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PART
12
MASSACHUSETTS
Civil War references
Also See CIVIL
WAR - MASSACHUSETTS
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, Abisher A.
Union
Infantry
23rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Died as a prisoner at Andersonville Georgia,
Confederate Prison
August 20th, 1864
Source:
Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865 Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state printers,
1895-1896 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
Also noted in this book:
Source:
A record of the Twenty-Third Regiment Mass. Vol. Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : with
alphabetical roster, company rolls, portraits, maps, etc.
Boston: W. Ware & Co., 1886 Emmerton, James A.
It states:
Abisher A. Higgins, Company "B", age 18-From Middletown- Single-Occupation as Farmer-Enrolled
March,29,1864 - Taken prisoner at Battle of Drury's Bluff-Died at Andersonville Prison August 20,1864
-Buried there in Plot # 6242
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2
Higgins, Abner
Union
Artillery
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Name: Abner Higgins ,
Residence: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Occupation listed as Mechanic
Enlisted as a Private on July 05 1861 at the age of 22
in Company K, 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment, Mustered out of same regiment on July 08
1864
Source: History of the First regiment of heavy artillery, Massachusetts
volunteers By Alfred Seelye Roe, Charles Nutt - Published 1917
Higgins, Abner, 22; Mechanic; Lawrence, Jul, 5 '61; dis Jul 8,'64, ex of serv,
Res 1916, Riverside, R.I.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census
Schedule East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. Refers to his
service in 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
Civil War pension index shows Abner
Higgins received an invalid's pension (Application # 1199531 & Certificate #
1098074) on October 16, 1897. He served as in Company "K" 1st Massachusetts
Heavy Artillery. He died June 11, 1916 at Riverside, Rhode Island.
His widow received her pension July 11, 1916.(Application # 1069053 &
Certificate # 812952)
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[More on the Abner Higgins Family]
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3
Higgins, Alexander
Union
Infantry
42nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (100 days,1864) (Militia)
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Alexander Higgins ,
Residence: Ware, Massachusetts
Occupation: Barkeeper
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 16 1864 at the age of 18 in
Company H, 42nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
Mustered out on November 11 1864.
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Source:
http://www.suvcwdb.org/home/search.php?action=list
Name State Branch Cemetery Location
Higgins, Alexander Union, MA 42nd, INF, Company "G" Andover, MA
Detail: Buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover, Essex County,
Massachusetts
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4
Higgins, Andrew
Union
Infantry
43rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Andrew Higgins ,
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Shoemaker
Enlisted as a Private on October 11 1862 at the age of
26.Mustered in Company B, 43rd Massachusetts Infantry
Regiment on October 28 1862.
Mustered out on July 30 1863 in Readville, MA
Civil War pension records show Andrew Higgins received an invalid's pension in what appears to say May
26,1898?,for his service in Company "B" 43rd Massachusetts Militia Infantry. He filed for the
pension in Wisconsin.
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5
Higgins, Andrew M.
Union
Artillery
Cook's Company, Massachusetts Light Artillery
See #6
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6
Higgins, Andrew M.
Union
Infantry
11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Same soldier as # 5 & # 7
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in
the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Andrew M Higgins , Occupation: Carpenter
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Enlisted as a Private on April 20 1861 at the age of 25
Mustered in on May 18 1861 in 1st Massachusetts Light Artillery
Regiment.
Mustered out on August 02 1861 in
Camp Clare, Baltimore, MD. Drafted into Company G, 16th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on July 13 1863.
Wounded on May 06 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Transferred July 11 1864 from 16th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment into Company F, 11th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
Listed as prisoner of war on March 31 1865 at Hatcher's Run, VA.
Returned on April 26 1865
Mustered out on May 26 1865.
Civil War pension records show Andrew M. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 1099521 & Certificate # 962986) on
March 17,1892 for his service in Company "I" , Independent Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery and
Company "G" 16th Massachusetts Infantry and as Corporal in Company "F" 11th Massachusetts Infantry .
He died March 12, 1913.
-Best Census Connection-
(based on 1890 Census and occupation)
HIGGINS ANDREW M 34 M W ME MA MIDDLESEX 2-WD CAMBRIDGE
1870
Household:1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Andrew M. HIGGINS Self M Male W 44 ME Carpenter ME ME
Mary E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 37 MA Keeping House NH ME
Frederick A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 17 MA Works In Dry Go. St. ME MA
Jennie L. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 MA At School ME MA
Charles L. HIGGINS Son S Male W 4 RI ME MA
Source Information:
Census Place Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254544
NA Film Number T9-0544 Page Number 207C
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Cambridge Middlesex Massachusetts which refers to his service in
11th Massachusetts Infantry from July 20th 1863 to May 1865 (Close of war).
HIGGINS ANDREW M 64 M W ME MA MIDDLESEX 2-WD CAMBRIDGE
1900
HIGGINS ANDREW M 74 M W ME MA MIDDLESEX 4-WD CAMBRIDGE1910
His pension record shows his date of death as March 12, 1913
History and complete roster of the Massachusetts regiments, minute men of 61 -
By George Warren Nason - Published 1910
A.M. Higgins was born in Georgetown, Me, February 25, 1836. His Grandfather was
a soldier in the United States Army in the war of 1812. Mr. Higgins' father was
a captain in the Maine State Militia. In the spring of 1860 he joined the. First
Massachusetts Light Battery, then known as the Boston Light Artillery. On April
20, 1861, word came informing him the Battery had been ordered to Washington. He
at once left his work, proceeded to his home, donned his uniform and reported at
the armory at 6.45 p.m. Mustered in May 18. Mustered out, August 2.
On July 11, 1864, the Regiment formed what was known as the Eleventh Battalion,
and he remained with that organization, till the end of the war. His total time
of service was two years and two months. He participated in the battles of
Culpepper, Locust Grove, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Deep Bottom, Weldon Railroad,
Hatche's Run, February 5, 1865. He was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness
during the second day of the fight, and at the engagement at Hatche's Run, March
31, was taken prisoner. He was honorably discharged with rank of Corporal on May
26, 1865. He has been an Odd Fellow for thirty-four years and has received all
the honor that the subordinate lodge and the encampment can give.
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7
Higgins, Andrew M.
Union
Infantry
16th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
See #6
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Not on NPS List
Higgins, Archibald Jr
Union
Infantry
19th Regiment Massachusetts Infantry Source: The Record
of Andover During the Rebellion By Samuel Raymond - Published in Andover,
Massachusetts 1875
HIGGINS, ARCHIBALD, Jr. Mustered, Aug. 28, 1861. Private, Co. A, 19th Regiment
Infantry. Discharged, Aug. 28, 1864, by expiration of service.
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931
Name: Archibald Higgins Jr
Residence: Andover, Massachusetts
Occupation: Blacksmith Death Date: 1 Nov 1923 Service Record: Enlisted as a
Private on 26 July 1861 at the age of 21.Mustered into Company A, 19th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 28 Aug 1861.
Mustered Out on 28 Aug 1864.
Civil War pension Records show Archibald Higgins received an invalid's pension
Application # 1132312 & Certificate # 1079068) on
September 23,1892 for his service in Company "A", 19th Massachusetts Infantry.
Died November 1, 1923 at Ayer's Village, Massachusetts
- Best Census Connections -
HIGGINS ARCHIBALD 29 M W IREL MA MIDDLESEX 3-WD LOWELL 1870
Not found in 1880 census
1890 Veterans Schedules Massachusetts Middlesex Lowell
Archibald Higgins, Private, Company "A",19th Massachusetts Infantry. Served 3
years 7 months.
HIGGINS ARCHIBALD 60 M W VT MA MIDDLESEX 3-WD LOWELL 1900
HIGGINS ARCHIBALD 69 M W IREL MA MIDDLESEX 3-WD LOWELL 1910
HIGGINS ARCHIBALD 79 M W IREL MA ESSEX 5-WD HAVERHILL 1920
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8
Higgins, Arthur H.
Union
Infantry
39th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Listed as Arthur H. Huggins in Source Book,
"The Thirty-ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers,
1862-1865" By Alfred Seelye Roe
PUBLISHED BY THE REGIMENTAL VETERAN ASSOCIATION
WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS -1914
Huggins, Arthur H., 22, S.; plumber, Boston; Co. B,
Aug. 20, '62; dis. disa., Sept. 19, '63.
Source: Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and
Marines in the Civil War.1931.
Name: Arthur Huggins, Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Plumber
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 13
1862 at the age of 22.Mustered into Company B, 39th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Aug 20,1862.
Received a disability discharge from on Sep 19,1863 at
Boston, MA.
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9
Higgins, Asa T.
Union
Infantry
24th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in
the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Asa T Higgins ,
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Enlisted as a Private on May 19 1862 at the age of 29
in Company B, 24th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
Promoted to Full Corporal on May 26 1864
Discharged on December 4 1864.
Civil War pension records show that Asa T. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 1315375 & Certificate # 1084656) on May 11,1904, for his
service in Company "B" 24th Massachusetts Infantry.
His wife Christina Higgins received a widows pension June 10,1910. (Application
# 943834 & Certificate # 705895)
HIGGINS ASA T 67 M W ME MA SUFFOLK 7-WD BOSTON 1900
HIGGINS ASA F 77 M W ME MA SUFFOLK 7-WD BOSTON 1910
The pension file notes his date of death as June 4,1910
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10
Higgins, Benjamin
Union
Infantry
44th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Same soldier as 12
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Service Record:
Name: Benjamin W Higgins ,
Residence: Middleton, Massachusetts Occupation: Farmer
Date of Death : January 08 1907
Enlisted as a Private on August 29 1862 at the age of 17.
Mustered in Company H, 44th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on September 12 1862.
Mustered out June 18 1863 in Readville, MA
Enlisted in Company M, 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment on August 26 1864.
Mustered out on June 17 1865
Civil War pension records show Benjamin W. Higgins received an invalid's pension in what appears to say
July? 10,1876 for his service in Company "M" 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery and also in Company "H"
44th Massachusetts Infantry.
His wife Annie M. Higgins received a widows pension June 13,1907.
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Higgins, Benjamin W
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Also See #10
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11
Higgins, Benjamin F.
Union
Artillery
13th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Benjamin F Higgins
Residence: Topsfield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Cabinet Maker
Service Record: Enlisted as a Quartermaster Sergeant on October 22 1862 at the age of 29. Mustered in 13th
Massachusetts Light Artillery Regiment on December 30 1862.
Transferred on January 01 1865 in New Orleans, LA into 21st Infantry Regiment RC? on January 01 1865.
Discharged on December 21 1865
Civil War pension index shows Benjamin F. Higgins
received an invalid's pension (Application # 121138 & Certificate # 811476) on
January 16, 1867.
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Source: Card Records of Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903
Microfilm Publication M1845 - Roll # 9
B. Frank Higgins, Sergeant 13 Massachusetts Battery, died November 22, 1873 and is buried in Village
Cemetery Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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12
Higgins, Benjamin W.
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Same as Soldier #10
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13
Higgins, Brown D.
Union
Infantry
58th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Brown D Higgins
Residence: Taunton, Massachusetts
Occupation: Shovel Maker
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on December 31 1863 at the age of 29.
Mustered in Company B, 58th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment Feb 08 1864.
Promoted to Full Sergeant
Mustered out on July 14 1865 in Washington, DC
HIGGINS-HIRAM-H-44-W-MA-RI-KENT-EAST_GREENWICH-1850 Image
1 &
2
1850; Census Place: East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island;
Roll: M432_841; Page: 233A; Image: 470
Name Age
Hiram H Higgins 44
Waity Higgins 42
Eliza Higgins 18
Brown D Higgins 16
Sarah L B Higgins 7
William H Higgins 2
Polly Jencks 66
HIGGINS BROWN D 26 M W RI MA BRISTOL TAUNTON 1860
Name Age
Brown D Higgins 26
Christa A Higgins 31
...
Civil War pension records show Christy Higgins received a widows pension in what appears to say
February 8,1866 for her husband Brown D. Higgins service in Company "B" 58th Massachusetts Infantry.
A pension for a minor was given at an unreadable date.
PADELFORD-WILLIAM-H-40-M-W-MA-MA-BRISTOL-5-WD-TAUNTON-1870 Image
1 &
2
1870; Census Place: Taunton Ward 5, Bristol, Massachusetts; roll: M593_606;
Page: 532B; Image: 269
Name Age
William H Padelford 40
Christie A Padelford 40
Henry N Higgins 14
James L Higgins 12
Edgar B D Higgins 9
Isabell W Padelford 3
William M Padelford 9/12
PADELFORD-WILLIAM-H-49-W-MA-MA-BRISTOL-TAUNTON-5-WD-1880
1880; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 526; Page: 417D;
Enumeration District: 123; Image: 0204
Name Age
William H. Padelford 49
Christy A. Padelford 50
Henry N. Higgins 24
James L. Higgins 22
Edgar B. Higgins 19
Isabel W. Padelford 13
William M. Padelford 10
Mary A. Padelford 78
HIGGINS-HIRAM-H-75-W-MA-MA-BRISTOL-TAUNTON-5-WD-1880
1880; Census Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 526; Page: 424B;
Enumeration District: 123; Image: 0218
Name Age
Hiram H. Higgins 75
Waity A. Higgins 72
William H. Higgins 32
Massachusetts Town Birth Records
Source: Vital Records of Taunton
Name: Brown D. Higgins
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1863 Birth Place: Taunton
Source: Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of
Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War Veterans (NARA)
Christy Ann Higgins (nee Mickle), age 36, filed for a pension on January
26, 1866 for the loss of her husband, Brown D. Higgins, who was a soldier
in Company "B" of the 58th Massachusetts Veteran Volunteer Infantry. He had
attained the rank of sergeant. He died of Typhoid fever on July 21, 1865 at his
residence in Taunton, Massachusetts. They were married 16 August 1855 at their
residence in Rhode Island. He was born in North Providence, Rhode island. His
parents were Hiram H. & Waity Higgins. She was born in Nova
Scotia. Her parents were James and Isabella Mickle. Her father was
a Pastor in the 2nd Universal (Unitarian) Church.
They had 3 children; Henry N. born March 10, 1856, age 9, James L,
born February 3, 1858, age 7, and Edgar B., born May 27, 1861, age 4. She
remarried on May 14, 1866 to Henry William Padelford who was a Railroad
Employee. He was the son of Solomon and Mary A. Padelford. Henry W. Padelford
died of Asthma at Taunton, Massachusetts on March 31, 1889. Christy died June
24, 1907.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27239014
Edgar Brown Higgins
Birth: 1861 Death: Mar. 11, 1941
He is the husband of Olive Arvilla Spring Higgins.
Burial: New Boston Cemetery , Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=higgins&GSiman=1&GScid=91285&GRid=27239024&;;;;;;;
Olive Arvilla Spring Higgins
Birth: 1877 Death: Feb. 10, 1945
She is the daughter of Ephraim and Chloe Griggs Blakeley Spring, and the wife of
Edgar Brown Higgins.
Burial: New Boston Cemetery Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42746432
Henry N. Higgins
Birth: 1856 Death: 1941
Taunton Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
Family links: Spouse: Nellie S. Bartlett Higgins (1861 - 1915)
Burial: Mayflower Hill Cemetery, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
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14
Higgins, Charles
Union
Infantry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of
1861-1865 Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state printers, 1895-1896
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
Charles Higgins, 2nd
Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry wounded at Winchester Virginia, Died May
25th,1862 Bartonsville Virginia
Source: Case Files of Approved Pension
Applications of Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War Veterans.
Margaret Higgins, a resident of 191 North Street, Boston, Massachusetts,
mother of Charles Higgins, who was a private in Company "I" 2nd
Massachusetts Infantry received a pension (# 17989) for her sons death during
his military service. He was mortally wounded at the battle of Winchester,
Virginia May 24,1862 and died, in enemy hands, on May 25, 1862. He had enrolled
and was mustered in on May 25,1861 at Boston, Massachusetts in Company "I" 2nd
Massachusetts Infantry for 3 years service..
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15
Higgins, Charles W
Union
Infantry
53rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
http://www.delvee.org/Delvey/p204.htm
Charles W. Higgins
(6 April 1835 - 2 December 1914)
Charles W. Higgins was born on 6 April 1835 at
Jamaica, Vermont.
He was the son of Isaac Higgins and Almeda Baldwin. On 2 June 1861 at Warwick,
Massachusetts, Charles married Emeline Fuller Delva, daughter of Calvin Wilder Delva
and Lucy Maria
Fuller. He enlisted 18 October 1862 in Company H, the 53rd Massachusetts Volunteers. Charles W. Higgins
died on Wednesday, 2 December 1914 at Orange, Massachusetts, at age 79 years, 7 months and 26
days. 2
-more info on his family history at above
link-
Also
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Charles W Higgins ,
Residence: Warwick, Massachusetts ,Occupation: Farmer Enlisted as a Private on 03 September 1862 at the age
of 27 ,is in Company H, 53rd Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 18 October 1862.
Mustered out Company H, 53rd Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 02 September 1863 in Camp Stevens,
Groton, MA
-Census findings, from the Webmaster-
HIGGINS CHARLES W 25 M W VT MA FRANKLIN WARWICK 1860
HIGGINS CHARLES W 34 M W VT MA FRANKLIN ORANGE 1870
-Not found in 1880 or 1900 Census-
HIGGINS CHARLES W 75 M W VT MA FRANKLIN ORANGE 1910
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Civil War pension records show Charles W. Higgins received an invalid's pension
August 15,1890 for his service in Company "H" 53rd Massachusetts Infantry.
His wife Emaline F. Higgins received a widows pension December 9,1914.
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16
Higgins, Cornelius
Union
Infantry
24th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marinesin the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Cornelius Higgins ,
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts Occupation: Musician
Service Record: Enlisted as a Musician on September 16 1861 at the age of 23. Mustered into the Company Band,
24th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on October 03 1861.
Mustered out on August 30 1862
...
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Brooklyn, Kings County, New
York.
States his service in 24th Massachusetts as Band Tender.
Address given as 480 10th Street.
Civil War pension records show Cornelius Higgins received an
invalid's pension (Application # 1242825 & Certificate # 1042023) on April 6,
1899. He was musician in Company Band of 24th Massachusetts Infantry. Also
states service in Brigade Band of U. S. Volunteers. It gives a date of death as
February 25, 1919 at San Diego California.
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17
Higgins, Daniel
Union
Infantry
58th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood,1931.
Name: Daniel Higgins ,Residence: Portland, Connecticut
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on November 29 1864 at the age of 19 in Company K, 58th Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment.
Mustered out on July 14 1865 in Washington, DC
Civil War pension
index shows Daniel Higgins (Alias Richard Hartnett)received an invalid's pension
(Application # 1055060 & Certificate # 1156530) on September 9,1891 for his
service in Company "K" 58th Massachusetts Infantry. He died on February 22, 1919
at New Britain, Connecticut. His widow received a pension (Application # 1137778
& Certificate # 904310)on March 17, 1919.
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18
Higgins, Daniel E.
Union
Infantry
29th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
same soldier as # 19 (different middle initial)
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War.
Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Daniel E Higgins ,Residence: Milford,
Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 03 1861
at the age of 18 in Company B, 29th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
Reenlisted in same company & regiment on January 01 1864.
Listed as prisoner of war on March 25 1865 at Fort Stedman, VA
Promoted to Full Corporal on July 01 1865
Mustered out on July 29 1865 in Tennallytown*, MD * Tenleytown
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Framingham Middlesex County,
Massachusetts. States his service in two entries:
1) Private Company "B" 29th Massachusetts Sig?*
* Signal Corp?? from July 3,1861 to January 1, 1864 2 years 5 months 22 days
2) Private Company "B" 29th Massachusetts Infantry
from January 1 1864 to July 29,1865 7 months 28 days
Notes: South Framingham, suffered from piles
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19
Higgins, Daniel G
Union
Infantry
29th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Also See #18
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20
Higgins, David
Union
Infantry
6th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (100 days, 1864)
(Militia)
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and
Marines in the Civil War. Norwood 1931.
Name: David Higgins,
Residence: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 12 1864 at the age of 36.
Mustered in Company A, 6th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on July 15 1864.
Mustered out on October 27 1864 in Readville, MA
-Census finding are best fit given age at muster & residence of Hyde Park Norfolk County Massachusetts-
HIGGINS DAVID 28 M W CANA MA NORFOLK MILTON 1860
HIGGINS DAVID 41 M W CANA MA NORFOLK HYDE PARK 1870
Household: 1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
David HIGGINS Self M Male W 51 PE ISLAND Carpenter PE ISLAND PE ISLAND
Antoinette HIGGINS Wife M Female W 46 ME Keeping House ME ME
Bertha GARDNER Other S Female W 15 NOVA SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA
Source Information:
Census Place Hyde Park, Norfolk, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254548
NA Film Number T9-0548 Page Number 643B
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Hyde Park Norfolk County, Massachusetts,
mentions his service as listed above. Gives his address as 238 Fairmont Avenue
Hyde Park Massachusetts.
In the Norfolk County probate book is listed a will for David Higgins of Hyde Park for the year 1897.
HIGGINS ANTONETT 68 F W ME MA NORFOLK HYDE PARK 1900
HIGGINS ANTOINETTE N 75 F W ME MA NORFOLK HYDE PARK 1910
Source: 11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry Journal of the Thirty-Second
Annual Encampment
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, TREMONT TEMPLE,
- Boston, Mass.,
February 8 and 9,1898,
BOSTON, MASS.: E. .B. Stillings & Co., Printers, 55 Sudburv Street.
1898.
- Timothy Ingraham Post No 121, Hyde Park.-
DAVID HIGGINS. Born in Standhope, P. E. Island, in 1830, and died at
Hyde Park, Mass., April 8,
1897, of hypertrophy of the heart, at the age of sixty-seven years. He entered
the service July 12. 1864, as Private in Co. A, 6th
Mass. Vols., and was
mustered out Oct. 27, 1864, by reason of expiration of term of service, having
served one hundred days.
Source: The Hyde Park Historical Record -
Published by Hyde Park Historical Society, 1905
David Higgins was born in Standhope,
Prince Edward Island, April 21, 1828, died in Hyde Park April 8, 1897, aged 68
years, 11 months, 9 days. He came to Boston from the Provinces in 1853, and to
Fairmount in the spring of 1856, and drove the first nail in the first of the
twenty houses, on the corner of Fairmount avenue and Beacon street. Feb. 22,
1857, he was married to Miss Antoinette M. Hagerman, in Boston, and came
immediately to Fairmount to live. The first school in Fairmount was in the
parlor of his house. He sheltered the ministers who came to preach in the new
schoolhouse after one was put up. He was a brother of Mrs. John Lawson, an early
resident. Mr. Higgins was a master builder and built many of the houses in the
early history of the town. He served in the 6th regiment in the Civil War. Was
one of the charter members of the Baptist church. He was buried in Fairview.
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Higgins, Dennis
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and
Marines in the Civil War. Norwood: 1931.
Name: Dennis Higgins ,Residence: South Boston,
Massachusetts ,Occupation: Laborer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 04 1863 at the age of 37 in Company D,3rd Massachusetts
Heavy Artillery Regiment.
Deserted on September 04 1863.
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22
Higgins, Dennis
Union
Cavalry
4th Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and
Marines in the Civil War.Norwood:1931
Name: Dennis Higgins ,Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on January 14 1864 at the age of 35. Mustered in Company E, 4th
Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment on January 27 1864.
Deserted on August 18 1864 in New York, NY
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23
Higgins, Dennis
Union
Infantry
12th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War.Norwood:1931.
Name: Dennis Higgins ,Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Painter
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on June 26 1861 at the age of 22 in Company K, 12th Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment.
Deserted on July 06 1861.
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24
Higgins, Dennis
Union
Infantry
58th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of
1861-1865 Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state printers, 1895 Thomas Wentworth Higginson,
Name & rank---Command---Engagement--Date
Dennis Higgins - 58th Mass. Inf- Cold harbor Va.- June 3rd 1864
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25
Higgins, Edward L.
Union
Infantry
46th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood:1931.
Name: Edward L Higgins ,
Residence: Middlefield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on October 17 1862 at the age of 19.
Mustered in Company K, 46th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on October 22 1862.
Mustered out on July 29 1863 in Hampden Park, Springfield, MA
-Best Census Connection-
HIGGINS PHEBE 51 F
W MA MA HAMPDEN CHESTER 1860
17 yr old Edward living with family
HIGGINS EDWARD 27 M W MA MA HAMPDEN CHESTER 1870
with wife Ellen
Household:1880 census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Edward L. HIGGINS Self M Male W 37 MA Farmer MA MA
Ellen B. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 37 MA Housekeeping CT CT
Nellie M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 8 MA Attends School MA MA
Walter M. HIGGINS Son S Male W 6 MA Attends School MA MA
Everett W. HIGGINS Son S Male W 5 MA MA MA
Gracie A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 4 MA MA MA
John B. HIGGINS Son S Male W 2 MA MA MA
Mary P. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 1 MA MA MA
Addie REYNOLDS Niece S Female W 15 IL CT MA
Source Information:
Census Place Chester, Hampden, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254534
NA Film Number T9-0534 Page Number 58A
HIGGINS EDWARD L 57 M W MA MA HAMPDEN CHESTER 1900
with same children but wife's name is listed as Sarah
HIGGINS EDWARD L 67 M W MA MA HAMPSHIRE HUNTINGTON
1910
wife again listed as Ellen
B. Higgins
HIGGINS ELLEN B 75 F W MA MA HAMPSHIRE HUNTINGTON 1920
Civil War pension records show Edward L. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 488985 & Certificate # 278832) on July 6,1883 for his
service in Company "K" 46th Massachusetts Infantry. He died May 11, 1910.
His wife Ellen S. Higgins received a widows pension (Application # 943201
& Certificate # 707044) on May 31 1910.
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26
Higgins, Elisha A.
Union
Artillery
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Same soldier as # 27
Name: Elisha A Higgins ,
Residence: Chelsea, Massachusetts
Occupation: Seaman
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on October 01 1862 at the age of 21 in Company E, 43rd Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment. Transferred on June 02 1863 into 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment.
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27
Higgins, Elisha A.
Union
Infantry
43rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
See #26
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28
Higgins, Frederick F.
Union
Artillery
1st Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light
Artillery
This soldier's name may actually be Huggins.
There are a couple of entries for this soldier at
source below.
Source: Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and
Marines in the Civil War. Norwood:1931
Name: Frederick Huggins ,
Residence: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Occupation: Straw Goods
Enlistment Date: 8 Sep 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 8 September
1862 at the age of 21.Enlisted in Company I, 42nd
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Sep 16,1862.
Mustered out Company I, 42nd Massachusetts Infantry
Regiment on Aug 20 1863 at Readville, MA. Enlisted in
1st Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery Regiment.
Transferred into 9th Battery Massachusetts Light
Artillery Regiment.
2nd entry
Name: Frederick Huggins, Residence: Charlestown,
Massachusetts Occupation: Hatter
Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, 42nd
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a Private on July
12,1864 at the age of 23.Also states he enlisted in
1st Massachusetts Light Artillery Regiment on Jul
12,1864.Transferred into 9th Massachusetts Light
Artillery Regiment on Mar 12,1865.
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmaarty.htm#9th
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmaarty.htm#1st
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmainf4.htm#42nd
Civil War pension records show Frederick F. Huggins
received an invalid's pension July 16,1890 for service
in 9th & 1st Massachusetts Light Artillery & Company
"I" 42nd Massachusetts Infantry.
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29
Higgins, George
Union
Infantry
7th Unattached Company, Massachusetts Infantry
(Militia)
George Higgins
(alias George Stout) appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Refers to his service as a Private in the 7th Massachusetts (Unattached) Militia for 100 days. (May 1864 to August 1864)
Civil War pension records show George Higgins
(alias George Stout) received an invalid's pension for his service as noted above. Date given appears to say December 20,1906.
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30
Higgins, George
Union
Infantry
8th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (100 days, 1864) Militia
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the
Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: George H Higgins ,
Residence: Marblehead, Massachusetts
Occupation: Cordwainer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 11 1864 at the age of 19.Mustered in Company C, 8th Infantry
Regiment Massachusetts on July 20 1864.
Mustered out on November 10 1864.
Civil War pension records show George H. Higgins received an invalid's pension July 9,1888 for his
service in Company "C" 8th Massachusetts Infantry.
His wife Nathalia G. Higgins received a widows pension September 21, 1909.
Household:1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George H. HIGGINS Self M Male W 33 MA Clerk In Dry Goods Store MA MA
Nathalia G. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 30 MA Keeping House ME ME
Linville H. HIGGINS Son S Male W 9 MA MA MA
Ella F. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 6 MA MA MA
Daniel BYRON Other W Male W 73 IRE Watch Maker & Jeweler IRE IRE
Emily M. AMES Other S Female W 45 MA House Keeper MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place East Boston, Boston, Suffolk,
Massachusetts
Family History Library Film 1254552 NA Film Number T9-0552 Page Number 305C
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule East Boston Suffolk County,
Massachusetts :refers to his service as mentioned above
HIGGINS GEORGE C* M W MA MA SUFFOLK 1-WD BOSTON 1900
Image show H. as middle initial
HIGGINS NATHALIE G 60 F W MA MA SUFFOLK 1-WD BOSTON
0 1910
- George's widow with children
HIGGINS GEORGE H 31 M W MA MA MIDDLESEX ARLINGTON
1920
George Higgins Jr. with his mother living in the household
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31
Higgins, George A
Union
Artillery
11th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light
Artillery
Same soldier as # 33
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War
Name: George Higgins,
Residence: Brookline, Massachusetts
Occupation: Clerk
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 29,
1862 at the age of 21.Mustered into Company H, 44th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Sep 12,1862.
Mustered out on Jun 18,1863 at Readville, MA.
Enlisted in 11th Massachusetts Light Artillery
Regiment on Jan 2,1864.Mustered out on Jun 16,1865 at
Camp Meigs, Readville, MA.
Civil war pension index shows
George A. Higgins received an invalid's pension (Application # 571588 &
Certificate # 483710) on April 26, 1886. He died September 21, 1916 at
Galesburg, Illinois. His widow received a pension (Application # 1085586 &
Certificate # 833060)
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32
Higgins, George A
Union
Infantry
24th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War.
Name: George Higgins, Residence: Lynn, Massachusetts
Occupation: Teamster Enlistment Date: 16 Dec 1861
Enlistment Place: Lynn, Massachusetts
Death Date: 6 May 1911
Service Record: . Enlisted as a Private on December 16 1861 at the age of 18.Promoted to 1st Sergeant Promoted to 1st Lieutenant (As of Co. H) on Oct 15 1864.Discharged from Company F, 24th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on Mar 21 1865.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Refers to his service as noted above.
Civil War pension records show George A. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 1150678 & Certificate # 933738) on May 12,1893 for his Civil War service.
His wife Della R. Higgins received a widows pension May 16,1911. (Application #
964993 & Certificate # 725535)
 HIGGINS GEO A 58 M W MA MA ESSEX 5-WD LYNN 1900
 HIGGINS GEORGE A 66 M W MA MA ESSEX 5-WD LYNN 1910
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33
Higgins, George A.
Union
Infantry
44th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Also See # 31
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War.
Name: George Higgins, Residence: Lynn, Massachusetts
Occupation: Teamster Enlistment Date: 16 Dec 1861
Enlistment Place: Lynn, Massachusetts
Death Date: 6 May 1911
Service Record: . Enlisted as a Private on December 16 1861 at the age of 18.Promoted to 1st Sergeant Promoted to 1st Lieutenant (As of Co. H) on Oct 15 1864.Discharged from Company F, 24th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on Mar 21 1865.
Civil war pension index shows George A. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 571588 & Certificate # 483710) on April 26, 1886. He died
September 21, 1916 at Galesburg, Illinois. His widow received a pension
(Application # 1085586 & Certificate # 833060)
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34
Higgins, George C.
Union
Infantry
8th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (100 days, 1864)
Militia
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War
Name: George Higgins , Residence: Lynn, Massachusetts
Occupation: Currier
Enlistment Date: 15 Jul 1864
Enlistment Place: Lynn, Massachusetts
Death Date: 15 Aug 1933
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 15 1864 at the age of 18.Mustered
in Company D, 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Jul 18 1864.
Mustered Out on Nov 10 1864.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Refers to service as a Corporal in Company D, 8th Massachusetts Infantry.
Civil War pension records show George C. Higgins received an invalid's pension
November 20,1907 for his service in Company D 8th Massachusetts Infantry.
Source: A
Souvenir of Massachusetts legislators - By Arthur Milnor Bridgman - Published
1894George C. Higgins,
of Lynn, Republican, was born in Orleans, Nov. 19, 1845, and was educated in its
public schools. Removing to Lynn in 1862, learned trade of morocco dresser, and
followed its various branches, serving as foreman several years, until 1883,
when he became a book-keeper and salesman for a Boston leather-store, where he
remained until 1892, since which time he has given his time to conveyancing,
probate business, care of estates, etc. In 1881-83 m Common Council; mayor in
1888. Enlisted in Company D. Eighth Regiment, in 1864, for three months, his
regiment being stationed at Baltimore. Member of General Lander Post, G. A. R..
Royal Arch Mason, Sutton Chapter, and member of Providence Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Now chairman of overseers of the poor. On committees on probate and insolvency
and rules in House of 1893. On same committees, and clerk of liquor law
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35
Higgins, George J
Union
Infantry
24th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War
Name: George Higgins, Residence: Lynn, Massachusetts
Occupation: Teamster Death Date: 6 May 1911
Enlistment Place: Lynn, Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on December 16
1861 at the age of 18 into Company F, 24th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment1.Promoted to 1st Sergeant. Promoted to 1st
Lieutenant (As of Co. H) on Oct 15,1864.Discharged on Mar 21 1865.
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36
Higgins, George L.
Union
Infantry
4th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
-Best Census Connections-
HIGGINS GEORGE L 30 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH DUXBURY 1850
HIGGINS GEORGE L 40 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH DUXBURY 1860
Name: George L Higgins,
Residence: Duxbury, Massachusetts
Occupation: Carpenter
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 22 1862 at the age of 44 in Company I, 4th Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment,
Mustered in September 23 1862.
Mustered out on August 28 1863 in Lakeville, MA
Enlisted in 9th Massachusetts Light Artillery Regiment on February 19 1864.
Height: 5'8 " Eye Color: blue Hair Color: brown
Complexion: fair
Civil War pension records show George L. Higgins*
received an invalid's pension (Application # 909546 & Certificate # 819107) on Aug 22,1890 for his
service in Company "I" 4th Massachusetts Infantry &
9th Independent Battery Massachusetts Light Artillery.
* He is indexed as George L. Huggins on Footnote.com pension index
HIGGINS GEO L 50 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH DUXBURY 1870
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Geo. H*. HIGGINS Self M Male W 59 MA Farmer MA MA
Sarah C. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 54 ME Keeping House MA MA
Sarah B. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 22 MA No Trade MA MA
Chs. M. HAYDEN SonL S Male W 28 MA Laborer MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254549
NA Film Number T9-0549 Page Number 452D
*Middle initial differs from other census'
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule in Duxbury Plymouth
County, Massachusetts for his service as mentioned above.
HIGGINS GEORGE S* 81 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH DUXBURY 1900
*Middle initial differs from other census'
HIGGINS SARAH B 53 F
W MA MA PLYMOUTH DUXBURY 1910
HIGGINS SARAH B 64 F W MA MA PLYMOUTH DUXBURY 1920
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37
Higgins, George L
Union
Artillery
9th Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light
Artillery
Same as #36
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38
Higgins, Harrison L
Union
Infantry
33rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
same soldier as # 39
Appears 1890 Veterans Census Schedules Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Refers to his service
in the 33rd Massachusetts Infantry.
Under notes: "Reenlisted for 100 days"
-Census findings-
1860 Census
Scan HIGGINS HARRISON L 23 M W ME MA BRISTOL RAYNHAM
1870 Census
Scan HIGGINS H L 34
M W ME MA PLYMOUTH N BRIDGEWATER
1880 Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's
Birthplace
Harrison L. HIGGINS Self M Male W 42 ME In Shoe Shop ME ME
Augusta L. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 41 MA Keeping House MA MA
Lillian A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 MA ME MA
Florence D. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 16 MA In Paperbox Shop ME MA
Harry L. HIGGINS Son S Male W 10 MA At School ME MA
Source Information:
Census Place Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254550
NA Film Number T9-0550 Page Number 243B
1900 Census
Scan HIGGINS HARRISON L 64 M W ME MA PLYMOUTH 5-WD BROCKTON
1910
Census
Scan HIGGINS HARRISON L 73 M W ME MA PLYMOUTH 2-PCT
MIDDLEBORO
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39
Higgins, Harrison L
Union
Infantry
60th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
same soldier as # 38 above
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 1931.
Name: Harrison L Higgins , Residence: North
Bridgewater, Massachusetts Occupation: Machinist
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 24 July 1862 at the age of 25
Enlisted in
Company I, 33rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
on August 05
1862.
Received a disability discharge on February 07 1863 in Philadelphia, PA
Enlisted in Company C, 60th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on July 14
1864.
Promoted to Corporal
Mustered out on November 30 1864 in Indianapolis, IN
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40
Higgins, Henry
Union
Cavalry
5th Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)
Also See USCT's
listing for Henry Higgins
Higgins, Henry, Company "K" 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)
Age 31, Height 5 ft 5 in, Complexion- Black, Hair-
Black, Eyes- Black Birth- Lincoln Co, Ky
Occupation- Laborer Married. Residence- Summitt Wis.
Enlisted Mar 23,1864 for 3 years
-Company Muster in and descriptive roll-
Mustered in April 12, 1864 at Readville, Massachusetts
Appears on muster roll through June 1864 (listed as company cook).
Appears as present to end of 1864.
Appears as present on muster roll until August 10, 1865 when he is detailed on railroad Headquarters of
2nd Brigade at Brazos (sp?) per S.O.#48.
Continued on same detail into September.
Mustered out at Clarksville, Texas October 31,1865.
some info on regiment- http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/5TH_MASS.HTM
- http://www.bjmjr.net/cwnorth/5masscc.htm
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41
Higgins, Henry C
Union
Infantry
11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
See biography of him ( onsite )Source: The Record of Andover During the Rebellion By Samuel Raymond
- Published in Andover, Massachusetts 1875
HIGGINS, HENRY C. Mustered, Aug. 26, 1864. Private,
Co. B., 11th Regiment Infantry. Discharged, May 3,
1865, by expiration of service.
Also
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931 Adjutant General of
Massachusetts.
Name: Henry C Higgins ,
Residence: Andover, Massachusetts Occupation: Farmer
Enlisted as a Private on 26 August 1864 at the age of 36 listed in Company B, 11th Infantry Regiment
Massachusetts on 02 September 1864. Discharged Company B, 11th Infantry Regiment
Massachusetts on 09 June 1865 in Washington, DC According to pension records Henry Higgins of the 11th
Massachusetts received an invalid pension (date illegible) and his wife Elizabeth A. Higgins received
a widows pension (appears to read March 1, 1897)
Webmaster's findings
-Only Henry & Elizabeth Higgins living in Andover in this census-
HIGGINS HENRY C 30 M W VT MA ESSEX ANDOVER 1860
HIGGINS HENRY C 42 M W VT MA ESSEX ANDOVER 1870
Household: 1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Henry C. HIGGINS Self M Male W 52 VT At Home CT NH
Eliza A. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 45 MA Keeping House MA MA
Frederick HIGGINS Son S Male W 18 MA Clerk In Store VT MA
William H. HIGGINS Son S Male W 16 MA At Home VT MA
George A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 13 MA At School VT MA
Frank P. HIGGINS Son S Male W 10 MA At School VT MA
Charles A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 7 MA VT MA
Berthia O. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 4 MA VT MA
Grace A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 3 MA VT MA
Eliza A. ABBOTT MotherL W Female W 67 MA At Home MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Andover, Essex, Massachusetts
Family History Library Film 1254527
NA Film Number T9-0527
Page Number 415D
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Andover, Essex
County, Massachusetts. Refers to his service as noted
above. Disabilities noted Fever A???? & Chronic
Rheumatism.
Source: 11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry Journal of the
Thirty-Second Annual Encampment
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, TREMONT TEMPLE,
- Boston, Mass.,
February 8 and 9,1898,
BOSTON, MASS.: E. .B. Stillings & Co., Printers, 55 Sudburv Street.
1898.
-Gen. William F. Bartlett Post No. 99, Andover.-
HENRY C. HIGGINS. A resident of Andover Entered the service Aug. 26,
1864,'as Private in Co. B, 11th Regt.
Mass. Vols., and was
mustered out May 3, 1865, by reason of expiration of term of service, having
served eight months. He was born in
Randolph, Vt., in 1828, and
died Jan. 27, 1897, of diabetes,
aged sixty-nine years and four months.
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42
Higgins, Henry H.
Union
Infantry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Record of Second Massachusetts Infantry:
1861-1865
By Alonzo Hall Quint - Published 1867
-Company E-
HIGGINS, Henry H. 26. Chesterfield, N.H. Turner.
May, 1861. Boylston.—Taken prisoner, 25 May, 1862,
at Winchester; returned to duty, August, 1863.
Mustered out 28 May, 1864.
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43
Higgins, Henry W.
Union
Infantry
5th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (3 months, 1861)
(Militia)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War.1931
Name: Henry Higgins, Residence: Charlestown,
Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on April 19,1861
at the age of 27. Mustered into Company K, 5th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on May 1,1861.
Mustered out on July 31,1861 at Boston, MA.
Civil War pension index shows
Henry Higgins applied for an invalid's pension (Application # 609504) on May 11,
1887. His widow applied for a pension (Application # 779824). No records exist
showing either were granted. File states service in
12th U.S. Infantry and also in the U. S.
Navy.
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44
Higgins, Hugh
Union
Infantry
17th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the
Civil War
Name: Hugh Hagan Residence: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Occupation: Shoemaker - Age at enlistment: 30 Birth Date: abt 1832
Enlistment Date: 30 Jul 1862 Rank at enlistment: Private
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Massachusetts 17th Infantry Regiment on
30 Jul 1862. Mustered out on 21 Jul 1864.
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45
Higgins, Ira
Union
Infantry
49th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
HIGGINS IRA 49 M W MA MA BERKSHIRE WASHINGTON 1860
Name Age
Ira Higgins 49
Elizabeth Higgins 34
Henry J Higgins 21
George F Higgins 18
Jane E Higgins 12
Ella M Higgins 6
Charles A Higgins 3
Minnie Higgins 2
Nelson M Higgins 3/12
Source; Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War
Name: Ira Higgins, Residence: Washington, Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 20
1862 at the age of 44.Mustered into Company I, 49th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Oct 28 1862.
Mustered out on 1 Sep 1863 at Pittsfield, MA.
Elizabeth Higgins appears as the widow of Ira Higgins
on the 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Huntington,
Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Ira Higgins service
was in Company I 49th Massachusetts Infantry from
October 28,1862 to September 1,1863.
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NOT on NPS Listing
HIGGINS, ISAIH
Company "D" 51st Massachusetts Infantry.
HIGGINS ISAIH 27 M W ME MA WORCESTER 6-WD WORCESTER
1860
Source;
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Isaiah Higgins , Jr
Residence: Worcester, Massachusetts
Occupation: Moulder
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on August 28 1862 at the age of 29. Mustered in Company D, 51st Massachusetts Infantry
Regiment on September 30 1862.
Mustered out on July 27 1863 in Worcester, Massachusetts
City Directory listing at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/mass-cities.htm
HIGGINS ISIAH 36 M W ME MA WORCESTER 4-WD WORCESTER
1870
Civil War pension records show Isaiah Higgins' wife Julia A. Higgins received a widows pension October
4,1889 for her husbands service in Company "D" 51st Massachusetts Infantry.
..
Source:
Card Records of Headstones Provided for
Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903 Microfilm Publication M1845 - Roll # 9
Isaiah Higgins Jr, Private Company "D" 51st Massachusetts Infantry died November 29,1878 and is
buried in Hope Cemetery in Worcester, MA
Julia Higgins appears as the widow of Isiah Higgins on 1890 Veterans
Census Schedule Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Refers to his
service as noted above.
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46
Higgins, James
Union
Infantry
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865
Name: James Higgins ,Residence: East Boston,
Massachusetts Occupation: Needle Polisher
Service Record: Enlisted & Mustered as a Private on May 23 1861 at the age of 21 in Company B, 1st
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
Received a disability discharge on August 29 1861 in Bladensburg, MD
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47
Higgins, James
Union
Artillery
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 1931
Name: James Higgins ,Residence: Hardwick,
Massachusetts ,Occupation: Bootmaker
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 10 1863 at the age of 19.Mustered in Company B, 2nd
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment on 29 July 1863. Mustered out on
September 03 1865 in Wilmington.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Glens Falls, Warren County, New
York. Refers to his service as noted above. Disabilities noted are: Gun shot
wound to head, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Deafness, impaired sight. Civil War
pension records show James Higgins received an invalid's pension (unreadable
date) for his service in Company "B" 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. His wife
Margaret Higgins received a widows pension (unreadable date). Both pensions filed
for in New York.
His pension file notes his date of death as September 21,1920 at Glen Falls
New York.
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48
Higgins, James
Union
Infantry
11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865 printed 1895
Name: James Higgins , Residence: Washington County,
New York ,Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on April 14 1864 at the age of 21 in an unassigned company ,11th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
Deserted on April 30 1864 .
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49
Higgins, James F.
Union
Infantry
61st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts soldiers, sailors, and marinesin the Civil War Pub.
1931
Name: James Higgins, Residence: Boston, Massachusetts Occupation: Pianoforte
Maker
Service Record: Enlisted as a Wagoner on May 24,1861 at the age of 38 in Company
K, 1st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Promoted to Corporal. Promoted to
Sergeant on Jan 1,1862.Promoted to 1st Sergeant on Mar 1,1863. Mustered out
Company K, on May 25,1864 at Boston, MA. Enlisted in Company G, 61st
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Nov 29,1864.Promoted to Sergeant on Dec
14,1864. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (As of Co. B) on Mar 15,1865.Mustered out on
Jun 4,1865.
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmainf1.htm#1st
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmainf5.htm#61st
Source: Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans
James F. Higgins - Company "A" - 61st Massachusetts Infantry -
Died October 11,1874 - Buried Locust Grove Cemetery at Hampden, Penobscot,
Maine.
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50
Higgins, James M.
Union
Infantry
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
51
Higgins, James T.
Union
Infantry
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts soldiers, sailors, and marines
in the Civil War Pub. 1931
Higgins, James T., Wagoner;
Resides Boston; Age 35;piano forte maker; Enlisted and mustered May
24,1861
appointed Corporal-date not given;
appointed Sergeant January 1,1862:Apointed 1st Sergeant May 1st 1863;
Mustered out May 25th,1864
.....
Source: The History of Medway, Mass., 1713-1885
(By Ephriam Orcutt Jameson, George James La Croix Published 1886)
JAMES T. HIGGINS, at the age of thirty-eight years, a resident
of Roxbury, but accredited to the town of Medway, enlisted, and was
mustered into the United States service Nov. 29, 1864, for one year,
as 1st Sergeant of Co.G, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols. He had previously
served a full term in the 1st Regt. Mass. Vols., from Roxbury,
having been mustered out May 25, 1864, as 1st Sergeant of Co. K. He
was discharged April 19, 1865, from Co.G, for promotion, and
promoted 2d Lieut. Co. B, 61st Regt.
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52
Higgins, John
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
http://www.interment.net/data/us/me/kennebec/togusnat/togus_gi.htm
Togus National Cemetery Togus, Kennebec County, Maine
Higgins, John, d. 08/22/1895, CO E 1ST MASS CAV, Plot:J 1212, *
...
Source: Massachusetts soldiers, sailors, and marines in the Civil War Pub. 1931
Name: John Higgins , Residence: Springfield,
Massachusetts Occupation: Butcher
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on September 15 1861 at the age of
27.
Mustered in Company E, 1st Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment September 18 1861.
Received a disability discharge on November 17 1862 in Washington, DC
A John Higgins appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule National Home for
Disabled Veteran Soldiers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Refers to service in Company
"E" 1st Massachusetts Cavalry from September 18,1861 to November
17,1862. Disability noted as: Injured by being thrown from horse during service
June 22,1862.
-Webmaster's note-
Because of discrepancy on 1890 census versus death date. Research is needed to
verify death date with actual records at Togus National Cemetery .
Civil War pension index shows John Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 7080 & Certificate # 231334) on December 31, 1862.
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53
Higgins, John
Union
Cavalry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
see also # 74 below
Civil War pension index shows John R. Higgins (alias' James Williams &
John R. Hegan) received an invalid's pension (Application # 1166575 &
Certificate # 888776) on October 17, 1893 for his service as a Private in
Company "E" 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry from February 28, 1865 to July 20, 1865.
His widow also received a pension ( Application # 901480 & Certificate #
668503). On the index card they reference service in the Navy on board U.S.S.
Canoncus & U.S.S. Ohio. Mentions Navy pension # 14499. Gives his date of death
as June 14, 1908.
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-c/canoncus.htm
http://2mass.omnica.com/Rosters/roster_E1.htm
The Second Mass and Its Fighting Californians
A Reference site of images, articles, artifacts of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry including the Cal 100 and
the Cal Battalion. -
Roster, Company E
Soldier- In Date- In Method- Out Date- Out Reason Out Place
John R Higgins- 02/28/65- Enlisted- 07/20/65
Mustered Out-Fairfax Court House, VA
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54
Higgins, John
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source: Massachusetts soldiers, sailors, and marines in the Civil War
Pub. 1931
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Occupation: Laborer Enlistment Date: Sep 18 1863
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 18 1863 at the age of 18
in Company E, 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
Mustered out on Sep 18 1865 at Washington, DC.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Togus, Kennebec County, Maine. Refers
to his service in Company "E" 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery from
September 18,1863 to September 18,1865.
Disability noted is a hernia.
Civil War pension records show John F. Higgins received an invalid's
pension July 10,1890 for his service as noted above.
Pension was filed for in Maine.
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55
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
9th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War.1931
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Buffalo, New York
Occupation: Carpenter
Service Record: Enlisted as a Musician on June 17 1861 at the age of 21 in
Company Band, 9th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Mustered out on Aug 10,1862.
Source: The history of the Ninth regiment, Massachusetts
volunteer infantry
By Daniel George MacNamara - 1899. (Link
to this book at Google Books)
- Regimental Brass Band -
HIGGINS, JOHN, Musician, enlisted June 17, 1861, carpenter, age 21, single,
residence Buffalo, N.Y., born in Ireland. Mustered in June 17, 1861, term 3
years. Mustered out Aug. 10, 1862.
Burial information courtesy of Donald A. Stevens Sr
whose research is posted at
http://www.vanvlack.net/burials/Hie.htm
Last First Middle Rank CO Regiment Fld Service State
County Town Cemetery State Buried
Higgins John Musician 9 th Vol. Infantry Mass.
Erie Lackawana Holy Cross NY
Civil War pension
records show Johns widow (unnamed) received a pension September 8,1890
(application # 465255 Certificate #
347403)
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56
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
9th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: The history of the Ninth regiment, Massachusetts
volunteer infantry
By Daniel George MacNamara. (Link
to this book at Google Books)
- UNASSIGNED RECRUITS.- NO RECORD IN THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL S OFFICE AND NEVER
JOINED THE NINTH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS -
Higgins, John, enlisted Aug. 19, 1864, clerk, age 19, single, residence Boston.
Mustered in Aug. 19, 1862, term 3 years. Deserted, no date, Boston.
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57
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
18th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of
1861-1865 Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state printers, 1895 Thomas Wentworth
Higginson,
Name & rank---Command---Engagement--Date
John Higgins- 18th Mass. Inf -Manassas Va.- August 30th 1862
. . .
http://www.18thmass.com/roster/rosterb.html
18th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry Company B
Last Name First Name Age When Mustered Place of Residence State Occupation Rank When Mustered Date of
Muster Comments
Higgins John 26 Providence RI Laborer Private 8/24/1861
Killed in Action 8/30/1862
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58
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
25th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in
the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
John C Higgins, who resided in Milford, Massachusetts, a Boot maker by profession
Enlisted at the age of 18 as a Private on September 05 1861
Reenlisted in same company on January 18 1864
Transferred on October 05 1864 from company B to company A. Mustered out on July 27 1865
other note: Wounded at Portsmouth, VA
Civil War pension records show John C. Higgins of
Company "B" 25th Massachusetts Infantry received an invalid's pension on December 24th 1872.His wife Ida
B. Higgins received a widows pension on December? 11 1895.Her pension was filed for in Georgia.
....
Source:
Card Records of Headstones Provided for
Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903 Microfilm Publication M1845 - Roll # 9
John C. Higgins, Private, Company "B" 25th Massachusetts
Infantry
dies April 27, 1893 and is buried at City Cemetery in Anniston, Alabama.
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59
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
28th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
http://www.28thmass.org/CompyD/CompD.htm
28th Massachusetts Roster of Company D
Higgins, John. Private. New York, 23, farmer; drafted and must. 8/10/1863; wounded 5/8/1864 at Po River,
Va.; captured 8/16/1864 at Charles City Cross Roads, Va.; exchanged 5/8/ 1864; must. out 6/30/1865.
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60
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
28th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War.1931
Name: John Higgins, Residence: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 10
1863 at the age of 23.Drafted into Company D, 28th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Mustered out on Jun
30,1865 at Washington, DC.
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmainf3.htm#28th
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61
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
30th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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62
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
31st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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63
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
35th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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64
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
37th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War.1931.
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Sheffield, Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer Death Date: 25 Oct 1916
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 22 1862
at the age of 30.Mustered in Company K, 37th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Sep 2 1862.
Transferred into 46th Company, 2nd Battalion Regiment
U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps on Nov 1 1863.
Mustered Out on Sep 5 1865.
Civil War pension records show John Higgins received
an invalid's pension (Application # 500685 & Certificate # 433537) on November 26,1887 for his service
as noted above. Pension filed for in Massachusetts.
His date of death is given as October 25, 1916 at Barrington, Massachusetts.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Great
Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Refers to
his service as noted above. Disability is noted as
"Wounded in arm away from hand"
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65
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
42nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (100 days,1864) (Militia)
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66
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
45th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931.
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Milton, Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 12
1862 at the age of 25.Mustered into Company B, 45th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Sep 26 1862.
Mustered Out on Jul 7 1863 at Readville, MA.
Civil War pension records show John Higgins received
an invalid's pension in Jan. or Jul. 12 1889.
Source:
History of the Forty-fifth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia -
Published 1908
HIGGINS, JOHN Private. Farmer, age 25, single, Milton; en. Sept. 12, 1862;
m. i. Sept. 26, 1862; m. o. July 7. 1863
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Millis,
Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Refers to his service as
noted above.
His pension file notes his date of death as October 8, 1921 at Milton,
Massachusetts.
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67
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
56th Regiment, Massachusetts InfantryCivil War pension
records show John Higgins received an invalid's pension on January 19,1887 for
his service as a Bugler in Company "F" 56th Massachusetts Infantry. His date of
death is given as September 27,1923 at Lynn Massachusetts. His unnamed widow
received her pension on September 29,1923 .
His pension file lists that he served under an alias of Lawrence Gormley.
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68
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
61st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
The Civil War pension index shows John Higgins' widow received a
pension (Application # 97320 & Certificate # 82327) on June 10, 1865 for her
husband's service in Company "E" 61st Massachusetts Infantry.
(Unknown Source used by Ancestry.com)
Name: John Higgins Occupation: Seaman
Enlistment Date: 29 Jul 1864
Service Record: Deserted from Company U, Regiment Massachusetts.
Enlisted as a Private on 29 July 1864 at the age of 34.
in Company U, Regiment Massachusetts on 29 Jul 1864.
Enlisted in Company E, 61st Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 3 Jan 1865. Died
of disease Company E, 61st Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 24 May 1865 at
Alexandria, VA.
http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/alex_natl_cem/cem_index.html
Alexandria (VA) National Cemetery
Last Name First/MI Rank Reg't Co. Death Date Grave #
Higgins John Private 61st MA E May 25, 1865 3165
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69
Higgins, John
Union
Infantry
61st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931.
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Medway, Massachusetts
Occupation: Bootmaker
Birth Date: June 24 1836 Death Place: Hopkinton, MA
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 27 1864 at the age of 28 in Company B, 61st Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment.
Mustered out on June 04 1865.
Source:
Card Records of Headstones Provided for
Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903 Microfilm Publication M1845 - Roll # 9
John Higgins, Private, Company "B" 61st Massachusetts Infantry died November 6,1869 and is buried in
Hopkinton Cemetery in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
...
Source: The
History of Medway, Mass., 1713-1885 (By Ephriam Orcutt Jameson, George
James La Croix Published 1886)
JOHN
HIGGINS, son of John and Catherine Higgins, was born June 24, 1836, in
Limerick County, Ireland. He enlisted Aug. 26, 1864, and was mustered
into the United States service on the same day, for one year, as a
private of Co. B, 61st Regt. Mass. Vols. He was in the battle of
Petersburg, April, 1865, and was mustered out of service June 4, 1865.
He removed to Hopkinton, where he died several years since.
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70
Higgins, John C
Union
Infantry
11th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Appears on 1890 Veterans
Schedules Manchester, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire. Refers to his service in 11th Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment from April 1861 to October 1863.
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71
Higgins, John J.
Union
Infantry
36th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: History of the Thirty-sixth
Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. 1862-1865 By Henry Sweetser
Burrage (Published 1884)
John J. Higgins, of Company "F" was wounded at Battle of Cold Harbor.
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Milford, Massachusetts
Occupation: Bootmaker Death Date: Jun 22 1910
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 5 1862
at the age of 27.Mustered in Company F, 36th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Aug 27 1862.
Discharged for wounds on May 16,1865 at Portsmouth
Grove, RI.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Refers to
service as a Corporal in Company "F" 36th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. (webmasters note:
writing on image looks more like a 56, all other info
matches 36th Regiment's muster in date as well as
company letter)
Disabilities noted as leg fracture and
rheumatism in back.
Civil War pension records show John J. Higgins
received an invalid's pension (Application # 77589 & certificate # 47820) on
July 15,1865 for his
service in Company "F" 36th Massachusetts Infantry. He died June 22.
1910.
His wife Ellen M. Higgins received a widows pension
June 25,1910.
(Application # 944705 & Certificate #
707172)
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72
Higgins, John J.
Union
Infantry
61st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931
Name: John Higgins, Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Driver Death Date: Dec 6 1916
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on February 1
1865 at the age of 22 in Company K,61st Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment. Mustered out on 16 Jul 1865 at
Washington, DC
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Refers to service
as a Private in Company "K" 61st Massachusetts Infantry
from February 1,1865 to July 16,1865.
List disability as Lumbago.
Notes his address as ?43 Saratoga Street
Civil War pension records show John J. Higgins
received an invalid's pension February 14 1884(hard to
read year) for his service in Company "K" 61st
Massachusetts Infantry. His wife Maria Higgins received a widows pension December 22,1916.
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73
Higgins, John O
Union
Infantry
24th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Image below courtesy of
J. S. Dow's FLICKR page
Click on image to enlarge
He is buried at Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Kennebunk, Maine.
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931
Name: John O Higgins ,Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Carriage Painter
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 22 1861 at the age of 19.
Mustered in Company B, 24th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on September 25 1861.
Received a disability discharge on June 17 1863 in New Berne, NC
Civil War pension records show John O. Higgins applied for an invalid's pension
(Application # 63434) on March 15,1865. No record
of it being granted.
His wife Annie M. Higgins received a widows pension (Application # 673195 &
Certificate # 470691) on March 21,1898. She filed for it in
Maine.
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74
Higgins, John R.
Union
Cavalry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
Source: Massachusetts
Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 1931.
Name: John Higgins Jr
Residence: Lynn, Massachusetts Occupation: Sailor
Enlistment Place: Lynn, Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 28 February 1865 at the age of 21.
in Company E, 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment.
Mustered out on 20 Jul 1865 at Fairfax Court House, VA.
Per pension file he died June 14,1908.
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75
Higgins, Jonathan S.
Union
Infantry
46th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 1931.
Name: Jonathan S Higgins ,
Residence: Worthington, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mechanic
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 26 1862 at the age of
28.
Transferred on October 22 1862 from company K to company F.
Mustered out on July 29 1863 in Hampden Park, Springfield, MA
Civil pension records show Jonathan S. Higgins' widow, Maria Higgins, received a pension June 14,1880
for her husbands service in Company "F" 46th Massachusetts Infantry.
HIGGINS MARIA L 38 F W MA MA FRANKLIN ROWE 1870
Maria Listed with 2 of her children
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Maria L. HIGGINS Self W Female W 48 MA Keeping House MA MA
Clifford E. HIGGINS Son S Male W 23 MA Farmer MA MA
Walter W. HIGGINS Son S Male W 20 MA Farming MA MA
Ernest C. HIGGINS Son S Male W 14 MA At School MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254533
NA Film Number T9-0533 Page Number 213A
Maria L. Higgins (given name indexed as Maiser) appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Rowe,
Franklin County, Massachusetts as the widow of Jonathan S. Higgins.
Service is noted as Private Company "F" 46th Massachusetts from September 10,1861 to July
29,1863.
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76
Higgins, Joseph
Union
Infantry
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Sources: Massachusetts
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Name: Joseph Higgins
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts Occupation: Blacksmith
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 13 December 1861 at the age of 21.
Enlisted in Company I, 1st Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 13 Dec 1861.
Received a disability discharge on 14 Jan 1863 at Falmouth, VA.
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77
Higgins, Joseph B.
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and
Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931
Name: Joseph Higgins, Residence: Orleans, Massachusetts Occupation: Seaman
Death Date: 12 Jul 1920
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 14 1863 at the age of 28 in
Company D, 3rd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment. Transferred into U.S.
Navy on Jul 14 1864. Discharged from Navy on Sep 18 1865.
Extracts from his Navy pension file(
Certificate # 20729):
Notes his previous service in both Company D & F 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry.
from which he was discharged at Fort Carroll (D.C.) on June 14th, 1864.
Transferred to U.S. Navy on June 10, 1864 and was discharged September 25,
1865. Personal description as follows; 5 Ft 4 In tall, Sandy Complexion,
Blue eyes, Brown Hair, Occupation was given as a Seaman. His birth is given
as December 24, 1834 at Brewster, Massachusetts.
His wife's name is given as Emily Ann Higgins (nee Garran) They were marries
at Orleans Mass. on Mar 7, 1867.
He was previously married to Jempha (sp) Crosby
Newcomb (she died Nov 2, 1865. Children's names and birthdates;
Elisha A. Higgins, b. Sept 31, 1862, Eva G. Higgins, July 24, 1868,
Josephine Higgins, Oct 9, 1870.
Served as an Ordinary Seaman on the following ships;
U.S.S. Princeton June 29, 1864 to August 12, 1864.
On U.S.S. Aster
from August 13, 1864 to October 7, 1864.
On
U.S.S. Govenor Buckingham from October 8, 1864 to March 28, 1865.
On the U.S.S.
Clematis from March 29, 1865 to September 18, 1865 when he was
discharged.
Notes his death as July 10, 1920. at Massachusetts.
- Webmaster's Findings -
Source: Vital records of the town of Brewster, Massachusetts
to the end of the year 1849 By Brewster (Mass.), George Ernest Bowman
(Link
to this book at Google Books)
Abner Higgins born 13 May 1795
Reliance his wife born 24 June 1797
Births of the Children of the above
Fanny Higgins born 12 May 1817
Freeman Higgins born 15 Augt 1819
Abner Higgins born 26 Feb? 1822
Reliance Higgins born 12 April 1825
Elvira Higgins born 9 March, 1828
Clemont S. Higgins born 13 Novr 1831
Joseph Higgins born 31 Decr 1834
Susan Sep 6 1837
Elisha A April 14 1841
Fanny died March 20 1832
Clement S, died Febu 26th 1836
also
Source: Richard Higgins: a resident and pioneer settler at
Plymouth and Eastham - By Mrs. Katharine Elizabeth Chapin Higgins -
Worcester, Massachusetts: Printed For The Author, (Link
to this book at Google Books)
627. JOSEPH BAKER HIGGINS
(Abner Jonathan3, Jonathan*, Samuel*, Jonathan3, Jonathan3,
Richard1), born Dec. 24, 1834, at Orleans, Mass.; died ; married
(1) Sept. 5, 1859, Temperance C. Newcomb, daughter of
Elnathan S. Newcomb;
married (2) March 7,
1867, Emily A. Garran of Boston, daughter of George and Mary Garran.
Joseph B. Higgins resided at Orleans, Mass., and was a mariner. He enlisted
June 24, 1864, in Co. F, Third Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, and was
discharged August 24. Mrs. Temperance Higgins died Nov. 2, 1865, aged 27
years, 7 months.
Children.
868. i. Elisha Allen, b. Oct. 31,1862; married Minnie S. Bassett. ii. Eva
Georgiana, b. July 24, 1868; married Oct. 27, 1891,
Thomas A. Smith. Children: Ralph Smith, Edith Smith, Gladys Smith. iii.
Josephine, b. Oct. 9, 1870; unmarried.
- This family in the census' -
1850 Census Place Orleans Barnstable Ma-Roll M432_303-Page 120 Img 239
Name Age
Abner Higgins 57
Reliance Higgins 53
Jos B Higgins 15
Susan F Higgins 12
Elisha A Higgins 9
and next door
Name Age
Abner Higgins 28
Asenath Higgins 18
Clementine Higgins 0
Lucia Snow 28
HIGGINS ABNER 38 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1860
Name Age
Abner Higgins 38
Asenith Higgins 29
Clementine Higgins 10
George Higgins 7
Elvira Higgins 5
Ida S Higgins 2
Joseph B Higgins 25
Tempy Higgins 22
HIGGINS J B 31 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1870
Name Age
J B Higgins 31
Emily Higgins 25
Elisha Higgins 11
Joseph Higgins 2
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's
Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Joseph B. HIGGINS Self M Male W 45 MA Fisherman MA MA
Emily A. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 33 MA Keeping House FRA MA
Elisha A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 19 MA Fishing House MA MA
Eva G. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 11 MA At School MA MA
Josephine HIGGINS Dau S Female W 8 MA At School MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Family History Library Film 1254519
NA Film Number T9-0519 Page Number 93A
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Orleans, Barnstable County,
Massachusetts. Refers to service as a Private in Company "D" 3rd
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery from June 14,1863 to June 14,1864. He then
joined the U.S. Navy from June 14,1864 to September 18,1865.His Navy job is
noted as Captain's Steward. Ships name is unreadable. Under notes: Injury to
Spine & ?(unreadable), discharged at end of war.
HIGGINS JOSEPH B 66 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1900
Name Age
Joseph B Higgins 65
Emily A Higgins 54
Josephine Higgins 29
HIGGINS JOSEPH B 75 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1910
Name Age
Joseph B Higgins 75
Emily A Higgins 64
Josephine Higgins 39
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78
Higgins, Joseph H.
Union
Cavalry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
http://2mass.omnica.com/Rosters/roster_E1.htm
The Second Mass and Its Fighting Californians
A Reference site of images, articles, artifacts of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry including the Cal 100
& the Cal Battalion -
Roster, Company E
Soldier-In Date-In Method-Out Date-Out Reason-Out Place
Joseph H Higgins-09/14/64-Enlisted 06/17/65
- discharged -Cloud's Mill, VA
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Name: Joseph H Higgins Occupation: Carver
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts Birth Date: abt 1843
Age at enlistment: 21 Enlistment Date: 14 Sep 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, Massachusetts 2nd Cavalry Regiment on 14
Sep 1864. Mustered out on 17 Jun 1865 at Cloud's Mills, VA.
Alice S. Higgins appears as the widow of Joseph H. Higgins on 1890 Veterans
Census Schedule Cohasset, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Refers to her husbands
service as a Private with Company "E" 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry from September
14,1864 to June 17,1865.
Civil War pension index shows Joseph H. Higgins
(alias of Joseph Forst) received an invalid's pension (Application # 1324989 &
Certificate # 1145936) on September 24, 1904. Pension was applied for in
Maryland.
- Conflicting Information regarding spouse -
Source; U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Joseph H. Higgins, who was pensioned as Joseph Forst, was admitted, at age 82,
into an unreadable soldier's home on July 2, 1928 and released July 30, 1930.
Was re-admitted to a home July 11, 1931 and released August 4, 1932. File notes
a pension certificate # of 1145936.
Personal information: 5ft 5in tall, Fair Complexion, Brown eyes, Protestant,
Wood Carver by occupation, nearest relative is his wife, Mary Forst whose
address is given as 2132 Mount Royal Terrace, Baltimore, Md.
- Closest Census Match -
1910; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 20, Baltimore (Independent
City), Maryland; Roll: T624_560; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0340; Image:
390; FHL Number: 1374573. (No Image Available)
Name Age
Joseph Forst 64
Mary C Forst 43
John R Geist 27 Stepson
Walter G Geist 24 Stepson
Mabel M Geist 20 Stepdaughter
William E Thomas 31 Son in law
Edna V Thomas 18 Stepdaughter
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79
Higgins, Josiah W.
Union
Infantry
44th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
An image is available to order at
http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html#Ordering
Photo ID Comments
RG98S-CWP 194.56 Post war bust portrait of Pvt. Josiah W. Higgins, Co. F, 44th Regt., Mass. Vol. Inf. He is
wearing his G.A.R. badge and a 18th Corps badge.
........
HIGGINS JOSIAH W 25 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH HINGHAM 1860
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in
the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Josiah W Higgins, who resided in Boston, Massachusetts, His occupation was Shoemaker
Enlisted as a Private on August 29 1862 at the age of 27.
Mustered in on September 12 1862.
Mustered out on June 18 1863 in Readville, MA
HIGGINS JOSIAH W 35 M W MA MA MIDDLESEX 1-WD
CHARLESTOWN 1870
on this image and living next door are:
Josiah's parents Sylvanus & Mary E. Higgins
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother'sBirthplace
Josiah W. HIGGINS Self M Male W 45 MA Piano Tuner MA MA
Sarah A. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 42 NOVA SCOTIA
Keeping House NOVA SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA
Source Information:
Census Place Starke, Bradford, Florida Family History Library Film 1254126
NA Film Number T9-0126 Page Number 225A
living in the same residence is his father and mother
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Sylvanus HIGGINS Self M Male W 70 MA MA MA
Mary E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 64 MA MA MA
Clarence WITTSEY Other S Male W 20 WI Laborer NY NY
Source Information:
Census Place Starke, Bradford, Florida Family History Library Film 1254126
NA Film Number T9-0126 Page Number 225A
HIGGINS JOSEPH W 65 M W MA FL DUVAL 3-WD JACKSONVILLE
1900
This is actually Josiah W. Higgins with wife Sarah A.,
obviously an enumerator error.
Civil War pension records show Josiah W. Higgins of Company "F" 44th Massachusetts Infantry received an
invalid's pension November 9th 1891.His wife Sarah A. Higgins received a widows pension February 4th 1914.
Both pensions were filed for in Florida.
(subject to confirmation)
Florida Death index-Jackson County
Name-Sex-Color-Volume-Number-Year
Higgins, Josiah Whittier-Male-White-085-384-1914
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80
Higgins, Leonard G.
Union
Infantry
51st Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931.
Name: Leonard G Higgins, Residence: Douglas,
Massachusetts Occupation: Mechanic
Service Record: Enlisted as a Corporal on August 19 1862 at the age of
26.
Mustered in Company I, 51st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on September 25 1862.
Received a disability discharge on January 31 1863 in New Berne, NC.
Civil war pension records Leonard G. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 448535 & Certificate # 409204) May 5 ,1882 for his service in
Company "I" 51st Massachusetts Infantry. His wife Jane Higgins received a widows pension May 10, 1887.
(Application # 354746 & Certificate # 353804) .
-Best census connection-
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Leonard G. HIGGINS Self M Male W 50 MA Carpenter MA MA
Jane HIGGINS Wife M Female W 42 MA Keeping House MA MA
Everett L. HIGGINS Son S Male W 15 MA At Home MA MA
Ida F. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 12 MA At Home MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254567 NA Film Number T9-0567 Page Number 19B
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NOT ON NPS LIST
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil
War
Name: Lorenzo S Higgins Birth Date: abt 1833
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts Occupation: Mariner
Age at enlistment: 29 Enlistment Date: 8 Apr 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Service Record: Enlisted in Company U*, Massachusetts 9th Infantry Regiment on
04 Aug 1862. Mustered out on 06 Dec 1862.
* Unassigned at first, later assigned to Company "D"
Civil War pension index shows Lorenzo S. Higgins received an
invalid's pension (Application # 674085 & Certificate # 559032) on
December 1, 1888, for his service
as noted above. Pension was filed for in Maine.
More on Lorenzo's lineage is at
Source: Richard Higgins: a resident and pioneer settler at Plymouth and
Eastham - By Mrs. Katharine Elizabeth Chapin Higgins - Page 582
SIMEON2
HIGGINS (Eleazer1)
is probably the Simeon Higgins of Eastport, Maine, who married and
had a son Lorenzo Higgins. Lorenzo Higgins married and had a son
Lorenzo S. Higgins, who married Lorinda Cunningham of Cape Sable,
daughter of Seth. His residence was at St. Andrews, N. B., and at Brunswick,
Maine.
Child.
i. Lorenzo S., Jr., b. at St. Andrews, N. B.; married Nov. 15, 1890,
Georgia A. Hughes of Brunswick, Maine, born at Bath, Maine. Their
daughter, Madeline G. Higgins, b. Nov. 15, 1893, at Brunswick, Maine.
1871; Census Place: Pennfield, Charlotte, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10375;
Page: 16; Family No: 57 (No image available)
Name Age
Lorenzo Higgins 37 b. State of Maine, Baptist, Occ. Seaman,
Lorenda Higgins 27 b. New Brunswick, Presbyterian,
Margrett Higgins 5 b. New Brunswick, Presbyterian
Lorenzo Higgins 3 b. New Brunswick, Presbyterian
Mary Higgins 1 b. State of Maine, Presbyterian
Civil War pension index shows Lorenzo S. Higgins received an
invalid's pension (Application # 674085 & Certificate # 559032) on
December 1, 1888, for his service
as noted above. Pension was filed for in Maine.
HIGGINS-LORENZO-S-67-M-W-ME-ME-CUMBERLAND-BRUNSWICK-1900
Name Age
Lorenzo S Higgins 67
Clara M Higgins 34 daughter
Margaret Douglass 5 grand-daughter
Florence Douglass 1 grand-daughter
Source: Maine Death Records
Name: Lorenzo S Higgins Gender: Male Age: 71
Birth Date: abt 1833 Where: Eastport, Maine
Death Date: 25 May 1904* Cause of death: Epilepsy
Death Registration Place: Brunswick, Cumberland
Occupation: Can-Maker
Father: Simeon Born: Eden, Maine
Occupation: Carpenter
Mother: Margaret Born: unknown
* death year differs from cemetery transcription.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mebrucem/trans35.8.html
Varney Cemetery
Brunswick, Maine
Lorenzo S Higgins 1833 - 1907 *
* death year differs from death record from Brunswick County Clerk
Lorenzo S .Higgins Jr. 1868 - 1934
Georgia A. w. Lorenzo Jr. 1868 - 1964
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81
Higgins, Lucius
Union
Infantry
42nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (100 days,
1864) (Militia)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931.
Name: Lucius Higgins, Residence: Weymouth,
Massachusetts Occupation: Sailor
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 16 1862 at the age of 22 in Company G, 42nd Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment .
Listed as Prisoner of War on January 01 1863 at Galveston, TX.
Paroled on February 18 1863.
Mustered out on August 20 1863 in Readville, MA
Civil War pension records show Lucius F. Higgins received an invalid's pension July 3,1893 for his
service in Companies C & G 42nd Massachusetts Infantry. His wife Sadie Higgins received a widows
pension August 1,1907.His pension filed for in New Jersey and hers in Maine.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey. Refers to his service as
being first a Seaman on a ship (appears to say Ferninands) from May 1861 to July 1862,then as a
private in company "G" 42nd Massachusetts Infantry October 1862 to September 1863. List his address as 79
West 57th Street Bayonne N.J.
HIGGINS LUCIUS F 61 M W MA NJ HUDSON 3-WD BAYONNE 1900
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82
Higgins, Martin
Union
Infantry
13th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Three Years in the Army: The Story of the Thirteenth
Massachusetts Volunteers from July 16, 1861, to August 1, 1864
By Charles E. Davis - Published by Estes and Lauriat, 1894
13th Mass Vol Inf
MARTIN HIGGINS; age, 21; born, Ireland; laborer; mustered in as priv., Co. E, Aug. 4, "63; deserted,
Oct. 22, '63.
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83
Higgins, Martin
Union
Infantry
47th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Sources:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Name: Martin Higgins Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Hatter Age at enlistment: 39 Birth Date: abt 1823
Enlistment Date: 30 Oct 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted in Company K, Massachusetts 47th Infantry Regiment on
31 Oct 1862. Mustered out on 01 Sep 1863 at Readville, MA.
Civil War pension index shows Hannah Higgins received a widows pension
(Application # 458427 & Certificate # 343939) on August 5, 1890 for her
husband's service in Company "K" 47th Massachusetts Infantry.
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84
Higgins, Maurice
Union
Infantry
50th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
SOURCE: HISTORY OF THE FIFTIETH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY
MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA IN THE LATE WAR OF THE REBELLION By WILLIAM B.
STEVENS 1907
-COMPANY I -
HIGGINS, MAURICE. Private. Laborer. Age 18. Single. Worcester. Enl. Aug.
13, 1862. Mustered in Sept. 30, 1862. Mustered out Aug. 24, 1863. Drowned in
Mississippi River, 1864.
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the
Civil War
Name: Maurice C Higgins Residence: Westborough, Massachusetts
Occupation: Laborer Age at enlistment: 18 Birth Date: abt 1844 Enlistment
Date: 13 Aug 1862 Rank at enlistment: Private
Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, Massachusetts 50th Infantry Regiment on
30 Sep 1862. Mustered out on 24 Aug 1863 at Wenham, MA.
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85
Higgins, Michael
Union
Artillery
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
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86
Higgins, Michael
Union
Infantry
16th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
http://www.interment.net/data/us/me/kennebec/togusnat/togus_gi.htm
Togus National Cemetery Togus, Kennebec County, Maine
Higgins, Michael, d. 06/08/1877, CO F 16 MASS VOLS,
Plot: D 167, *
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NOT ON NPS LIST
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War.
Norwood, 1931.
Name: Michael Higgins, Residence: Weymouth, Massachusetts
Occupation: Farmer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 18 1862 at the age of
35.Mustered into Company D, 42nd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Sep 20 1862.
Rejected on Oct 22 1862.
Civil War pension records show Michael Higgins received an invalid's pension
November 20,1888 for service on Company "D" 42nd Massachusetts Infantry.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Abington, Plymouth County,
Massachusetts. Refers to his service as noted above.
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87
Higgins, Michael
Union
Infantry
20th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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88
Higgins, Nelson A.
Union
Infantry
52nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
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89
Higgins, Patrick
Union
Infantry
19th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Civil War pension index shows Patrick Higgins received an
invalid's pension (Application # 1126550 & Certificate # 1059206) for his
service in 19th Massachusetts Infantry. He died March 29, 1922 at Soldier's Home
in Virginia.
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90
Higgins, Patrick
Union
Infantry
19th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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91
Higgins, Patrick
Union
Infantry
26th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the
Civil War. Norwood, 1931.
Name: Patrick Higgins
Residence: Lawrence, Massachusetts Occupation: Moulder
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 3 October 1861 at the age of 25.
Mustered into Company I, 26th Massachusetts Regiment on 18 Oct 1861. Later
enlisted in Company B, 26th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on 1 Feb 1864.
Mustered out on 26 Aug 1865 at Savannah, GA.
Invalid pension March 6,1884
(Application # 507605 Certificate #
661325)
Company B & I 26th Massachusetts Infantry.
He died April 20,1914 Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Widows pension May 9,1914
(Application # 1028401 Certificate #
780969)
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92
Higgins, Patrick
Union
Infantry
28th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
http://www.28thmass.org/CompyE/CompE.htm
Higgins, Patrick. Private. Company E, South Boston, 18,
bookbinder;
enl. 9/30/1861, must. 12/13/1861
wounded 9/1/1862 at
Chantilly, Va.;
disch. for disability, 2/25/1863 at
Washington, D.C.
Later served in Co.E,56th
Mass. Inf.
-- see also # 94 this page --
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93
Higgins, Patrick
Union
Infantry
40th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. Norwood,
1931
Service Record:
Name: Patrick Higgins,
Residence: Salisbury, Massachusetts
Occupation: Cloth Dresser
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 18
1862 at the age of 23.Mustered into Company I, 40th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Aug 31 1862.
Received a disability discharge on Mar 31 1863 at
Hunter's Chapel, VA.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Refers to service as a Private in Company "I" 40th Massachusetts Infantry from
August 18,1862 to March 29,1865. States an address of Boardman Street, Amesbury
Mass.
1891 Amesbury City Directory
Name: Patrick Higgins City: Amesbury State: MA
Occupation: laborer house 8 Boardman
HIGGINS PATRICK 62
M W IREL MA ESSEX AMESBURY 1900
Name
Age
Patrick Higgins 62
Eliza Higgins 54
Margrett Higgins 27
Civil War pension records show Patrick Higgins received an invalid's pension
December 1,1890 for his service as noted above. His wife Eliza Higgins received
a widows pension February 27, 1906 (year hard to read)
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94
Higgins, Patrick
Union
Infantry
56th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
-- Also See 92 Above
Source: Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of Widows
and Other Dependents of Civil War Veterans (NARA)
Ellen Higgins, age 60, a resident of Boston Massachusetts, was the mother
of Patrick Higgins. She filed for a pension on July 12, 1865. Patrick
Higgins was a Private in Company "E" 56th Massachusetts Infantry. He had service
which began January 12, 1864 for 3 years service. Patrick died at Douglas
hospital in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1865 of phthisis pulmanatis.
Patrick Higgins was unmarried and had no children. His mother Ellen Higgins was
married to Daniel Higgins, who abandoned and deserted the family in June of
1848. They had been married in Ireland in September of 1843.
An affidavit in this file states that Patrick had previously been wounded in
right side at Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. The file also notes
previous service in Company "E" 28th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
Name: Patrick Higgins Birth Date: abt 1844
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Bookbinder Age at enlistment: 19
Service Record: Enlisted in Company E, 28th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts.
Enlisted as a Private on 28 November 1863 at the age of 19.
Enlisted in Company E, 56th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 12 Jan 1864.
Died of disease on 2 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC
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95
Higgins, Peter
Union
Infantry
28th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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96
Higgins, Peter
Union
Infantry
33rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
http://history.rays-place.com/bios/eastham-ma.htm#13
Biographical Sketches of Eastham, MA
From: History of Barnstable County, MA 1620 - 1890
Edited by Simeon L. Delo 1890
Peter Higgins, born in 1838, is a son of John W. and
grandson of Benjamin, whose father, Elkanah, was a son
of Ebenezer Higgins. Richard Higgins was born in
England and came to Plymouth, Mass., soon after that town was settled, as his name appears in the list of
freemen of 1633. He married Mary Gates of Plymouth. He
was chosen deputy in 1649, 1661 and 1667, and was selectman three years. His son Jonathan was married to
Elizabeth Rogers in 1660, and had eight children.
From these have descended all the families of the name in Barnstable county. Peter Higgins is a farmer and
fisherman. He served in the civil war from July, 1862,
to June, 1865, in Company I., Thirty-third Massachusetts Infantry, and is a member of Frank D.
Hammond Post, G. A. R. He was in the lighthouse
service four years and has held several minor town offices. He married for his first wife, Harriet E.
Baker, who died leaving one son, Henry F. His second
marriage was with Phebe E. Burroughs. They have two sons John W. and William B. and have lost three
daughters - Sarah E., Florence B. and Flora B.
. . . . .
HIGGINS PETER 31 M
W MA MA BARNSTABLE EASTHAM 1870
1880 Census Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Peter HIGGINS Self M Male W 41 MA Farmer MA MA
Phebe E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 29 MA Keeping House
ENGLAND ENGLAND
John W. HIGGINS Son S Male W 9 MA MA MA
William B. HIGGINS Son S Male W 5 MA MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Family History Library Film 1254519
NA Film Number T9-0519 Page Number 47A HIGGINS PETER 31 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE EASTHAM 1870
Civil War pension records show Peter Higgins received an invalid's pension in what appears to say December?
23,1878 for his service in Company "I" 33rd Massachusetts infantry. His date of
death is noted as March 6, 1916 at Newtonville, Massachusetts. His wife Martha
A. Higgins filed for a widows pension in what appears to say September 13,1916. No record of it being granted.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Eastham, Barnstable County,
Massachusetts. Refers to service as noted above. Disabilities noted: Chronic
Diarrhea, Piles, Gunshot wound right fore arm.
HIGGINS PETER 62 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ASTHAM 1900
HIGGINS PETER 71 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE EASTHAM 1910
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97
Higgins, Robert
Union
Infantry
47th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source: Massachusetts. Adjutant General. Massachusetts Soldiers,
Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 1931.
Name: Robert Higgins
Residence: Boston, Massachusetts Occupation: Stationer
Enlistment Date: 10 Oct 1862 Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 October 1862 at the age of 44.
Enlisted in Company H, 47th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 16 Oct 1862.
Died Company H, 47th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 18 Jul 1863 at Camp
Parapet, Carrollton, LA.
Extracted information from pension file for Elizabeth (Charlton) Higgins, widow
of Robert Higgins, a Private in Company "H" 47th Massachusetts Infantry.
Robert Higgins died of Chronic Diarrhea in Hospital at Camp Parapet, New Orleans
Louisiana on July 18, 1863.
His widow Elizabeth, then a resident at corner of Houston & Myrtle Streets at
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York filed for her widows pension October 5, 1863.
File states they were married July 29, 1827 at Parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch
England. Marriage performed by A. P. Kelly, a Presbyterian Minister.
File states he enlisted at Boston, Massachusetts on October 10, 1862 for 9
months service. Was mustered in on October 16, 1862.
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98
Higgins, Russell S.
Union
Infantry
7th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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99
Higgins, Seneca O.
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source: Massachusetts soldiers, sailors, and marines in the
Civil War
Name: Seneca Higgins
Residence: Orleans, Massachusetts
Occupation: Mariner
Enlistment Date: 9 Dec 1862
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 9 December 1862 at the age of 22.
Mustered in Company A, 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 10 Jan
1863. Transferred out of Company A, 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts
on 15 Apr 1864. Enlisted in Navy Regiment U.S. Navy on 15 Apr 1864. Discharged
from Navy Regiment U.S. Navy on 31 Jul 1865.
Navy Service: Higgins, Seneca O. - 23; Mariner -Enlisted April 15, 1864 at
Boston for 1 yr, 7 mo, 24 days as Seaman. Served on receiving ship U.S.S OHIO,
U.S.S CANONICUS, U.S.S MASSASOIT, and U.S.S DUMBARTON. Discharged July 31, 1865
from Potomac Flotilla as Ship's Corporal.
HIGGINS SENECA W M 42 ORLEANS BARNSTABLE NASSACHUSETTS 1850
Name Age
Seneca Higgins 42
Phebe Higgins 39
Joan Higgins 16
Seth Higgins 14
Thoms Higgins 12
Seneca O Higgins 10
Albert Higgins 8
Saml Higgins 5
Phebe J Higgins 2
Source: Richard Higgins: a resident and pioneer settler at Plymouth and Eastham
By Mrs. Katharine Elizabeth Chapin Higgins - Published 1918
794. SENECA O. HIGGINS
8
(Seneca7, Seth6, Nathan3, Simeon*,
Samuel3, Benjamin2, Richard1),
born Nov. 23, 1840, in Orleans, Mass.; died March 18, 1868; married Nov. 15,
1866, Charlotte A. Higgins, born Oct. 8, 1840; died at Orleans Feb. 18, 1908;
daughter of Solon and Almira Higgins.
Seneca O. Higgins resided at Orleans. No children. Mrs. Higgins married (2)
James Craig.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52317386
Click Image to enlarge
Seneca O Higgins
Birth: Nov. 23, 1840
Death: Mar. 22, 1868, At Sea
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100
Higgins, Solomon R.
Union
Infantry
56th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the
Civil War
Name: Solomon R Higgins Birth Date: abt 1834
Residence: Provincetown, Massachusetts
Occupation: Sailor Age at enlistment: 30
Enlistment Date: Rank at enlistment: Private
Survived the War?: No
Service Record: Enlisted 22 Feb 1864 in Company H, Massachusetts 56th Infantry
Regiment on 01 Mar 1864. Mustered out on 09 Mar 1864 at Provincetown, MA.
Civil War pension index shows Solomon Higgins' widow, Fannie C.
Higgins, received a pension (Application # 50731 & Certificate # 184706) on
April 30, 1864.
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No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
101
Higgins, Solomon S.
Union
Infantry
43rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931.
Name: Solomon S Higgins ,Residence: Orleans,
Massachusetts Occupation: Seaman
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on October 07 1862 at the age of 18 in Company E, 43rd Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment.
Mustered out on July 30 1863 in Readville, MA
Household:1880
Name Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation
Soloman HIGGINS M Male 34 MA Provision Dealer
Abby E. HIGGINS M Female 30 ME Keeping House
Fredk. W. HIGGINS S Male 12 MA Scholar
Abby LAKIN M Female 59 ME
John LAKIN M Male 64 ME Coal & Wood Dealer
Roneldo S. LAKIN S Male 37 ME Author
Source Information:
Census Place Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Family History Library Film 1254546
Page Number 277C
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule
Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Refers to his service as noted above.
HIGGINS SOLOMON S 65 M W MA MA MIDDLESEX
SOMERVILLE 1910
Civil War pension shows Solomon S. Higgins received an invalid's pension Jan
or Jun 11,1906 for his service in Company "E" 43rd Massachusetts Infantry. His
date of death is noted as March 1,1914 at Boston, Massachusetts. His wife Abbie
Higgins received a widows pension April 1,1914
(date unreadable, possibly 1914)
1889,1890,1891,1893,1894 & 1897 Boston City Directory
Solomon S. Higgins ,Meats, 135 Blackstone, h. at Somersville.
1900 & 1904 Boston City Directory
Solomon S. Higgins , Real Estate,30 Court rm 23, h Somerville
1907 Boston City Directory
Solomon S. Higgins , Real Estate,30 Court rm 7, h Somerville
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102
Higgins, Sylvanus H
Union
Infantry
32nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
HIGGINS SYLVANUS 50 M W MA MA PLYMOUTH HINGHAM 1860
21 yr old Sylvanus Higgins living with his parents
Source:
Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the
Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Enlisted as a Private on February 20 1862 at the age of 23 Company F, 32nd Infantry Regiment Massachusetts
on February 20 1862.
Reenlisted in same company on January 01 1864
Wounded on March 30 1865 at Boydton Plank Road, VA
Discharged on July 20 1865 in Boston, MA
Civil War pension records show Sylvanus H. Higgins of Company
"F" 32nd Massachusetts Infantry received an
invalid's pension October 14 1881. His wife Mary M. Higgins received a widows pension October 1895
Source: The Town of Hingham in the Late Civil War By Fearing Burr
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE TOWN. 1876.
SYLVANUS H. HIGGINS. Age 23.
Enrolled Feb. 20, 1862, from Hingham, in Co. F; Jan. 4, 1864, mustered out for
re-enlistment; Jan. 5, 1864, enlisted as veteran from Charlestown, Mass.; and
June 29, 1865, was mustered out by order of War Department.
1890 Veterans Schedule Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Soldier-Rank-Company-Regiment-Date enlisted-Date
discharged-length of service
Private-Co F-32nd-Mass.-19 Feb 1862-20 July 1864-2 yrs 5 mnths 1 dy
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103
Higgins, Sylvester
Union
Cavalry
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War.
1931.
Name: Sylvester Higgins, Residence: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Occupation: Carpenter
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 7,1862 at the age of
27.Mustered in Company B, 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment on Sep 4 1862.
Received a disability discharge on Jan 18, 1864 at New Orleans, LA.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Schedules Smithfield, Somerset County, Maine.
Refers to service in Company "B" 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry from June 7,1862
to February 1864.Disability noted as rupture (has 2 unreadable words in
front of it)
Note: Discharged on Surgeon's certificates
His pension file notes his date of death as April 12, 1914 at
Norridgewock, Maine.
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104
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Cavalry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry
Can not locate a service record for this soldier.
Civil War pension index shows Thomas P. Higgins (alias Thomas Haley) received
an invalid's pension (Application # 889494 & Certificate # 699407) on August 4,
1890 in Colorado. It notes his service as Company "I" 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry.
A widows pension for Mary A. Higgins was also granted (Application # 685514 &
Certificate # 592505) on October 26, 1898 in Colorado.
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105
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Artillery
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931
Name: Thomas Higgins, Occupation: Laborer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on April 07 1864 at the age of 21. Mustered in Company L,
2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment
Apr 27 1864.
Mustered out on September 03 1865 in Wilmington, NC
Civil war pension records show Thomas Higgins received an invalid's pension (
Application # 696793 & Certificate # 701177)
on
April 1, 1889 for his service in Companies "L" & "H" 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. His pension filed for
in Texas. His death of date was Nov 29, 1920 at Fort Scott Kansas.
His wife Sarah Higgins received a widows pension (Application # 1167038 &
Certificate # 898041) on December 13, 1920. Her pension filed for in
Kansas.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Schedules, San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX
Refers to his service as noted above.
Disability incurred "Dyspepsia"
Source: U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Enlisted at Portsmouth, Va April 27, 1864, Discharged Sept 3, 1865 at Fort
Fisher, N.C. due to expiration of service.
Disability noted is spinal irritation contracted at Houston Texas in the fall of
1884.
Personal Information: Born Ireland,5 ft 6 1/2 in tall, Fair Complexion, Blue
eyes, Light hair. was a Laborer by occupation. His residence after discharge was
San Antonio, Texas. He is married, wife's name is Sarah Higgins, her residence
is San Antonio, Texas
1st admission at Western Branch at Leavenworth, Kansas; November 10,1887 and
discharge was March 19, 1889.
Re-admitted; October 19, 1892, discharged November 5, 1892.
HIGGINS THOMAS 67 M W IREL KS BOURBON 5-WD FORT SCOTT 1900
Name Age
Thomas Higgins 67
Sarah Higgins 47
Eddie Higgins 16
HIGGINS THOMAS 68* M W IREL KS BOURBON 5-WD FORT SCOTT 1910
(*Age in 1900 given as 67, needs confirmation)
Name Age
Thomas Higgins 68
Sarah Higgins 63
and living next door is their son and family
Name Age
Edward E Higgins 25
Edith Higgins 19
Civil War pension
index shows Thomas Higgins date of death as November 29, 1920 at Fort Scott,
Kansas.
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106
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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107
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
5th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (9 months,
1862-63)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. Norwood, 1931
Name: Thomas Higgins ,
Residence: Charlestown, Massachusetts
Occupation: Upholsterer
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on September 15 1862 at the age of
21.Mustered into Company A, 5th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on Sep 29 1862.
Mustered out on Jul 2 1863 at Camp Lander, Wenham, MA.
1880 Census :
Thomas HIGGINS Household Male
Other Information:
Birth Year <1842> Birthplace IRE
Age 38 Occupation Upholsterer
Marital Status S Race W
Head of Household Florence SCANLAN
Relation BroL
Father's Birthplace IRE Mother's Birthplace IRE
Source Information:
Census Place Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Family History Library Film 1254546 NA Film Number T9-0546 Page Number
198D
Civil War pension records show Thomas F. Higgins received an invalid's
pension (Application # 507145 & Certificate # 348826) on February 29,1887 for his service in an unassigned company of the
20th
Maine Infantry as well as Company "A" 5th Massachusetts Infantry. His date of
death is noted as June 17,1896 at Somerville, Massachusetts. His wife Julia
Higgins received a widows pension (Application # 636454 & Certificate # 431861)
on June 29,1896. A pension for a minor child
named Julia Green May 28, 1898. (Application # 677114 # Certificate # 4785544)
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Somerville, Middlesex County,
Massachusetts. Refers to service as a Private in Company "A" 5th Massachusetts
Infantry from September 15,1862 to July 2nd 1863.
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108
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
54th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Colored)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers,
Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Thomas Higgins , Residence: New Bedford, New Jersey
Occupation: Waiter
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on April 08 1863 at the age of 22.
Mustered in Company F, 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on April 23 1863.
Wounded on July 18 1863 at Fort Wagner, SC
Mustered out on August 20 1865 in Mount Pleasant, SC
Source: Compiled Military
Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States
Colored Troops: 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (Colored) - (NARA)
Thomas Higgins enlisted at age 22 on April 8,1863. He was mustered in as a
Private in Company "F" in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry (Colored) on April 23,
1863 at Readville, Massachusetts for 3 years service. Wounded July 18, 1863 on
assault on Fort Wagner, Morris island, S.C.. On Sept/Oct 1863 roll is listed as
present but sick in quarters. Mustered out August 20, 1865 at Charleston, South
Carolina.
Personal Information: Age 22 at enlistment, born Somerset County, New Jersey, 5
ft 5 in tall, Light Complexion, Brown Eyes, Black Hair, a waiter by occupation.
Civil War pension records show Thomas Higgins received an invalid's pension May 10,1886 for service in
Company "F" 54th Massachusetts (Colored) Regiment
(Pension Application # 573008 and
Certificate # 504879)
His wife Jane E. Higgins filed for a widows pension December 9,1907 (or 1917).No record of the widows
pension being granted. She filed for widows pension in New Jersey.
(Pension Application # 881051 and
Certificate # none given)
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109
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
20th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Thomas Higgins, 20th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
died October 6th,1864
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865 Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state printers,
1895-1896 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
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110
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
28th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
http://www.28thmass.org/CompyA/CompA.htm
28th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry Company A
Higgins, Thomas. Wagoner. Boston, 22, laborer; enl. 10/7/1861, must. 12/13/
1861; disch. for disability 2/7/1863 at Falmouth, Va. as Corporal.
http://www.28thmass.org/burials.htm
Burial Places of 28th Massachusetts Veterans
Arlington National Cemetery
Thomas Higgins Pvt Co I October 6, 1864 S 13 GN 8920
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111
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
32nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
A pension application (Application # 11966 Certificate #
12793)for his minor child
Medora Higgins ,b. 04/04/1850, who resided in Trenton, Maine states he
enrolled November 2, 1861 and enlisted and was mustered in December 1, 1861 as a
private in Company "C" 32nd Massachusetts Infantry. He died October 1, 1862* at
the hospital at the seminary at Fairfax, Virginia of acute diarrhea.
The pension application states Thomas Higgins was married to Emily Wasgatt (sp)
both of Eden Maine, on at Eden, Maine. (document from pastor states
they were married July 4, 1849)
She claims in a divorce affidavit she filed in August 1855 that they were
married August 12, 1849. She stated that he abandoned her with child on November
of same year. They were divorced on May 22,1856.
* date of death differs from headstone
information noted below
http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/alex_natl_cem/cem_index.html
Alexandria (VA) National Cemetery
Last Name First/MI Rank Reg't Co. Death Date Grave #
Higgins Thom Private 32d MA C March 25, 1864* 1617
* date of death differs from pension information noted above.
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112
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
62nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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113
Higgins, Thomas R.
Union
Infantry
43rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931.
Name: Thomas Higgins, Residence: Orleans, Massachusetts
Occupation: Seaman Death Date: 17 Apr 1922
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on October
7,1862 at the age of 21 in Company E, 43rd
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Mustered out on Jul 30
1863 at Readville, MA.
HIGGINS THOMAS 28 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1870
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Thomas R. HIGGIN Self M Male W 39 MA Fish Dealer MA MA
Abbie A. HIGGIN Wife M Female W 34 MA Keeping House MA MA
Hannah M. HIGGIN Dau S Female W 9 MA Attending School MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts Family
History Library Film 1254541
NA Film Number T9-0541 Page Number 116C
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Medford, Middlesex County,
Massachusetts. Refers to service as a Private in Company "E" 43rd Massachusetts
Infantry from October 7,1862 to July 30,1863.
Civil War pension records show Thomas R. Higgins received an invalid's pension
(Application # 412616 & Certificate # 1089351) on
November 16,1880 for his service as noted above. His wife Abbie Higgins received
a widows pension May 1,1922. (Application # 1188789 & Certificate #
912312)
HIGGINS THOMAS 59 M W MA MA MIDDLESEX 5-WD MEDFORD 1900
HIGGINS THOMAS R 69 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1910
HIGGINS THOMAS R 78 M W MA MA BARNSTABLE ORLEANS 1920
-His wife wife Abbie is listed on the next page of census (image not given)
His pension file notes his date of death as April 17, 1922 at Orleans,
Massachusetts.
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114
Higgins, Timothy
Union
Infantry
2nd Unattached Company, Massachusetts Infantry
(Militia) (100 days, 1864)
Source: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
in the Civil War. 9 vols. Norwood: Norwood, 1931
Name: Timothy Higgins, Residence: Wenham, Massachusetts
Occupation: Cordwainer Death Date: 15 Jan 1927
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on August 3 1864
at the age of 22.Mustered into 2nd, Unattached Company Massachusetts Infantry
Regiment on Aug 7,1864.
Mustered out on Nov 15,1864.
-Only Timothy Higgins in this Town/County-
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Timothy HIGGINS Self M Male W 38 MA Shoemaker MA MA
Marietta HIGGINS Wife M Female W 32 MA Keeping House MA MA
Source Information:
Census Place Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Family
History Library Film 1254527
NA Film Number T9-0527 Page Number 320A
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Wenham, Essex
County, Massachusetts. Refers to service as a Private in the 2nd Unattached
Company Massachusetts Infantry from August 3,1864 to November 15,1864.
Civil war pension records show Timothy Higgins received an invalid's pension
Mar 30,1892. His date of death is noted as January 15, 1927 at Beverly Farms
Massachusetts.
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115
Higgins, Timothy
Union
Infantry
9th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: The history
of the Ninth regiment, Massachusetts volunteer infantry By Daniel George
MacNamara - (Link
to book at Google Books)
- Company G -
Higgins, Timothy, enlisted Aug. 15, 1862, carpenter, age 42, married, residence
Boston, born in Ireland. Mustered in Aug. 15, 1862, term 3 years. Discharged for
disability Oct. 31, 1862
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116
Higgins, Timothy
Union
Infantry
34th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Same soldier as # 117 below
Source: History of
the Origin of the Town of Clinton, Massachusetts, 1653-1865
By Andrew Elmer Ford - 1896
Higgins, Timothy, 30. Co. B; m. Aug. 1/62; dischd. Jan. 16/63; re~ enlisted, and
m. Jan. 4, '64, Fifty-seventh, Co. A; w. near Spotsylvania, May 12, '64;
transferred to 76th Co. Second Battalion V. R. C.; dischd. from V. R. C., Feb.
25, '65
Civil War pension
index shows a Timothy Higgens applied for an invalid's pension April 24, 1863
(application # 19,922) for his service in Company "B" 34th Massachusetts
infantry. No record of it being granted.
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117
Higgins, Timothy
Union
Infantry
57th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Same
soldier as # 116
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of
1861-1865
Name: Timothy Higgins ,
Residence: Clinton, Massachusetts
Occupation: Weaver Height: 5'4 " Eye Color: grey
Hair Color: light Complexion: light
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on July 27 1862 at the age of
32 in Company B, 34th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Received a
disability discharge from
Company B, on Jan 16 1863.Enlisted in Company A, 57th Massachusetts
Infantry Regiment on Jan 4 1864.
Transferred into 76th, 2nd Battn Regiment U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps
on Oct 22 1864. Discharged for wounds on Feb 25 1865
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Clinton, Worcester County
Massachusetts.
Refers to his service in 57th Massachusetts.
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NOT ON NPS LIST
Walter Ernest Higgins
Civil War pension records show Walter Ernest Higgins received an invalid's pension April
5,1928 for his service in Company "B" 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery.
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118
Higgins, William
Union
Artillery
1st Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy
during the war of 1861-1865 - Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state
printers, 1895-1896 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
William Higgins, 1st Regiment H.A. (Heavy Artillery)
Died as a prisoner at Andersonville Georgia, Confederate Prison
February 15th ,1865
Source: The Braintree Soldiers' Memorial - Pub:1877
William Higgins, son of John and Ann, was born in Belfast, Ireland. He enlisted
March 17,1862 in Company "M" 1st Heavy Artillery, at the age of seventeen, and
re-enlisted as a veteran on 20 March 1864. A nearly as can be determined, he was
with his regiment in its hard service in the Army of the Potomac through the
early summer of 1864, was taken prisoner probably on the 22nd of June at the
Weldon Railroad, when 179 of the regiment were captured, and was first sent to
Andersonville, Georgia, and thence to Florence S.C., where he died* in prison in
the 15th of February 1865, of Malarial Fever, contracted in the hideous of the
prison pen. His age at death was twenty.
* Other sources place death at Andersonville Ga.
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119
Higgins, William
Union
Infantry
26th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy
during the war of 1861-1865 - Boston: Wright & Potter Print. Co., state
printers, 1895-1896 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
Name: William Higgins Residence: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Occupation: Jeweller
Enlistment Date: 10 Oct 1861
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 October 1861 at the age of 26.
Mustered into Company I, 26th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 18 Oct 1861.
Deserted on 11 Jul 1864 at Algiers, LA
Source: A sketch of the history of Attleborough (Massachusetts): from its
settlement to the division By John Daggett - Edited and Completed by His
Daughter Amelia Daggett Sheffield - BOSTON: PRESS OF SAMUEL USHER, 171
Devonshire Street, 1894. - Copyright, 1894, By Amelia Daggett Sheffield
Twenty-sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers - Company I.
William Higgins. Mustered Into service September 1,1861. Discharged January
31,1864, to reenlist February 1,1864, in the same company. Deserted July 11,
1864.
Jane Higgins appears as the widow of William Higgins on 1890 Veterans Census
Schedule Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Refers to his service as a
Private in Company "I" 26th Massachusetts Infantry from September 1861 to July
1865. (Small writing above service date says "killed in" )
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120
Higgins, William C
Union
Infantry
46th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry (Militia)
HIGGINS WILLIAM 34 M W MA MA HAMPSHIRE WORTHINGTON
1860
Civil War pension records show William C. Higgins received an invalid's
pension, October 16,1883,for his service in Company "F" 46th Massachusetts Infantry.
His wife Esther A. Higgins received a widows pension June 7 1884.
HIGGINS WILLIAM C 45 M W NY MA HAMPDEN BLANDFORD 1870
Household:1880
Name Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation
William C. HIGGINS M Male 55 NY Basket Manuf.
Esther A. HIGGINS M Female 53 MA Keeping House
Lee W. HIGGINS S Male 18 MA Works Basket Shop
Libbie HIGGINS W Female 28 MI At Home
Source Information:
Census Place Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts
Family History Library Film 1254534 Page Number 34C
see more on his family
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121
Higgins, William D.
Union
Infantry
23rd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Source: A record of the Twenty-Third Regiment Mass. Vol.
Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : with alphabetical roster, company rolls, portraits, maps,
etc.
Boston: W. Ware & Co., 1886 Emmerton, James A.
William D. Higgins -Company "K"-Age 26-From Foxboro-
Occupation Moulder - Married-Enrolled September 2,1861-
Discharged due to term of service expiration
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule
Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Refers to service
as a Private in Company "K" 23rd Massachusetts
Infantry from September 2,1861 to October 13,1861.
Civil War pension records show William D. Higgins
received an invalid's pension November 30,1891 for his
service as noted above.
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122
Higgins, William P.
Union
Artillery
3rd Regiment, Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Source: Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the
war of 1861-1865
Name: William Higgins, Residence: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Trader
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on June 10,1863
at the age of 28. Mustered into Company G, 3rd
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment on Oct 20 1863.
Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant.
Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on Jun 13,1865.
Mustered out on Sep 18,1865 at Washington, DC.
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule
Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Refers to his
service as a Lieutenant of 3rd Massachusetts
Artillery. No further info on service given.
Lists his address as 139 Cherry Street, Chelsea MA.
Civil War pension records show William P. Higgins
applied for an invalid's pension October 24,1892.No
record of it being approved.
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