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William Elbert Biggs 1876–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1876

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 28 July 1940

Death Location: Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: James Sr

Mother: Sarah Biggs

Spouse(s): Nell Robert

Children(s): William Jr

In 1876, William Elbert Biggs entered the world in Mississippi, born to James Tully Biggs Sr And Sarah Emma Biggs. In 1880, William Elbert Biggs resided in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, USA. William Elbert Biggs married Nell Robert, and had children including William Elbert Biggs Jr. William Elbert Biggs passed away in 1940 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, William Elbert Biggs entered the world in Mississippi, born to James Tully Biggs Sr And Sarah Emma Biggs.
  • In 1880, William Elbert Biggs resided in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Elbert Biggs married Nell Robert, and had children including William Elbert Biggs Jr.
  • William Elbert Biggs passed away in 1940 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Biggs's Ancestors

Self
William Biggs
1876–1940
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
James Tully Biggs Sr
1852–1946
Conehatta, Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America
Sarah (Emma) Biggs
1852–1919
Georgetown, Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Monroe) Biggs
1822–1915
Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America
Mary (Jane) Ferguson
1823–1900
Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Biggs
1799–1848
Rebecca Nelson
1805–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Nelson
1770–1850
Martha Otterson
1774–1850

William Biggs's Descendants

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William (Elbert) Biggs (26 Sep 1876–28 July 1940) m. Nell Robert (25 December 1880–6 July 1940)
  1. 1. William (Elbert Biggs) Jr 1915–1994

William Biggs's Timeline

3 Records

1876
26 Sep 1876
Birth of William Elbert Biggs in Mississippi
Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 4
William Elbert Biggs resided here in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
1940
28 July 1940
Age 64
Death of William Elbert Biggs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1876
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 646; Family History Film: 1254646; Page: 243B; Enumeration District: 025
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 646; Family History Film: 1254646; Page: 243B; Enumeration District: 025

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Copiah, MS
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 July 1940
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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