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Jim Jefferson Higgins 1912–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1912-12-24

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 1971-04-16

Death Location: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Tx.

Father: William Higgins

Mother: Gertie Starkey

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1912, Jim Jefferson Higgins entered the world in Texas, born to William Claude Higgins And Gertie Mae Starkey. In 1920, Jim Jefferson Higgins resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA. In 1930, Jim Jefferson Higgins was recorded in the census in Cherokee Co. Tx.. Jim Jefferson Higgins passed away in 1971 in Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Tx..

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1912, Jim Jefferson Higgins entered the world in Texas, born to William Claude Higgins And Gertie Mae Starkey.
  • In 1920, Jim Jefferson Higgins resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Jim Jefferson Higgins was recorded in the census in Cherokee Co. Tx..
  • Jim Jefferson Higgins passed away in 1971 in Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Tx..

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jim Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Jim Higgins
1912–1971
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
William Claude Higgins
1886–1964
Rusk, Cherokee Co, TX
Gertie (Mae) Starkey
1894–1986
Anderson Co. Tx
Grandparents
Jefferson (Jim) Higgins
1837–1889
Alabama
Mary (Elizabeth) Phillips
1853–1886
Cherokee Co. TX
James (Borough) Starkey
1860–1905
Newton, Texas, United States
Nellie (Jane) Perry
1860–1939
Cherokee Co. Tx
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Higgins
1800–1860
Nancy J.
1815–1880
George Phillips
1806–1877
Mary McCreight
1816–1905
Jefferson Starkey
1829–1898
SUSAN BECK
1832–
William Perry
1830–1894
Epsie Knight
1842–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Higgins
1760–1809
Martha Skaggs
1765–1837
Charles (TYNDALL)
1770–1850
SUSAN Latham
1775–1850
Rollin Phillips
1771–1858
Hannah James
1776–1863
James McCreight
1793–1837
Sarah Daniel
1803–1850
Elijah Starkey
1801–1847
Rebecca Price
1807–1864
Issac Beck
1805–1850
Nancy Smith
1809–
Talcott Talcut)
1807–1845
Elizabeth (Perry)
1811–1848
Thomas KNIGHT
1819–1857
Nancy Manuel
1824–1885

Jim Higgins's Timeline

8 Records

1912
1912-12-24
Birth of Jim Jefferson Higgins in Texas
Texas
1920
1920
Age 8
Jim Jefferson Higgins resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Jim Jefferson Higgins appeared in census in Cherokee Co. Tx.
Cherokee Co. Tx.
1930
1930
Age 18
Jim Jefferson Higgins resided here in Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas
Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas
1935
1935
Age 23
Jim Jefferson Higgins resided here in Rural, Cherokee, Texas
Rural, Cherokee, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Jim Jefferson Higgins resided here in Cherokee, Texas, United States
Cherokee, Texas, United States
1950
1950
Age 38
Jim Jefferson Higgins resided here in Cherokee, Texas, USA
Cherokee, Texas, USA
1971
1971-04-16
Age 59
Death of Jim Jefferson Higgins in Cherokee, Texas
Cherokee, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1912-12-24
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 688
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T627_4004; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 37-7
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T625_1786; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 647
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: 2307; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 184.0; FHL microfilm: 2342041
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Cherokee, Texas; Rol
    [7] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T625_1786; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 647

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cherokee Co. Tx.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Cherokee, Texas; Roll: 2307; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 184.0; FHL microfilm: 2342041

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Cherokee, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T627_4004; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 37-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cherokee, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 688
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: T627_4004; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 37-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942-09-14
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas
    Record Source: National Archives and Records Administraion., Record Group 64, Name: Jim J Higgins, Birth Year: 1912, Race: White, citizen, Nativity State or Country: Texas, State: Texas, County or City: Cherokee, Enlistment Date: 14 Sep 1942, Enlistment State: Texas, Enlistment City: Tyler, Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private, Grade Code: Private, Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law, Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men), Source: Civil Life, Education: Grammar school, Civil Occupation: Geographer, Marital Status: Single, with dependents, Height: 74, Weight: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Cherokee, Texas; Rol

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1971-04-16
    Event Place: Cherokee, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Tx.
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

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