HAIRSTON.org ID#8031, b. 1 August 1755, d. 1 December 1846
| Birth* | Daniel Higdon was born on 1 August 1755 in North Carolina. Cemetery marker indicates birth on 3 Aug 1755.1,2 |
| Military | Daniel Higdon fought at the Battles of Camden, Cane Creek, Lindley's Mill, King's Mountain, Guilford Courthouse, and Ninety-Six. SAR #P-181001.3
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| Deed | On 17 August 1785, Thomas Harrington, Daniel Higdon and Charles Higdon sell a female slave named Lyd to James Jones. Both Daniel and Charles Higdon sign with a mark. - Chatham Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1799, page 13. FSL #007640357, 19/393.  |
| Census 1790 | He appeared on the census of 1790 in Chatham, North Carolina, Daniel Higdon, males 16+ 1, females 3. Listed next to Charles Higdon.4 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Bryant in April 1798 in Catham, North Carolina.5,1,3 |
| Census 1800 | Daniel Higdon appeared on the census of 1800 in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina, Daniel Higdon, males, under 10 1, 26-44 1, females, under 10 2, 26-44 1.6 |
| Census 1810 | He appeared on the census of 1810 in Chatham, North Carolina, Dan'l Higdon, Males 45+ 1, Females under 10 1, 26-44 1.7 |
| Tax Rolls | 1829 - Daniel Higdon pays taxes on 202 1/2 acres in Lee County. Hancock County Tax Records. Note: The Georgia Land Lottery (1805-1827) awarded 202 1/2 acres to winners. - Hancock Tax Records, 1829, page 27. FSL #008192275, image 42/655. |
| Census 1830 | He appeared on the census of 1830 in Hancock, Georgia, Daniel Higdon, Males 10-14 2, 15-19 1, 70-79 1, Females 5-9 1, 15-19 1, 40-49 1.8 |
| Property | Daniel Higdon won a tract of land in the Georgia Land Lottery 1832-1833. This land was located in Muscogee County, Georgia. |
| Deed | On 7 October 1835, Daniel Higdon purchases 202 1/2 acres in Muscogee County, Georgia from John R. Green on 7 October 1835. - This sale was recorded 11 May 1841 in Deed Book B, page 194. FSL #008192929, image 424. |
| Deed | On 17 Fenruary 1837, Daniel Higdon sells 202 1/2 acres in Muscogee County to James Bell on 17 February 1837. - Recorded 11 May 1841 Muscogee County Deed Book B, page 194. FSL #008192929, image 424. |
| Property* | In the 1838 Cherokee Land Lottery, Daniel Higdon obtained Lot 156, Flynn's, Muscogee in the 11th District, Second Section. |
| Military | Daniel Higdon gave a declaration in Muscogee County on 4 December 1839 concerning his service in the Revolutionary War in 1780.3 |
| Deed | On 1 march 1841, Daniel Higdon has the 2 property transactions recorded in the Muscogee County court. Deed Book B page 194. |
| Military | Georgia, Muscogee County: "Be it remembered that I Daniel Higdon of the county of Muscogee and State aforesaid being in perfect mind and memory and viewing the uncertainty of life, do make the following certificate in favor of my old friend and acquantance Edmund Carlisle to wit, I do certify that the said Edmund Carlusle rendered several tours of duty in the defence of the rights of America against Great Britian in the Revolutionary War in the State of North Carolina and further the said Edmund Carlisle did serve with me under Captain Joseph Janson (Johnson of Johnston) and was considered a faithful Whig and acquited himself with honor to his country. I credit to himself to the best of my recollection. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this 1st December 1843. Daniel Higdon (his mark)" - Muscogee Deeds 1845-1847, page 145. FSL #008549899, image 125. |
| Death* | He died on 1 December 1846 in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, at age 91.1,3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Providence Church Cemetery, Muscogee, Georgia.2 |
| Court Record | On 2 June 1851 in Muscogee County Court, Phillip Hidgon and Henry Johnson state they were at the funeral of Daniel Higdon and saw his body and that he died on 1 June 1846. That Daniel Higdon was reputed to be a Soldier of the Revolution. Ther was no mention that either Philip Higdon or Henry Johnson were related to Daniel Higdon.1 |
| NOTE* | Genealogy Notes - Hairston.org - There is another Daniel Higdon that also had a wife named Mary in Bulloch County, Georgia. He died in 1847 and had sons T H Higdon, Mitchell and Wiley Higdon and daughters Catherine, Mary, Elizabeth, Amea Ann and Martha. FSL #005759769, 354/515. |