The State of Indiana USA                           Part 2

26 Apr 2011

Source: The automotive manufacturer, Volume 57

Isaac Newton Higgins, 74, of Shelbyville, Ind., recently passed away at his home in that city from pneumonia. He. was a wagon manufacturer in Shelbyville for many years.

HIGGINS-ISAAC-N-57-M-W-IN-IN-SHELBY-4-WD-SHELBYVILLE-1900
1900; Census Place: Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: T623_402; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 105
Name Age
Isaac N. Higgins 57
Sarah E Higgins 53


1880; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: 310 Page: 294C; Enumeration District: 209; Image: 0309
Name Age
Isaac Higgins 38
Sarah Higgins 31
Evelana Higgins 6

HIGGINS-ISAAC-26-M-W-IN-IN-SHELBY-3-WD-SHELBYVILLE-1870
1870; Census Place: Shelbyville Ward 3, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M593_357; Page: 314B; Image: 632
Name Age
Isaac Higgins 26
Sarah Higgins 22

HIGGINS-HENRY-54-M-W-KY-IN-SHELBY-ADDISON_TWP-1860
1860; Census Place: Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M653_296; Page: 675; Image: 199
Name Age
Henry Higgins 54
Malinda Higgins 45
George Higgins 23
Isaac Higgins 16
John Higgins 14
Franklin Higgins 8

Source: City Health Office, Shelbyville
Name: Isaac Newton Higgins
Date: 10 Jan 1916 Location: Shelbyville
Age: 74 Yr Gender: Male Race: White

Source: Index To Marriage Record 1856 - 1920
Bride name: Sarah Shadley Groom name: Isaac Higgins
Marriage Date: 27 Sep 1865 Marriage County: Shelby
Source Title 1: Shelby County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index To Marriage Record 1856 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: 8 OS Page: 404

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Higgins&GSiman=1&GScty=47344&GRid=17487561&

Birth: Nov. 13, 1842 Death: Jan. 10, 1916
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery
Shelbyville Shelby County Indiana, USA

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Higgins&GSiman=1&GScty=47344&GRid=17487562&
Sarah E Higgins
Birth: Mar. 24, 1847 Death: Apr. 15, 1901
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery
Shelbyville Shelby County Indiana, USA

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26 Apr 2011

Source: A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana By E. D. Daniels - Published 1904

HON. WILLIAM E. HIGGINS, (William Edward Higgins) a prominent corporation lawyer and counselor of LaPorte, Indiana, is connected with one of the oldest families in America. The ancestry originated in Wales, and two brothers went there from England, and thence, in 1623, came to America and landed in New Foundland, where one brother remained, but the other came to Connecticut, and was the first of a long line of descendants who have worthily filled their parts since that time. During the Revolution Cornelius Higgins, great-grandfather of William E. Higgins, held a commission as a captain in the continental army, and did his full share toward winning independence. His son David was born at Haddam, Connecticut, August 6, 1761, and he, too, had a share in the Revolution, for, in July, 1779, when the British came to New Haven, he was called out for local defense. He was a student in Dartmouth College for two years, and graduated from Yale in 1785. He became a
minister, with his home in various places: in 1801 he moved to Aurelius (now Auburn) New York, and in 1813 to Bath, Steuben county, New York, where he was pastor of the Presbyterian church until 1831. The wife of Rev. David Higgins was Eunice Gilbert, a direct descendant of Matthew Gilbert, who, as a resident of England, had much to do with the organization of the Massachusetts colony, and, on coming to this country, was elected deputy governor of the colony in 1671. He was one of the pillars of the church, and a stanch Puritan.

James G. Higgins, the son of David and Eunice (Gilbert) Higgins, was born in the state of Connecticut, February 22, 1791. He removed with his father to Steuben county. New York, and lived in Bath until 1835, when he set out for the west. Before he settled permanently he was in LaPorte, Indiana, for four weeks, and while there helped build the first court house in the county, his brother having a contract on the structure. From LaPorte he went to Chicago, thence to Ottawa, Illinois, where he had the distinction of being the first merchant in the town. He died at Ottawa in 1840. His wife was Mariah Burns, a native of Onondaga county, New York.

Hon. William E. Higgins was the son of the last named parents, born at Ottawa, Illinois, in' 1838. In November, 1840, after his father's death, his mother, who was of Irish ancestry and had been a school teacher for several years in Bath, New York, before her marriage, left Ottawa with her three children and came to LaPorte. Much of the education which Mr. Higgins received was at the hands of his intelligent mother, and when he arrived at young manhood he began teaching school, which he continued for four winters, studying law whenever opportunity offered, at night or in the vacations. In 1859 he entered the office of Hon. Morgan H. Weir, and in April, 1860, was one of a class of five to be admitted to practice, the examination being conducted by a committee consisting of the late Judge Bradley, Daniel Noyes and Don J. Woodward.

Since that time Mr. Higgins has been prominently engaged in practice of his profession. During the subsequent years he built up a large general practice, but more recently has narrowed the scope of his work to counselling and advising, and to his duties as corporation lawyer, he being attorney for several large companies, and leaving the department of court and jury practice to others. For twenty-five years he has been attorney for the Rumely Manufacturing Company of this city.

Mr. Higgins has also an honorable record in public life. As the Republican party candidate he was elected city attorney in 1866, his opponent being Judge Bradley, and he has held the same office several different times. At two different times he was deputy prosecuting attorney for the LaPorte circuit. He is also foremost in Odd Fellow circles. He has been through all the chairs of the local lodge and encampment and the grand lodge: for twenty years was one of the trustees and business manager for the local lodge, and had much to do with building it up to its present flourishing condition; he was one of the trustees when the Odd Fellows building was erected.

Mr. Higgins was married at LaPorte. in September, 1863, to Miss Harriet J. Place, daughter of Nelson T. Place, a prominent old-time resident of this county. One daughter has been born of this union, Fannie B., now the wife of Abram Somerfield, of LaPorte. In professional, fraternal and social circles Mr. Higgins has risen to a place with the leaders, and his career is one that justifies praise from every point of view.

See also
Richard Higgins: a resident and pioneer settler at Plymouth and Eastham - By Mrs. Katharine Elizabeth Chapin Higgins

HIGGINS-WM-E-32-M-W-IL-IN-LA_PORTE-LAPORTE-1870  Image 1  & Image 2
1870; Census Place: La Porte, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: M593_334; Page: 182B; Image: 372
Name Age
Wm E Higgins 32
Harriet J Higgins 27
Fanny B Higgins 1

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Wm. HIGGINS Self M Male W 42 IN Lawyer --- ---
Hatty HIGGINS Wife M Female W 38 IN Keeps House --- ---
Fanny HIGGINS Dau S Female W 11 IN At Home --- ---
Mina GUNTHER Other S Female W 16 GER House Work GER GER
Source Information:
Census Place La Porte, La Porte, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254292
NA Film Number T9-0292 Page Number 186A

HIGGINS-WILLIAM-E-61-M-W-IL-IN-LA_PORTE-3-WD-LA_PORTE-1900
1900; Census Place: Center, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T623_384; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 46
Name Age
William E Higgins 61
Harriett J Higgins 58

HIGGINS-W-E-72-M-W-IL-IN-LA_PORTE-3-WD-LA_PORTE-1910
1910; Census Place: La Porte Ward 3, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T624_363; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0086; Image: 175
Name Age
W E Higgins 72
Harrie J Higgins 68

HIGGINS-HARRIET-77-F-W-IN-IN-LA_PORTE-3-WD-LA_PORTE-CENTER_TWP-1920
1920;Census Place: La Porte Ward 3, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T625_447; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 243.
Name Age
Abraham Summerfield 52
Fannie H Summerfield 50
Harriet J Higgins 77 Mother in Law
Martha Motiz 30

 

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13 Nov 2010

http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1643917.html

Maurice Higgins Jr.
Sunday, June 20, 2010

Greene County Daily World
Maurice Higgins Jr., 84, of Linton, passed away at 4:39PM Friday June 18, 2010 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
He was born in Terre Haute, April 23, 1926 the son of Maurice Higgins Sr. and Lida Conway Higgins.

Maurice was a WWII Army Veteran, and retired from Hexcel Ski Manufacturer in California.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cuba Jeane Bowman Higgins in 1999, one daughter, Carolyn Burnett, two brothers, Bob Higgins and Billy Higgins, and two sisters, Helen Altvater, and Virginia Higgins.

Survivors include: three sons, Maurice Higgins III (Sara) of Sullivan, Steve Higgins (Donna) of Worthington, Kyle Higgins of Albuquerque, NM., three daughters, Verna Wilder of Louisville, Colo., Pam Kruse (Lyndon) of Salida, CA., Nan Hawkins (Andy) of Grass Valley, CA., two brothers, Max Higgins of Tracy, Ca., and Harry Higgins of Walnut Creek, CA., one sister, Hazel Schalburg, of Terre Haute, 18 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Cremation is scheduled. Arrangements were entrusted to Banks and Brust Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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1930; Census Place: Honey Creek, Vigo, Indiana; Roll 636; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 20 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Maurice Higgins 38 b. Indiana Father Illinois Mother Indiana, Occupation laborer
Lida Higgins 34 b. Indiana Parents b. Indiana
Robert Higgins 10 b. Indiana
Helen Higgins 9 b. Indiana
Hazel Higgins 7 b. Indiana
Virginia Higgins 5 b. Indiana
Maurice Higgins 3 b. Indiana
William Higgins 1 b. Indiana

HIGGINS MAURICE 28 M W IN IN VIGO 3-WD TERRE HAUTE HARRISON TW 1920
Name Age
Maurice Higgins 28
Lida Higgins 24
Robert Higgins 8/12

Indiana Marriage Collection
Name: Maurice Higgins Spouse Name: Lida E Conway
Marriage Date: 2 Jun 1918 Marriage County: Vigo
Source Title 1: Vigo County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1840 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Oricinal Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: 48 OS Page: 102

Social Security Death Index
Name: Maurice Higgins
Last Residence: 89502 Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States of America
Born: 21 Nov 1891 Died: Oct 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951

Social Security Death Index
Name: Cuba J. Higgins
Last Residence: 93010 Camarillo, Ventura, California, USA
Born: 9 Sep 1926 Died: 12 Dec 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Maurice Higgins
County: Vigo State: Indiana
Birthplace: Indiana Birth Date: 21 Nov 1891
Race: American

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Maurice Higgins Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1891
Birth Place: Vigo Residence: Vigo, Indiana

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04 Aug 2010

Source: Electrical world, Volume 67, Part 2 - Published 01 April 1916

Albert W. Higgins, the new general manager of the Merchants' Heat & Light Company of Indianapolis, Ind., is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's course in chemical engineering, class of 1901, and had his first engineering experience in the chemical industry. In 1904, however, he entered the engineering and contracting business, building power plants, electric railways, water works, underground conduit systems, etc. From 1910 until 1913 Mr. Higgins acted as fuel engineer for several large Eastern and Western coal-mining companies, and in the year last mentioned became associated with the Kelsey-Brewer interests in the operation of the La Cross (Wis.) property as superintendent, subsequently being appointed general manager. After completing the rehabilitation of this property, Mr. Higgins was transferred to the Merchants' Heat & Light Company as general manager in charge of construction and operation.

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16 July 2010

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southbendtribune/obituary.aspx?n=patrick-j-higgins&pid=144083449&fhid=8736

Patrick J. Higgins
Nov. 15, 1918 - July 13, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Patrick J. Higgins, 91, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13th, in Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle. Patrick was born in Chicago, to the late James H. and Bridget (Doherty) Higgins. On May 29, 1943, he married Catherine (Mangan) Higgins, who preceded him in death in November 1999. He is survived by his children, Sharon (Michael) Saltsman of Houston, TX, Patrick (Lucette) Higgins of South Bend, Ronald P. (Rebecca) Higgins of South Bend and Dennis M. (Brooke) Higgins of Western Springs, IL; nine grandchildren, Sarah Weinkauff, Ellen (Luke) Reilander, Claire Higgins, Mary (James) Govin, Eileen Higgins, Joseph Higgins, Patrick Higgins, James Higgins and Anna Higgins; and by his great-granddaughter, Catherine Govin. Pat honorably served his country in the Army Air Corps during WW II. He loved his family, enjoyed spending time at home and farming. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16th, in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16th, in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date at St. John Kanty Cemetery, Rolling Prairie. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. For those who are unable to attend the funeral liturgy, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net . Published in South Bend Tribune from July 15 to July 16, 2010

HIGGINS JAMES H 42 M W IREL IL COOK 5-WD CHICAGO 1920
Name Age
James H Higgins 42 Yr of Immigration 1910 status alien - B, Ireland
Occupation: laborer
Bridget Higgins 34 Yr of Immigration 1907 status alien - b, Ireland
Mary C Higgins 6 b. Illinois
James H Higgins 4 1/12 b. Illinois
Patrick J Higgins 1 1/12 b. Illinois

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29 June 2010

http://rochsent.com/main.asp?SectionID=16&SubSectionID=32&ArticleID=8441&TM=9395.831

1/19/2010 8:00:00 AM

Willard D. Higgins

Oct. 28, 1926-Jan. 17, 2010

Mr. Willard D. Higgins, 83, of Warsaw (Indiana), passed away Sunday at 7:15 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Willard was born the son of Orville and Hazel Anglin Higgins on Oct. 28, 1926, at Etna Green.

He was a resident of the Etna Green, Rochester and Warsaw areas all his life. He was a graduate of Etna Green High School, Class of 1944. He owned and operated John Deere dealerships in both Rochester and Warsaw. He was a member of the Cruisin' Hoosiers, the John Deere 2-Cylinder Club and the Corvette Club. He enjoyed classic automobiles, antique tractors, car racing and water sports.

Willard married Betty Stackhouse on March 26, 1950. She survives along with his four children, Patrick and wife Kristi Higgins, Warsaw; Paula and husband Bob Blyth, Rolling Meadows, Ill.; Meri and husband Fred Jessup, Goshen; and Melana and husband Dave Smith, Rochester. He was also blessed with eleven grandchildren, Heather Shank, Chase Higgins, Kaila Higgins, Brian Blyth, Logan Blyth, Lee Hartman, Carly Hartman, Linnea Smith, Lindsay Smith Straeter, Luke Smith and Landon Smith, along with four great-grandchildren, Branson, Austin and Hudson Schlemmer, and Ellie Straeter.

He was preceded in death by two sisters and one grandson.

A celebration of Willard's life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Calvary Baptist Church of Oswego, where he and Betty attended, with Pastors Udel Meyers and Rick Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in the Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, and for one hour before services in the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Warsaw.

The family would prefer memorial contributions in his memory, rather than flowers, to Word of Life Fellowship, P.O. Box 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870, attention Ryan Williamson.

1930; Census Place: Etna, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll 598; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 36 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Orville Higgins 41
Hazel Higgins 37
Dorthy Higgins 16
Lois Higgins 10
Willard Higgins 3 6/12
Hiram Anglin 65
Matilda Anglin 60

HIGGINS ORVILLE 31 M W IN IN KOSCIUSKO ETNA TWP 1920
Name Age
Hiram M Anglin 55
Matilda R Anglin 50
Orville Higgins 31
Hazel Belle Higgins 27
Dorotha May Higgins 6

Source: Marriage records of Kosciusko County, Indiana
Orville R Higgins married Hazel Belle Anglin 12/20/1911 by H. Baker, Minister

HIGGINS HENRY 62 M W OH IN MARSHALL BOURBON 1900
Name Age
Henry Higgins 62
Mary E Higgins 53
Orville R Higgins 11
Laura Higgins 18
Howard Mittenberger 6
MA* Mittenberger 8

World War I Draft Registration Card
Name: Orville R Higgins County: Kosciusko
State: Indiana Birthplace: Indiana
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1888 Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana

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05 April 2010

Source: Progressive men and women of Kosciusko County, Indiana - Published 1902

SMITH HIGGINS.

One of the families which came from Kentucky in the early settlement of this state, to find a home where slavery was not recognized, was that represented by the subject of this memoir. The grandfather of subject was a prominent slave holder of the Blue Grass state, and there the father of subject was partly reared. When he was a boy his father gave up slavery and came into the woods of Indiana to find a free home, in order that his growing children should not be raised under the blighting effects of that southern institution, slavery. They entered land where subject now resides, a tract of one hundred and twenty acres, which was partially covered with dense timber. In all this vicinity at that time there were splendid tracts awaiting the farmer at the usual government price and the settlers soon afterward came in very fast. The family came through in wagons, sought their land, camped in the wagon and under the trees while a rude log house was built, and began to clear off the heavy growth that covered the land as with a huge blanket. The father cleared off in his lifetime about fifty acres. He had few opportunities for securing an education, but managed to secure a fair schooling at the old log subscription schools. He was an intelligent and thrifty husbandman and took much pride in his farm and in his stock. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and an active worker in church circles and was a liberal supporter of all worthy enterprises and movements.

The subject of this sketch, Smith Higgins, is the son of Joseph G. and Sarah B. (Smith) Higgins, and was born in Seward township, this county, January 7. 1855. He is one of four children born to his parents, as follows : Smith,- subject: Thomas, who wedded and lives in Seward township; Myrtle, deceased; Mercy, who died when a young girl. The subject of this memoir was reared on his father's place and was given a good education in the common branches and passed the examination and was given a certificate to teach school in this county. He finished his education in the Indiana Normal School at Valparaiso, attending that excellent institution for one year. He then began to teach and taught in all nine months, giving excellent satisfaction, as his methods were excellent and modern. In early manhood he was joined in marriage' with Miss Henrietta E. McMillen. who was a native of Lima, Ohio, her father being a resident of Valparaiso. Indiana, where the young
couple met and when the subject was attending school there. Their marriage was celebrated February 20, 1879, and to them three children have been born, as follows: Lyman G.. born March 3, 1880, at home with his parents: Fred, born in 1882, lives at home; Thomas R.. born August 9. 1885, lives at home. Upon his marriage Mr. Higgins moved upon the farm of his father, and has followed farming ever since, upon the death of his father, in 1879, taking charge of the old place. His mother died when he was a small boy. Mr. Higgins is a Republican and is much interested in his party's success, though he does not himself take an active part in politics. He and his wife are members of the Church of God, and he is one of the elders and trustees of that church. He makes a specialty of small fruit growing, and raises immense quantities of strawberries, blackberries, etc. He sells to commission houses, and his products go to all portions of the United States. He is thoroughly posted in the growing of the small fruits, is well known and highly respected. Mr. Higgins has in his possession an old parchment deed executed under the administration of President Martin Van Buren. and which is a valuable relic in the Higgins home.

HIGGINS JOSEPH 42 M W KY IN KOSCIUSKO SEWARD TWP 1860
Name Age
Joseph Higgins 42
Sally Higgins 29
Smith Higgins 5
Thomas Higgins 3
Michael Higgins 1
Elizabeth Higgins 25

HIGGINS JOSEPH G 52 M W KY IN KOSCIUSKO SEWARD TWP 1870
Name Age
Joseph G Higgins 52
Smith Higgins 15
Thomas Higgins 13
Elizabeth Higgins 34

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Smith HIGGINS Self M Male W 25 IN Farmer KY OH
Harriet E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 22 OH Keeping House OH OH
Lyman G. HIGGINS Son S Male W 2M IN OH IN
Elisibeth HIGGINS Other S Female W 45 IN KY KY
Thomas HIGGINS Other S Male W 23 IN Laborer KY OH
Cyrus M. HIGGINS Other Male W 14 IN KY IN
Eliza E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 16 IN At Home IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Seward, Kosciusko, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254290
NA Film Number T9-0290 Page Number 187D

HIGGINS SMITH 45 M W IN IN KOSCIUSKO SEWARD TWP 1900
Name Age
Smith Higgins 45
Hariet E Higgins 42
Lyman G Higgins 20
Fred M Higgins 17
Thomas R Higgins 14

HIGGINS SMITH 55 M W IN IN KOSCIUSKO LAKE TWP 1910
Name Age
Smith Higgins 55
Harriet E Higgins 54
Rose A McMillen 76 Mother in Law

World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Lyman Gideon Higgins
County: Madison State: Indiana
Birth Date: 3 Apr 1880 Race: White

Indiana Marriages
Name: Lyman Higgins Spouse Name: Eva Ashelman Marriage Date: 13 Sep 1905 ,Marriage County: Fulton Source Title 1: Fulton County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Records 1850 - 1920
Copied from the County Clerk's Records by the Fort Book: H OS Page: 56

HIGGINS FRED M 27 M W IN IN MADISON 1-WD ANDERSON 1910
Name Age
Fred M Higgins 27
Edith Higgins 25
Mildred Higgins 5
Carey Higgins 3
Olive Higgins 3/12

World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Fred Mack Higgins County: Madison State: Indiana
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1883 Race: White

HIGGINS LYMAN G 39 M W IN IN MADISON 1-WD;ANDERSON;ANDERSON TWP 1920
Name Age
Lyman G Higgins 39
Eva G Higgins 36
Allen L Higgins 12
(Image includes Fred M. Higgins and family)

HIGGINS SMITH 64 M W IN IN FULTON HENRY TWP 1920
Name Age
Smith Higgins 64
Harriett Higgins 62

1930; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll 604; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 850 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Smith Higgins 75
Hattie Higgins 69

1930; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll 605; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 282 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Lyman G Higgins 49
Joyce M Higgins 25

1930; Census Place: Anderson, Madison, Indiana; Roll 604; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 808 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Fred Higgins 47
Edith Higgins 45
Carey Higgins 23
Olive Higgins 20
Marie Higgins 16
Evalyn Higgins 10

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards
Name: Lyman G Higgins Birth Date: 3 Apr 1880
Birth Place: Kosciusko Residence: Madison, Indiana Race: White

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards
Name: Fred Mac Higgins Birth Date: 31 Mar 1883
Birth Place: Kosciusko Residence: Madison, Indiana Race: White

Indiana Anderson Anderson Indiana City Directory
1947 - Higgins, Fred M., (Edith K.)-Higgins & Son Cleaners- h. 317 Cottage
1947 - Higgins, Lyman G., (Joyce M.) Painter - h. 716 Walnut

Anderson Herald 1964 January 1 Fred Higgins Obituary

Anderson Herald 1970 April 21 Lyman Higgins Obituary

Social Security Death Index
Name: Carey E. Higgins
Last Residence: 92399 Yucaipa, San Bernardino, California, USA
Born: 12 Nov 1906 Died: 19 Feb 1995
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

California Death Index
Name: Carey Edison Higgins Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1906 Birthplace: Indiana
Death Date: 19 Feb 1995 Death Place: San Bernardino
Mother's Maiden Name: Knight

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02 April 2010

Source: Indiana University, its history from 1820, when founded, to 1890: By Theophilus Adam Wylie - Published 1890

Barton Stone Higgins, born August 11, 1849, at Milford, Decatur County. Residence, Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana. Educated in Boone County common schools; afterwards a year and a half at Ladoga Academy and six months at Notre Dame. Degree, LL. B. Occupation, attorney at law.

HIGGINS BARTON S 20 M W IN IN BOONE HARRISON TWP 1870
Name Age
Barton S Higgins 20
William L Higgins 18

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Barton S. HIGGINS Self M Male W 29 IN Lawyer KY KY
Emma HIGGINS Wife M Female W 22 IN Keeping House --- ---
Corinne HIGGINS Sister S Female W 1 IN IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Lebanon, Boone, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254266
NA Film Number T9-0266 Page Number 135C

HIGGINS BART S 50 M W IN IN BOONE 3-WD LEBANON 1900
Name Age
Bart S Higgins 50
Magie S Higgins 47
Crinn S Higgins 21

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12 Feb 2010

Source: History of Cass County Indiana: Volume 1 edited by Jehu Z. Powell - published 1913

Miss Lizzie Higgins, born in Logansport in 1853, died, 1902, and her sister, Miss Ella Higgins, born, 1851, and died, 1907, daughters of Capt. A. M. Higgins, were ardent lovers of literature and wrote short stories for eastern magazines and were the authors of "The Court of King Christian," a local play.

Alvin Rayburn Higgins, son of Alvin Higgins of Noble township, now a teacher in the Louisville, Kentucky, high school, wrote the class poem for the Logansport high school class, 1906, which received merited praise at the time. Since then he has written a few other poems and contributed a number of articles to eastern magazines.

Warren P. Higgins, also a son of Alvin Higgins, a Noble township farmer, where he was born 1874, and graduated from the Logansport high school 1895, should be congratulated on remaining on the farm and study nature in its truest sense, from its fountain source. He is a contributor to the Birds and Nature Magazine, and the world would be better if more of our college boys would remain on the farm as Mr. Higgins has done. Cass county should feel proud of such men, and encourage farmer boys to become thoroughly educated but remain in the country, put brains into farming, breathe pure air and commune with nature and nature's God.

Rev. Wm. R. Higgins, born in Logansport, 1838, died at Terre Haute, Indiana, 1895, and lies at rest in Mount Hope cemetery, was educated in the Logansport schools, Wabash College and Lane Theological Seminary. Reverend Higgins is the author of many short stories of a religious character, published in magazines and church papers. He published a book entitled "Cardinal Points," a religious work especially for ministers.

HIGGINS ALVIN M 46 M W ME IN CASS EEL 1850
Name Age
Alvin M Higgins 46
Eliza Jane Higgins 32
William R Higgins 12
Sarah C Higgins 7
Mary C Higgins 5
Eliza Jane Higgins 3
James A Higgins 1
Margaret Linton 18

HIGGINS ALVIN M 55 M W ME IN CASS LOGANSPORT 1860
Name Age
Alvin M Higgens 55
William R Higgens 21
Sarah C Higgens 18
Mary C Higgens 16
Eliza I Higgens 14
Alvin I Higgens 10
F Hellen Higgens 8
Lizzie A Higgens 6
Emma C Higgens 4

HIGGINS ALVIN M 66 M W ME IN CASS 3-WD LOGANSPORT 1870
Name Age
Alvin M Higgins 66
Eliza J Higgins 23
James A Higgins 21
Frances E Higgins 19
Elizabeth Higgins 17

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Alvin M. HIGGINS Self M Male W 76 ME Tpassessor ME ME
Sarah C. MURPHY Dau D Female W 37 IN Keeps House ME OH
Francis E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 29 IN At Home ME OH
Lizzie A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 29 IN At Home ME OH
Alvin E. MURPHY GSon S Male W 18 IN Bank Clerk IN IN
Paul C. MURPHY GSon S Male W 14 IN At School IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Logansport, Cass, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254268
NA Film Number T9-0268 Page Number 312D

Source Notes: The source of this record is the book C-7 on page 5 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration

Name: Alvin M. Higgins Date: 5 Mar 1885
Location: Logansport Age: 81 yr Gender: Male Race: White
Source Location: County Clerk Office, County Clerks Office, Logansport

World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Reyburn Alvin Higgins
County: Cass State: Indiana
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1877 Race: White
Nearest relative: Lillian Higgins

http://incass-inmiami.org/cass/cemeteries/mthope/MTHherhof.html
(Images for many of the listings below available at link above)
Mt. Hope Cemetery - 1800 Grant Street, Logansport, IN - Eel & Noble Twp., Cass Co., IN
Surname - Given Name - Birth Date - Death Date - Burial -Vet - Age - Sec - Lot - Space
HIGGINS Alvin M. 5 Mar 1885 13 0868 04
HIGGINS Alvin M. 19 Nov 1866 6 Apr 1938 23 Mar 1940 71 13 0767 07
HIGGINS Catherine M. Breem 19 Aug 1880 3 Dec 1936 56 04 0357 02
HIGGINS David S. 24 Dec 1910 2 May 1977 5 May 1977 66 03 0353 03
HIGGINS Eliza A. 13 0868 09
HIGGINS Eliza Reyburn 1803 8 Aug 1859 13 0868 05
HIGGINS Elizabeth A 23 Oct 1853 8 Jan 1902 13 Jan 1902 48 13 0867 09
HIGGINS Ella 23 Dec 1865 83 13 0271 09
HIGGINS Ella G. 8 Jan 1851 19 Jun 1907 22 Jun 1907 56 13 0868 08
HIGGINS Erna L. 15 Jan 1899 14 Dec 1978 16 Dec 1978 79 03 0353 04
HIGGINS Francis T. 1904 1966 30 Oct 1966 04 0151 06
HIGGINS Hugh W. 1902 1986 25 Oct 1986 84 03 0353 05
HIGGINS Infant 13 Aug 1910 INF 08 0414 08
HIGGINS James Alvin 1848 1918 21 Jan 1918 75 08 0414 07
HIGGINS James W. 28 Jan 1994 35 14 0111 02
HIGGINS John 13 Aug 1887 15 Aug 1887 17 19 0312 04
HIGGINS Katherine Ann 23 Sep 1991 2 Jul 1995 5 Jul 1995 3 04 0009 03
HIGGINS Lillian S. 1887 30 Oct 1951 25 Sep 1952 64 08 0415 06
HIGGINS Maria E. 10 Apr 1888 12 Apr 1888 18 19 0312 03
HIGGINS Marie C. 1900 1987 22 Aug 1987 86 03 0353 06
HIGGINS Martha Emma 1848 1921 6 Apr 1921 73 08 0414 06
HIGGINS Mary 20 Aug 1909 70
HIGGINS May 6 Jun 1919 83 13 0767 06
HIGGINS Reyburn A. 1877 14 Apr 1952 23 Sep 1952 71 08 0415 05
HIGGINS Theresa V. 1904 1973 25 Apr 1973 68 04 0151 07
HIGGINS Thomas 12 Jan 1888 6 Jan 1888 24 19 0312 02
HIGGINS Warren T. 1874 1931 28 Jul 1931 56 08 0414 05
HIGGINS William F. 27 Aug 1945 19 0312 08
HIGGINS William H. Rev. 13 0767 07
HIGGINS William R. 11 Jul 1895 13 0878 09

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Date: 2004-08-01
Where did your Higgins ancestor come from? Eng/ma/me/IN/ky/nj/ma
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Comments:
John Higgins married clarrisa Ilsley in Me late 1700/early 1800's . Son Alvin McCaslin Higgins born 1803. He and a brother went west, where they fell ill, and were taken in by the Reyburn family. His brother died but he lived and married Eliza Jane Reyburn. Moved to Miami co, In. then on to Cass co, in. where my grandfather was born - Reyburn Alvin Higgins. B late 1800's d about 1954. Buried in Logansport IN

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13 Aug 2009

Source: Valley of the upper Maumee River With Historical Account of Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne Indiana. Madison Wis. Brant & Fuller 1889 (Link to this book at Google Books)

Cecilius R. Higgins, postmaster at Fort Wayne, late chief clerk of the western division of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago railway company, is a native of Ohio, born at Kalida, Putnam county, January 21, 1847. Afterward his parents removed to Delphos, Ohio, where he was raised to manhood, and educated in the public schools, and where he began his career as a railroad man. His first employment was as a messenger boy, and while serving in this capacity he learned telegraphy, and was given a position as an operator. About the year 1867 he was appointed ticket and freight agent of the Pittsburgh & Fort Wayne road at Delphos and Ada. January 1, 1868, he was called to Fort Wayne to accept the important position of train dispatcher of the western division, which he filled during nine years. He then acted two years in the capacity of wood and tie agent for the company, and in 1879 was appointed chief clerk, and this responsible position he held until the summer of 1889. Those admirable qualities of character which have made him so successful in railroad life have also made him popular with his fellow-citizens in all social relations. Having always taken an active interest in politics, he was, in 1886, tendered the republican nomination for auditor, a trust which he accepted. He made a gallant contest for the success of the ticket, but was unable entirely to overcome the tremendous adverse majority in the county, although he ran 2,700 votes ahead of his ticket. During the exciting campaign of 1888, Mr. Higgins served as treasurer of the Allen county republican central committee, and as a director of the Morton club, and rendered efficient service to the republican national ticket. In recognition of his services, and that executive ability he has manifested in other positions, he was appointed by President Harrison, June 18, 1889, postmaster at Fort Wayne, which position he assumed July 9, 1889. Mr. Higgins was married May 6, 1874, to Ella S. Hale, of West Virginia, a niece of O. W. Jefferds, with whom she was raised, and they have two children: Celia and Adah. Mrs. Higgins is a member of the First Presbyterian church.

HIGGINS G L 41 M W OH OH VAN WERT DELPHOS 1860
Name Age
G L Higgins 41
Silena K Higgins 32
Cecilius R Higgins 13
Grace E Higgins 6
M Gilbert Higgins 3

Not located in 1870 Census

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Cecelia HIGGINS Self M Female W 33 OH Clerk OH OH
Ella HIGGINS Wife M Female W 29 VA Keeps House VA VA
Cecelia HIGGINS Son S Male W 5 IN OH VA
Grace HIGGINS Dau S Female W 2 IN OH VA
Frederick HIGGINS Son S Male W 5M IN OH VA
Source Information:
Census Place Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254265
NA Film Number T9-0265   Page Number 494B

HIGGINS CECILLIUS R 53 M W OH IN ALLEN 1-WD FORT WAYNE 1900
Name Age
Cecillins Higgins 53
Eleonor S Higgins 49
Adah L Higgins 17

also

Source: Ice and refrigeration Magazine - July 1904 Edition  (Link to this book at Google Books)
THE LATE CECILIUS R. HIGGINS 

 CECILIUS  HIGGINS - DECEASED. for the past five years president and   principal owner of the Higgins Artificial Ice Co., Fort Wayne, Ind., and one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of that city, died July l7th at St. Joseph's hospital of Bright's disease of the kidneys.

Mr. Higgins was born at Kalida, Ohio, January 21. 1847, but was raised to manhood and educated at Delphos, Ohio, to where his parents removed. He began his business career as a railroad man and in 1868 came to Fort Wayne, Ind., as train dispatcher for the Pittsburg & Fort Wayne Railway Co. In 1879 he was appointed chief clerk of the transportation department, a position which he held till 1889. In that year he was appointed postmaster of Fort Wayne, a post he held for four years. Soon after this he engaged in business and about 1899 became manager of the Fort Wayne Artificial Ice Co. For the past two years he has been the principal owner of the plant, as well as president and manager of the company.

Personally Mr. Higgins was held in the highest regard. It is said of him that he was one of the most lovable men in the city, honest, honorable, high minded, liberal, jovial in manner, a friend to every one he knew, and every one knew "Ceil" Higgins. He is survived by a widow and two daughters. The ice factory will be continued in operation under the management of Mr. A. B. White, a son-in-law of Mr. Higgins.

R.L. Polk 1903- Ft. Wayne City Directory
Higgins Adah, teacher Bloomingdale School, b 522 E Berrv
HIGGINS ARTIFICIAL ICE CO, Cecilius R Higgins, Propr, 1000 Wells,
nr L S & M S Ry, Both Phones 87,


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26 Jan 2009

JOHN HIGG1NS
"The Drummer Boy of the Fifty-first Indiana Regiment of Infantry in 1861."

Source: A Standard History of Jasper and Newton Counties Indiana by Lewis H. Hamilton, William Darroch - The Lewis Publishing Company Chicago and New York 1916

- John Higgins -
One of the oldest and most honored citizens of Kentland is John Higgins. He is probably one of the youngest survivors who saw actual service in the great War of the Rebellion. He was hardly in his teens when he became a drummer boy. For fully half a century he has been a hard working industrious mechanic and business man, and is still prosecuting his work vigorously at the head of an insurance, law and abstract office.

As a boy and young man he came into close touch with the hard circumstances of life. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, April 24, 1849, a son of Michael and Julia Higgins, of Irish descent. At the age of seven he was left an orphan, and for three years lived in the institution of the Children's Aid Society at New York City. In December, 1859, he came west with a carload of other children, and was adopted by Samuel Bramble of Tippecanoe County. With that man, for whose memory he has always had a high esteem, he made his home almost continuously until 1865. In the meantime he gained some education and served an apprenticeship at the tinner's trade under George W. Smith.

On October 10, 1861, Mr. Higgins enlisted as a drummer boy in Company B of the Fifty-first Indiana Regiment of Infantry. A child among men, he served with faithfulness and with the courage of a man until March 22, 1863. Just about half a century ago he moved to Kentland and took up the work of his trade as tinner, which he followed actively until 1888. Mr. Higgins is one of the few men whose recollections cover almost the entire period of Kentland's history. When he first came here there was one business block, a hotel and five or six stores, with a very few residences on the townsite proper. His own business affairs have prospered and he has lent a helping hand to all movements for improvement and has served many individuals with kindness and a spirit of brotherly helpfulness.

In 1888 Mr. Higgins was elected county recorder, and filled that office four years, at the end of which time he was re-elected for another like term, this time without opposition. He then went into partnership with Frank A. Comparet, in the law, insurance and abstract business. Their association was continued from January, 1897, until Mr. Comparet's death in 1905. Since then for the past ten years Mr. Higgins has continued alone in business. This is his chief occupation and interest, and he has made his office an important service in the county.

In politics he is a republican, and besides his work as county recorder he served as member of the town board three different times. In 1907, he was appointed county attorney for Newton County, Indiana, serving in that capacity for seven years. He is affiliated with the Lodge and Chapter of Masonry in Kentland and with the Council at Monticello. His family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

On September 4, 1878, Mr. Higgins married Annie Wittenberg, who was born and reared in White County, Indiana, a daughter of Charles and Caroline Wittenberg. Mrs. Wittenberg is yet living in White County, but the father is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins are the parents of three children: Frederick B., Harry L. and Ruth B. Frederick, who died April 20, 1916, was a resident of Los Angeles, California, where he was engaged in the railroad business. He was a graduate of the Kentland High School. Harry L., also educated in the Kentland High School, is private secretary to the general manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Pittsburg. The daughter Ruth is a high school graduate, and also pursued a literary and musical course at De Pauw University.

- Webmaster's Findings -
see http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mjhiggins/n-cw1aii.htm
      35- Higgins, John - Union -Infantry-51st Regiment Indiana Infantry

BRAMBLE SAMUEL 44 M W OH IN TIPPECANOE SHEFFIELD TWP 1860
Name Age
Samuel Bramble 44
Amanda Bramble 36
Oregon Bramble 14
Allice Bramble 11
Keenan Bramble 1.12
Joseph Fry Bramble 43
Amisa Bailey 21
John Hegans 12

HIGGINS JOHN 21 M W NY IN NEWTON JEFFERSON TWP 1870
Name Age
Amanda Bramble 45
Samuel Bramble 10
John Higgins 21

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John HIGGINS Self M Male W 30 NY Tinn Smith --- ---
Anna HIGGINS Wife M Female W 22 IN Keeping House OLD COUNTRY OLD COUNTRY
Minnie WITENBERG Sister S Female W 12 IN At Home OLD COUNTRY OLD COUNTRY
Ferderick HIGGINS Son S Male W 7M IN At Home NY IN
Source Information:
Census Place Goodland, Newton, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254301
NA Film Number T9-0301 Page Number 275C

HIGGINS JOHN 51 M W NY IN NEWTON JEFFERSON TWP 1900
Name Age
John Higgins 51
Anna Higgins 42
Fred Higgins 20
Harry Higgins 16
Ruth Higgins 6

HIGGINS JOHN 60 M W NY IN NEWTON JEFFERSON TWP 1910
Name Age
John Higgins 60
Anna Higgins 52
Harry Higgins 26
Ruth Higgins 16

HIGGINS JOHN 69 M W NY IN NEWTON KENTLAND;KENTLAND 1920
Name Age
John Higgins 69
Anna Higgins 61
Ruth Higgins 25

1930; Census Place: Kentland, Newton, Indiana; Roll: 619; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 1058 (No Image Available)
Name Age
John Higgins 79
Anna Higgins 70

Civil War Pension records show John Higgins (alias given as John Bramble)
received an invalid's pension November 23,1883 for his service in Company "B" 51st Indiana Infantry. (app # 500684 - Cert # 296510) in Indiana. His widow Anna Higgins received her pension November 4,1931. (App # 1705637 - Cert # A-3-11-32)

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23 Jan 2009
Source: Valley of the Upper Maumee River with Historical Account of Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne. Indiana -Published in Madison, Wis: Brant & Fuller 1889.

Frank P. Higgins, one of the oldest passenger engineers in the service of the P., Ft. W. & C. railroad, was born in Ireland, January 14,1837. He is the eldest son of John Higgins, who removed with his family to America about 1845, and settled in Massachusetts. Frank P. was left with his grand-parents in Ireland, and did not come to America until 1850. His first work was on a farm in Massachusetts, where he put in three years, and then learned the trade of a shoemaker. Upon coming to Fort Wayne, in the winter of 1860, Mr. Higgins entered the service of the P., Ft. W. & C. railroad, as a fireman on freight and passenger engines. Two years later he entered the machine shops and worked about one year, and was then given an engine in the summer of 1864. He ran a freight engine about six years, and in 1870 he was promoted to passenger engineer. The period of Mr. Higgins' service with the Pennsylvania company is twenty-nine years, about nineteen of which has been as a passenger engineer. In 1881 he was assigned the engine drawing the limited express between Fort Wayne and Chicago. Mr. Higgins was married at Webster, Mass., in 1861, to Margaret A. Carney, who was born in Ireland. To their union a son and daughter have been born. The family are members of the Catholic Cathedral. In 1880 Mr. Higgins erected a handsome two-story brick residence at No. 143 East Jefferson street, where he and family reside.

18 Dec 2007

http://www.shelbycountyindiana.org/obituaries/obit_higgins.htm

The Shelbyville News
Thursday, April 9, 1959
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Higgins Rites Saturday
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Mrs. Grace Mitchell Higgins, 78, 114 Grant St.,Greenfield, died this morning. Formerly lived in Shelby county prior to moving to Greenfield 14 years ago.
D/o Hardin and Miranda (Mings) Mitchell and was born in Shelby county. Married William E. Higgins, who preceded in death. Member of the Waldron Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughter, Mrs. Edith Zike of Greenfield, and one sister, Mrs. Inez Wertz of Greensburg. A son Carl M. Higgins preceded in death.
Pasco Memorial Mortuary at Greenfield. Rev. Tom Arthur will officiate. Burial Washington Park cemetery, Marion county.
Submitted (to source page) by Don T. Mitchell, great great great nephew of Hardin D. Mitchell.

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The Shelbyville News
Monday, April 24, 1950
Page 1
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SAMUEL HIGGINS SUCCUMBS HERE
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A serious illness of eight weeks caused the death of Samuel D. Higgins, 70, at the W. S. Major Hospital at 12:20 p.m. today. Mr. Higgins resided at 107 E Taylor St. He was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville and for many years was employed as an interior decorator. For the past several years he had operated the Higgins Liquor Store on E. Broadway.
He was the son of Andrew J. and Frances (Shadley) Higgins and was born in this city on December 22, 1873. On May 16, 1902, he was married to Zona McCarty who survives with a daughter, Mrs. Bonetti Ferleman. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mrs. Patti Degner and Fay and Kay Ferleman. Funeral services will be held at the Ewing Mortuary Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Hill cemetery.
Contributed (to source page) by Phyllis Miller Fleming

HIGGINS ANDERSON 40 M W IN IN SHELBY 3-WD SHELBYVILLE 1870

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Andrew J. HIGGINS Self M Male W 49 IN Lawyer TN TN
Francis HIGGINS Wife M Female W 44 IN House Keeping OH OH
Fannie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 IN At Home IN IN
Mattie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 16 IN IN IN
George T. HIGGINS Son S Male W 12 IN IN IN
Ursula HIGGINS Dau S Female W 10 IN IN IN
Charles A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 7 IN IN IN
Samuel D. HIGGINS Son S Male W 6M IN IN IN

Source Information:
Census Place Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana Family History Library Film 1254310
NA Film Number T9-0310 Page Number 298D

HIGGINS ANDREW J 70 M W IN IN SHELBY 4-WD SHELBYVILLE 1900
 with son George living a few doors away

Source: Indiana Marriage Records
Name: Zona E McCarty Spouse Name: Samuel D Higgins
Marriage Date: 16 May 1903 Marriage County: Shelby
Source: Shelby County Indiana
Source: Index to Marriage Record 1856-1920 Inclusive
Volume
Source: W. P. A Original Record Located: County
Clerk's Office, Book: 17,OS Page: 39

HIGGINS SAMUEL D 23 M W IN IN SHELBY 4-WD SHELBYVILLE 1910

World War I Draft Registration Cards
Name: Samuel Day Higgins Birth Date: 22 Dec 1879
(Obit states 1873,census of 1880 states age of 6
months old) residing at 107 E Taylor St,
Occupation; Painter ,nearest relative Zonas Ethel Higgins (wife), medium height ,slender build, brown eyes, dark hair. date of registration Sept 12,1918

HIGGINS SAMUEL D 40 M W IN IN SHELBY 4-WD;SHELBYVILLE CITY; ADDISO 1920
  Image 1 &  Image 2

http://www.shelbycountyindiana.org/obituaries/obit_higgins.htm

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday March 23, 1916
Page 1 column 4
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REV. J. MARTIN HIGGINS
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The Rev. J. Martin Higgins, well known aged minister, died at his late home in Middletown at one-fifteen o’clock this morning, from a complication of diseases from which he had been suffering for three months. He was aged seventy-two years. The funeral services will be held at the home at ten o’clock Saturday morning and at Flat Rock M.E. church at twelve-forty-five o’clock, the Rev. Charles McDonald officiating. Burial will be made in the Flat Rock cemetery. Contributed by Barb Huff The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, August 4, 1904 page 2, column 2 ------------
ANDREW J. HIGGINS
An Old Respected Citizen Passed Away Saturday Afternoon ----------
Andrew J. Higgins, one of the pioneers of Shelbyville, died at his late home, No. 35 east Taylor street, Saturday, July 30th, at 4:45 p.m. Mr. Higgins' death was due to uraemia, which in his weakened condition the two operations which were recently performed on him for gangrene, the result of erysipelas on one of his toes, soon overcame him. Andrew J. Higgins was born near Brooklyn, Franklin county, Indiana, December 28th, 1830. His father, Henry Higgins, of Irish descent, was born in Kentucky, came to Shelby county in 1835, and died in this city in 1872. Malinda (Jackson) Higgins, the mother of our subject, was born in Ohio, January 1st, 1813 and died here a few years ago. Andrew J. was the eldest of eight children. He received a common school education sufficient to enable him to teach school which he began at the age of seventeen years and followed at intervals which marked success for a period of nine years. In 1847, he embarked in the jewelry business, which he carried on with financial profit until 1877, when he retired and entered the business arena as real estate dealer, and being a man of excellent judgement has made some very profitable investments. Since retiring from the jewelry business in 1877 he also served as justice of the peace for more than twenty years, during which time he united in marriage more than six hundred couples. In 1852 he was united in marriage to Frances Shadley, unto whom were born eleven children: Mary J. Bailey (deceased), Elizabeth A. Bassett, Jas. B. Higgins (deceased), William Higgins (deceased), Margaret E. Walker, Frances Marshall, Martha E. Brown, George F. Higgins, Ursula Robertson, Charles A. Higgins (deceased), and Samuel A. Higgins. Shortly after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Higgins united with Ripple M. E. Church, and in later years removed their membership to the First M. E. Church of this city. He was a member of the Young Men's Prayer Band, seldom missing a meeting. Mr. Higgins was a genial, whole souled old gentleman, strictly fair in all his business dealings and was always ready with a helping hand for those who were in distress. His beaming countenance will be greatly missed by those who daily came into contact with them. His loss is like the loss of an old land mark to Shelbyville and Shelby County. The services will be held at the family residence, No. 35 east Taylor street, Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. L. F. Dimmitte of the First M. E. Church, officiating. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Oscar Hand & Son. Submitted (to source page) by Barb Huff
HIGGINS HENRY 54 M W KY IN SHELBY ADDISON TWP 1860

http://www.shelbycountyindiana.org/obituaries/obit_higgins.htm

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, September 10, 1891
page 3, column 5
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Mrs. Malinda Higgins died at the home of her
son, Isaac Higgins on East Washington street at seven
p.m. Saturday, September 5, age seventy-eight years.
Funeral services were held at the house at 2 p.m.
Monday. Rev. Charles Tinsley officiating and interment
in the Jackson graveyard. Cummins & Edwards funeral
directors.
Submitted (to source page) by Barb Huff for Phyllis
Fleming
Household:1880

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's
Birthplace
William E. HIGGINS Self M Male W 47 IN Farmer VA IN
Mary V. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 44 IN Keeping House
KY KY
Malinda HIGGINS Mother W Female W 66 IN MD MD
Josie S. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 21 IN IN IN
Celia C. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 10 IN IN IN
May HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 IN IN IN
Sidney PEAS Other S Male W 21 IN Farm Laborer IN IN
Thomas J. HIGGINS Brother S Male W 25 IN Farm Laborer
VA IN

Source Information:
Census Place Liberty, Shelby, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254310
NA Film Number T9-0310
Page Number 317C

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The Shelby Democrat
Thursday February 25, 1886
Page 1 column 6
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Mrs. Martin [Esta (Warner) Higgins died at
her home in Flat Rock last Thursday age forty-two
years. The funeral services wee held at the M.E.
Church in flat Rock, at one o’clock Friday afternoon,
Rev. L. N. Jones officiating. The remains were then
taken to St. George’s Lutheran Church, four miles west
of Flat Rock, where funeral services will be held by
Rev. C. A. Kuhn after which the remains will be
interred in St. George’s cemetery.

HIGGINS MARTIN 27 M W IN IN BARTHOLOMEW FLAT ROCK TWP 1870

Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Martin HIGGINS Self M Male W 37 IN Farmer --- ---
Esta HIGGINS Wife M Female W 35 IN Keeping House OH NH
Alonzo HIGGINS Son S Male W 14 IN IN IN
Edwin HIGGINS Son S Male W 12 IN IN IN
Alice HIGGINS Dau S Female W 10 IN IN IN
Lillie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 IN IN IN
Marshal HIGGINS Son S Male W 2 IN IN IN
Frank HIGGINS Son S Male W 9M IN IN IN
James SMOOT Other S Male W 25 IN Farm Laborer --- ---

Source Information:
Census Place Washington, Shelby, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254310
NA Film Number T9-0310
Page Number 373B

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Ibid.
Page 2 column 6
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(Flat Rock, February 10, 1886)
I am sorry to record the death of Estaville
Higgins, wife of Martin Higgins, whose demise, was a
great shock, she only being sick a few days. But I am
happy to say that she died the triumphant death of the
righteous.

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Ibid.
Page 3 column 1
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The funeral of Mrs. Martin V. Higgins at Flat
Rock Friday, was largely attended, and the husband of
the deceased, desires through the Democrat to return
his sincere thanks to the many friends who befriended
himself and wife during her last illness of the
latter.

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Ibid.
Page 3 column 3
IN MEMORIAM
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Estie Higgins, was born in Shelby county, Indiana, May 8, 1844, and died February 18, 1886. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss and three children who have preceded her to the spirit world. Her remains were interred in St. George’s cemetery after a very touching funeral sermon by Rev. Kuhn. She united with the M.E. Church when quite young, and lived a consistent member of the same until her death, which was a very triumphant one. This only reminds us that the destiny of man is dissolution and the history of material organization is decay. To know our end is the lesson of life, for life in its entire analysis, is but a lesson; its preface the cradle, its finale the grave. The great voice that John heard out of heaven, saying, "There shall be no more death," was not the language of earth, but the unmistakable vernacular of that celestial land above. "Earth to earth, dust to dust, ashes to ashes," is the idiom of earth voiced by the shroud, the coffin, the grave. To that voice we have been listening as it comes to us so often of late. Her death has caused a blank in the church, the Sabbath School and social circle that cannot be filled. Her vacant pew and chair should be kept sacred to her memory. It mattered not whether in the kitchen, or parlor, she only had one object in view and that was duty in its broadest sense. It was her only aim in life to do right and make all happy around her. So warm in friendship that her friends were many. Although sensitive in nature, yet she was most appreciated by those with whom she was best acquainted. When she passed away the earth was mantled in white, as if reaching down its white arms to receive her spirit above. He life was irreproachable for, Enoch-like, "she walked with God." Stricken down in the midst of life, her loss will be felt around the family altar as well as in the class-room. Although she has passed away yet she shall live again; shall live in precept and Christian example, in the many noble deeds, virtues and Christian graces which shall rise from her tomb and kiss the wings of the summer wind as it gently passes o’er her tomb. Peaceful be thy repose. You will live again when the heavenly Father shall wake you to the joys of eternal life. With great satisfaction I review her life, so pure, so gentle, so lovely while in health, so calm and triumphant in death. May her life and character be an example to her friends, and may their end be like hers—triumphant. Contributed (to source page) by Barb Huff
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17 Jul 2007
http://www.and.lib.in.us/indianaroom/cemetery/database/
Madison County (Indiana) Area Cemetery Database 
NAME BIRTH OR AGE DEATH CEMETERY SECTION TWP 

BERRY, VIOLET BELL (HIGGINS)  
 JUL. 26, 1912  SEP. 7, 2004  FORESTVILLE BOONE  

BURKHARDT, CATHY LYNN (HIGGINS)
 FEB. 26,1949   MAR.10,1983 EAST MAPLEWOOD 1 ANDERSON  

DIEBALL, SARAH L. (HIGGINS) 
 FEB. 27, 1992  PARK  MONROE  
 DIEHL, ELIZABETH (HIGGINS)  ST. JOSEPH     PIPECREEK  

HIGGINS, ARMELLA F.  
NOV. 24, 1905 FEB. 2,1955  ST. JOSEPH PIPECREEK  

HIGGINS, DAVID  
1868  1922  EAST MAPLEWOOD     ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, EDITH K.  
1885  1948  EAST MAPLEWOOD     ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, EDWARD  
1870  1938  HUNTSVILLE  FALLCREEK  

HIGGINS, ELIZABETH 
1866 1922 EAST MAPLEWOOD     ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, ELLA  
1854  1926  EAST MAPLEWOOD ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, F. ALINE (BERRY) 
MAY 28, 1914  JUN. 18, 2004  MEMORIAL PARK FALLCREEK  

HIGGINS, FRED M.  
1883  1963  EAST MAPLEWOOD  ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, G. NOBLE  AGE 76  
OCT. 25, 1991  MEMORIAL PARK  FALLCREEK  

HIGGINS, GLADYS MARIE (BOYER)  
SEP. 3,1905 MAR. 14,2005 MEMORIAL PARK  FALLCREEK  

HIGGINS, JOHN  ST. MARY'S  ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, KAYLI DAWN  
APR.7,1991 APR.9,1991 CITY OF ELWOOD R7,SIGLER  PIPECREEK  

HIGGINS, MARY A.  
SEP. 8, 1880 APR. 18, 1937  ST. JOSEPH  PIPECREEK  

HIGGINS, MARY ETHEL  
1886  1982  HUNTSVILLE  FALLCREEK  

HIGGINS, R. MADGE  1886  1956  FORESTVILLE  BOONE  

HIGGINS, RAYMOND A.  
1901  1923  CITY OF ELWOOD  R3, ADD V  PIPECREEK  

HIGGINS, ROY R.  
IND INF  FEB. 24, 1920 EAST MAPLEWOOD 26 ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, ROY T.  
1885  1920  FORESTVILLE    BOONE  

HIGGINS, SARAH C.  
1831  1922  EAST MAPLEWOOD  ANDERSON  

HIGGINS, VIRGINIA E.  
MAY 9, 1921  MAY 8, 1997  MEM  FALLCREEK  

HIGGINS, WILLIAM S.  
NOV. 21, 1872  JAN. 10, 1962 ST. JOSEPH PIPECREEK 
 
LOSEY, CATHERINE (HIGGINS)  
AGE 83  JAN. 11, 1990  MEMORIAL PARK  FALLCREEK 
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13 Jul 2007

CROWN HILL CEMETERY

HIGGINS JESSE 42 M W OH IN MIAMI PERU 1860 
     16 yr old Carter Higgins with family in 1860

HIGGINS CARTER B 26 M W OH IN FULTON ROCHESTER 1870 

Household: 1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 

Carter B. HIGGINS Self M Male W 35 OH Doctor OH OH 
Sarah E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 32 OH Keeping House OH OH 
Clara HIGGINS Dau S Female W 11 IN Scholar OH OH 
Jesse HIGGINS Son S Male W 2 IN OH OH 

Source Information:
Census Place 4th Ward, Peru, Miami, Indiana Family History Library Film 1254298 
NA Film Number T9-0298 Page Number 539A

- A Biography of Carter B. Higgins -

Source: History of Miami County, Indiana: From the earliest time to the present - By Brant & Fuller, Chicago  Published 1887
 

CARTER B. HIGGINS, M. D., is a native of Preble County, Ohio, born December 15, 1843, being the eldest of the family of Jesse and Ann M. (Rodebaugh) Higgins, natives respectively of Montgomery County, Ohio, and Albany, New York. The family is of English extraction. The father of our subject came to Miami County in 1846 and settled in Peru. He first took charge of the Peru Mills and subsequently dealt in real estate. From 1858 to to 1860, he was Deputy Treasurer of Miami County. Later he was Mayor of Peru. He was a prominent man and held many positions of trust with credit to himself. His death took place January 17, 1879, having been born in 1806. His marriage was solemnized December 27, 1841. Of five children born, only two survive; Harriet M. Logue, of Chicago, and the subject of this biography, who was educated at the Peru High School and Earlham College. At eighteen years of age he began the study of medicine in the office of Drs. Constant and Walker, of this city, and in October, 1865, he entered the Rush Medical College at Chicago and graduated from that institution in 1866, and then returned to Peru, and engaged in the practice of his profession in partnership with Dr. Walker, one of his preceptors. This union practice continued until 1869, when Dr. Higgins removed to Rochester, Indiana, where he remained a short time and then returned to Peru and this has since been his residence. He still continues the active practice and is one of the leading physicians of Miami County. He was married January 22, 1868, to Miss Sarah E. Jay, of Miami County, daughter of Thomas Jay, deceased. To this issue are three children; Clara, Jesse and Alice. Dr. Higgins is Secretary of the Miami Medical Society, and Treasurer of the State Society and a member of the American Association. He also holds the position of consulting surgeon of the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Hospital located at Peru. He is a Mason and a man of prominence and honor.

Indiana Marriages
Name: Carter B Higgins Spouse Name: Sarah E Jay
Marriage Date: 22 Jan 1868 Marriage County: Miami
Source Title 1: Miami County, Indiana
Source : Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volum
Source: Original Record Located County Clerks Office, Peru
Book: C 3A OS Page: 4

Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929
Name: Carter B. Higgins Death Date: 14 Nov 1894
Death Place: Peru, IN Type Practice: Allopath
Medical School: Rush Medical College, Chicago, 1866, (G)
JAMA Citation: 23:802

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20 Oct 2006
-Indiana HIGGINS GRAVE SITE NEEDS RESTORING-
According to this website http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendr2/Higgins.html
 
The HIGGINS CEMETERY located in Marion Township, Hendricks County, Indiana is in dire need of cleanup. (more info on it exact location is noted at above link)

Notes at site state:
  One stack stone is standing (David & Helen Higgins)  
  Another stack top has fallen and is sinking into the ground (Thomas & Ann Higgins).  
  Thomas old tablet stone is standing next to the fallen stack...
  Two more burials have been recorded but stones were not found 
    (Daniel Higgins and Mary Jane Higgins). 
  The only other person listed in this cemetery is 
   Sheets Martha A. 1839 - 1856 

  
    Higgins' of Marion Township, Hendricks County, Indiana from the census'

   HIGGINS MICHAEL 36 M W IN IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1860
       (Image includes a David Higgins family living nearby)

   HIGGINS MICHAEL 40 M W KY IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1860

   HIGGINS MICHAEL 38 M W VA IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1870

   Household:1880
   Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
    Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 

   Michael HIGGINS Self M Male W 57 IN Farmer KY KY 
   Elizabeth HIGGINS Wife M Female W 57 KY Keeping House KY KY 
   David A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 29 IN Farmer IN KY 
   Charles E. HIGGINS Son S Male W 20 IN Works On Farm IN KY 
   Julia M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 IN At Home IN KY 
   Lewis ROGERS Other S Male W 29 KY Works On Farm -- --

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

  http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/biographies/1885history/HigginsMichael--EelRiverTwp.html 
 The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)
   --Eel River Township, pages 575-576

Michael Higgins, a pioneer of Hendricks County, was born Sept. 7, 1820, in Mercer County, Ky. He was but six months old when his parents, Thomas and Nancy Higgins, came to Putnam County, Ind., where they remained but a short time, when they came to Hendricks County, they being among the first settlers of Marion Township. Here his father entered 240 acres of land, and struggled hard to secure for his family a comfortable home. His death occurred in March, 1854. Michael Higgins was thus reared to manhood in Hendricks County, and with his father shared the toils of the day from early youth. April 26, 1843, he married Polly Robbins, daughter of William and Leah Robbins, natives of New York, at that time residents of Hendricks County. They have had four children--Sarah A., Jacob L., Christopher C., and Mary (deceased). In 1869 he removed from Marion and has since then made his home in the southern part of Eel River Township, owning a good farm of 184 acres. He served three years as Trustee of Marion Township. He is a member of the Christian church.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/biographies/1885history/HigginsMichael--MarionTwp.html 
The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Marion Township, pages 684-685

Michael Higgins was born in Putnam County, Ind., Aug. 5, 1823, a son of David and Helen (Mudd) Higgins, the former a native of Kentucky, born in 1795, and his mother of Maryland. They were married in Kentucky and soon after moved to Lawrence County, Ind., and later to Jefferson Township, Putnam County, and in March, 1831, came to Hendricks County and settled on the southeast quarter of section 33, Marion Township, on land entered by his brother Thomas in 1828. He became one of the most prosperous citizens of the county, adding to his first purchase till he owned a landed estate of 500 acres. His family consisted of eight children, three born in Putnam and five in Hendricks County--David, of Edgar County, Ill.; Michael; Mrs. Eliza Ann Cavett, of Lucas County, Iowa; John A., of Colorado; Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, of Saline County, Kas.; Mrs. Helen Aldrich, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Carter, of Hendricks County; and Mary Jane, deceased. Daniel Higgins died in 1851, and Mrs. Higgins several years later, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Carter, aged seventy-seven years. Michael Higgins was married Oct. 7, 1847, to Elizabeth Plaster, who was born Sept. 30, 1822, daughter of William Plaster, an early settler of Middle Township, where he died in 1880, his wife surviving him but a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have a family of six children--William T., David A., Mrs. Nancy Jane Wilson, Mrs. Cassandra Hunt, Charles E. and May. The eldest four are married and settled near the homestead, in Marion Township. Mrs. Higgins died Aug. 15, 1883. Mr. Higgins is the largest landowner in Marion Township, his title deeds showing the proprietorship of 880 acres of valuable land, including the greater part of his father's property. He is one of the reliable citizens of the township, and has served his townsmen as Trustee and Treasurer. In politics he is a Democrat

  
  HIGGINS CHARLIE E 40 M W IN IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP  1900
    image includes  HIGGINS MICHAEL 77 M W IN IN living a few doors away 

  HIGGINS EURL 19 M W IN IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1910 

  HIGGINS OSCAR 31 M W IN IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1910 

  HIGGINS WILLIAM 71 M W IN IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1920

Info on Hendricks County Indiana
http://home.att.net/~Local_History/Hendricks-Co-IN.htm  

http://www.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/in/hendricks/1850/pg0069a.txt  
Hendricks, IN 1850 Federal Census 
CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IN COUNTY: 
Hendricks DIVISION: Marion Township REEL NO: 
M432-150 PAGE NO: 76B
REFERENCE: enumerated 9 October 1850 by Joseph Herron
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LN-HN-FN-LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-AGE-SEX-RACE- OCCUP.- 
VAL.-BIRTHPLACE-MRD.-SCH.-R/W-DDB- REMARKS

20 1057 1067 Higgins Daniel 28 M . Farmer .  Indiana . . . . .
21 1057 1067 Higgins Mary 31 F . . . Kentucky . . .. .
22 1057 1067 Higgins Ellen 6 F . . . Indiana . X . . .
23 1057 1067 Higgins Nancy E. 4 F . . . Indiana . . . . .
24 1057 1067 Higgins Anderson R. 2 M . . . Indiana . . . . .

http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/census/1880/indexH.html 
1880 census index for Hendricks County, Indiana--H
LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE BIRTHPLACE DIVISION PAGE #
Higgins Charles E. 20 IN Marion Township 487D
Higgins Columbus C.24 IN Eel River Township 482A
Higgins Daniel 26 IN Liberty Township 616D
Higgins David A. 29 IN Marion Township 487D
Higgins David F. 36 IN Eel River Township 483C
Higgins Jacob L. 26 IN Eel River Township 479D
Higgins John 48 Ireland Eel River Township 485C
Higgins Julia M. 18 IN Marion Township 487D
Higgins Michael 58 KY Eel River Township 482A
Higgins Michael 57 IN Marion Township 487D
Higgins Sarah A. 27 IN Eel River Township 482A
Higgins William 31 IN Marion Township 487D

http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/census/1900/indexH.html 
1900 Census index for Higgins' in Hendricks County
LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE BIRTHPLACE DIVISION PAGE #

Higgins Alice 29 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins Arthur 14 IN Indiana Reform School for Boys 163B
Higgins C.C. 45 IN Center Township 123A
Higgins Charlie 40 IN Marion Township 268A
Higgins Cora 27 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins David 49 IN Danville 128A
Higgins David 55 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins Earl 6 IN Marion Township 274A
Higgins Etta 35 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins Harry 11 IN Indiana Reform School for Boys 161B
Higgins Herbert 22 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins Homer 21 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins J.S. 46 IN Center Township 110B
Higgins Michael 76 IN Marion Township 268A
Higgins Michel 79 KY Eel River Township 180B
Higgins Olvie 25 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins Ora 31 IN Union Township 304B
Higgins Oscar 21 IN Marion Township 266A
Higgins Roy 18 IN Center Township 110B
Higgins Sarah A.51 IN Eel River Township 180B
Higgins Teddy 10 IN Indiana Reform School for Boys 161B
Higgins William 51 IN Marion Township 266A

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/in/hendrick/census/1920/h-1920.txt 
Index to 1920 census of Hendricks County, Indiana
Higgens Bertha 42 IN 30 Center Twp. 13B
Higgens Harry 39 IN 30 Center Twp. 13B
Higgens John T. 62 IN 30 Center Twp. 13B
Higgins Alice L.45 IN 45 Union Twp. 1B
Higgins Charley 59 IN 42 Marion Twp. 3B
Higgins Christopher C. 64 IN 31 Danville 11B
Higgins Cleo C. 32 IN 45 Union Twp. 2A
Higgins David A.69 IN 31 Danville 15A
Higgins David F.75 IN 45 Union Twp. 1B
Higgins Edna 12 IN 42 Marion Twp. 7B
Higgins Harvey M. 20 IN 31 Danville 11B
Higgins Josephene 23 IN 42 Marion Twp. 3B
Higgins Michael 99 KY 31 Danville 14B
Higgins Obe M. 43 IN 45 Union Twp. 1B
Higgins Olive 36 IN 42 Marion Twp. 7B
Higgins Oscar 40 IN 42 Marion Twp. 7B
Higgins Sarah A. 71 IN 31 Danville 14B
Higgins Urban 21 IN 42 Marion Twp. 3B
Higgins William 71 IN 42 Marion Twp. 7B

http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/census/1930/indexH.html 
1930 census index for Hendricks County, Indiana--H
LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-AGE-BIRTHPLACE-LOCATION-SHEET #
Higgens Earl 35 IN Clay Twp. 8A
Higgins Bertha 52 IN Center Twp. 6B
Higgins Charles E. 70 IN Danville 11A
Higgins Chloe V. 48 IN Center Twp. 6B
Higgins Chris M. 46 IN Guilford Twp. 2A
Higgins Columbus C. 75 IN Danville 8B
Higgins David A. 29 IN Danville 11A
Higgins Elizabeth H. 71 IN Center Twp. 6B
Higgins Harvey M. 30 IN Center Twp. 10A
Higgins Herbert E. 22 IN Center Twp. 6B
Higgins Josephine 34 IN Danville 11A
Higgins Margaret V. 35 IN Union Twp. 7B
Higgins Obe 54 IN Union Twp. 5B
Higgins Orville A. 30 IN North Salem 1B
Higgins Oscar 51 IN Marion Twp. 5B

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/in/hendrick/wpa/deaths/deathsh.txt 
WPA Index to Deaths in Hendricks County, Indiana (1882-1920)
Name-Sex-Color-Age-Date of death-Place of death-Book
Page
Higgins Clay M W 13 Mar 9 1895 Marion Twp A-20 10
Higgins Elizabeth F W 60 Aug 15 1883 Marion Twp A-1 231
Higgins Harry M W 40 May 2 1920 Center Twp A-23 63
Higgins Jacob A M W 3 days Jan 14 1912 Center Twp A-22 54
Higgins Lydia F W 78 May 22 1897 Danville A-20 27
Higgins Virgil W M W 2 Mar 31 1914 Marion Twp A-22 84
Higgins Wm M W 72 Oct 14 1920 Marion Twp A-23 67

http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/biographies/1914history/HigginsDavidA.html 
from The History of Hendricks County (Indianapolis: B.F. Bowen & Co., 1914)
        -- pages 221-223

DAVID A. HIGGINS
It is a well authenticated fact that success comes as the result of legitimate and well applied energy, unflagging determination and perseverance in a course of action when once decided upon. She is never known to smile upon the idler or dreamer and she never courts the loafer, and only the men who have diligently sought her favor are crowned with her blessings. In tracing the history of David A. Higgins, of Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana, it is plainly seen that the success which he enjoys has been won by commendable qualities and it is also his personal worth that has gained for him the high esteem of those who know him.
David A. Higgins, deputy state oil inspector, was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, June 30, 1850. His parents were Michael and Elizabeth (Plasters) Higgins, his father's birth having occurred in Putnam County, this state. He came to this county when he was a boy with his parents. His mother was born in Kentucky and came to this county with her parents when a small child. Michael Higgins was a farmer in Marion Township, where he lived on the same farm until his death in 1904, at the age of eighty-one years. He was a member of the Christian Church at new Winchester, and served as trustee of Marion Township for three terms. His wife died at the age of sixty in 1882. They were the parents of six children: William, of Marion Township; David A., the immediate subject of this sketch; Mary J., wife of J.L. Wilson, of Marion Township; Cassandra, wife of Henry Hunt; Charles E., of Marion Township, and May, the wife of Willard Kellum, who lives on the home farm in Marion Township. 

David A. Higgins was reared on his father's farm and received the education which was afforded by the district schools of his home township. He had more than the ordinary taste for knowledge and after finishing the common school course in his township, he attended the academy at Ladoga for two years when it was in charge of Professor M.B. Hopkins, later superintendent of instruction for Indiana. Upon the completion of his education he returned to his father's farm and followed agricultural pursuits until 1893. In addition to carrying on a general system of diversified farming he was actively engaged in the buying and shipping of livestock. In fact, this was the main source of his income. In 1893 he moved to Danville, where he engaged in the hardware business for the next ten years. In 1910 he was appointed deputy oil inspector for Indiana, a position which he is still filling.

Mr. Higgins has long been identified with the Democratic Party in his county and his worth as a man is shown by the fact that he has been the county chairman of the Democratic Central Committee for the past eight years. Hendricks County was formerly Republican, but is now practically in the hands of the Democratic Party, only two of the county officers being Republicans.

Mr. Higgins was married December 1, 1881, to Angeline Hunt, the daughter of Ithamer and Fanny Jane Hunt, who were also residents of Marion Township. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins are faithful and consistent members of the Christian Church at Danville and are generous in their support of its various activities. Mr. Higgins is a member of the order of Free and Accepted Masons. He has ever enjoyed the respect and esteem of those who know him because of his friendly manner, marked ability in public affairs and upright living, and he
is regarded by all as one of the substantial and worthy citizens of this locality.

 
  HIGGINS DAVID 44 M W KY IN HENDRICKS MARION TWP 1850

http://www.rootsweb.com/~inhendri/biographies/1914history/HigginsWilliamT.html 
from The History of Hendricks County (Indianapolis: B.F. Bowen & Co., 1914)
    --pages 636-638

WILLIAM T. HIGGINS
One of the oldest and best known families in Hendricks County is the Higgins family, six generations of whom have lived in this county. David Higgins, the first of the family to come to Indiana, was born in Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1795. His wife, Helen Mudd, was a native of Maryland, whose parents had moved to Kentucky from their native state. Soon after their marriage, David Higgins and his young wife set out for Indiana, and in the spring of 1821 they stopped for a short time in Lawrence County. Later they moved on north and located about four miles south of Greencastle. In 1831 they came to Hendricks County and settled the southeast quarter section 33, in Marion Township, this land having been entered in 1828 by Thomas, the brother of David. On this farm David Higgins spent the rest of his life, dying in 1851, his wife surviving him several years. He proved to be a successful farmer and at the time of the death owned fifteen hundred acres of land in the county.

Michael Higgins, the father of William T., was born in Putnam County, August 5, 1823, and spent his boyhood days on his father David's farm. He was married on October 7, 1847, to Elizabeth Plaster, the daughter of William Plaster, an early settler of Middle Township, this county. Mrs. Michael Higgins was born September 30, 1822. To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Higgins were born six children, William T., David A., Mrs. Mary Jane Wilson, Mrs. Cassandra Hunt, Charles E., and May. Mrs. Michael Higgins died August 15, 1883. He was the largest land owner in Marion Township at one time, having eight hundred and eighty acres of valuable land in this township. Michael Higgins was a truly remarkable man and his ability was recognized by every one. He served his township as trustee and his county as treasurer, filling both offices to the entire satisfaction of his fellow citizens. He was a hard worker, a good manager, diligent, thrifty and persistent in carrying out his plans. He was of unusually upright character, strictly moral and took an active stand for righteousness and the betterment of humanity. He and his wife were members of the Christian Church and lived up to the teachings of the church as near as they possibly could. He died in April, 1903, a man who was loved by everyone with whom he came in contact.

William T. Higgins, the son of Michael Higgins and wife, was born October 2, 1848, in the township where he has spent his whole life. He lived at home until his marriage to Mary Underwood on January 23, 1877. She is a sister of Obed Underwood, a sketch of whom, elsewhere in this volume, gives the family history of the Underwood family. William began farming for himself about two miles northeast of New Winchester on a farm of his own. About two years after his marriage he moved to his present farm in the northwest part of Marion Township. He has been very successful, as is shown by his present farm of five hundred and sixty acres, of which four hundred acres are cultivable. He was formerly a heavy dealer in live stock, but has confined his energies to the raising of grain in the last few years. He has made many improvements on his place and has a very comfortable and attractive home. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have three children: Oscar, born in 1878, who graduated in the New Winchester High School, and later married Olive Oakley, the daughter of James and Ellen (Ader) Oakley. James Oakley, born and reared in Putnam County, was the son of Lafayette and Midlred (Harris) Oakley. Mildred Harris was born in Kentucky and came to Putnam County in early childhood with her parents. Her mother's maiden name was Neeves. Lafayette Oakley also came from Kentucky in childhood and settled with his parents in Putnam County. Ellen Ader was born and reared in Putnam County and was the daughter of Adam and Margaret (Chatham) Ader. After Oscar Higgins, the eldest son of William T., was married he farmed in Putnam County for one year and then moved to his present home on his father's farm. Oscar and wife have two children, Edna Merle, and Virgil Wayne, who died recently. Clay, the second child of William T. and wife, died at the age of thirteen and the youngest son, Earl Glendon, is still at home. The wife and mother died in April, 1893. Politically, Mr. Higgins is a Democrat, though he has never aspired to public office. Religiously, the members of his family affiliate with the Christian Church.

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According to the Indiana room at Plainfield (IN)
Public Library the names in this Higgins cemetery http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/indiana/searchabledatabases.html are:
LAST FIRST DATE CEMETERY 

Higgins Ann S. 1803 - 1873 

Higgins Daniel (Revolutionary Soldier) 1763 - 1851 

http://www.geocities.com/inssar-south/willknig.html 
WILLIAM KNIGHT CHAPTER 
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
refers to Daniel Higgins being buried in Hendricks County and advises how to join the Sons of the American Revolution if you connect to a War veteran ancestor. 
.......
The Indiana Son's of the American has a member named Marcus Turner that has taken photos and supplied GPS readings for Daniel Higgins' grave .
http://graves.inssar.org/H/higgdani.html 
Higgins Cemetery GPS 39.77604 -86.63740 
.....
A reference to Daniel Higgins revolutionary war record
is made at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/bios/sharpgj.html 
which is a biography of George James Sharp who was born on a farm in Hendricks County, Indiana, December 26, 1862, a son of William P. and Anna T. (Higgins) Sharp.

The reference to Daniel Higgins reads: Of Mr. Sharp's maternal line reference should be made to his great-grandfather, Daniel Higgins, who was born in Augusta County, Virginia, in 1763. He was one of the boyish patriots in the Revolutionary war, and he afterwards drew a pension for his service. Much of this service was done on the western frontier, in fighting the Indians and their British allies. The annals of the Federal Government show a complete record of his various enlistments. He first enlisted in May, 1779, when sixteen years of age, and served one month as a private in Capt. Silas Hardin's company in the Virginia troops. Not long afterward he apparently crossed the mountains into Kentucky, since in April, 1780, he enlisted for a month as a private under Capt. John Cowan, and that service was rendered in Kentucky. In July, 1780, he enlisted, serving six weeks as private under Capt. John Ellison, also in Kentucky, in which state all his remaining enlistments were. In June, 1781, he enlisted and served six months as sergeant under Capt. John Ellison. In March, 1782, he enlisted for six weeks as sergeant under Maj. John Logan. There is record of another enlistment and several weeks of service during 1782 as private under Capt. John Martin. His last enlistment was in October, 1782, and he was a private in the ranks for six months under the noted scout and Indian fighter, Simon Kenton.

Original Source material is "A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans" 1918 

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Daniel Higgins 
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/revolutionary.htm#daniel 
Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the American Revolution Buried in Indiana, 1938

Higgins David 1795 - 1851 

Higgins Helen Mudd 1797 - 1874

Higgins Mary Jane 1837 - 1851 

Higgins Thomas 1798 - 1854 

Other Higgins in Hendricks County 
LAST FIRST DATE CEMETERY 
Higgins Allie No Mt. Pleasant 
Higgins Angeline (Hunt) 1856 - 1936 Danville South 
Higgins Catherine Rosanne 1925 - 1926 Danville South 
Higgins Charles Cleo 1887 - 1964 Danville South 
Higgins Charles E. 1860 - 1934 Danville South 
Higgins Christopher C. 1855 - 1931 Fairview 
Higgins Clay 1882 - 1895 Ragan 
Higgins Cora Y. 1867 - 1959 Danville South 
Higgins David A. 1850 - 1944 Danville South 
Higgins David Franklin 1843 - 1926 Fairview 
Higgins Earl G. 1893 - 1946 Ragan 
Higgins Elizabeth (Plaster) 1822 - 1883 Danville South
Higgins Fannie Elsie (McLane) 1896 - 1969 Danville South 
Higgins Florence E. (Shofner) 1914 - 1989 Clayton West
Higgins Gloria 1935 - 2003 Maple Hill 
Higgins Harvey M. 1899 - 1969 Danville South 
Higgins Harvey M., Jr., Dr. 1921 - 2000 Lizton K. of P. 
Higgins Harvey M., Sr. 1899 - 1969 Lizton K. of P. 
Higgins Herbert Oscar 1877 - 1963 Danville South 
Higgins J. L. No Mt. Pleasant 
Higgins Jacob Alvin 1912 - 1912 Mt. Pleasant 
Higgins Josephine 1896 - 1971 Danville South 
Higgins Kate (Jeffries) 1858 - 1949 Fairview 
Higgins Kathryn Rosanne 1925 - 1926 Danville South 
Higgins Leanner (Chadd) 1847 - 1924 Fairview 
Higgins Lydia (Robbins) 1819 - 1897 Fairview 
Higgins Mamie No Ragan 
Higgins Marian C. (Jeffries) 1858 - 1949 Fairview 
Higgins Mary A. 1846 - 1871 Ragan 
Higgins Michael 1823 - 1904 Danville South 
Higgins Michael 1820 - 1920 Fairview 
Higgins Mildred (Thrush) b. 1905 Danville South 
Higgins Mrs. David d. 1924 Fairview 
Higgins Obe M. 1875 - 1955 Fairview 
Higgins Ona E. (Young) 1884 - 1986 Danville South 
Higgins Owen W. 1912 - 1993 Clayton West 
Higgins Raymond 1883 - 1883 Mt. Pleasant 
Higgins Sarah A. 1849 - 1931 Fairview 
Higgins Shirley A. 1935 - 1936 Coatesville 
Higgins Urban 1898 - 1928 Danville South 
Higgins William H. 1848 - 1920 Ragan 
Higgins William Harry 1926 - 1995 Maple Hill 
Cemetery Locations are detailed at
http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/indiana/indexes/cemeterylocations.asp 

http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/indiana/indexes/marriageview.asp 
Index to Marriage Records Hendricks County, Indiana
1850 - 1920
LAST FIRST MIDDLE SPOUSE DATE BOOK PAGE 
Higgins Amtheria Wm. P. Sharpe 2/12/1861 6 40 
Higgins Anthony B. Martha A. Walker 2/1/1855 4 506 
Higgins Casander R. Henry Hunt 4/1/1877 6 384 
Higgins Charles Cleo Margaret V. Junken 11/23/1914 14 242 
Higgins Charles E. Cora Yowell 10/22/1890 10 513 
Higgins Daniel Mary Mahan (?) 3/31/1841 2 120 
Higgins David A. Angelina Hunt 12/2/1881 9 270 
Higgins David F. Leanna Chadd 5/26/1864 6 282 
Higgins Edith C. Merle Loren Masten 10/20/1907 13 302 
Higgins Elizabeth James M. Bryant 9/14/1848 4 21 
Higgins Elizabeth Robert T. Parker 5/15/1853 4 357 
Higgins Elizabeth Samuel S. Cauett 1/4/1848 3 287 
Higgins Elnora Alden Davis 8/30/1899 12 166 
Higgins Ettie Lee A. Hedge 1/19/1892 11 51 
Higgins Helen Oliver P. Aldridge 5/31/1854 4 445 
Higgins Jacob I. Allie Smith 10/28/1875 8 261 
Higgins James H. Clara Jane Dodge 8/31/1865 6 374 
Higgins John Rachael Jane Richardson 3/9/1848 3 326 
Higgins John A. Emily A. Mahan 2/20/1853 4 333 
Higgins John T. Lizzie H. Sellers 10/26/1876 8 345 
Higgins John W. Hannah M. Cash 4/23/1882 9 309 
Higgins Johnson A. Rebecca I. Covey 1/16/1862 6 108 
Higgins Johnson F. Catherine Covey 5/29/1857 5 148 
Higgins Lillie F. Wm. A. McDaniel 1/10/1894 11 232 
Higgins Mary Ann Alexander Daniel 3/29/1866 6 463 
Higgins Mary J. Joseph F. Wilson 1/22/1874 8 100 
Higgins May Wm. A. Mackey 11/15/1905 13 151 
Higgins May W. A. W. Kellum 4/30/1890 10 466 
Higgins Michael Elizabeth Plasters 10/7/1847 3 228 
Higgins Michael Lydia Robbins 11/18/1845 3 18 
Higgins Michael Polly Robbins 4/27/1843 2 192 
Higgins Mildred John Sanders 12/25/1855 5 42 
Higgins Nancy John A. Carter 11/24/1853 4 403 
Higgins Nancy E. James Bowen 12/31/1857 5 209 
Higgins Rhoda Ann Calvin Ann Hancock 6/4/1840 2 86 
Higgins Ruth A. Harlan C. Hadley 8/31/1904 13 39 
Higgins Sarah Jane Benjamin F. Hart 12/5/1850 4 165 
Higgins Stella M. Calla F. Lockhart 10/12/1899 12 178 
Higgins Volney L. Samira Jane Dale 6/21/1871 7 363 
Higgins William T. Mary E. Underwood 1/23/1877 8 368 

http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/indiana/indexes/obitview.asp 
Obituary Finder
LAST FIRST MIDDLE DATE of DEATH 
Higgins Bertha 12/30/1954 
Higgins Clay 03/09/1895 
Higgins Cloe V. 10/12/1967 
Higgins Daniel 07/11/1867 
Higgins David A. 08/06/1944 
Higgins Elbert "Patrick" 07/07/2004 
Higgins Elizabeth 02/13/1940 
Higgins Flannie Elsie 02/02/1969 
Higgins Florence Evelyn 08/15/1989 
Higgins George Dewy 08/22/2006 
Higgins Harvey M., Jr. 12/28/2000 
Higgins Harvey M., Sr. 05/14/1969 
Higgins Hazel 03/00/1972 
Higgins Herbert 01/01/1969 
Higgins James R. 01/08/1991 
Higgins Jean Euamae 09/22/1995 
Higgins Josephine 08/10/1971 
Higgins Lydia 05/22/1897 
Higgins Margaret V. 02/28/1977 
Higgins Mary A. 03/08/1871 
Higgins Mary E. 01/00/1894 
Higgins Max 03/25/1998 
Higgins Olive P. 07/23/1983 
Higgins Ona E. 10/16/1986 
Higgins Owen W. 02/01/1993 
Higgins Ralph C. 05/22/1993 
Higgins Randall A. 05/12/2006 
Higgins William Harry 04/03/1995 

Obituary copies can be ordered through http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/indiana/obit.html 

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22 Oct 2006
http://www.interment.net/data/us/in/jefferson/caledonia/cal.htm 

Caledonia Cemetery - Jefferson County, Indiana
Lat: 38 50' 06"N, Lon: 85 12' 11"W 
Shelby Township, Sec 32

Higgins, Ada L.,      b. 1886, d. 1962, SS as Charlie B. & Charles D.
Higgins, Charles D., d. Dec 25, 1919, SS as Charlie B. & Ada L.
Higgins, Charlie B.,  b. 1880, d. 1942, SS as Ada L. & Charles D.
Higgins, Irvin,         b. Jan 5, 1877, d. 31 Jul 1939
Higgins, John I.,      b. 4 Jul 1914, d., Nodeathdate
Higgins, Mary P.,     b. Jan 26, 1913, d., Nodeathdate
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   -Subject to confirmation -

    Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
Martin H. HIGGINS Self M Male W 32 IN Farmer IN IN 
Mary HIGGINS Wife M Female W 30 IN Keeping House IN SC
David HIGGINS Son S Male W 12 IN Farmer IN IN 
Edward HIGGINS Son S Male W 10 IN Farmer IN IN 
Carrie B. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 IN IN IN 
Lillie HIGGINS Dau S Female W 5 IN IN IN 
Irvin HIGGINS Son S Male W 3 IN IN IN 
Charles HIGGINS Son S Male W 10M IN IN IN 

Source Information:
Census Place Craig, Switzerland, Indiana Family History Library Film 1254313 
NA Film Number T9-0313 Page Number 35D 

  HIGGINS CHARLES 28 M W IN IN JEFFERSON SHELBY TWP 1910

    Name           Age - 
    Charly Higgins 28 ,Ada Higgins 24 ,    Bearny Higgins 3 
    Earny Higgins 3 ,   Mildred Higgins 1 , Irwin Higgins 33 

According to Charles' WW1 draft card he was born August 20,1880. 
Listed his occupation as farmer. He and his wife listed an address of R#1 Brooksburg, Jefferson County,2nd District, Indiana.
Noted is that he was a tall man, with medium build, blue eyes and black hair.

   HIGGINS CHARLES 38 M W IN IN JEFFERSON SHELBY TWP 1920
   Name Age - 
   Charles Higgins 38 ,Ada Higgins 34 ,     Ernie Higgins 12 
   Bernie Higgins 12,   Mildred Higgins 10,  Ewins Higgins 40 

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  15 Jan 2006
http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1945.htm 
FULTON COUNTY INDIANA OBITUARIES 
1945 The News-Sentinel
Charles "Red" Higgins
Funeral services for Charles "Red" HIGGINS, 58, who passed away at his home, 720 Indiana avenue, Thursday evening after a long illness, will be held at the Ora Foster funeral home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon with the American Legion and Rev. Harry BAILEY of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial will be made in the IOOF cemetery.
Charles Noah [HIGGINS], son of Newton and Nancy HIGGINS, was born in Osgood, Mo., Oct. 15, l886. About 33 years ago he came to Rochester, where has since resided. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of LeRoy C. Shelton post, American Legion.
Surviving are his wife, Emma [HIGGINS]; two daughters, Mrs. R. D. WALTZ and Mrs. Glen MYERS, and several grandchildren, all of Rochester, and one sister, Mrs. George BROWNING of Harris, Mo.
The remains will be taken to the residence Saturday morning where friends may call until Sunday noon when it will be returned to the Funeral chapel.

Census Best Fit:
   HIGGINS CHARLES 32 M W MO IN FULTON 1-WD;ROCHESTER;ROCHESTER TWP 1920
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03 Nov 2005 
Source: Encyclopedia of Genealogy and Biography of Lake County, Indiana, with a compendium of History 1834-1904 . A record of the Achievements of its people in the Making of a Commonwealth and the Founding of a Nation. By Rev. T. H. Ball of Crown Point, Editor-in-chief. The Lewis Publishing Company, 1904, page 344, 345, 346.

John Higgins, M. D. 

   

Dr. John Higgins, who for some time before his death, on April 7, 1904, lived as a retired physician, was one of the early settlers of Crown Point, and in community affairs was prominent and influential, so that his life record forms an important chapter in the history of the city in which he made his home. He was born in Perry, Wyoming county, New York, May 28, 1822. Ebenezer Higgins, his grandfather, was born in Connecticut, the family having continuously remained in that portion of the country. David Higgins, the father, was also born in Connecticut and became a Civil Engineer. He married Miss Eunice Sackett, a native of Vermont, and his death occurred in New York. In their family were ten children, of whom Dr. Higgins was the seventh in order of birth. He was only about four years old when his parents removed from Wyoming county to Osborn, New York, where he remained until fourteen years of age. The family home was then established at Seneca Falls, where he remained until sixteen years old, when he came with his mother to the west, arriving at Chicago, Illinois, on the 2d of July, 1838. After a brief period passed in that city he removed to Vermillion County, Illinois, where the following winter he was engaged in teaching school. He afterward worked on a farm through the summer months and in the winter seasons continued teaching until 1843, when he took up the study of medicine. In the winter of 1843-44 he came to Lake County, Indiana, and in May of the latter year established his home at Crown Point where he began studying medicine with Dr. W. C. Farrington, who directed his reading for about two years.

In the year 1850 he went to California, crossing the plains to Sacramento, and spent a year in the mountains. On the expiration of that period he returned to Frankfort, Illinois, and in February, 1859, he established his home at Crown Point, Indiana. There he continued in practice until 1861, when he was appointed Surgeon of the Twelfth Illinois Cavalry, but was employed mainly as a Brigade Surgeon and in general hospitals in Chicago and Washington, where he remained for three years and four months, rendering active and efficient aid to the wounded soldiers. He made a most creditable record as an army surgeon, his aid being of great value to those who needed professional services.

In 1865 Dr. Higgins returned to Crown Point and located where he now lives. He was in active and continuous practice until 1900, and he had a large patronage, his efforts being very effective in alleviating human suffering. He kept in touch with modern progress in the line of his profession and through broad study maintained a foremost position among the representatives of his calling. He was examiner for different life insurance companies, and in the early days of his practice he rode for long distances across the country, even traveling from twenty-five to forty miles to attend a patient. His practice extending into Porter County, Indiana, and into Illinois.

In 1847 Dr. Higgins was married to Miss Diantha Tremper, who was born in Lewiston County, New York, and died in 1898. They had one daughter, Eunice A., who is now the widow of Julius W. Youche. Dr. Higgins was a Mason for many years and in early life was a Whig, casting his ballot for William Henry Harrison, although he had not then attained the age of twenty-one years. He continued to affiliate with the Whig party until the organization of the Republican party, after which time he was one of its stalwart advocates. he was at the time of his death the only surviving member of his father's family of ten children, one of whom died when forty-four years of age, three between the age of sixty and seventy, two between seventy and eight and two between the age of eighty and ninety. In his practice he was connected with the Indiana Medical Society, and was at one time a delegate to the American Medical Association. he long maintained a creditable position as a leading representative of the medical fraternity of northwestern Indiana, and his prominence in his profession was well deserved and his success was justly merited. He was very widely known throughout this portion of the state because of his active connection with the profession, which is of the greatest possible value to humanity, and was ever accounted one of its foremost members on account of his skill and also because of his fidelity tot he ethics of the profession. 

on site link http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/n-cw1ai.htm#drjohn 
                79
                Higgins, John
                Union 
                Cavalry 
                12th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry 

Census findings from the Webmaster

 View 1860 IN Census Scan HIGGINS JOHN 38 M W NY IN LAKE CROWN POINT
 View 1870 IN Census Scan HIGGINS JOHN 48 M W NY IN LAKE CENTER Twp

Household: 1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace  

John HIGGINS     Self Male        W 58 NY Physician NY NY 
Diantha HIGGINS Wife M Female W 56 NY Keeping House NY NY 

Source Information:
Census Place Crown Point, Lake, Indiana Family History Library Film 1254291 
NA Film Number T9-0291 Page Number 569C 

View 1900 IN Census Scan JAUCHL JULIUS W 52 M W OH IN LAKE CENTER TWP 
       -includes John Higgins Father in Law 

Source: The Illinois medical journal, Volume 5 By Illinois State Medical Society - June 1903 to May 1904 Edition

-Deaths-
Higgins, John. Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Higgins was surgeon of the Twelfth Illinois Infantry during the civil war (No exact date given)

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11 August 2005
http://users.htcomp.net/ross/higginsbio.htm 

Condensed Biography of ROBERT EMMETT HIGGINS

Born 1816 in Angelica, New York to parents descended from Mayflower lines and Revolutionary War Veterans. Was removed to Ohio at a very young age, following a harrowing winter trip on rivers and horseback. A letter telling of this trip from his mother to her in-laws in Bath, NY was reprinted in the June 1937 "Firelands Pioneer", at that time the letter was over 114 years old, this letter today is 178 years old. R. E. Higgins grew up in Norwalk, Huron Co. OHIO, where his father practiced law. He left home to go to school in WI at the Woodstock Institute in 1837 and there are several lost years in my information. In the family Bible I found an Abstinence Pledge signed by him in 1851, but does not give location. About 1852 he married a widow Mrs. Sarah A. Curtis, with young son and their oldest son David Cecil was born 1853 in Indianapolis, Marion Co. IN. They appear on the 1860 census of Shelbyville, Shelby Co. IN, Robert E. is now a Doctor and Surgeon. In 1870 the family is in Franklin, Johnson Co. IN and they lived there until moving back to Indianapolis in about 1879. Robert Emmett Higgins died in Indianapolis 2 July 1886, age 71.


  
   The family mentioned above: 

View 1860 IN Census Scan  Robert E Higgins  age 42

View 1870 IN Census Scan  Robert E Higgins  age 57

1880 census Household:
  Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
  Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
 
  R. Emmet HIGGINS Self M Male     W 64 KY Laborer NY MD 
  Sarah A. HIGGINS  Wife M Female W 55 OH Keeping House PA VA 
  George HIGGINS    Son Male         W 17 IN Printer KY OH 

  Source Information:
  Census Place Franklin, Johnson, Indiana   Family History Library Film 1254289 
  NA Film Number T9-0289 Page Number 148D