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Charles W. Biggs 1817 – 1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1817

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 23 May 1885

Death Location: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States

Father: Isaac Biggs

Mother: Elizabeth Zembron

Spouse(s): Lucina Smith, Julia Elrod

Children(s): John Biggs, James Biggs, Sarah Biggs, Jackson Biggs, Francis Biggs, Thomas Biggs, George Biggs, Jonathan Biggs, Bert Biggs, Charley Biggs, Claud Biggs, Julia Biggs

In 1817, Charles W. Biggs entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Isaac Biggs and Elizabeth Zembron. In 1850, Charles W. Biggs resided in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. In 1856, Charles W. Biggs resided in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA. Charles W. Biggs married Lucina Smith, Julia Ann Elrod, and had children including John William Biggs, James C Biggs, Sarah J Biggs, Jackson R Biggs, Francis Marion Biggs, Thomas Scott Biggs, George G Biggs, Jonathan Ethan Biggs, Bert August Biggs, Charley Biggs, Claud Elrod Biggs, Julia Biggs. Charles W. Biggs passed away in 1885 in Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Charles W. Biggs entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Isaac Biggs and Elizabeth Zembron.
  • In 1850, Charles W. Biggs resided in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1856, Charles W. Biggs resided in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA.
  • Charles W. Biggs married Lucina Smith, Julia Ann Elrod, and had children including John William Biggs, James C Biggs, Sarah J Biggs, Jackson R Biggs, Francis Marion Biggs, Thomas Scott Biggs, George G Biggs, Jonathan Ethan Biggs, Bert August Biggs, Charley Biggs, Claud Elrod Biggs, Julia Biggs.
  • Charles W. Biggs passed away in 1885 in Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Biggs
1793 – 1851
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Zembron
1785 – 1880
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
EZ

Spouses(s)

Lucina Smith
1819 –
Birth Location: New York
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Julia Elrod
1834 – 1917
Birth Location: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, United States
JE

Children(s)

John Biggs
1855 – 1938
Birth Location: Marion, Linn County, Iowa
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James Biggs
1857 – 1929
Birth Location: Marion, Linn, Iowa, United States
JB
Sarah Biggs
1860 – 1870
Birth Location: Iowa
SB
Jackson Biggs
1861 –
Birth Location: Iowa, United States
JB
Francis Biggs
1863 – 1919
Birth Location: Reynolds, Missouri, United States of America
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Thomas Biggs
1865 – 1924
Birth Location: Marion, Linn, Iowa, United States
TB
George Biggs
1868 – 1916
Birth Location: Marion, Linn, Iowa, United States
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Jonathan Biggs
1870 – 1918
Birth Location: Marion, Linn, Iowa, United States
JB
Bert Biggs
1873 – 1941
Birth Location: Iowa, United States
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Charley Biggs
1877 –
Birth Location: Iowa, United States
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Claud Biggs
1880 – 1955
Birth Location: Sterling Joh, Nebraska
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Julia Biggs
1838 –
Birth Location: Ohio
JB

Charles Biggs's Ancestors

Self
Charles Biggs
1817 – 1885
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
Isaac Biggs
1793 – 1851
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Zembron
1785 – 1880
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
William (Isaac) Biggs
1762 – 1806
Andover, Hampshire, England
Mary Wooden
1750 –
Hampshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Biggs
1723 – 1784
Alice Mossendew
1722 – 1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Biggs
1700 – 1767
Elizabeth Sharpe
1674 – 1743
William Mossendue
1700 – 1745
Alice Parker
1701 –

Charles Biggs's Descendants

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Charles (W.) Biggs (8 Apr 1817 – 23 May 1885) m. Lucina Smith (abt 1819 – ) m. Julia (Ann) Elrod (15 Nov 1834 – 24 Jun 1917)
  1. 1. John (William) Biggs (5 August 1855 – 27 Mar 1938) m. Lydia (J) Biggs (13 Aug 1860 – 2 June 1918) m. Daisy Smith (abt 1914 – Abt 1989)
    1. 1. Ruby Biggs (Nov 1892 – 25 Feb 1953) m. Harley (E) Davison (abt 1888 – )
      1. 1. Harley (R) Davison (abt 1920 – )
      2. 2. Winifred Davison (abt 1922 – )
    2. 2. Willie (J) Biggs (17 Dec 1882 – 31 Dec 1882)
    3. 3. H.A Rish (abt 1885 – )
    4. 4. Ruby (Pearl) Biggs (abt 1893 – 24 Feb 1953) m. Harley (Ernest) Davison (15 Jan 1887 – 21 Oct 1987)
      1. 1. Harley (R) Davison (17 Oct 1919 – 4 Feb 2014) m. Bernice (Irene) Hasty (16 Nov 1919 – 19 Nov 2007)
        1. 1. Robert (E) Davison (abt 1948 – )
      2. 2. Winifred Davison (abt 1922 – )
    5. 5. George (A) Krance (abt 1896 – )
    6. 6. John (Wiley) Purvis (19 Oct 1900 – )
    7. 7. John Alger (abt 1901 – )
    8. 8. Peter Evans (abt 1903 – )
    9. 9. Iva (Pearl) Biggs (29 Oct 1925 – 8 Jun 1981) m. John (Irby) Crenshaw (22 Oct 1915 – 10 Nov 1993)
      1. 1. John Crenshaw (abt 1940 – ) m. Nancy (Jean) Bell (abt 1947 – ) m. Victoria (H) Harris (abt 1931 – )
      2. 2. William Crenshaw (6 Nov 1941 – )
        1. 1. Jonathan (Lee) Crenshaw
      3. 3. Linda Crenshaw (Nov 1947 – 24 May 1948)
      4. 4. Leslie (Alan) Crenshaw (May 1950 – ) m. Maria m. Karen (Ann) Sosebee (abt 1948 – )
      5. 5. Sue (Ellen) Crenshaw (10 Jul 1953 – 3 Mar 2023) m. Walter (Lee) Ball (21 Oct 1952 – 5 Aug 2019) m. John (Edison) Betts (1945 – ) m. William (Terry) Taylor (9 Jan 1950 – 16 Aug 2017) m. Paul (Jackson) Tolleson (20 Apr 1950 – 31 Jul 2014)
        1. 1. Johnathon (L) Ball (20 May 1971 – 12 Nov 2022)
        2. 2. Shawn (William) Taylor (1979 – )
        3. 3. Paul (Jackson) Tolleson (04 May 1982 – ) m. Samantha (Bryant) Tolleson (abt 1984 – )
      6. 6. Elaine (Crenshaw) Harris (23 Jun 1955 – 22 Apr 2012) m. Jeffrey (A) Kainz m. Warren (Joseph) Harris (16 Apr 1944 – 2 Aug 2010)
        1. 1. Warren (Joseph) Harris (11 Dec 1991 – 6 Oct 2011)
        2. 2. Sherri Parris
      7. 7. Daniel (Ernest) Crenshaw (Dec 1957 – ) m. Brenda (Lyn Downs) (Crenshaw) (Sep 1955 – )
        1. 1. Robbie Crenshaw
    10. 10. John (William) Biggs (25 Dec 1935 – 22 May 2012) m. Barbara (Yvonne) Marquette (10 Oct 1924 – 28 Sep 2020)
  2. 2. James (C) Biggs (5 Jan 1857 – 27 Feb 1929)
  3. 3. Sarah (J) Biggs (1860 – 1870)
  4. 4. Jackson (R) Biggs (1861 – )
  5. 5. Francis (Marion) Biggs (3 Dec 1863 – November 1919) m. Maggie McDuffee (1871 – 19 November 1965)
    1. 1. Maud (Elva) Biggs (25 May 1890 – 22 NOV 1984)
    2. 2. John (Rufus) Biggs (Jul 1898 – )
    3. 3. Adolph (John) Biggs (8 July 1898 – 20 August 1954) m. Johanna (C) Trauernicht (20 March 1901 – 6 July 1972)
      1. 1. Jimmy (L) Biggs (abt 1930 – )
      2. 2. Mcduffie Biggs (abt 1935 – )
      3. 3. Carl (David) Biggs (30 Mar 1940 – 17 May 1999)
    4. 4. Thomas (Emmett) Biggs (24 DEC 1902 – 24 Dec 1968) m. Leona Schelling (3 DEC 1909 – 2 APR 1978) m. Jean (I.) Biggs (abt 1904 – )
  6. 6. Thomas (Scott) Biggs (Dec 1865 – 8 May 1924) m. Annie Biggs (Jan 1879 – ) m. Fannie (Mae) Coffman (27 Nov 1880 – 23 MAY 1947) m. Mary (K) Biggs (abt 1863 – )
    1. 1. Douge Biggs (Mar 1899 – )
    2. 2. Florence (May) Miller (24 Mar 1896 – 25 Nov 1956)
    3. 3. William (Henry) Biggs (11 Jul 1900 – 13 Feb 1955) m. Goldie Weddle (abt 1902 – 28 Sep 1965) m. Harriette (E) Harvey
      1. 1. Maybelle (Golda) Biggs (7 Sep 1921 – 10 december 1953)
      2. 2. Darlene (Flora BIGGS) King (25 Aug 1925 – 12 Feb 1987)
    4. 4. Ralph (S) Biggs (abt 1886 – )
    5. 5. M*T (L) Biggs (abt 1891 – )
    6. 6. Nellie (N) Biggs (abt 1892 – )
    7. 7. Vera (A) Biggs (abt 1895 – )
    8. 8. Ray (W) Biggs (abt 1899 – )
    9. 9. Maud (M) Biggs (abt 1901 – )
    10. 10. Leslie (S) Biggs (abt 1903 – )
    11. 11. Loulla Biggs (abt 1906 – )
  7. 7. George (G) Biggs (1868 – 8 May 1916)
  8. 8. Jonathan (Ethan) Biggs (Dec 1870 – 18 Apr 1918) m. Salina Goodblaw (Mar 1874 – 20 Sep 1927) m. Hattie (Belle) Williamson (5 Feb 1886 – 19 Aug 1933)
    1. 1. Robert (Nels Goodblaw) Biggs (10 Sep 1897 – 02 Jan 1958)
    2. 2. Charles (William) Biggs (12 Jul 1902 – 21 February 1982)
    3. 3. Lewis (Virgil) Biggs (11 Sep 1904 – 20 Jan 1988) m. Elizabeth Biggs (22 June 1905 – 29 June 1967) m. Zelma (Mabel) Traeger (11 August 1908 – 21 November 1984)
      1. 1. Martha (Rose) Patterson (5 Mar 1923 – 21 Oct 2010)
      2. 2. James (Marvin) Biggs (23 March 1934 – 21 December 2015) m. Dorothy (M) Rydberg m. Dorothy ((Dot) Marian) Rydberg (6 Jan 1938 – 06 Dec 2017) m. Eileen (Huldah) Tanner (4 Feb 1924 – 10 Jun 2002) m. Eileen H
        1. 1. Nancy (Ann) Biggs (5 Apr 1956 – 5 Apr 1956)
        2. 2. Jolene (Faye) Biggs (22 Sept 1957 – 5 Sep 2019)
        3. 3. Jolene Amaral
        4. 4. Deanna Brown
        5. 5. James
      3. 3. Dennis (Eugene) Biggs (30 August 1938 – 2 December 2020)
      4. 4. Lewis (Virgil) Biggs (12 November 1931 – 23 May 1998)
      5. 5. Roger (Allen) Biggs (25 October 1936 – 4 March 1938)
    4. 4. Lewis (Virgil) Biggs (11 September 1904 – 20 January 1988) m. Zelma (Mabel) Starr (11 Aug 1908 – 21 Nov 1984) m. Elizabeth Kuhl (22 Jun 1905 – 29 Jun 1967)
      1. 1. Lewis (Virgil) Biggs (12 Nov 1931 – 23 May 1998)
      2. 2. James (Marvin) Biggs (23 Mar 1934 – 21 Dec 2015)
      3. 3. Roger (Allen) Biggs (25 Oct 1936 – 04 Apr 1938)
      4. 4. Dennis (Eugene) Biggs (30 Aug 1938 – 02 Dec 2020)
    5. 5. Louis (C) Biggs (1905 – )
    6. 6. May Biggs (29 Nov 1906 – 6 Mar 1987)
    7. 7. Louise (Edna Biggs) Lewis (18 Jan 1915 – 4 August 2011)
  9. 9. Bert (August) Biggs (14 Feb 1873 – 16 Jul 1941)
  10. 10. Charley Biggs (1877 – )
  11. 11. Claud (Elrod) Biggs (8 Jul 1880 – 29 Aug 1955) m. Mable (C) Crockett (28 Oct 1880 – 27 Jul 1964)
  12. 12. Julia Biggs (abt 1838 – )

Charles Biggs's Timeline

8 Records

1817
8 Apr 1817
Birth of Charles W. Biggs in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 33
Charles W. Biggs resided here in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1856
1856
Age 39
Charles W. Biggs resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Charles W. Biggs resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Charles W. Biggs resided here in Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
1880
18 Jun 1880
Age 63
Charles W. Biggs resided here in Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, USA
Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, USA
1885
23 May 1885
Age 68
Death of Charles W. Biggs in Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States
Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States
1885
1885
Age 68
Burial of Charles W. Biggs in Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States of America
Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1817
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska; Roll: 751; Page: 694D; Enumeration District: 303
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: M593_405; Page: 252A; Family History Library Film: 545904
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: 161; Page: 492a
    [6] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: 161; Page: 492a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Linn, Iowa; Roll: M593_405; Page: 252A; Family History Library Film: 545904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska; Roll: 751; Page: 694D; Enumeration District: 303

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1885
    Event Place: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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