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Louis William Higgins 1831–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1831

Birth Location: Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: November 1907

Death Location: Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: William Higgins

Mother: Burgess Crowell

Spouse(s): Mary Bryson

Children(s): Norman Higgins, Hayes Higgins, Mary Higgins, Lina Higgins, Oran Higgins, George Higgins

In 1831, Louis William Higgins entered the world in Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Higgins And Burgess Crowell. In 1871, Louis William Higgins resided in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1881, Louis William Higgins resided in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Louis William Higgins married Mary Ann Bryson, and had children including Emma Higgins, George Bickie Higgins, Hayes Higgins, Lina Jane Higgins, Mary H Higgins, Norman Mcleod Higgins, Oran H Higgins. Louis William Higgins passed away in 1907 in Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Louis William Higgins entered the world in Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Higgins And Burgess Crowell.
  • In 1871, Louis William Higgins resided in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1881, Louis William Higgins resided in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Louis William Higgins married Mary Ann Bryson, and had children including Emma Higgins, George Bickie Higgins, Hayes Higgins, Lina Jane Higgins, Mary H Higgins, Norman Mcleod Higgins, Oran H Higgins.
  • Louis William Higgins passed away in 1907 in Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Louis Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Louis Higgins
1831–1907
Birth Place: Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
William Higgins
1794–1828
Higginsville, NS, Canada
Burgess Crowell
–1828
Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
John Higgins
1756–1838
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Hester Carnichael
1757–1838
England
Robert Crowell
1747–
Cambridge, Middlesex, MA
Hannah Choate
1769–1847
Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Higgins
1741–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Higgins
1723–1762
Elizabeth
1719–1745

Louis Higgins's Descendants

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Louis (William) Higgins (10 May 1831–November 1907) m. Mary (Ann) Bryson (19 July 1829–1912)
  1. 1. Norman (McLeod) Higgins 1873–1944 m. Rella (May) Miller 1883–1965
    1. 1. Gordon (Ernest) Higgins 1923–2015 m. Helen (June Sophia) Archibald 1924–2019
    2. 2. William (Morris) Higgins 1903– m. Susan Matheson 1905–
      1. 1. Royce Higgins 1929–1995
    3. 3. Emma (Jane) Higgins 1905– m. Clyde (Deward) Carver 1893–
    4. 4. Agustin (Uppam) Higgins 1908–1962 m. Violet Black 1909–
    5. 5. Norman (Seldon) Higgins 1910–
    6. 6. Linley (Clyde) Higgins –1918
    7. 7. Daisy (May) Higgins 1920–
  2. 2. Hayes Higgins 1870–1888
  3. 3. Mary (H.) Higgins 1871–
  4. 4. Lina (Jane) Higgins 1873–1892
  5. 5. Oran (H.) Higgins 1875–1885
  6. 6. George (Bickie) Higgins 1869–1893

Louis Higgins's Timeline

6 Records

1831
10 May 1831
Birth of Louis William Higgins in Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 40
Louis William Higgins resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 50
Louis William Higgins resided here in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 60
Louis William Higgins resided here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 70
Louis William Higgins resided here in Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
1907
November 1907
Age 76
Death of Louis William Higgins in Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1831
    Event Place: Newcomb Corner, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13169; Page: 3; Family No: 19
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax East, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10555; Page: 6; Family No: 18
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax East, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10555; Page: 6; Family No: 18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13169; Page: 3; Family No: 19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Musquodoboit Pioneers, Jennie Reid Book

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Upper Musquodoboit, East Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Upper Musquodoboit, Halifax East, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10555; Page: 6; Family No: 18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1907
    Event Place: Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Higginsville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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