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Willard Dewey Higgins 1916–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 DEC 1916

Birth Location: Yancey County

Death Date: 6 OCT 2006

Death Location: Inman, South Carolina

Father: Charles Higgins

Mother: Myrtle Byrd

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In 1916, Willard Dewey Higgins entered the world in Yancey County, born to Charles Lee Higgins And Myrtle Byrd. In 1920, Willard Dewey Higgins established residence. In 1930, Willard Dewey Higgins established residence. Willard Dewey Higgins passed away in 2006 in Inman, South Carolina.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1916, Willard Dewey Higgins entered the world in Yancey County, born to Charles Lee Higgins And Myrtle Byrd.
  • In 1920, Willard Dewey Higgins established residence.
  • In 1930, Willard Dewey Higgins established residence.
  • Willard Dewey Higgins passed away in 2006 in Inman, South Carolina.

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Willard Higgins's Ancestors

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Willard Higgins
1916–2006
Birth Place: Yancey County
Parents
Charles Lee Higgins
1885–1969
Yancey, North Carolina, United States
Myrtle Byrd
1894–
Welhite, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willard Higgins's Timeline

7 Records

1916
9 DEC 1916
Birth of Willard Dewey Higgins in Yancey County
Yancey County
1920
1920
Age 4
Willard Dewey Higgins resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 14
Willard Dewey Higgins resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 19
Willard Dewey Higgins resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 24
Willard Dewey Higgins resided here
None
2006
6 OCT 2006
Age 90
Death of Willard Dewey Higgins in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
2006
5 OCT 2006
Age 90
Willard Dewey Higgins resided here
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 DEC 1916
    Event Place: Yancey County

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 OCT 2006
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 OCT 2006

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Inman, South Carolina

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