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Thomas David Biggs 1826–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 February 1826

Birth Location: Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 28 January 1865

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: James Biggs

Mother: Rebecca Nelson

Spouse(s): Melissa Ferguson

Children(s):

In 1826, Thomas David Biggs entered the world in Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to James Biggs And Rebecca Nelson. In 1860, Thomas David Biggs resided in Newton, Mississippi. Thomas David Biggs married Melissa Avaline Ferguson. Thomas David Biggs passed away in 1865 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Thomas David Biggs entered the world in Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to James Biggs And Rebecca Nelson.
  • In 1860, Thomas David Biggs resided in Newton, Mississippi.
  • Thomas David Biggs married Melissa Avaline Ferguson.
  • Thomas David Biggs passed away in 1865 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Thomas Biggs's Ancestors

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Thomas Biggs
1826–1865
Birth Place: Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
James Biggs
1799–1848
Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
Rebecca Nelson
1805–1857
Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Levi Nelson
1770–1850
Craven, North Carolina, USA
Martha Otterson
1774–1850
Craven, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Caleb Otterson
1727–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Biggs's Timeline

3 Records

1826
27 February 1826
Birth of Thomas David Biggs in Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 34
Thomas David Biggs resided here in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
1865
28 January 1865
Age 39
Death of Thomas David Biggs in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 February 1826
    Event Place: Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 725; Family History Library Film: 803588
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newton, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 725; Family History Library Film: 803588

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1865
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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