass., to Gorham in 1778. His wife's maiden
name was Mercy Cook, and she was born Jan. 6, 1755.
Joseph Higgins was a sea captain, and was lost at sea
by the foundering of his vessel in January,
1804. He left a wife and ten children ; the oldest,
Joseph, born in Eastham, the others in Gorham:
Joseph, b. Aug. 16, 1776, m. Elizabeth Files, Jan. 3,
1804.
Mercy, b. Aug. 6, 1778, m. Daniel Lowell, Jr. of
Standish, Mar. 18, 1799: d. Jan. 15, 1814.
Isaac, b. Dec. 16, 1780, m. Esther Parker, Nov. 27,
1800; 2d, Mrs. Ruth (Prince)(Langworthy) Kent; d. in
Thorndike, Dec. 19, 1855.
Barnabas, b. Jan. 28, 1783, d. unm. Feb. 16, 1816.
Dorcas, b. May 12, 1785, m. Moses Rich, p. Oct. 21,
1806.
Mary, b. Apr. 2, 1787, m. Nathaniel Thomes, Jan. 29,
1807.
Enoch F., b. July 13. 1789, m. Miriam Deane, Nov. 6,
1813.
Abigail F., b. Sept. 23, 1791, m. Amos Thomes, Mar.
29, 1810.
Saul Cook, b. May 11, 1794, m. Fanny Blake, Mar. 25,
1816.
Elmira, b. Apr. 21, 1797, m. Sylvanus Bangs of.
Limington, May 6, 1817; d.
July 16, 1825.
Mrs. Mercy Higgins died in Gorham, Dec. 19, 1843,
leaving one hundred and twenty-eight descendants.
The oldest son, Joseph, became a minister of the Free
Baptist denomination. In 1797 he went to Thorndike,
then Lincoln Plantation, where he died Feb. 5, 1867.
His wife, who was Elizabeth Files of Gorham, also died
in Thorndike. Mrs. Roscoe G. Harding and
Miss Sibyl Higgins of Gorham are their grandchildren.
Capt. Barnabas Higgins commanded one of the Gorham
companies of militia that were called out for the
defence of Portland in 18I4. Enoch Freeman Higgins
moved to Standish, and married Miriam Deane of that
place. He was the father of the late Mrs. Mary Tyler
and Mrs. Lucian Hunt of Gorham. Saul C. Higgins, the
youngest son, married Fanny Blake of Gorham. He lived
and died on the old homestead above West Gorham
which was cleared by his father about 1794. During the
War of 1812 he was a sergeant in his brother Barnabas'
company of militia, and went to Portland with the rest
of the regiment to repel the
threatened attack of the British in 1814. He was an
earnest, faithful member of the Methodist church for
forty-five years. He died Feb. 16, 1895, having
reached the age of 100 years and 9 mos., and having
enjoyed almost perfect possession of his faculties to
the end. His wife Fanny died June 22, 1878, aged 85.
Capt. Saul Higgins and his wife had no children, but
left an adopted son, John Lowell Higgins, who resides
on the old homestead. John L. Higgins, who was born in
November, 1829, was the son of John Lowell, and
grandson of Daniel and Mercy (Higgins) Lowell of
Standish. He was left an orphan at the age of six
months, and was adopted by his uncle, Saul C. Higgins.
When a young man he went to the West where he remained
until 1877 when he returned to Gorham and settled on
the old farm. He married, June 15, 1851,
Sarah A., daughter of Maj. William Warren of Gorham.
They have had four children, of whom one, Fannie, is
now living. She married, Jan. 9, 1897, Leander M.
Boothby of Gorham. Ebenezer Higgins came to
Pearsonstown from Cape Cod about 1781-82. His wife's
name was Rebecca .
Children :
Ebenezer, b. in Truro, July 24, 1775, lived at
Castine; was a sea captain, and was lost at sea.
Rebecca, b. in Provincetown, Apr. 11, 1780, m.
Nathaniel Blake of Gorham, Nov. 26, 1801.
Hannah A , b. in Pearsonstown, Aug. 20, 1782, m.
Jeremiah Frost of Gorham, May 26, 1804.
Martha, b. June 21, 1784. m. John Cressey of Gorham,
Apr 8, 1812.
David, b. Nov. 3, 1787, m. Catherine Jordan of
Otisfield; lived on the Fort Hill road, just north of
the old Col. Nathaniel Frost place.
Children born in Gorham:
John C., b. Aug.4,1827;
Samuel H, b. June 1, 1831;
Tabitha, b. June 11, 1833.
This family moved to
Illinois, where other ch. were b.; a son, David, Jr.,was a clergyman.
Susanna, b. Apr. 14, 1789, m. Timothy Blake of Gorham,
Nov. 29, 1810.
Desire P., bapt. May 19, 1793, m. Ephraim Blake of
Gorham, Dec., 1813.
After the death of Mr. Higgins, his widow Rebecca
married, Nov. 7, 1801, Col. Nathaniel Frost of Gorham.
She died Dec. 25, 1820.
John and Seth Higgins were brothers, and sons of Seth
and Experience (Higgins) Higgins. Seth Higgins was
born in September, 1776, and was the son of Seth and
grandson of Ebenezer Higgins.
Experience Higgins was
the daughter of Timothy and Reliance Hopkins (Yates)
Higgins, and granddaughter of Freeman Higgins. The
family came to Standish from Eastham, Mass.
Seth Higgins, the husband of Experience, was lost at
sea, on the same vessel with Capt. Hinkley, and his
widow married, July 7, 1814, Daniel Lowell, Jr., of
Buxton. John Higgins was born in September, 1803. He
lived in Gorham, where he ran the mill near
Stephenson's bridge. The house in which he lived has
since been removed. He married Martha, daughter of
Luther and Mary Tappan of Baldwin.
Children :
Mary E., b. Aug. 1, 1837, m. Edmund Clement of
Baldwin.
Julia M., b. Nov. 25, 1841, I's with her sister, Mrs.
Bean.
Emeline, b. Mar. 13, 1845, m. Levi H. Bean.
John Higgins died Sept. 27, 1885, aged 82.
Mrs. Martha Higgins died Mar. 26, 1880, aged 66.
Seth Higgins, brother to John above, was born in 1805.
He was a blacksmith at West Gorham, and built the
brick house on the road which runs from that village
to Fort Hill. He married Rebecca Shaw. They have two
children now living,
Henry A., born in 1836. married Maggie Chase, and
Albert, born in 1840.
Seth Higgins moved from Gorham to Standish in April,
1844.
Also this page see Saul C. Higgins
................
07 Jan 2008
-The Kennebec Journal, -
(Aug/7/2004)
Richard M. Higgins, 88
Standish - Richard M. Higgins, 88, of Bonney Eagle
Road, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at a local nursing
home following a long illness.
He was born in North Bridgton, October 7, 1915, a son
of Elmer R. and Nancy (Mead) Higgins, but resided in
Standish Corner most of his life.
He was a graduate of Standish High School and attended
the Keith Paris School of Commercial Art, in Portland
prior to serving in the Seabees during World War II.
After the war, he entered the family business, Higgins
Garage, with his father and later ran the business
until his retirement in 1976.
Dick was a member of the Standish Masonic Lodge and
the Standish Historical Society, and was a long time
active member and past president of the Standish
Kiwanis Club.
He was an accomplished amateur artist and
photographer, and enjoyed sailing, mountain hiking and
gardening. He particularly loved skiing. He helped
clear the first ski trail on Pleasant Mountain, and
for years, took his family on vacation ski trips
throughout New England, as well as annual treks up Mt.
Washington to ski the headwall of Tuckerman's Ravine.
After his retirement, he made annual trips to Europe
to ski the Alps with a tour group run by former
Olympic skier, Penny Pitou. He continued skiing until
he was 81 years old.
He was predeceased by his wife Roberta L. Higgins in
1976 and a sister, Barbara C. Higgins in 1999.
Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Higgins and his wife
Isabel, of Standish and Brian E. Higgins, two
grandsons, David C. Higgins, of Phoenix, Ariz., and
Toby R. Higgins, USAF and several cousins.
At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A
memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday,
August 28, at the Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76
State Street, Gorham.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made in his memory to:
The Scleroderma Research Foundation
220 Montgomery St. Suite 1411
San Francisco, Calif. 94104.
1930; Census Place: Standish, Cumberland, Maine; Roll:
832; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 304
(No Image Available)
Name Age
Elmer R Higgins 44
Nancy M Higgins 42
Richard M Higgins 14
Barbara C Higgins 13
HIGGINS ELMER R 33 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND STANDISH 1920
Name Age
Elner R Higgins 33
Nancy E Higgins 31
Richard M Higgins 4 2/12
Barbara C Higgins 3 2/12
his parents
HIGGINS CHARLES E 63 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND STANDISH 1920
HIGGINS CHARLES E 54 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND STANDISH 1910
Name Age
Charles E Higgans 54
Maria F Higgans 53
Elmer R Higgans 24
Wilmer M Mason 18
HIGGINS CHARLES E 43 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND STANDISH 1900
Name Age (Indexed as Huggins)
Charles E Higgins 43
Maria F Higgins 42
Harland R Higgins 17
Elmer R Higgins 14
Emma L Mains 17
Frank Whitney 24
Maine Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Elmer R
Groom's Residence: Standish, ME
Bride's Name: Mead Nancy E
Bride's Residence: Bridgeton, ME
Marriage Date: 4 Feb 1914
World War I Draft Registration
Name: Elmer Raymond Higgins
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1885
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Ephraim HIGGINS Self M Male W 55 ME Grocer ME ME
Abby HIGGINS Wife M Female W 46 ME Keeping House ME ME
Charles E. HIGGINS Son S Male W 23 ME Farmer ME ME
Leland W. HIGGINS Son S Male W 12 ME At School ME ME
Harry D. HIGGINS Son S Male W 11 ME At School ME ME
Frank I. HIGGINS Son M Male W 20 ME Farm Laborer ME ME
Ralph HIGGINS Son S Male W 7 ME At School ME ME
Olive HALL Other S Female W 25 ME Does House Work ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Standish, Cumberland, Maine Family History Library Film
1254478
NA Film Number T9-0478 Page Number 489A
HIGGINS EPHRAIM 46 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND STANDISH 1870
HIGGINS EPHRAIM 35 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND STANDISH 1860
Name Age
Ephraim Higgins 35
Abby F Higgins 25
Mary R Higgins 8
Averline Higgins 6
Charles E Higgins 3
Franklin Elwell 20
Susan Merifield 25
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04 Jan 2008
Ray H. Higgins -The Boothbay Register, - (Apr/26/2007)
Ray H. Higgins, 92, a resident at Mtn. Ridge Health
Care Center in Franklin, New Hampshire, died there
Thursday, February 18 following a period of failing
health.
Born in Mount Vernon, Maine, September 22, 1906, he
was the son of Rubin and Ane (Hall) Higgins. He moved
from Waldoboro to Franklin in 1991.
Mr. Higgins was employed for over 40 years with
Central Maine Power and held several positions within
the company, including working as a turbine operator
in the control room. He later worked as a security
guard at the Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant.
He was a former resident of Wiscasset and a member of
the Wiscasset Congregational Church.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marian S. (Searles)
Higgins, who died December 21, 1994.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara N.)
Wellington of Franklin, N.H.; two grandsons; two
great-grandsons; nieces and nephews.
Mr. Higgins will be entombed in the spring at which
time there will be a graveside service in Searles
Mills Cemetery in Chelsea.
The William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home of Tilton is in
charge. J. Douglas Smart and Scott W. Davis are the
funeral directors.
HIGGINS REUBEN M 47 M W MA ME KENNEBEC MOUNT VERNON
1920
Name Age
Reuben M Higgins 47
Annie D Higgins 40
Ray H Higgins 13
Guy C Higgins 9
Earl W Higgins 5
HIGGINS REUBEN M 38 M W ME ME KENNEBEC MT VERNON 1910
Name Age
Reuben M Higgins 38
Annie D Higgins 30
Ray H Higgins 3
HIGGINS MARTIN V 60 M W ME ME KENNEBEC MT VERNON 1900
Name Age
Martin V Higgins 60
Syrena g Higgins 54
Reuben M Higgins 28
Margery E Higgins 16
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's
Birthplace
M. B. B. HIGGINS Self M Male W 40 ME Farmer ME NH
Serena G. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 34 ME Keeping House
ME ME
Reuben N. HIGGINS Son S Male W 8 MA ME ME
Nellie B. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 5 ME ME ME
Blanche C. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 2 ME ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Mount Vernon, Kennebec, Maine
Family History Library Film 1254481
NA Film Number T9-0481
Page Number 338A
Maine Marriages
Groom's Name: Higgins Reuben M
Groom's Residence: Mt Vernon, ME
Bride's Name: Hall Annie D
Bride's Residence: Mt Vernon, ME
Marriage Date: 6 Dec 1900
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29 Dec 2007 Frank Wesley "Bud" Higgins -The Ellsworth
American, -(Oct/27/2005) br>
BAR HARBOR
Frank Wesley “Bud” Higgins Jr., 75, died Oct. 20,
2005, at Birch Bay Healthcare Facility, Bar Harbor.
He was born Dec. 15, 1929, in Bar Harbor, the son of
Frank W. and Nina (Coffin) Higgins.
Bud served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He
was stationed out of Norfolk, Va. Upon returning from
the Navy he worked for AB & JR Hodgkins as a
carpenter. More recently he worked 38 years at The
Jackson Laboratory, retiring in 1991. His retirement
was spent wintering in Fort Myers, Fla., and summering
at his cottage on Flanders Pond in Sullivan. He
enjoyed carpentry, gardening and cooking.
He is survived by his long time companion and friend,
N. Theresa Black; his two sons, Richard A. Higgins,
of Otter Creek and Stephen Higgins and wife, Kathleen,
of Windham; two grandchildren, Justine and Brian
Higgins; and four nieces and nephews. He is also
survived by Theresa’s family, two sons, Robert C.
MacLeod and wife, Suzanne, of Bar Harbor and Richard
G. Black of Long Island, N.Y.; two daughters, Melodie
Haskell and husband, Thomas, of Bar Harbor and
Charlotte M. Drake of Belfast; five grandchildren. He
was predeceased by a sister, Doris Denike.
A graveside service was held Oct. 25, 2005, at
Hillside Cemetery in Hulls Cove. Those who desire may
make contributions in Bud’s memory to the Alzheimer’s
Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite
160B, Portland, ME 04101 or to MDI Hospital, 10 Wyman
Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Arrangements by
Jordan-Fernald, 48 Eden St., Bar Harbor. br>
1930; Census Place: Bar Harbor, Hancock, Maine; Roll:
832; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 1176
(No Image Available)
Name Age
Wesley F Higgins 37 Garage Mechanic
Nina Higgins 38
Frank Wesley Higgins 4/12
HIGGINS FRANK W 25 M W ME ME HANCOCK BAR HARBOR 1920
Name
Age
Frank W Higgins 25
Nina G Higgins 26
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05 Aug 2007 Obituary
http://www.bangornews.com/a/class/obituaries/obituary.cfm?id=65916
DENNIS M HIGGINS
Thursday, July 5, 2007 - Bangor Daily News
CHARLESTON
- Dennis Michael Higgins, 50, died July 4, 2007, at a Bangor
hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1956, in Bangor, the son of Donald
George and Victorine Della (Hansen) Higgins. Dennis graduated from
Higgins Classical Institute and lives in Charleston throughout his
life. He worked for Dexter Shoe Manufacturing, the State of Maine
Department of Transportation and more recently, with C.A. Strout
Construction, Bangor. In addition, Dennis was a former fire chief of
the Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. He coached Farm League
baseball, Little League baseball and YMCA basketball. Dennis was
also a Tiger Cub, Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting and NASCAR, but more then anything, he enjoyed
spending time with his loving wife, son, daughter-in-law and
grandson. In addition to his mother, Victorine of Guilford,
he is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Marsha (Craig)
Higgins of Charleston; a son, Joshua Higgins and his
wife, Rebekah, of Gray; a grandson, Alexander Higgins of Gray; three
sisters, Joyce Zimmerman and husband, Ralph, of Guilford, Patricia
Miles and Gail Stevenson, both of Dover-Foxcroft. In addition to his
father, Donald, he was predeceased by a brother, Gerald. Friends are
invited to gather with the family 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at
Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where funeral services will
be held 11 a.m. with Pastor Richard Messana officiating. Those who
wish are welcome to join the family at the Higgins residence in
Charleston after the service. Interment will be private at Higgins
Cemetery, Charleston. Condolences to the family may be expressed at
www.BrookingsSmith.com
Bangor Daily News -2007 All rights reserved. ................
07 Feb 2007
http://danaraepelletier.tripod.com/SMITHFIELDCemetery.html
SMITHFIELD Cemetery Smithfield, Maine
HIGGINS
Elkine Oct 4 1802 - Apr 20 1891
wife Betsey Whitehouse Feb 28 1800 - Nov 10 1887
see Elhanah HIGGINS & Betsey HIGGINS in census below
HIGGINS
Leonard C. 1837 - 1899
wife Sarah E. Sawtelle 1838 - 1897
son Charlie L d.Aug 22 1877 19y 3m 4d
dau Serna d. May 2 1869 3m
Webmaster's findings:
HIGGINS ELKNAH 60 M W ME ME SOMERSET SMITHFIELD 1860
HIGGINS ELNAH 69 M W ME ME SOMERSET SMITHFIELD 1870
Household:1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's
Birthplace
Leonard HIGGINS Self M Male
W 43 ME Farmer ME ME
Sarah E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 42 ME Keeping House ME ME
George HIGGINS Son S Male
W 20 ME At Home ME ME
Betsey A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 ME At Home ME ME
Martin E. HIGGINS Son S Male
W 15 ME At Home ME ME
Lavinia HIGGINS Dau S Female
W 13 ME At Home ME ME
Silas C. HIGGINS Son S Male
W 10 ME ME ME
Kate M. HIGGINS Dau S Female
W 7 ME ME ME
Lizzie HIGGINS Dau S Female
W 5 ME ME ME
Charles A. HIGGINS Son S Male
W 3 ME ME ME
Elhanah HIGGINS Father M Male
W 80 ME Retired Farmer ME ME
Betsey HIGGINS Mother M Female W 78 ME Retired
Housekeeper ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Smithfield, Somerset, Maine Family History Library Film 1254488
NA Film Number T9-0488 Page Number 498A
21
Jan 2006
http://www.lincolnvillehistory.org/cemet/documents/union_name.pdf
Union Cemetery
-Also known as Millertown-Lincolnville Maine
Located on Route 52, on the right, going north from
Lincolnville Center, just before the Slab City Road. [Some of the lots are numbered from A
to Z. It is not a name initial.]
Note: In the listing below, an asterisk in a field means information not available. In the
Death column that may mean that the person is still living.
Lot Name
Birth Death Comments
15 Higgins, Alfred R. 1849 1919 Husband of Ella A. Veteran
15 Higgins, Alfred W. * * Son of Alfred R. & Ella A. Higgins
15 Higgins, Alma E. * * Daughter of Alfred R. & Ella A. Higgins
15 Higgins, Ella A. 1852 1917 Wife of Alfred R. Higgins
15 Higgins, John F. * * Son of Alfred R. & Ella A. Higgins
15 Higgins, Nellie M. * * Daughter of Alfred R. & Ella A. Higgins
Census
HIGGINS ALFRED 21 M W ME ME WALDO BELMONT 1870
Household:1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Alfred HIGGINS Self M Male W 31 ME Laborer ME ME
Ella A. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 27 ME Keeping House ME ME
John HIGGINS Son S Male
W 11 ME ME ME
Nellie M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 9 ME ME ME
Alma E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 ME ME ME
Laura A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 6 ME ME ME
Wilbur A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 3 ME ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Lincolnville, Waldo, Maine Family History Library Film 1254489
NA Film Number T9-0489 Page Number 364C
Webmaster believes this to be the same Alfred and Ella in 1900, 1910
HIGGINS ALFRED R 52 M W ME MA MIDDLESEX
SOMERVILLE 1900
HIGGINS ALFRED R 61 M W ME MA MIDDLESEX
SOMERVILLE 1910
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Kennebunk, ME Thursday, February 26, 2004
Frank Higgins Sr.
SANFORD - Frank E Higgins Sr., of Sanford died Feb. 21, 2004 at the Goodall Hospital in Sanford.
He was born in Kennebunkport, eldest son of Everett C. and Mary (McLaughlin)
Higgins. During his life he was very active within the community and some of his
special accomplishments include: president of Kennebunkport Senior High School, class of 1931,
founded Arundel Cabinet Works in 1948 that designed, manufactured and installed commercial and domestic
interior. The company became incorporated in 1951. He facilitated the planning and building of the
Kennebunkport Consolidated School.
In 1952, he relocated Arundel Cabinet Works Inc. to Wells from Kennebunkport. While a resident of Wells,
his desire to be involved within the community continued. He served on the Town Budget Commission and
Wells Budget Board. He was chairman of the Wells Library Founding Committee, chairman of the New Wells
Town Hall Building Committee, chairman of the town of Wells Medical Building Committee and chairman of the
Maine State Grange Growth and Executive Committee. He was the first president and founder of the Wells
Chamber of Commerce in 1959 and the first president of the Lions Club of Wells.
He was also past master of Master Arundel Grange of Kennebunkport, past Master York Pomona Grange, past
youth director Maine State Grange and past chairman and secretary of Maine State Grange Executive
Committee. He held the chairman position of the Fourth of July Parade Committee.
He moved to Sanford in 1967. He soon became active as chairman of Sanford Airport Advisory Committee. He
served as a member of the Sanford Town Club, chairman of the York County Democratic Committee as well as the
Town Budget Committee. He founded Pinebrook Pony Racing Track and served as director of the U.S. Pony
Trotting Association. He was owner of Pinebrook Rabbit Processing. He was a former president of the Sanford
Rotary Club, chairman of the Transportation Committee and member of the Town - Waste - Recycling Committee.
In 1990, he moved north to Bingham. Once again, he volunteered and served as chairman of the committee
for updating and expanding the sewer system of the town of Bingham. He was past president of the Kennebec
Valley Chamber of Commerce and the upper Kennebec Valley Trails. He was past vice president of Kennebec
Valley Tourism Council, member and past president of Baker Mountain Ski Club, Bingham Lions Club, and
Bingham Budget Committee. As an outdoor enthusiast, he was a member of the Federal Scenic Highway Committee
Route 201.
He lived a rich and full life. He touched many with his dedicated service and welcomed the opportunity to
serve within the communities he called home.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Sally (Sherman) Higgins; children
George M. and his wife Anita, Frank Jr. and his wife Pamela,
Constance J. H. and her husband John Glenn, Karen Cote and companion
Wayne Brickett, Charles Hussey and Michael Higgins; grandchildren
John III, Geofry, Matthew, Joshua and Kate Glenn, Kimberly Guerrette, Melissa and
Nicholas Higgins, Cyndi and Jeffrey Taylor, Stephanie
Riley, Shannon Cote and Danielle Hussey; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews;
and two sisters, Mary Bowler and Louise Lowell.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Ralph, Clifford and Kenneth and his sister,
Blanche, Ruth, and Doris; and his first wife, Patricia (Duggan)
Higgins.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main
St., Springvale. Burial will be later at Arundel Cemetery in Kennebunkport.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Welfare Society Inc., PO Box 43, Old Holland
Rd., West Kennebunk, ME 04094-0043.
Maine Marriages, 1892-1996
Groom's Name: Higgins Everett E
Groom's Residence: Kennebunkport, ME
Bride's Name: Mclaughlin Mary A
Bride's Residence: Kennebunkport, ME
Marriage Date: 13 October 1913
HIGGINS EVERETT E 29 M W ME ME YORK KENNEBUNKPORT 1920
Image 1 &
Image
2
1930 United States Federal Census
Name Age
Everett E Higgins 39
Mary A Higgins 35
Blanch E Higgins 15
Ruth A Higgins 13
Frank E Higgins 11
Louise P Higgins 10
Ralph C Higgins 9
Doris E Higgins 7
Clifford J Higgins 6
George K Higgins 4 8/12
Mary F Higgins
11/12
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Kennebunk, ME Thursday, January 1, 2004
Katherine O'Rourke, 98
YORK - Katherine V. (Higgins) O'Rourke, a former resident of North Tewksbury, Mass. and a resident of
York Harbor, Maine since 2001, died the morning of Dec. 27, 2003 in York, after a brief illness.
She was the widow of John J. O'Rourke who died in 1974. She was born in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of
the late Katherine and Thomas Higgins. She was an alumnus of Lowell Normal School, Lowell State College
and Boston University. Most of her career was spent as a special education teacher in the Lowell and
Tewksbury public schools.
She was affiliated with the Massachusetts Retired Teachers Association, the University of Lowell Alumni
Association, the Oblate Mission Club, York Golf and Tennis Club, Vesper Country Club, League of Catholic
Women, the Poor Claire Guild, and the Twenty-Second Club.
As a member of St. Robert Bellamine Church in Andover Mass., she was a member of the Summit Club. Prior to
that, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Lowell for many years. She attended St.
Christopher's Church in York.
Surviving her are one son and daughter-in-law John T. and Carolyn B. O'Rourke of Potomac, Md.; one niece
Mrs. William O'Donnell of Raleigh, N.C.; one grandniece Mrs. Richard Price of Clayton, N.C.; one
grandnephew Kevin O'Donnell of Cary, N.C.; two great-grandnieces; and three great-grandnephews.
She was the sister of the late Atty. Thomas M.A. Higgins, Walter F.J. Higgins, Edward D. Higgins and
Rev. Frederick J. Higgins O.M.I.
A funeral was held Tuesday at the O'Donnell Funeral Home followed by a funeral Mass at the Immaculate
Conception Church. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, North Tewksbury, Mass. E-condolence to
[email protected]. Arrangements by funeral directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell
Jr.
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07
July 2005
John D. Higgins
Source: Biographical Review Cumberland County, Maine
1896
John D Higgins, a successful farmer of the town of Standish, Me., was born
January 23, 1826, on the homestead where he now resides. He is a representative
of the third generation of his family in Cumberland County, his father,
Enoch F Higgins, having been a son of Joseph Higgins, who was
born in Eastham, Mass., and from there removed to Maine, taking up land in the
town of Gorham.
Grandfather Higgins cleared and improved a large farm, and also built many
houses. He was very influential in aiding the development of his adopted town,
but was never an officeholder. He was a Whig in politics. In his later years he
followed the sea as captain of a trading-vessel, running from Portland to the
West Indies. In 1804 he made his last trip, being lost on the voyage. He married
Mercy Cook, of Eastham, who long survived him, attaining the venerable age of
eighty-nine years. She was a sincere member of the Methodist church. Ten
children were born to them, Enoch F. being the fourth in order.
Enoch F Higgins was born at the home of his parents in Gorham in September,
1790, and was there bred to manhood. On attaining his majority he removed to
Standish, and here opened a store for general merchandise. He likewise bought
one hundred acres of land, about two-thirds of which he placed under
cultivation, turning his attention during the latter part of his life to
agricultural pursuits. Like his father, a Whig in politics, he was an active and
influential member of his party. He was a man of keen intellect, possessing good
business ability, and served for many years as one of the Selectmen of Standish.
He was a member of the Congregational church, in which he held the office of
Deacon for three years. Deacon Higgins married Miriam Dean, a daughter of
John Dean; of this town; and they became the parents of four children, the following
being a brief record, of the three daughters, sisters of Mr. John D. Higgins,
the leading subject of the present sketch : Harriet M., who died in 1869,
married Horatio J. Swazey, by whom she had six children, four of whom are living
- Henry W., Charles F., John H., and George R.; Mary, who married Daniel Tyler,
died in 1888; Caroline is the wife of Professor Lucian M. Hunt, of whom a sketch
may be found elsewhere in this volume.
John D. Higgins completed his education at the Limerick Academy, and has since
given his attention to farming, making his home on the parental estate as above
noted. He has one hundred and twenty-five acres of choice land, which he manages
profitably, raising the crops common to this section of the country. Mr. Higgins
is held in high regard as a man of strict integrity and well-known ability, and
is numbered among the valued citizens of his native town, which he has served as
Treasurer and Selectman. Socially, he is prominent in several organizations,
being a member of Standish Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., of this town; of the
Standish Grange, Patrons of Husbandry; and of Highland Lodge, No. 355, Good
Templars. Religiously, he is a Congregationalist.
Mr. Higgins married Marcia A. Paine, daughter of William
Paine, of Standish, and six children have been born of their union, five of
whom are living; namely, Helen Maria (Higgins), Miriam
Dean (Higgins), Margaret Paine (Higgins), Carrie A.
(Higgins), and Ethel Louise (Higgins)
. . .
and within the same source
John L. Higgins, a native of Gorham, born November 18, 1829, was left an orphan
when but six months old, and was adopted by his uncle, Saul C.
Higgins . The latter was a son of Joseph and Mercy (Cook)
Higgins.
Joseph Higgins was born March 22, 1750, at Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he
lived until after his marriage. Removing then to this county, he took up one
hundred acres of land still in its virginal wildness, and from it redeemed a
farm. He was also a follower of the sea, being Captain of a trading-vessel
sailing between Portland and the West Indies. On June 27, 1804, he left
Portland in command of the sloop "Amicitia," bound for Guadeloupe with a cargo of house
frames, lumber, and general freight; and neither he, the vessel, nor any
of the crew were ever again heard of. Of the ten children born to him and his
wife, Saul C. (Higgins) was the youngest.
Saul C Higgins, born on the old homestead in Gorham, May 11, 1794, was a much
beloved and highly esteemed citizen of this town. After living for more than a
century, he died February 16, 1895. He was in the War of 1812, being then but
eighteen years of age. He enlisted in 1814 in the company of his brother,
Captain Barnabas Higgins, of the Massachusetts militia, as Maine then formed a
part of the old Bay State. He was never in active service, however, as the war
closed fourteen days after his company was ordered to Portland. He drew a
pension, and his name is entered on the Register of Membership of the General
Society of the War of 1812. A graduate of Gorham Academy, he was finely educated for his day, and subsequently
taught school twenty-seven years, seventeen of which were spent in his own
district. He was an industrious, hard-working man and a prominent citizen of the place. He served the town for
several years as superintendent of schools. He was temperate in his habits,
never using tobacco in any form. He lived to be more than one hundred years of
age, retaining his faculties to a remarkable degree. His wife, whose maiden name
was Fanny Blake, was born December 9, 1792, and died June 22, 1877. They had no
children of their own, but were much attached to their adopted son. Both were
members of the Methodist church, and in politics he was a sound Democrat.
HIGGINS SAUL C 66 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND GORHAM 1860
HIGGINS SAUL C 76 M W ME ME CUMBERLAND GORHAM 1870
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's
Birthplace
Saul C. HIGGINS Self W Male W 86 ME Farmer MA MA
John L. HIGGINS Son M Male W 50 ME Farmer ME ME
Sarah A. HIGGINS Dau M Female W 49 ME Keeping House ME ME
Fanniel HIGGINS GDau S Female W 8 IL ME ME
Source Information:
Census Place Gorham, Cumberland, Maine Family History Library Film 1254477
NA Film Number T9-0477 Page Number 291A
John L Higgins acquired a good common school education. At the age of eighteen
years he went West, where he resided until 1877. Returning then to the scenes of
his boyhood, he settled on the old homestead, which he has since managed. In
politics he is identified with the Democratic party, and his religious belief is
that of the Universalists. He is a Knight of Pythias, being the oldest Knight in
Maine, having membership in Dirigo Lodge, No. 21, of Gorham.
On June 15, 1850, Mr. Higgins was united in marriage with Sarah
A. (Warren), daughter of William Warren, of Gorham, she being the fourth of a
family of six children. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Higgins, but
one is now living, namely: Fanny L. (Higgins), born in Chicago, III., September 23, 1871,
residing with her parents.
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