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Austin Thomas Higgins 1840–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1840

Birth Location: Bath, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 16 Jun 1869

Death Location: Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States

Father: William Higgins

Mother: Nancy Boaz

Spouse(s): Mary Ping

Children(s): Minnie Higgins, Emma Parker

In 1840, Austin Thomas Higgins entered the world in Bath, Kentucky, United States, born to William D Higgins And Nancy Jane Boaz. In 1850, Austin Thomas Higgins resided in Gallatin, Kentucky. In 1860, Austin Thomas Higgins resided in Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States. Austin Thomas Higgins married Mary Elizabeth Ping, and had children including Emma J Parker, Minnie Higgins. Austin Thomas Higgins passed away in 1869 in Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Austin Thomas Higgins entered the world in Bath, Kentucky, United States, born to William D Higgins And Nancy Jane Boaz.
  • In 1850, Austin Thomas Higgins resided in Gallatin, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Austin Thomas Higgins resided in Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States.
  • Austin Thomas Higgins married Mary Elizabeth Ping, and had children including Emma J Parker, Minnie Higgins.
  • Austin Thomas Higgins passed away in 1869 in Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Austin Higgins's Ancestors

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Austin Higgins
1840–1869
Birth Place: Bath, Kentucky, United States
Parents
William D Higgins
1805–1870
Virginia, United States
Nancy (Jane) Boaz
1802–1874
Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Austin Higgins's Descendants

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Austin (Thomas) Higgins (6 Mar 1840–16 Jun 1869) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ping (9 Mar 1843–5 Apr 1915)
  1. 1. Minnie Higgins 1866– m. John (Tolliver) Parker 1860–1940
    1. 1. Arthur (L) Parker 1888–1949
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Parker 1891–
    3. 3. Dora (Bell) Parker 1893–
    4. 4. Freddie (Eugene) Parker 1895–1960
  2. 2. Emma (J) Parker 1863–1947 m. John (Tolliver) Parker 1860–1940 m. Sterling (Price "Tobe") Parker 1862–1936
    1. 1. Hattie (Mae) Parker 1887–1907
    2. 2. Infant (Daughter) Parker 1906–1906
    3. 3. Jess Parker 1897–1968 m. Eva (Marie) Pendergraft 1904–1957
      1. 1. Paul (Grover) Parker 1922–1968
      2. 2. Leroy Parker 1923–1979
      3. 3. Sterling (Price) Parker 1925–1971
      4. 4. Mitchell (L) Parker 1928–1987
      5. 5. Wanda (Faye) Parker 1930–1999
      6. 6. Delton (Ray) Parker 1931–1988
      7. 7. Ivan (Ellis) Parker 1933–1998
    4. 4. James (Harvey) Parker 1886–1958
    5. 5. Bennet (Allan) Parker 1889–1960
    6. 6. Mary (Alwilda) Parker 1891–1970
    7. 7. George (Henry) Parker 1894–1950
    8. 8. Bessie (Bird) Parker 1895–1985
    9. 9. Rosella Parker 1900–1916
    10. 10. Anna (L) Parker 1903–1967

Austin Higgins's Timeline

5 Records

1840
6 Mar 1840
Birth of Austin Thomas Higgins in Bath, Kentucky, United States
Bath, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 10
Austin Thomas Higgins resided here in Gallatin, Kentucky
Gallatin, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 20
Austin Thomas Higgins resided here in Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States
Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States
1861
16 December 1861
Age 21
Austin Thomas Higgins was married
None
1869
16 Jun 1869
Age 29
Death of Austin Thomas Higgins in Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States
Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1840
    Event Place: Bath, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1840; Birth city: Bath County; Birth state: KY.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 738; Image: 173.
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Gallatin, Kentucky; Roll: M432_200; Page: 158B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 December 1861
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1840; Birth city: Bath County; Birth state: KY.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Gallatin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Gallatin, Kentucky; Roll: M432_200; Page: 158B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: 738; Image: 173.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Willow Hill, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1869
    Event Place: Willow Hill, Jasper, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1840; Birth city: Bath County; Birth state: KY.

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