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Gerald Hillam Higgs 1894–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1894

Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America

Death Date: 19 Oct 1967

Death Location: Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America

Father: Alpha #

Mother: Mary Hillam

Spouse(s): Theresa Ball

Children(s): Warren Higgs, Lorna Higgs, Gerald Higgs

In 1894, Gerald Hillam Higgs entered the world in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America, born to Alpha Jedde Higgs And Mary Ann Hillam. In 1918, Gerald Hillam Higgs resided in Salt Lake County, Utah. In 1930, Gerald Hillam Higgs resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Gerald Hillam Higgs married Theresa Louise Ball, and had children including Gerald Ball Higgs, Lorna Higgs, Warren Jesse Higgs, William S Higgs. Gerald Hillam Higgs passed away in 1967 in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Gerald Hillam Higgs entered the world in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America, born to Alpha Jedde Higgs And Mary Ann Hillam.
  • In 1918, Gerald Hillam Higgs resided in Salt Lake County, Utah.
  • In 1930, Gerald Hillam Higgs resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Gerald Hillam Higgs married Theresa Louise Ball, and had children including Gerald Ball Higgs, Lorna Higgs, Warren Jesse Higgs, William S Higgs.
  • Gerald Hillam Higgs passed away in 1967 in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gerald Higgs's Ancestors

Self
Gerald Higgs
1894–1967
Birth Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
Parents
Alpha jedde Higgs #
1864–1952
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mary (Ann) Hillam
1868–1935
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas Higgs
1822–1895
Northamptonshire, England
Elizabeth Parkes
1828–1908
Derby, Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
THOMAS HIGGS
1791–1893
SUSANNAH REYNOLDS
1795–1879
William Parkes
1797–1855
Jemima Brentnall#
1803–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John 🔵Gma
1773–1832
Hannah 🔵Gma
1774–1854

Gerald Higgs's Descendants

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Gerald (Hillam) Higgs (13 Aug 1894–19 Oct 1967) m. Theresa (Louise) Ball (6 Feb 1899–25 Jan 1992)
  1. 1. Warren (Jesse) Higgs 1924–1980 m. Belle (Marie) McAllister 1928–1970
  2. 2. Lorna Higgs 1934–2007
  3. 3. Gerald (Ball) Higgs 1921–2002 m. Cathrine (Louise Powell) Wilcox 1920–2011

Gerald Higgs's Timeline

6 Records

1894
13 Aug 1894
Birth of Gerald Hillam Higgs in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
1918
1918
Age 24
Gerald Hillam Higgs resided here in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County, Utah
1930
1930
Age 36
Gerald Hillam Higgs resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Gerald Hillam Higgs resided here in Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
1940
1940
Age 46
Gerald Hillam Higgs resided here in Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
1967
19 Oct 1967
Age 73
Death of Gerald Hillam Higgs in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1894
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Utah; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 34
    [2] Utah, U.S., Military Records, 1861-1970, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, Utah; Military Service Cards, ca. 1898-1975; Creating Agency: Department of Administrative Services, Division of Archives and Records Service; Series: 85268; Reel: 14
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: m-t0627-04227; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 30-152
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 2339869
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Salt Lake County, Utah
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Military Records, 1861-1970, Utah State Archives and Records Service; Salt Lake City, Utah; Military Service Cards, ca. 1898-1975; Creating Agency: Department of Administrative Services, Division of Archives and Records Service; Series: 85268; Reel: 14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 2339869

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: m-t0627-04227; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 30-152

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salt Lake, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: m-t0627-04227; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 30-152

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Utah; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1967
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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