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Rev. William Higgins 1779–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1779

Birth Location: Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Jul 1858

Death Location: Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Higgins

Mother: Sarah Beasley

Spouse(s): Martha Scott

Children(s): Sarah Higgins, Rebecca Higgins, Mary Higgins, Washington Higgins, David Higgins

The story of Rev. William Higgins began in 1779 in Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA. Rev. William Higgins married Martha Susan Patsy Scott, Martha Susan Espey, and had children including David Higgins, Mary Higgins, Rebecca Higgins, Sarah Jane Higgins, Washington Higgins. Rev. William Higgins passed away in 1858 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rev. William Higgins began in 1779 in Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA.
  • Rev. William Higgins married Martha Susan Patsy Scott, Martha Susan Espey, and had children including David Higgins, Mary Higgins, Rebecca Higgins, Sarah Jane Higgins, Washington Higgins.
  • Rev. William Higgins passed away in 1858 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Higgins
1753–1824
Birth Location: Richland County, South Carolina, USA
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Sarah Beasley
1761–1824
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Martha Scott
1790–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Sarah Higgins
1822–1905
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Higgins
1840–1880
Birth Location: Georgia
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Mary Higgins
1835–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Washington Higgins
1839–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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David Higgins
1831–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Rev. Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Higgins
1779–1858
Birth Place: Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Higgins
1753–1824
Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Catherine) Beasley
1761–1824
Grandparents
Daniel (Drewett) Higgins
1720–1795
Ditcheat, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Grace Shepherd
1722–1767
Ditcheat, Somerset, England, UK
Margaret Pickins
1728–
Fairfield County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Jr.
1694–1772
Jane Hinson
1700–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1668–1740
Alison Taylor
1672–1735

Rev. Higgins's Descendants

1.
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Rev. (William) Higgins (3 Jul 1779–4 Jul 1858) m. Martha (Susan "Patsy") Scott (1790–)
  1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Higgins 1822–1905 m. Rev. (James Monroe) Hyde 1822–1882
    1. 1. Jane Hyde 1851–1916
    2. 2. Ava (Adeline) Hyde 1852–1917 m. Wiley (Vip) Greenway 1841–1933
      1. 1. Thomas (Arthur) Greenway 1891–1950 m. Clara (May) Adams 1898–1949
        1. 1. Maxine GREENWAY 1925–1925
        2. 2. Frances (Pauline) Greenway 1927–2017 m. James (Muriel) Kendall 1923–2010
        3. 3. Vestal (Mae) Greenway 1915–2003
        4. 4. Zepha (Adaline “Ada”) GREENWAY 1917–1940
        5. 5. Flora (Thomazine) Greenway 1920–2012 m. Paul (Austin) Broskey 1917–1984
        6. 6. Thomas (Elvis) Greenway 1923–1994 m. Freda (M) Noble 1921–2012
        7. 7. Paul (Mac) Greenway 1925–1980
        8. 8. Jack (Randall “Randy”) Greenway 1938–1999
    3. 3. Arby (A) Hyde 1853–1917
    4. 4. Martha (J.) Hyde 1854–1918 m. Beverly (C) Treadway 1856–1923
      1. 1. Angeline Treadway 1879–
    5. 5. Doctor (Thomas Isaac) Hyde 1856–1906 m. Paralee Moody 1850– m. Mary (Jane) Roseberry 1846–
      1. 1. Francis (J) Hyde 1875–
      2. 2. Mary (Alice) Hyde 1881–1919 m. Jasper (McCuin "Mack" "Jasper McCuin \Danley\") Danley 1876–1940
        1. 1. sarah (ann) Danley 1901–1979
        2. 2. Maudie (Mae) Danley 1902–1974
        3. 3. Mary (Irene) Danley 1906–1998 m. Clyde (Jason) Hyde 1905–1986
      3. 3. Elizabeth (C) Hyde 1881–
      4. 4. Alice Hyde 1882–1919
      5. 5. Maud (Kaziah) Hyde 1892–1969 m. Charlie (Ernest Higgins) Sr 1889–1936
    6. 6. Hester (Ann) Hyde 1857–1933 m. Josiah (A. "Joe") Higgins 1854–1933
      1. 1. James (Wesley) Higgins 1879–1937 m. Martha (Alice) Cox 1878–1969
        1. 1. Sabie (W \ Saby Q \ Sabie Agustia) Higgins 1901–1989
        2. 2. Vernie (Ray) Higgins 1905–1972 m. May (Irene) Keasler 1906–1997
      2. 2. William (Hiram) Higgins 1883–1953
      3. 3. Benjamin (F.) Higgins 1887–1889
    7. 7. Charlsey (Elizabeth) Hyde 1861–1924 m. John (W.) Pillow 1857–1942
      1. 1. Nora Pillow 1883–1909
      2. 2. Rosalee Pillow 1885–1948
      3. 3. Arthur Pillow 1890–1952
      4. 4. Mollie (E) Pillow 1892–
      5. 5. James (C) Pillow 1893–1925
      6. 6. Clauda Pillow 1896–1978
      7. 7. Pearly Pillow 1900–1978
    8. 8. Charles (Francis) Hyde 1845–1908 m. Elizabeth (L.) Cobbs 1845–
      1. 1. James (R.) Hyde 1867–1868
      2. 2. Jasper Hyde 1876–1878
      3. 3. Virginie (A.) Hyde 1869–1870
    9. 9. Greenbury (Washington "GW") Hyde 1848–1912 m. Susan (Sarah M) Pillow 1852–1937
    10. 10. Marry Hyde 1863–1928
  2. 2. Rebecca Higgins 1840–1880 m. James (H.) Herren 1832–1905
  3. 3. Mary Higgins 1835–
  4. 4. Washington Higgins 1839–
  5. 5. David Higgins 1831–

Rev. Higgins's Timeline

7 Records

1779
3 Jul 1779
Birth of Rev. William Higgins in Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA
Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA
1805
Sep 1805
Age 26
Rev. William Higgins was baptized
None
1822
1822 or 1832
Age 43
Rev. William Higgins - Adoption
None
1825
1825
Age 46
Rev. William Higgins - Ordination
None
1858
4 Jul 1858
Age 79
Death of Rev. William Higgins in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1858
4 Jul 1858
Age 79
Burial of Rev. William Higgins in Lugoff, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Lugoff, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
1858
20 Jul 1858
Age 79
Rev. William Higgins - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1779
    Event Place: Richland Dist, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Sep 1805

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Adoption
    Event Date: 1822 or 1832

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Ordination
    Event Date: 1825

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1858
    Event Place: Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1858
    Event Place: Lugoff, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1858
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