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Rosa Jones 1875–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1875

Birth Location: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 7 Mar 1920

Death Location: Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Peter Whitehead

Mother: Martha Clark

Spouse(s): John Higgs

Children(s): Osie Higgs, Herbert Higgs, George Higgs, Emma Higgs, Ruth Higgs, Evelyn Kemp, Mable Fleming

The story of Rosa Jones began in 1875 in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Rosa Jones resided in Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Rosa Jones resided in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Rosa Jones married John Higgs, and had children including Emma G Higgs, Evelyn Kemp, George Higgs, Herbert Higgs, Mable Fleming, Osie Higgs, Ruth Rebecca Higgs. Rosa Jones passed away in 1920 in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rosa Jones began in 1875 in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Rosa Jones resided in Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Rosa Jones resided in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rosa Jones married John Higgs, and had children including Emma G Higgs, Evelyn Kemp, George Higgs, Herbert Higgs, Mable Fleming, Osie Higgs, Ruth Rebecca Higgs.
  • Rosa Jones passed away in 1920 in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Whitehead
1851–1881
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
PW
Martha Clark
1861–1906
Birth Location: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

John Higgs
1877–
Birth Location: Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
JH

Children(s)

Osie Higgs
1896–
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
OH
Herbert Higgs
1908–1967
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
HH
George Higgs
1901–1941
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
GH
Emma Higgs
1905–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EH
Ruth Higgs
1917–2006
Birth Location: Scotland Neck, North Carolina
RH
Evelyn Kemp
1918–1975
Birth Location: North Carolina
EK
Mable Fleming
1910–1968
Birth Location: –
MF

Rosa Jones's Ancestors

Self
Rosa Jones
1875–1920
Birth Place: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Peter Whitehead
1851–1881
Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
Martha (Steptoe) Clark
1861–1906
Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Alex Whitehead
1835–
North Carolina
Rosetta
1835–
North Carolina
Richard Jones
1835–
North Carolina
Emma Clark
1835–1922
Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Johnson Whitehead
1799–1860
Sarah Harris
1810–
Thomas Clark
1818–
Aggie Clark
1810–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micajah Clark
1718–1808

Rosa Jones's Descendants

1.
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Rosa Jones (1875–7 Mar 1920) m. John Higgs (Oct 1877–)
  1. 1. Osie Higgs 1896– m. Novella Smith 1896–1959 m. Ellen Smith 1897–1934 m. Fannie (Mae) Weaver 1915– m. Lizzie (Dempsey Boddie Smith) Dozier 1882–1973
    1. 1. Bessie (Elizabeth) Barnes 1917–1987 m. James (Edward Barnes,) Sr 1912–1992
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Lyvonne) Smith 1931–2000 m. Linwood (Anderson) Ledbetter 1906–1977
      2. 2. Gladys (Romona) Barnes 1936–2013
      3. 3. Clifton (Columbus) Barnes 1939–1978 m. Joyce (Ann) Anthony 1942–1993
      4. 4. Richard ("Rick") Barnes 1941–1996 m. Katie (Lee) Felton 1940–1995
        1. 1. Lillian (M) Brockwell –1959
      5. 5. James ("Bruh" E Smith Barnes) Jr 1933–2000
      6. 6. Raymond (Billy) Barnes 1946–2015
    2. 2. Walter Darcey 1921–1998 m. Elnora Powell 1912–1996 m. Viola Johnson 1912– m. Rowena Williams 1931–2011
      1. 1. Pearlie (Mae) Higgs 1948–1953
      2. 2. Cyphus Powell 1930–1990 m. Willie (Mae) McNeal 1928–1998
      3. 3. James (Allen) Higgs 1946–1996
    3. 3. James (Thomas) Smith 1927–1996 m. Ernestine Gainer 1924–1997
    4. 4. Rosela Higgs 1928–2009 m. Levi Ellerbe –1995 m. David Williams 1925–2002
      1. 1. Beverly (Ellen) Williams 1946–2015
      2. 2. Toni (Vernell) Williams 1948–2019
    5. 5. Florine Higgs 1930–2003
    6. 6. Baby (Girl Smith) Higgs 1931–1931
    7. 7. Rose (Anna) Higgs 1930–2013 m. Henry (Clyde) Davis 1928–2010
    8. 8. Raymond Smith 1923–
    9. 9. Carenthia Higgs 1925–
    10. 10. Cleveland Higgs 1928–1981
    11. 11. Merlyn Higgs 1928–2014 m. Theodore Alexander 1919–1981
      1. 1. Levy Alexander 1949–1991
    12. 12. Daveller (Ray) Higgs 1926–1994 m. Elizabeth Smith 1929–2016
      1. 1. Linda (Joyce) Higgs 1951–1992
    13. 13. Rose (Anna) Higgs 1930–2013 m. Henry (Clyde) Davis 1928–2010
  2. 2. Herbert Higgs 1908–1967
  3. 3. George Higgs 1901–1941 m. Frances Smith 1900–1981
  4. 4. Emma (G) Higgs 1905– m. Virgin Miller 1901–
    1. 1. Ethel (Predell) Miller 1923–2004 m. Bernard (Eugene) Johnson 1926–1970
  5. 5. Ruth (Rebecca) Higgs 1917–2006 m. George (Allen Walker) Sr. 1908–1964
    1. 1. George (Allen Walker) Jr 1931–1994 m. Eva (Katherine) Winston 1935–1994 m. Clarice (Elizabeth) Minor 1933–2020
    2. 2. Beatrice Hooper 1934–2010
  6. 6. Evelyn Kemp 1918–1975
  7. 7. Mable Fleming 1910–1968

Rosa Jones's Timeline

6 Records

1875
1875
Birth of Rosa Jones in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Rosa Jones resided here in Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Rosa Jones resided here in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Rosa Jones resided here in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Rosa Jones resided here in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
7 Mar 1920
Age 45
Death of Rosa Jones in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 50
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Page: 433A; Enumeration District: 130
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caledonia, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Page: 433A; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1920
    Event Place: Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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