Thomas H. Higdon1

HAIRSTON.org ID#8023, b. 22 December 1836, d. 14 January 1919
Father*Robert Daniel Higdon1 b. a 1815
Mother*Lettie Mary Ann Hearne1 b. a 1808
Birth*Thomas H. Higdon was born on 22 December 1836 in Georgia.1,2,3 
He was the son of Robert Daniel Higdon and Lettie Mary Ann Hearne.1 
Census 1850Thomas H. Higdon appeared on the 1850 census of Robert Daniel Higdon on 9 November 1850 in Talladega, Talladega, Alabama; Robt D Higdon 36, Letty M. 36, Thomas 13, Caroline 11, Joseph 9, Jefferson 6, Doctor R. 8/12.1
Census 1870Thomas H. Higdon was Head of Household on 14 June 1870 in Jackson, Louisiana, T. H. Higdon 33, E. 26, R. L. 5 male, W. S. 1 male. Listed next to R. D. Higdon family and J. M. Higdon family.4
Census 1880He appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 in 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, Thomas H. Higdon 42, wife Elizabeth 37, Robert L. 15, Thomas W. 11, Sarah A. 5.5
Death Spouse*His wife, Elizabeth, died before 1900.6 
Census 1900He appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 in Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, Thos. H. Higdon 63 b. Dec 1836 in Georgia and a widow, son Joseph P. 16 b. July 1883 in Louisiana.6 
Death*He died on 14 January 1919 in Jackson, Louisiana, at age 82.2

 

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S3111] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949, Provo Utah, Ancestry.com.
  3. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  4. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
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