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Joel Aldridge Higgins 1912–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1912

Birth Location: Graham, Texas, USA

Death Date: 10 April 1989

Death Location: Texas, USA

Father: David Higgins

Mother: Margaret Grimes

Spouse(s): Louisa Wright

Children(s):

Joel Aldridge Higgins was born in 1912 in Graham, Texas, USA, the child of David Lafayette Higgins And Margaret Elizabeth Dollie Grimes. In 1920, Joel Aldridge Higgins resided in Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, USA. In 1940, Joel Aldridge Higgins resided in Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, USA. Joel Aldridge Higgins married Louisa Wright, and had children including Chester R Higgins, Delvia J Higgins, Ethel R Higgins, Mack A Higgins, Melvine I Higgins, Opal E Higgins. Joel Aldridge Higgins passed away in 1989 in Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Joel Aldridge Higgins was born in 1912 in Graham, Texas, USA, the child of David Lafayette Higgins And Margaret Elizabeth Dollie Grimes.
  • In 1920, Joel Aldridge Higgins resided in Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, USA.
  • In 1940, Joel Aldridge Higgins resided in Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, USA.
  • Joel Aldridge Higgins married Louisa Wright, and had children including Chester R Higgins, Delvia J Higgins, Ethel R Higgins, Mack A Higgins, Melvine I Higgins, Opal E Higgins.
  • Joel Aldridge Higgins passed away in 1989 in Texas, USA.

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Joel Higgins's Ancestors

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Joel Higgins
1912–1989
Birth Place: Graham, Texas, USA
Parents
David Lafayette Higgins
1877–1940
Graham, Young, Texas, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth "Dollie") Grimes
1883–1976
Tennessee
Grandparents
Thomas (Aldrige) Higgins
1853–1939
Mississippi, USA
Margurite (A) Kizer
1851–1912
Mississippi
James (Bert) Grimes
1853–1910
Alabama, USA
Minerva (A.) Finch
1861–1892
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Grimes
1815–1874
Mary Taylor
1822–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Grimes
1793–1841
Sarah Hart
1795–1868

Joel Higgins's Timeline

5 Records

1912
21 Feb 1912
Birth of Joel Aldridge Higgins in Graham, Texas, USA
Graham, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Joel Aldridge Higgins resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Joel Aldridge Higgins resided here in Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Joel Aldridge Higgins resided here in Chaves, New Mexico, USA
Chaves, New Mexico, USA
1989
10 April 1989
Age 77
Death of Joel Aldridge Higgins in Texas, USA
Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1912
    Event Place: Graham, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New Mexico, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 56
    [2] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: 2448; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 3-24

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Young, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New Mexico, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 56

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Chaves, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: 2448; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 3-24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 April 1989
    Event Place: Texas, USA

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