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William Thomas Biggs 1846 – 1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1846

Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 2 Mar 1914

Death Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Edwin Biggs,

Mother: Amanda Collier

Spouse(s): Dora Barbour, Susan Conaway

Children(s): Lee Biggs, Polk Sr, Charles Biggs, Mary Biggs, Lillie Biggs, Jureic Biggs, Shelley Biggs, Lorenzo Biggs, Ira Biggs

In 1846, William Thomas Biggs entered the world in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Edwin P Biggs, and Amanda L Collier. In 1870, William Thomas Biggs resided in Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, William Thomas Biggs resided in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. William Thomas Biggs married Dora Pauline Barbour, Susan Conaway, and had children including Lee A Biggs, Polk Lafoon Biggs Sr, Charles William 'Willie' Biggs, Mary Biggs, Lillie Biggs, Jureic Biggs, Shelley (Shellie) L Biggs, Lorenzo D Biggs, Ira D Biggs. William Thomas Biggs passed away in 1914 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1846, William Thomas Biggs entered the world in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA, born to Edwin P Biggs, and Amanda L Collier.
  • In 1870, William Thomas Biggs resided in Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, William Thomas Biggs resided in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Thomas Biggs married Dora Pauline Barbour, Susan Conaway, and had children including Lee A Biggs, Polk Lafoon Biggs Sr, Charles William 'Willie' Biggs, Mary Biggs, Lillie Biggs, Jureic Biggs, Shelley (Shellie) L Biggs, Lorenzo D Biggs, Ira D Biggs.
  • William Thomas Biggs passed away in 1914 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edwin Biggs,
1816 – 1880
Birth Location: Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
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Amanda Collier
1820 – 1900
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
AC

Spouses(s)

Dora Barbour
1865 – 1900
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Susan Conaway
1850 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SC

Children(s)

Lee Biggs
1885 –
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
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Polk Sr
1886 – 1964
Birth Location: Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Charles Biggs
1889 – 1918
Birth Location: Hudson Co, Kentucky, USA
CB
Mary Biggs
1890 –
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, United States
MB
Lillie Biggs
1894 – 1972
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Jureic Biggs
1898 –
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
JB
Shelley Biggs
1899 – 1948
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
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Lorenzo Biggs
1866 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Ira Biggs
1868 – 1926
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
IB

William Biggs's Ancestors

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William Biggs
1846 – 1914
Birth Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Edwin P Biggs,
1816 – 1880
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Amanda (L) Collier
1820 – 1900
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Peter (Read) Biggs
1780 – 1848
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly") Wright
1780 – 1852
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Claiborne Collier
1780 – 1846
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
Matilda Duncan
1779 – 1850
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Capt III,
1743 – 1820
Hannah Hamlett
1742 – 1824
Joseph Jr,
1742 – 1822
Catherine O'Banion
1748 – 1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt Collier
1707 – 1773
Elizabeth Meredith
1710 – 1753
James Hamblett??,
1720 – 1798
Obedience Pleasant
1730 – 1798
Joseph Sr,
1732 – 1803
Lydia Duncan
1735 – 1795
Capt O'Banion,
1712 – 1778
Elizabeth Duncan
1712 – 1750

William Biggs's Descendants

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William (Thomas) Biggs (3 Jan 1846 – 2 Mar 1914) m. Dora (Pauline) Barbour (May 1865 – aft 1900) m. Susan Conaway (abt 1850 – )
  1. 1. Lee (A) Biggs (May 1885 – )
  2. 2. Polk (Lafoon Biggs) Sr (1 Dec 1886 – 5 Aug 1964) m. Hattie (Legora G) Tetrick (13 July 1898 – 22 Dec 1991)
    1. 1. John (Donald Biggs,) Jr (3 Apr 1915 – 3 Jun 1970) m. Virgie (M) Graham (abt 1919 – 22 aug 2000)
      1. 1. Janice (Sue) Biggs (26 Jan 1938 – 5 May 1998)
      2. 2. Barbara Biggs (abt 1940 – )
      3. 3. Donna Biggs (30 June 1953 – 28 May 2009)
      4. 4. Joyce Biggs
    2. 2. Barbara (Pauline) Biggs (19 SEP 1919 – 13 JAN 1920)
    3. 3. Charles (Owen) Biggs (17 Apr 1921 – 09 Apr 1979)
    4. 4. Joyce (Lucille) Biggs (5 Mar 1924 – Nov 2017) m. Otto (Paris Small) Jr., (01 Mar 1926 – 31 Jan 1983)
      1. 1. Rodger (Alan) Small, (6 Apr 1944 – 2 Jun 2000) m. Breeze (Ann) Stires (7 Dec 1951 – ) m. Jane (E) Small (31 Oct 1942 – 19 Jun 2010)
        1. 1. Hiedi (R) Small, (Jul 1972 – ) m. Griffin
    5. 5. Pvt (Polk Linold Biggs) Jr, (31 Aug 1926 – 11 May 1999)
      1. 1. Pamela (Jean) Biggs (9 JUN 1949 – 11 JUN 1949)
    6. 6. Frederick Biggs (19 Sep 1930 – 11 Aug 1993) m. Twila (Joyce) Lang (12 NOV 1934 – 20 Sep 2010)
  3. 3. Charles (William 'Willie') Biggs (17 Apr 1889 – 17 Oct 1918) m. Margaret (Ann) Barron (28 Jun 1887 – 8 Mar 1969)
    1. 1. James (Williams) Biggs (10 Sep 1908 – 27 Jun 1971)
    2. 2. Martha (Rosemond) Biggs (1911 – 5 Jul 1989)
    3. 3. Carlos (Leo) Biggs (25 Mar 1913 – 3 Jun 1996)
    4. 4. Thomas (Edward) Biggs (15 Aug 1916 – 27 Feb 2008)
  4. 4. Mary Biggs (Dec 1890 – )
  5. 5. Lillie Biggs (6 August 1894 – 24 AUG 1972)
  6. 6. Jureic Biggs (Mar 1898 – )
  7. 7. Shelley ((Shellie) L) Biggs (10 March 1899 – 4 Feb 1948) m. William (Roy) Blythe (29 January 1897 – 21 December 1964)
  8. 8. Lorenzo (D) Biggs (abt 1866 – )
  9. 9. Ira (D) Biggs (23 Apr 1868 – 25 Nov 1926)

William Biggs's Timeline

7 Records

1846
3 Jan 1846
Birth of William Thomas Biggs in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
William Thomas Biggs resided here in Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
William Thomas Biggs resided here in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William Thomas Biggs resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
William Thomas Biggs resided here in Henderson Ward 4, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson Ward 4, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1914
2 Mar 1914
Age 68
Death of William Thomas Biggs in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1914
4 Apr 1914
Age 68
William Thomas Biggs - Probate in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1846
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Page: 626B; Enumeration District: 053
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_469; Page: 220A; Family History Library Film: 545968
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henderson Ward 4, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1374493
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Tillotsons Precinct, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_469; Page: 220A; Family History Library Film: 545968

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Page: 626B; Enumeration District: 053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henderson Ward 4, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henderson Ward 4, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1374493

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1914
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1914
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
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