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26 Dec 2009

Source: The Firelands pioneer, Volume 16 By Firelands Historical Society - Published 1907

SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF JUDGE DAVID HIGGINS.

David Higgins was the eldest son of Rev. David and Eunice (Gilbert) Higgins. He was born at Lyme, Conn., August 2, 1789. His father at that time was pastor of the church at Lyme. In 1801 his father and family removed to Aurelius, now the city of Auburn, N. Y. During their residence there, David, Jr., was for two years a student at Yale College. In 1812 his father was called to the Presbyterian Church at Bath, New York. Before this David went to Cambridge, Maryland, as tutor in a private family. While there he made the acquaintance of and married Miss Cecilia Davis of Harper's Ferry, Virginia. They soon after removed to Angelica, New York, where he practiced law for a few years. Their oldest son, Robert, was born here. Before 1816 they removed to Hamilton, Ohio, performing the journey on horseback, Mrs. Higgins carrying their infant son most of the time before her. In 1818 or 1819 they removed again to Springfield, Ohio, where in 1820 their third child, a
daughter, Mary, was born. While living in southern Ohio, he represented Butler county in the Ohio legislature. In 1828 they removed to Norwalk, Ohio, where he practiced law for many years through northern Ohio, until his appointment as Circuit Judge. While Judge Higgins was holding court at Maumee in 1837-8, the celebrated "Toledo war" arose, the cause being a dispute over the boundary between Ohio and Michigan, which was decided by Judge Higgins in favor of the Ohio contention, causing rebellion on the part of the Michiganites, which necessitated the United States taking a hand in the fight. Congress gave Michigan the upper peninsula in return for the little strip she gave up to Ohio just north of Toledo.

He resided in 1841 and 1842 in Maumee City, after that returning to Norwalk until, after the election of James K. Polk, he went to Washington, D. C., where he received a clerkship in the Treasury Department, which he retained until his death, which occurred in 1873. His wife died in Washington in October, 1846. In 1848 he married Miss Letitia King of Washington, who, with two children, a daughter and a son, survived him. During his residence in Norwalk in 1834, his horse running away, he, in jumping from the carriage, shattered his foot so that amputation was necessary between the knee and ankle, so that ever after he wore a cork leg.

Mrs. Mary Higgins Gibbs.*
*Mrs. Gibbs, niece of Judge David Higgins, was born in Bath, N. Y., 1826. She came to Norwalk, Ohio., 1835. She is in her eigthy-flrst year.—James G. Gibbs

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Washington, D.C. Marriages
Name: David Higgins Spouse: Letitia W. King
Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1847 County: Wash State: DC

HIGGINS DAVID 55 M W CT DC WASHINGTON 1850
Name Age
David Higgins 55
Letitia Higgins 32
Catharine King 60
Maria H Higgins 2

HIGGINS DAVID 70 M W CT DC WASHINGTON 1-WD WASHINGTON 1860
Name Age
Marian Higgins 12
Lucius Higgins 2/12
Sallie Weston 65
David Higgins 70
Letetia Higgins 40

HIGGINS DAVID 81 M W CT DC WASHINGTON 1-WD WASHINGTON 1870
Name Age
David Higgins 81
Letitia Higgins 50
Lucious Higgins 10

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05 Jul 2009

TOLEDO - CITY DIRECTORY FOR 1889-90 BY R. L. POLK & CO
Higgins Annie, knitter, bds 841 Oak, E T.
Higgins Allie M (wid Arthur D), dressmkr, bds 1626 Superior.
Higgins Bridget, elk Lion store, bds 344 Illinois.
Higgins Charles W, physician 446 Superior, res 448 same.
Higgins Christopher T, elk Wabash Ry, bds 325 Broadway.
Higgins Cornelia A (wid Wm W), bds 224 12th.
Higgins Elizabeth, packer Woolson Spice Co, bds 383 Indiana ave.
Higgins Ellie (wid James P). res 415 Wade.
Higgins Emma, packer Woolson Spice Co. bds 383 Indiana ave.
Higgins Ethan A, editor Commercial, res 619 Adams.
Higgins George, bricklayer, res 224 Grove.
Higgins John F, engr Wabash Ry, res 404 Dix.
Higgins John G, lab, res 1725 Ontario.
Higgins J Frank, painter John Brereton, res 1031 W Broadway.
Higgins Kate, spice packer, bds 325 Broadway.
Higgins Lydia, wks Woolson Spice Co, bds 520 Forrer.
Higgins Martin, engr Wabash Ry, res 220 Banks.
Higgins Martin jr, elk genl pass office T St L & K C R R, bds 220 Banks.
Higgins Mary, attendant Toledo insane asylum.
Higgins Mary, elk, bds 344 Illinois.
Higgins Mary, domestic 1812 Madison.
Higgins Mary (wid James), res 325 Broadway.
Higgins Mary (wid Martin), res 220 Banks
Higgins Maty A, dressmkr, bds 1725 Ontario.
Higgins Michael, boilermkr, bds 325 Broadway.
Higgins Michael, patrolman, res 344 Illinois.
Higgins Michael, plumber, res 627 Dorr.
Higgins Michael, truckman L S & M S Ry, bds 518 Lafayette
Higgins Nellie, packer Woolson Spice Co, bds 325 Broadway.
Higgins Thomas, lab, bds 325 Broadway.
Higgins Thomas, lab Wabash Ry, res 841 Oak, E T.
Higgins Thomas, pipeman steamer No 8, res 557 Indiana ave.
Higgins Thomas, sailor, res 383 Indiana ave. "*
Higgins Wm G, lab, bds 325 Broadway.
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12 Jun 2009

Source: History of the Republican party in Ohio
edited by Joseph Patterson Smith - Published by Lewis Publishing Company, 1898

OWEN S. HIGGINS, who has been an active adherent of the Republican party and an important factor in its local affairs, cast his first vote at the age of eighteen, when he exercised the specially granted privilege extended to all soldiers in the Rebellion and deposited his ballot while on duty in the breastworks before Atlanta. On May 18, 1897, he was appointed postmaster of Lebanon by President McKinley, assuming his official duties on the 1st of July, and he has given most efficient and satisfactory service, reflecting credit both upon himself and the party he represents.

The birth of Mr. Higgins took place in Hamilton county, Ohio, May 15, 1846, his parents being Peter and Elizabeth Higgins, the former of whom died when our subject was but six years of age, and the mother surviving but a short time thereafter. Owen S. subsequently came to Warren county, where he passed his youth among strangers, working for his board and attending school until seventeen years old, and then enlisted in Company E, Seventy-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in February, 1863, serving faithfully and loyally until 1865, when, in July of that year, he was mustered out. He participated in the Atlanta campaign and was with Sherman on his memorable march to the sea; he took part in all the principal battles of the above campaigns, and was never absent from his regiment, although at one time he was transferred from the Seventy-ninth to the Seventy-third Infantry.

After the close of the war Mr. Higgins engaged in farm work and pursued his studies in the district schools, after leaving which he learned the blacksmith's trade and later embarked in the grocery business, conducting the same for some years at Loveland, Warren county, until about 1892, when he moved to Lebanon and has since continued here, meeting with that distinct success that is ever the logical result of intelligently applied industry, perseverance and honesty of purpose. At one time Mr. Higgins was engaged in the real-estate business in Cincinnati. Although he has always been a worker in the local field and in the district, county and state conventions, he never before held public office, with the exception of township assessor and member of the school board. He is known as a local organizer, working in his own quiet way, and has been active in every campaign, both local and national, for the past thirty-five years. As a stanch Republican Mr. Higgins is in thorough sympathy with the principles of his party, and believes in protection to our home industries, sound money, arbitration and the restriction of immigration.

In his social relations Mr. Higgins is an enthusiastic and active member of Granvel Thurston Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

The marriage of Mr. Higgins was celebrated in 1873, when he was united to Miss Lyddia Stark, of Clermont county, and the following children have been born to them: Adda F., and Lyddia, who died in 1875. Mr. Higgins' second wife, whom he married in 1877, was Miss Amanda M. Hill, of Warren county, Ohio. One son was born by this marriage, and named Robert Roy, and he died in 1891.


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HIGGINS OWEN 14 M W OH OH WARREN HAMILTON TWP 1860
Name Age
Jonah Roach 69
Rebecca Roach 63
E A Roach 21
Theodore Bennet 9
Owen Higgins 14
Ann Galligan 15

See his Civil War service and pension information

HIGGINS OWEN 23 M W OH OH WARREN HAMILTON TWP 1870
Name Age
Allen A Sutton 34
Amanda Sutton 30
Charles Sutton 3
Jane Roberts 28
Owen Higgins 23  Journey Blacksmith

Household: 1880
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Owen S. HIGGINS Self M Male W 34 OH Blacksmith IRE IRE
Amanda M. HIGGINS Wife M Female W 35 OH Keeping House OH OH
Adda HIGGINS Dau S Female W 6 OH OH OH
Oscar BAYNE Other S Male W 23 OH Apprentice Blacksmith OH OH
Source Information:
Census Place Hamilton, Warren, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255075
NA Film Number T9-1075  Page Number 303A

HIGGINS O S 54 M W OH OH WARREN TURTLE CRK TWP 1900
Name Age
O S Higgins 54
Moriah Higgins 56

HIGGINS OWEN S 63 M W OH OH WARREN TURTLE CRK TWP 1910
Name Age
Owen S Higgins 63
Amanda M Higgins 65

HIGGINS OWEN 73 M W OH OH WARREN TURTLE CRK 1920
Name Age
Owen Higgins 73
Amanda Higgins 76

1930; Census Place: Lebanon, Warren, Ohio; Roll: 1890; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 1006  (No Image Available)
Name Age
O S Higgins 83
Addie Higgins 69
Lillian Mac Neilan 68
Martha Callins 79
Sarah Morris 76

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