William Benjamin Higdon1

HAIRSTON.org ID#9498, b. 27 August 1877, d. 15 March 1958
Father*Robert Daniel Higdon1 b. a 1815
Mother*Calpurnia Baker1 b. 14 Feb 1841, d. 10 Jun 1910
Birth*William Benjamin Higdon was born on 27 August 1877 in Louisiana.1,2 
He was the son of Robert Daniel Higdon and Calpurnia Baker.1 
Census 1880William Benjamin Higdon appeared on the 1880 census of Robert Daniel Higdon on 15 June 1880 in 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana; Robert D. Higdon 65, wife Caferny 38, (step-daughter) Armilda (Vance) 7, son William 2, daughter Emma E. 1. Listed next to Robert D. Higdon on the census page are the families of his daugther-in-law Mary J. Higdon and son Thomas Higdon. - FSL #005160717, 210/769.1
Census 1910*William Benjamin Higdon appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 in District 6, Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, William B Higdon 33, wife Florence 35, son Jerry 16, son Clinton 8, dau. Beatrice 6 and dau. Ardenia 1yr 6 months.3 
Death*He died on 15 March 1958 at age 80.2 

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1910] 1910 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited23 Jul 2026