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PART
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This Page: MISSOURI
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, Aaron D
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry
Source: Compiled
Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Aaron D. Higgins, age 40, Private, Captain Burris' Company "I", 1st
Missouri State Militia Cavalry. Joined for duty and enrolled
February 26, 1862 at Gallatin, Mo for during the war in Missouri.
Mustered in on April 3, 1862 at Hamilton Mo.
Discharged at
Clinton, Mo. on
December 23, 1863 by reason of surgeons certificate . Old age
and rheumatism.
Civil War pension records show Aaron D. Higgins filed
for an invalid's pension for his service in Company "I" 1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia
Cavalry.
No record of it being granted.
Pension filed for in Kansas.
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2
Higgins, Aaron D
Union
Cavalry
2nd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Merrill's Horse)
Civil War pension records show Aaron D. Higgins received an invalid's
pension December 10,1883 for his service as Corporal in Company "F" 2nd
Regiment, Missouri Cavalry. Notes service as enlisting Aug 6,1861 and
discharge Sept 15,1864.It was filed for in Missouri. Notes his death as
October 14,1914 at the Kansas Military House.
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3
Higgins, Absolom C
Union
Infantry
11th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/wilson/library/military/1883union.html
VETERANS OF THE WAR
List of Union Soldiers Living in Wilson County
(Wilson County Citizen, July 20, 1883
The following information was submitted by Bill Bentley.
A Higgins, H, 11 Missouri, Neodesha
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1880 Census Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Absalom HIGGINS Self M Male W 35 IL Farmer KY IL
Damaris HIGGINS Wife M Female W 36 IL Keeping House VA KY
Viola HIGGINS Dau S Female W 7 IL IL IL
Source Information:
Census Place Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas Family History Library Film 1254399
NA Film Number T9-0399 Page Number 100D
See On Site Marriage Record
...
Civil War pension record show an invalid's pension being paid to Absolom Higgins of Company "H" 11
Missouri Cavalry on January 18th 1880 and a widows pension being paid to his wife Damaris Higgins on July
10 1894.
. . .
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/civilwar/Cemeteries%20%20M_N.htm
NEODESHA CEMETERY, NEODESHA, KS
Last Name First Name Unit Born Died
Higgins Absalom CO. H, 11th MO. VOL.
Sep. 28, 1844 May
9, 1894
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4
Higgins, Albert
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Albert Higgins joined for duty and enrolled as a Private for 3 years service
on August 1, 1861 in Company "K", 1st regiment Missouri Cavalry. Discharged
at age 28 on surgeon's certificate March 12, 1862. Personal description: 6
foot tall, Fair Complexion, Blue eyes, Light hair. by occupation a farmer.
Civil War pension records show Albert Higgins
received an invalid's pension April 27,1868.
(Application # 132972 & Certificate # 95763),
His widow Margaret L. Higgins applied
for a pension in Illinois, but no record shows that it was granted, date
appears to say 1888 (Application #
368551). A pension for a minor was also
given .
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5
Higgins, Alfred J
Union
Infantry
44th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Sources: Index to Compiled Military Service Records
Official Army Register of the Volunteer Force 1861-1865
Enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant. Commission in Company I, 44th Infantry
Regiment Missouri. Resigned Company I, 44th Infantry Regiment Missouri
on 4 Nov 1864.
Webmaster believes this Alfred Higgins is the same as the one listed on this 1850 Indiana census already on
site at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/1850-IN-Robert%20Higgins.gif
and related to the the Orangeville Indiana Higgins family posted at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mjhiggins/indiana.htm#cemetery
which originally was from Tennessee
HIGGINS ALFRED J 30 M W TN MO SULLIVAN NEWTOWN P O
1860
Civil War pension records show Alfred J. Higgins received an invalid's pension April 2 1885 for service
in what appears to say Company "I" 44th Missouri Infantry. It also mentions service in Company "A" 66th
Enrolled Missouri Militia (EMM) & Company "A" Mercer County Battalion Missouri Militia
Infantry.
His wife Louisa B. Higgins received a widows pension January 17,1912.
HIGGINS ALFRED 40 M W TN MO SULLIVAN CLAY TWP 1870
Household:1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Alfred J. HIGGINS Self M Male W 51 TN Farmer VA VA
Louisa B. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 49 IL Keeping House KY KY
Sarah A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 21 MO School Teacher TN IL
Charles E. HIGGINS Son S Male W 17 MO Works On Farm TN IL
Homer A. HIGGINS Son S Male W 14 MO Works On Farm TN IL
Source Information:
Census Place Clay, Sullivan, Missouri Family History Library Film 1254738
NA Film Number T9-0738 Page Number 219D
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule for Clay, Sullivan County, Missouri,
mentions his service as a
Corporal in Company "A" Clark's Battalion from August 1861 to March 1862.Has note saying "after enlisted
again in militia then Co. I 44th Missouri Infantry". States he suffered from Piles & Chronic Diarhea
HIGGINS ALFRED J 71 M W TN MO SULLIVAN CLAY TWP 1900
HIGGINS ALFRED J 82
M W TN MO SULLIVAN POLK TWP 1910
HIGGINS LOUSIA 88 F W IL MO SULLIVAN 3-WD; MILAN; POLK
1920
....
Source:
http://www.suvcwdb.org/home/search.php?action=list
Name State Branch Cemetery Location
Higgins, Alfred J. Union, MO 44th, INF Company "I" MO Rank 1st Lt.
Detail: Born May 23,1827 - Died Jan 12, 1912
Buried Harris Cemetery ,Sullivan County, Missouri
Death certificate can be viewed at
http://www.sos.mo.gov/TIF2PDFConsumer/DispPDF.aspx?fTiff=/archives/DeptofHealth/Death/1912/1912_00003863.TIF&Fln=186308.pdf
List his birthplace as Tennessee, his father as William Higgins and his
mother as Nancy (Harrison) Higgins
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6
Higgins, Amos C.
Union
Cavalry
5th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Joined for duty and enrolled at St. Louis, Mo on January 15, 1862. Enlisted
at age 19 as a Private in Captain Smith's Company "A", 2nd Mounted Rifles
Missouri State Militia which later became "H" 5th Missouri (for a while it
was the 13th Missouri Militia Cavalry. On Jul/Aug 1862 roll is listed as
absent on sick furlough.
Discharged for disability April 23, 1863 at Waynesville, Mo.
An Adjutant General's Office letter dated April 11, 1868 states the
following;
Amos Higgins was enrolled on February 18,1862 in 13th Regiment Missouri
Militia Cavalry for service during war. Was mustered in as a Private on
April 12, 1863.
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7
Higgins, Charles
Union
Cavalry
6th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
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8
Higgins, Christopher
Union
Infantry
48th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Civil War pension index -
Company "A" 48th Missouri. A widows pension was given July 28,1865
(Application # 103884 Certificate # 56732)
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9
Higgins, Christopher W
Union
Infantry
47th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Civil War pension records show Christopher Higgins received an invalid's pension September 15, 1890 for
his service in Company "B" 47th Missouri Infantry.
.....
http://www.mostateparks.com/ftdavidson/unionsoldnot.pdf
Union Soldiers Not in the Engagements Beginning 26 Sep 1864
NAME RANK REGIMENT COMPANY Residence DATE OF ENTRY
DATE OF DISCHARGE NOTATIONS
Higgins, Christopher W. Private 47th MO Infantry B 12 Aug 1864 29 Mar 1865 Age 17
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10
Higgins, David M
Union
Infantry
48th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
http://www.interment.net/data/us/tn/davidson/nashnat/index_henhim.htm
Nashville National Cemetery Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee
Higgins, David M, d. 01/12/1865, PVT A 48 MO INF, Jan 12 1865, Plot: G 8353,
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11
Higgins, Francaway
Union
Infantry
23rd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
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12
Higgins, Francis M
Union
Cavalry
15th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Civil War pension records shoe Francis M. Higgins received an invalid's pension June 1 1888 for his
service in Company "D" 15th Missouri Infantry & Company "D"'7th PROVISIONAL ENROLLED MISSOURI MILITIA
A unit history OFF SITE http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmoinf2.htm
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13
Higgins, George H.
Union
Infantry
47th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
http://www.interment.net/data/us/tn/davidson/nashnat/index_henhim.htm
Nashville National Cemetery
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee
Higgins, G H, d. 01/31/1865, PVT K 47 MO INF, Plot: R7493,
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14
Higgins, George W
Union
Infantry
11th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
George W. Higgins joined for duty and enrolled as a Private for 3 years
service at Sumner, Illinois on July 20, 1861 at age 20 in Company "H" 11th
Missouri Infantry* .On Jan-Feb 1862 roll is listed as absent sick at Cape
Girardeau, Missouri. On detached service in Pioneer Corp since March 1, 1863
through December 31 1863 when he was discharged for re-enlistment on January
1,1864 in Veteran Volunteer regiment at LaGrange, Tennessee. On Mar-Apr 1864
roll listed as absent without leave since April 26, 1864. On May-June 1864
roll he is listed as sick at Memphis, Tennessee since June 20,1864. On
Nov-Dec 1864 roll listed as sick at Nashville, Tennessee since December 15,
1864. Mustered out January 15, 1866.
Enlistment declaration states he was born in Crawford County, Illinois. Has
dark eyes, Light hair, light complexion and is six feet tall. Stated his
occupation as a Farmer.
* At time of enlistment organization was called Captain Oldman's Company
First Missouri Rifles.
Source:
Card Records of Headstones Provided for
Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879- ca. 1903 Microfilm Publication M1845 - Roll # 9
George W. Higgins, Private Company "H" 11th Missouri Infantry, died November 19,1895 and is buried in
Palestine Cemetery in Palestine Illinois.
Civil War pension records show George W, Higgins received an
invalid's pension September 10,1887. A widows pension was applied
for on October 3,1916 by an unnamed spouse, does not show it was
granted. Date of death given as November 19,1895 at Palestine,
Illinois. A pension for a minor also was given.
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15
Higgins, Henry
Union
Infantry
47th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Civil War pension records show Henry Higgins received an invalid's pension April 22,1892 for his service in
Company "G" 47th Missouri Infantry.
His wife Della Higgins received a widows pension March 29, 1909.
Appears as Henry Higgens on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Woodside,
Oregon County, Missouri.
Service noted as from March 1864 to April 1865.
Census
Scan HIGGINS HENRY 55 W TN MO OREGON HIGH LAND 1880
wife's name differs from future census'
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Henry HIGGINS Self M Male W 55 TN Work On Farm TN TN
Lean HIGGINS Wife M Female W 54 GA Keeping House GA GA
Sintha HIGGINS Dau S Female W 21 GA At Home TN GA
Polina D. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 17 GA At School TN GA
Sarah E. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 12 GA At Home TN GA
Source Information:
Census Place Highland, Oregon, Missouri Family History Library Film 1254707
NA Film Number T9-0707 Page Number 324B
Census
Scan HIGGINS HENRY 76 M W TN MO OREGON WOODSIDE TWP 1900
Census
Scan HIGGINS DELLA 50 F W TN MO OREGON WOODSIDE TWP 1910
Henry's widow in 1910 census
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16
Higgins, J. W.
Union
Sullivan County, Missouri Home Guard
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17
Higgins, Jacob
Union
Cavalry
15th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Civil War pension records show Jacob Higgins received an invalid's pension November 19,1877 for his service
in Company "D" 15th Missouri Cavalry. His wife Sarah J. Higgins received a widows pension November 7 1894.
HIGGINS JACOB 34 M W IL MO ST CLAIR WASHINGTON TWP
1870
Household: 1880 Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Jacob HIGGINS Self M Male W 43 IL Farmer --- IL
Sarah J. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 34 MO Keeping House --- ---
Margarett S. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 18 MO IL MO
Elmore M. HIGGINS Son S Male W 16 MO Works On Farm IL MO
Louisea HIGGINS Dau S Female W 14 MO IL MO
Mary A. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 12 MO IL MO
Ulysses G. HIGGINS Son S Male W 6 MO IL MO
Mattie I. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 1 MO IL MO
Source Information:
Census Place Doyal, St. Clair, Missouri Family History Library Film 1254714
NA Film Number T9-0714 Page Number 384D
Appears on 1890 Veterans Schedules Doyal, Saint Clair, Missouri and refers to his service as a Private in
Company "D" 15th Missouri Cavalry from June 1864 to July 1865. States his disability that was occurred was
"sore eyes".
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18
Higgins, James
Union
Cavalry
13th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Civil War pension index - Service in Company "D" 1st Mo. State
Militia Infantry & Company "F" 13th Missouri cavalry
Invalid pension Nov 2. 1890
(Application
# 972926 Certificate # 704994)
His widow applied for pension, no record of it being given.
Per pension records, same soldier as # 19 below
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19
Higgins, James H.
Union
Infantry
1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Infantry
Per pension records, same soldier as # 18 above
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20
Higgins, James R.
Union
Infantry
12th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
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21
Higgins, John
Union
Cavalry
15th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Civil War pension records show John G. Higgins' wife
Miriam L. Higgins received a widows pension,June 9th 1893, for her husbands service in Company "D" 7th
Provisional Enrolled Missouri Militia and later in Company "D" 15th Missouri Cavalry
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Quad/6460/CW/EMM/EMMhist.html
A Brief History of the Enrolled Missouri Militia
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22
Higgins, John
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Appears on a roll of substitutes (for James .W. Bell) forwarded for the
1st Missouri Cavalry dated August 25,1864 at St. Louis, Missouri.
Enlisted as a Private for 3 years on August 8, 1864 at St. Louis,
Mo.. Enlistee was born in Ireland, 27 years old, a laborer by trade, Grey
Eyes, Brown Hair. Name appears on a list of deserters at Little Rock,
Arkansas, date December 15, 1864.
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23
Higgins, John
Union
Cavalry
3rd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Enlisted at Quincy, Illinois, by Captain James Howland on August 13.
1861 for 3 years service as a Private in Company "A" 3rd Missouri
Cavalry. On Nov/Dec 1861 roll is absent with General Prentiss in pursuit
of the enemy. On Mar/Apr 1862 is listed as absent on extra duty building
a blockhouse at South River since April 24th 1862. On Sept/Oct 1862 roll
is listed as absent sick in hospital. On Nov/Dec 1862 roll is listed
absent, is orderly for Major Carrick near Rolla Mo. On Mar/Apr 1863 roll
is listed absent sick in post hospital at Ironton, Mo. His discharge
papers list his place of birth as Londonderry, Ireland, that he was 5 ft
8 in tall, Fair Complexion, Blue eyes, grey, his occupation was listed
as laborer. Discharged June 4, 1863 at the age of 34 at Pilot Knob,
Missouri on Surgeons Certificate - Disability was disease of the chest
(Bronchitis) contracted while in Army. Also deemed unfit for service in
invalid corps.
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[Not on this NPS Listing]
John H. Higgins served in Co. E, 76th EMM
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24
Higgins, John
Union
Artillery
1st Regiment, Missouri Light Artillery
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25
Higgins, John C.
Union
Infantry
33rd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Service
Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the
State of Missouri. (NARA)
John C. Higgins joined for duty and enrolled August 16, 1862 at St.
Joseph's Missouri at age 41 in Company "F" 33rd Missouri Infantry for 3
years service. Mustered into regiment on September 3, 1862. Left at Post
hospital, sick, on December 23,1862. Died of Typhoid Pneumonia
(Plurisy)
in Post Hospital at Benton Barracks, Missouri on December 28,1862.
Personal Information from Compiled records: Born Sangamon, Illinois, age
41, 6 foot tall, Light Complexion, Grey eyes, Grey hair, a farmer by
occupation.
http://www.interment.net/data/us/mo/stlouis/jeffbarr/h/jeffbarr_h16.htm
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - St. Louis, Missouri
Higgins, John C, d. 12/28/1862, Plot: 24 0 5341, bur. 12/28/1862
----
Not on NPS LIST
Higgins John G
Civil War pension records show John G. Higgins, who served in Company "D" 15 Missouri Cavalry & Company
"D" 7th Enrolled Missouri Militia (EMM)
wife, Miriam L. Higgins, applied for a widows pension June 9 1893.
Pension was file for in Kansas. The index does not show it was given.
Info on EMM-
http://mmcwrt.missouri.org/2001/default0107.htm
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26
Higgins, John M.
Union
Infantry
27th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Appears on 1890 Veterans Schedule Morgan, Mercer
County, Missouri. Refers to service as a Private in Company "B"
27th Missouri Infantry from August 22,1862 to June
13,1865.
Disability Rheumatism 1863 on March from Vicksburg.
Civil War pension records show John M. Higgins received an
invalid's pension February 24, 1883 for his service
as noted above.
Civil War pension records note his date of death as June
1,1922 at Watonga, Oklahoma. He is listed as Jehu M. Higgins.
Year: 1870; Census Place: Morgan, Mercer, Missouri; Roll:
M593_792; Page: 170; Image: 340 (No Image Available)
Name Age
Jehu Higgins 23
Mary F Higgins 21
Roberta Higgins 9/12
See on site at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mjhiggins/usa-05.htm
1880 Census
Jehu M. HIGGINS Self M Male W 34 KY Farmer KY KY
1920;Census Place: Watonga, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453;
Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 302
Jehu M Higgins,Watonga,Blaine,Oklahoma,abt
1846,Kentucky,White,Boarder
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27
Higgins, Joseph
Union
Cavalry
16th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
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Joseph H Higgins [Not on this NPS Listing]
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28
Higgins, Madison S.
Union
Infantry
23rd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Civil War pension records show Madison S. Higgins' re-married wife Nancy M. Thompson received a widows
pension August 7,1891 for her husbands service in Company "A" 23rd Missouri
Infantry. She had also filed for a pension for a minor named A.L. Thompson in
1883.No records of the minors pension being granted.
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29
Higgins, Martin
Union
Infantry
7th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
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30
Higgins, Martin
Union
-
2nd Northeast Regiment, Missouri Home Guard
-NPS list does not note actual service in 21st Mo.-
http://mo21infantry.tripod.com/21inf.html
The Twenty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry was formed on
December 31, 1861, when Special Order #15 merged the under-strength
First and Second Northeast Missouri Regiments
http://mo21infantry.tripod.com/21codpriv.htm
Privates of Company D of 21st Missouri
Name-Rank-Age-Description-ht-hair-eye-comp-M
or S-
Occupation-Nativity-Residence-Enlisted Date-Mustered
in When-
Where-By Whom Remarks
Higgins, Martin Private 44 5' 5" brown blue fair M
Farmer Galway Co., Ireland Knox Co., MO 15 July 1861 1
Feb 1862 Canton, MO Lt E Moore Discharged disability
30 Oct 1862
Best census connection is
HIGGINS MARTIN 44 M W
IREL MO KNOX CENTER TWP 1860
Source:
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans
Martin Higgins - Private - Company "D" - 21st Missouri Infantry
- Died February 14, 1898 - Buried Riverside Cemetery at
Kalamazoo Michigan.
Catholic
Riverside Cemetery - Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
Location: Catholic Riverside Cemetery is located at 1015 Gull
Road (Part of Riverside Cemetery), Kalamazoo County. Although
it's part of Riverside, Mt. Olivet Cemetery has the burial
records for this section
Link to Image of
Headstone
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31
Higgins, Michael
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Michael Higgins enlisted by Captain Murray on July 9, 1864 at St. Louis,
Missouri in Company "D" 7th Missouri Cavalry. Transferred on December
15,1864 to Company "K" 1st Missouri Cavalry. at the age of 18 for 3 years service. He was 5 foot tall, fair
complexion, Blue, eyes and Auburn Hair. He was born in Ireland and a
laborer by trade. He was enrolled as a Private into Company "K", 1st
Missouri Cavalry. File states he was a substitute for G. M. Fisher.
A note on an undated roll states he has been on leave since March
20,1865.
Mustered out September 1, 1865 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
Same soldier as # 33 below
Civil War pension records show Michael Higgins received an invalid's
pension August 8,1890 for his service in Company "D" 7th Missouri
Cavalry and Company "K" 1 Missouri Cavalry. The pension was filed
for in Missouri. It notes his date of death as June 17, 1900 at Fall
River County, South Dakota.
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32
Higgins, Michael
Union
Infantry
7th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Mustered in July 1,1861 at Boonville, Missouri as a Private in Company "C",
7th Missouri Infantry. Died at age of 35 of Pneumonia at Lexington,
Missouri, February 25,1862.
Source:
Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans
Michael Higgins- Company "C"-7th Missouri Infantry. Buried at Catholic
Cemetery at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri.
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33
Higgins, Michael
Union
Cavalry
7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
See #31 above
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in
Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Michael Higgins enlisted* July 9,1864 at St. Louis, Missouri for 3 years
service as a Private in Company "D",7th Missouri Cavalry. Transferred on
December 15,1864 at the age of 19 to Company "K" 1st Missouri Cavalry.
Was a substitute for Herman Henry Wernse
Personal Information from his substitute enlistment declaration:
Age 18, born in Ireland, Boatman by occupation, Blue eyes, dark hair, Sandy
complexion,5 foot 2 inches tall.
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34
Higgins, Peter
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Peter Higgins joined for duty and enrolled on July 3, 1862 at St. Louis,
Missouri in Company "D", (records also show service with Co. "K") 1st
Missouri Cavalry for 3 years service. Sworn in and mustered as 2nd Lt.
by Governor Gamble on same date. Later became 1st Lt. He was ordered
(Special order # 32)to the Army of the Frontier to Captain Peabody on
orders from Headquarters. He wanted to know if he was on duty or not
during transfer, if not he asked to be mustered out of service. No
record of reply to this question. He later received Special order # 19
dated January 27,1863 relieving him from duty with the 1st Mo.. He is to
report to the General commanding in Western Missouri. No further record.
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35
Higgins, Peter
Union
Cavalry
Stewart's Battalion, Missouri Cavalry
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36
Higgins, Peter
Union
Cavalry
7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service
Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the
State of Missouri. (NARA)
Peter Higgins appears on muster roll of Company "D" 7 Missouri Cavalry
as a 2nd Lt. dated March 2,1863. Assumed command of regiment April 2,
1863. Assigned to control of arms and company property. Relieved of
command of regiment May 14,1863 and assigned to command of Howitzer
battery. Responsible for ordinance and company property. Relieved of
duty of this assignment on June 17, 1863.A letter dated August 20, 1863
requesting him to appear before a board of examinations for his
qualifications to hold the position he then held. Assigned to duty at
Camp for re-mount horses since September 24,1863. Relieved from duty at
re-mount camp on January 21,1864 and is to return to his regiment. Took
command of company on May 20,1864. Mustered out at age 34 on November
23,1864 by reason of expiration of service.
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37
Higgins, Peter
Union
Cavalry
Stewart's Battalion, Missouri Cavalry
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38
Higgins, Philamon R
Union
Cavalry
15th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Philamon R. Higgins enlisted at age 20,in 7th Regiment Enrolled Missouri
Militia* on May 3, 1864 as a Private in Company "D", for 20 months
service.It is noted he has blue eyes, dark hair, Fair complexion, and 5
foot 4 inches tall. Mustered in at Springfield, Missouri on July 3,
1864.Born St. Clair, Missouri. Mustered out July 1, 1865 at Springfield,
Missouri.
* Subsequently
became Company "D" 15th Missouri Cavalry.
Civil War pension records show that Philamon Higgins of the 15th Missouri Cavalry received an invalid's
pension on August 2 1890 and his wife Nancy received a widows pension on February 13 1917.
His pension file states his death dates as February 2, 1917 at
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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39
Higgins, Richie
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations From the State of Missouri. (NARA)
Richie Higgins enrolled and joined for duty on August 1,1861 at
Jacksonville, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private on September 6,1861 at
Jefferson Barracks, Mo. into Company "G" 1st Missouri Cavalry for 3
years service.
Appears present on rolls until May/Jun 1862 when he is absent sick in
camp at Helena, Arkansas. Present for duty on Sept/Oct 1862 roll.
Present on all rolls until Jan/Feb 1864 roll where he is listed as
absent with leave. Mustered out February 28, 1864 at St. Louis Missouri
by virtue of Re-Enlistment as a veteran at New Madrid, Mo. Mustered in
to same regiment and company. Transferred to Company "H". upon
regimental reconsolidation. Transferred to Company "F". late 1864.
Mustered out September 1, 1865 at Little Rock, Arkansas. Name appears on
a hospital roll of Benton Barracks, Mo. dated September 5, 1865 for
Cholera. Personal information noted is that he is 27 years old,single, a
native of Belmont County, Ohio, gave a residence of Jacksonville,
Illinois. Height is 5 ft 8 1/2 inches, Brown eyes, black hair, dark
complexion.
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40
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
10th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
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41
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Infantry
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42
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Harrison County Regiment, Missouri Home Guard
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43
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
22nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
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44
Higgins, Thomas
Union
Infantry
27th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source: Compiled Service
Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the
State of Missouri. (NARA)
Thomas Higgins enrolled September 5, 1862 at St. Louis, Missouri
at the age of 28 in Company "D", 27th Missouri Infantry Regiment for 3
years service. Mustered in to regiment September 27, 1862 at Benton
Barracks, Missouri. Killed in action at Resaca, Georgia on May 14,1864.
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45
Higgins, Thomas P.
Union
Infantry
43rd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
Source:
Card Records of Headstones Provided for
Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903 Microfilm Publication M1845 - Roll # 9
Thomas P. Higgins, Private, Company "F" 43rd Missouri Infantry died February 17,1894 and is buried in an
unspecified cemetery at Fairview, Cedarville, Kansas.
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46
Higgins, Tolbert
Union
Cavalry
1st Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry
Same soldier as # 47 below
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47
Higgins, Tolbert
Union
Cavalry
2nd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Merrill's Horse)
View 1870 MO Census CLINTON HARDIN TWP
with TOLBERT HIGGINS 30 yr old
Wife Pamelia and daughter Carrie
1880 Census Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Tolbert HIGGINS Self M Male W 38 MO
Farmer KY KY
Pamelia HIGGINS Wife M Female W 28 MO Keeping House
Clarra HIGGINS Dau S Female W 12 MO
MO MO
Herbert HIGGINS Son S Male
W 8 MO MOMO
Narcisa HIGGINS Dau S Female W 6 MO
MO MO
Lura HIGGINS Dau S Female W
3 MO MO MO
Source Information:
Census Place Salem, Daviess, Missouri
Family History Library Film 1254684
NA Film Number T9-0684 Page Number 145D
An inquiry of a Talbert Higgins is also on site at
Where INDIANA Feb 02 2002
Talbert Higgins d 1840,
(killed in Indiana when tree fell on him)
m. Matilda Jones d Jan. 1901
View 1900 KS Census Scan
Talbert Higgins age 60
View 1910 KS Census Scan
Tolbert Higgins age 68
View 1920 KS Census Scan
Tolvert Higgins age 79
Civil War pension records show Talbert Higgins received an invalid's
pension February 23.1887 for his service in Company "F" 2 Missouri
Cavalry.It states he enlisted April 1,1862 and was discharged April 17,
1865. (Other service noted in Company "I" 1st Missouri Militia
Cavalry).The file notes his date of death as October 12,1928 at Selina
Kansas.
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48
Higgins, Walter
Union
Infantry
30th Regiment, Missouri Infantry
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49
Higgins, William
Union
Cavalry
Cass County Home Guard, Missouri Cavalry
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50
Higgins, William B.
Union
Infantry
42nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry
http://www.interment.net/data/us/tn/davidson/nashnat/index_henhim.htm
Nashville National Cemetery
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee
Higgins, Wm B, d. 01/14/1865, PVT D 42 MO INF, Plot: H 9319
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51
Higgins, William T.
Union
Cavalry
15th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry
Appears on 1890 Veterans Census Schedule Jasper,Dallas
County, Missouri. Refers to service as a Private in
Company "D" 15th Missouri Cavalry.No other service
info given. Notes: Living at present address since '64
(1864)
Civil War pension records show William T. Higgins
received an invalid's pension (unreadable day &
year)1886 for his service in Company "D" 15th Missouri
Cavalry. A minor named Emma Higgins was given a
pension July 28,1912.
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Not Listed on this NPS Listing for Missouri
ROSTER
CAPTAIN RAY'S COMPANY L
76TH ENROLLED MISSOURI MILITIA In the summer of 1862, Confederate guerrillas spread
fear across Missouri. Unable to control them with regular troops, Union commanders created the Enrolled
Missouri Militia ("EMM"). Able-bodied Missouri men not already in the military were required to report to
the nearest Union post and enroll for military service in the local area
Higgins, John H. Age 36. Enrolled Co. L, 76th EMM 2/11/1863 at Cassville (? days). Later a John H.
Higgins served in Co. E, 76th EMM, enrolled 5/1864 at Greenfield, MO.
1.NAME-2.NO- 3.RANK- 4.REGIMENT- 5.CO- 6.DOD- 7.Natl
Cem info-SNC LOCATION(sec-row-num) 8.HONOR ROLL
Higgens, Jos. 525 sergeant 6th EMM K September 28 {1864} Joseph H. Higgins 21-0-1174 Higgins
- Sources can be found at link at site noted above -
- More info on the 6th EMM (Enrolled Missouri Militia) can be found at
http://www.geocities.com/~m_lause/CW/EMM/EMMhist.html
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MISSISSIPPI
No. Soldier Name Side Function Regiment Name
1
Higgins, Michael
Union
-
1st Battalion, Mississippi Mounted Rifles
Source: Compiled Service
Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations
From the State of Mississippi. (NARA)
Michael Higgins appears on a Muster & Descriptive roll of U.S.
Volunteers forwarded, as a Private for Company "G" of the 1st Battalion
Mississippi Mounted Rifles. It states he was born in
Ireland. Enlisted by Captain Samuel Gilbert at
Memphis, Tennessee on March 3, 1864 for 3 years, paid bounty for
enlisting. Mustered in on March 31, 1864. States he has Blue eyes, light
hair, Sandy complexion, Height 5 foot 11 inches. By occupation he is a
laborer. He was 29 years 6 months old at time of enlistment.
File shows service
also in Company "E".
Absent on expedition
December 21, 1864.
Mustered out June 26, 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.
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2
Higgins, William M*
Union
-
1st Battalion, Mississippi Mounted Rifles
* Middle initial actually -W-
Source: Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served
in Organizations From the State of Mississippi. (NARA)
Michael Higgins appears on a Muster & Descriptive roll of U.S.
Volunteers forwarded as a Private for Company "A" 1st Battalion,
Mississippi Mounted Rifles . Enlisted by Captain Samuel Gilbert on
December 25,1863 at
Memphis, Tennessee for 3 years service and mustered in on
December 26, 1863.
Was paid bounty for enlistment. Born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
Aged 19 years. A farmer by occupation. Black eyes, Brown hair, Light
complexion. Mustered out June 26, 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.
Civil War pension records show William W. Higgins received an invalids pension February 10,1890, for
service in Company "A" 1st Mississippi Mounted Rifles.
His Wife Mary E. Higgins received a widows pension in what appears to say February 3,1901.
census-
-Only William & Mary Higgins in this state in
Household:1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age
Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William HIGGINS Self M Male W 35 MS Farmer GA NC
Mary E. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 35 SC Keeping House SC SC
Mary P. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 13 MS Works In House MS SC
James HIGGINS Son S Male W 12 MS Works On Farm MS SC
Richard HIGGINS Son S Male W 10 MS Works On Farm MS SC
Sarah M. HIGGINS Dau S Female W 8 MS MS SC
Source Information:
Census Place Union, Mississippi Family History Library Film 1254666
NA Film Number T9-0666 Page Number 299B
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