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John McMurtrie Higgins 1888–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1888

Birth Location: St George, Utah, USA

Death Date: 26 Apr 1959

Death Location: Saint George, Washington County, Utah, USA

Father: Francis Higgins

Mother: Agnes Mcmurtrie

Spouse(s): Effie Worthen

Children(s): Clark Higgins, Baby Higgins, Cleo Higgins

In 1888, John McMurtrie Higgins entered the world in St George, Utah, USA, born to Francis Enoch Higgins And Agnes Mcmurtrie. In 1900, John McMurtrie Higgins resided in St George, Washington, Utah, USA. In 1910, John McMurtrie Higgins resided in Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah, USA. John McMurtrie Higgins married Effie Worthen, and had children including Baby Higgins, Clark Worthen Higgins, Cleo Higgins. John McMurtrie Higgins passed away in 1959 in Saint George, Washington County, Utah, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, John McMurtrie Higgins entered the world in St George, Utah, USA, born to Francis Enoch Higgins And Agnes Mcmurtrie.
  • In 1900, John McMurtrie Higgins resided in St George, Washington, Utah, USA.
  • In 1910, John McMurtrie Higgins resided in Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.
  • John McMurtrie Higgins married Effie Worthen, and had children including Baby Higgins, Clark Worthen Higgins, Cleo Higgins.
  • John McMurtrie Higgins passed away in 1959 in Saint George, Washington County, Utah, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Higgins's Ancestors

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John Higgins
1888–1959
Birth Place: St George, Utah, USA
Parents
Francis Enoch Higgins
1861–1956
Ogden, Weber, Utah
Agnes Mcmurtrie
1860–1956
Scotland
Grandparents
Silas (Gardner) Higgins
1822–1904
Gray, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Nancy (Louisa) Clark
1841–1907
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Higgins
1780–1857
Lydia Young
1782–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1756–1829
Susannah Cummings
1760–1816

John Higgins's Descendants

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John (McMurtrie) Higgins (11 May 1888–26 Apr 1959) m. Effie Worthen (4 February 1889–5 February 1952)
  1. 1. Clark (Worthen) Higgins 1908–1987 m. Mary Lee 1907–
  2. 2. Baby Higgins 1920–1920
  3. 3. Cleo Higgins 1913–

John Higgins's Timeline

5 Records

1888
11 May 1888
Birth of John McMurtrie Higgins in St George, Utah, USA
St George, Utah, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
John McMurtrie Higgins resided here in St George, Washington, Utah, USA
St George, Washington, Utah, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
John McMurtrie Higgins resided here in Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
John McMurtrie Higgins resided here in Boulder City, Nevada, USA
Boulder City, Nevada, USA
1959
26 Apr 1959
Age 71
Death of John McMurtrie Higgins in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1888
    Event Place: St George, Utah, USA
    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 (4th Registration) for the State of Nevada; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 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 Nevada; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 8
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: T624_1606; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1375619
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Nevada, Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St George, Washington, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 1, Salt Lake, Utah; Roll: T624_1606; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1375619

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Boulder City, Nevada, USA
    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 (4th Registration) for the State of Nevada; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 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 Nevada; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1959
    Event Place: Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Nevada, Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint George, Washington County, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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