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John Biggs 1751–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1751

Birth Location: Preston, Rutland, England

Death Date: Jan 1827

Death Location: Giles, Virginia, United States

Father: Samuel III

Mother: Alice Mossendue

Spouse(s): Sarah Rowe

Children(s): Sarah Biggs, Moses Biggs, John Jr, Thomas Biggs, Susannah Biggs, Elizabeth Biggs, James @@

In 1751, John Biggs entered the world in Preston, Rutland, England, born to Samuel Biggs Iii And Alice Mossendue. John Biggs married Mary Holt, Sarah Rowe, and had children including Elizabeth Biggs, James Biggs, John Biggs Jr, Moses A Sr Biggs, Sarah Sally Biggs, Susannah F Susan Biggs, Thomas Biggs. John Biggs passed away in 1827 in Giles, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1751, John Biggs entered the world in Preston, Rutland, England, born to Samuel Biggs Iii And Alice Mossendue.
  • John Biggs married Mary Holt, Sarah Rowe, and had children including Elizabeth Biggs, James Biggs, John Biggs Jr, Moses A Sr Biggs, Sarah Sally Biggs, Susannah F Susan Biggs, Thomas Biggs.
  • John Biggs passed away in 1827 in Giles, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel III
1723–1784
Birth Location: Preston, Rutland, England
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Alice Mossendue
1722–
Birth Location: Preston, Rutland, , England
AM

Spouses(s)

Sarah Rowe
1758–1847
Birth Location: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, United States
SR

Children(s)

Sarah Biggs
1800–1859
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
SB
Moses Biggs
1792–1848
Birth Location: , Giles, Virginia, USA
MB
John Jr
1773–1840
Birth Location: Giles, Virginia, United States
JJ
Thomas Biggs
1798–1868
Birth Location: , Giles, Virginia, USA
TB
Susannah Biggs
1804–1850
Birth Location: Adair County, Kentucky
SB
Elizabeth Biggs
1785–1846
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
EB
James @@
1787–1866
Birth Location: , Giles, Virginia, USA
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John Biggs's Ancestors

Self
John Biggs
1751–1827
Birth Place: Preston, Rutland, England
Parents
Samuel Biggs III
1723–1784
Preston, Rutland, England
Alice Mossendue
1722–
Preston, Rutland, , England
Grandparents
Samuel (Biggs) II
1700–1767
Birmingham (Warwickshire), Staffordshire, England
Elizabeth Sharpe
1674–1743
Langham, Rutland, England
William Mossendue
1700–1745
Preston, Rutland, England
Alice Parker
1701–
Preston, Wardley, Rutlands, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel I
1680–
Mary Dewese
1680–
Luke Sharpe
1650–
Elizabeth Welsh
1650–
Robert Mosendew
1675–1769
Susannah Goodwin
1679–1727
Richard Parker
1653–1752
Elizabeth Pender
1662–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Croydon
1650–
Thomas Mossendue
1631–1692
Ann Wells
1633–
Dr. Parker
1630–1683
Sarah Bailey
1630–1665
MEAURROWAY NATION
1630–1709
CORNSTALK PEKOWI
1650–1700

John Biggs's Descendants

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John Biggs (27 Dec 1751–Jan 1827) m. Sarah Rowe (27 Sep 1758–8 Mar 1847)
  1. 1. Sarah (Sally) Biggs 1800–1859 m. Cedar (John) McClusky 1802–1880
    1. 1. Martha McClusky 1838–1884 m. Thomas Coyle 1829–1894
      1. 1. John (Warren) Coyle 1861–1929 m. Amanda (Mandy Francis) Shaw 1868–1934
        1. 1. George (Walter Otto) Coyle 1892–1967 m. Mary (" Eula") Blankenship 1893–1972
        2. 2. Joe (Warren) Coyle 1901–1967
        3. 3. Mattie (Belle) Coyle 1905–1995
        4. 4. Menzo (Crittenden) Coyle 1897–1975 m. Cora (May) Niblett 1900–1955
        5. 5. Synthia (Annie Lee) Coyle 1885–1973 m. R (D) Workman 1894–1958
        6. 6. Lizzie (W.) Coyle 1895–1914
      2. 2. Lijah (Menzo) Coyle 1878–1905
      3. 3. Margaret (I) Coyle 1859–
      4. 4. Thomas (Matthew Coyle) Jr. 1870–1954
      5. 5. Sarah (Katherine (Kate)) Coyle 1870–1954
        1. 1. Clifford (John) McCormick 1902–1987 m. Gladys Perry 1908–
      6. 6. George (McPatrick) Coyle 1872–1960 m. Mary (M) Norried 1876– m. Della (M) Norried 1884–
        1. 1. Beulah (Mae COYLE Davis) ! 1897–1975
        2. 2. Audean (Ellen COYLE) Kinsey 1919–1978
        3. 3. Alta (Alma) Coyle 1912–2001 m. Luther Hull 1898–
        4. 4. Lois (Nadine) Coyle 1921–2015 m. Otis Beshears 1918–
      7. 7. Mary (Adeline (Addie)) Coyle 1877–1939 m. Isaac Moyer 1871–
        1. 1. Eva Moyer 1897–
        2. 2. Bonnie Moyer 1899–
      8. 8. Martha (Alice) Coyle 1882–1960 m. Elmer Griffith 1873–
    2. 2. William McCluskey 1821–1911
    3. 3. Peter McCluskey 1822–
    4. 4. Jane McCluskey 1825–1896
    5. 5. Nancy McCluskey 1829–
    6. 6. Lucy McCluskey 1828–
    7. 7. Sally McCluskey 1835–
    8. 8. Dudley McCluskey 1834–1864
    9. 9. Aaron (H) McCluskey 1841–1865
    10. 10. Mary (F) McCluskey 1846–1884
    11. 11. George (W) McCluskey 1836–1892 m. Rachel (M.) McCluskey 1843–1911
      1. 1. George (William McCluskey) Jr 1868–1949 m. Nancy (Ellen) McCluskey 1872–1949
        1. 1. Jerry (Alexander) McCluskey 1892–1972
        2. 2. Rufus (Edward) McCluskey 1914–1982
    12. 12. James (Michael) McCluskey 1832–1910 m. Virginia Glidwell 1848–
      1. 1. William (Aaron "Willie") McCluskey 1865–
        1. 1. Letha (Pearl) McClusky 1904–1983
        2. 2. Billie (Lou) McClusky 1914–2001
      2. 2. Amarilla ("Emma") McClusky 1869–1945
      3. 3. Amanda (Amarilla "Emma") McClusky 1869–1945
        1. 1. Travis (Allen) Melton 1902–1976
      4. 4. Amanda (Amarilla "Emma") McClusky 1869–1945
        1. 1. Travis (Allen) Melton 1902–1976
        2. 2. Lela (Bernice) Brown 1898–1960
      5. 5. John (C. Mc) Clusky 1863–
  2. 2. Moses (A Sr.) Biggs 1792–1848
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Biggs 1832–1903
      1. 1. Ada Fulk 1871–
        1. 1. GEORGE (GLENN) Fulk 1900–1965
  3. 3. John (Biggs) Jr 1773–1840
  4. 4. Thomas Biggs 1798–1868
    1. 1. Sarah ("Sally"? J) Biggs 1825–1862
      1. 1. Mary (Sallie) Murray 1849–1929
        1. 1. Nannie (Leona) McGhee 1880–1947
    2. 2. Sarah ("Sally"? J) Biggs 1825–1862
      1. 1. Mary (Sallie) Murray 1849–1929
        1. 1. Nannie (Leona) McGhee 1880–1947
  5. 5. Susannah (F. "Susan") Biggs 1804–1850
  6. 6. Elizabeth Biggs 1785–1846
    1. 1. William (R.) Bennett 1812–1888
      1. 1. William (Riley) Bennett 1848–1915
        1. 1. Robert (Joyce) Bennett 1873–1931
      2. 2. William (Robert) Bennett 1850–1940
        1. 1. Lucy (E) Bennett 1898–1999
  7. 7. James (BIGGS) @@ 1787–1866
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Biggs 1810–1895
      1. 1. Chester (Craig) Biggs 1847–1924
        1. 1. Harmon (Nelson) Biggs 1873–1916

John Biggs's Timeline

11 Records

1749
2 Nov 1749
Birth of John Biggs in Preston,Rutland,England
Preston,Rutland,England
1749
2 Nov 1749
John Biggs was baptized in Preston, Northamptonshire, England
Preston, Northamptonshire, England
1751
27 Dec 1751
Birth of John Biggs in Preston, Rutland, England
Preston, Rutland, England
1783
1783
Age 32
John Biggs resided here in No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA
No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA
1810
1810
Age 59
John Biggs resided here in Giles, Virginia, United States
Giles, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 69
John Biggs resided here in Adair, Kentucky, United States
Adair, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 69
John Biggs resided here in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
1821
1821
Age 70
John Biggs resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1827
Jan 1827
Age 76
Death of John Biggs in Giles County, Virginia, USA
Giles County, Virginia, USA
1827
Jan 1827
Age 76
Death of John Biggs in Giles, Virginia, United States
Giles, Virginia, United States
1835
1835-1850
Age 84
John Biggs resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1749
    Event Place: Preston,Rutland,England
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1751
    Event Place: Preston, Rutland, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1749
    Event Place: Preston, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: of VA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3561.025; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Amherst County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Giles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Giles, Virginia; Roll: 68; Page: 383; Image: 00735; Family History Library Film: 0181428

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Adair, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia; Page: 112A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 215

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1827
    Event Place: Giles County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1827
    Event Place: Giles, Virginia, United States
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