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Elizabeth Jane Biggers

Female 1939 - 2001  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Jane Biggers was born 1939 (daughter of Paul Everett Biggers and Mary Nellie Hagan); died 2001.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betsey Jane Biggers
    • _UID: B3FFAAED3D6E4945AECEB30AC219FA30C040


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Paul Everett Biggers was born 18 Jun 1910, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York (son of Arthur Biggers and Emma Louise Ainsworth); died 5 Jan 1980, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States; was buried Jan 1980, Mansville, Jefferson County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Alt. Burial: Ellisburg, Jefferson County
    • Name: Paul Biggers
    • Name: Paul E. Biggers
    • _UID: 83B32CC07AEB4744B0E7A9BA6089A72DC9CF
    • Alt. Birth: 1910
    • Census: 5 Jan 1920, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York; 1920
    • Residence: 2 Oct 1947, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York; Address:
      1504 Washington Street
      1504 Washington Street
    • Residence: 20 Mar 1953, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York
    • Residence: 3 Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; Floral Drive
    • Alt. Death: 1980

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Arsenal Road

    Paul — Mary Nellie Hagan. Mary was born 1909; died 2007. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Nellie Hagan was born 1909; died 2007.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2577AD1E187A46A7B730D1F1E6B43AE447ED

    Children:
    1. 1. Elizabeth Jane Biggers was born 1939; died 2001.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Arthur Biggers was born 1872, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, USA (son of John Biggers and Margaret Vanbrocklin); died 18 Mar 1953, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: beekeeper
    • Occupation: farmer
    • Occupation: poultry breeder
    • Reference Number: 121
    • _UID: 04B85B57A94F474F942A2D77B0E15473B6F0
    • Census: 1880, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 9 Jun 1900, Pamelia, Jefferson County, New York; 1900
    • Grange: 1905; Pamelia Grange No. 68
    • Census: 9 May 1910, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York; 1910
    • School: 1919; military college
    • Census: 5 Jan 1920, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York; 1920
    • Residence: 1945, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York

    Notes:

    (Research):http://old-houses.nnyln.org/

    http://old-houses.nnyln.org/old-houses-2.html

    Biggers residence:
    No. 113
    Image source: http://old-houses.nnyln.org/old-houses-%200113.pdf


    --

    Old Houses of the North Country
    Written by David F. Lane,

    Arthur married Emma Louise Ainsworth 1894. Emma (daughter of Calvin Ainsworth and Ideal Hunt) was born 5 Sep 1875, Felts Mills, Jefferson, New York, USA; died 3 Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; was buried Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Emma Louise Ainsworth was born 5 Sep 1875, Felts Mills, Jefferson, New York, USA (daughter of Calvin Ainsworth and Ideal Hunt); died 3 Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; was buried Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0CD624895E0B4089B390024233C385AE7114
    • Census: 9 Jun 1900, Pamelia, Jefferson County, New York; 1900
    • Census: 9 May 1910, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York; 1930
    • Census: 5 Jan 1920, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York; 1920
    • Residence: Apr 1972, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; Perch Lake Road

    Children:
    1. Florence Biggers was born Jun 1895, New York; died 28 Jul 1966.
    2. Calvin A. Biggers was born Jun 1898, New York; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Bertha E. Biggers was born 26 Jul 1903; died 3 Aug 1993; was buried Aug 1993, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York.
    4. Albert F. Biggers was born 1906; died 1987; was buried 1987, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York.
    5. 2. Paul Everett Biggers was born 18 Jun 1910, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York; died 5 Jan 1980, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States; was buried Jan 1980, Mansville, Jefferson County, New York.
    6. Irving A. Biggers was born 1916; died 1989, Jefferson County, New York, USA; was buried 1989, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Biggers was born 1 Jan 1838, Witney, Oxfordshire, England; was christened 27 Jan 1838, Witney, Oxfordshire, England (son of John Biggers and Frances Harris); died 1 Dec 1893, Plessis / Theresa, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Travel: 1862 ?; spent time aboard a whaling ship
    • Occupation: farmer and laborer
    • Reference Number: 20
    • _TODO: Completed
    • _TODO: Completed
    • _UID: F7F011D7D3AF4B4191758279ECD9391BF7E5
    • Alt. Birth: 7 Dec 1839, City of London, , London, England
    • Alt. Birth: 7 Dec 1839, Devonshire
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Witney, Oxfordshire, England; West End
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Witney, Oxfordshire, England; West End
    • Emigration: 30 Sep 1842, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Great Britain
    • Immigration: 31 Oct 1842, New York, New York, USA; Ship Alfred
    • Census: 1850, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 9 Jun 1855, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 9 Jun 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Military Enlistment: 7 Jan 1862, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York
    • Military-Beg.: 13 Feb 1862, Sackets Harbor, Jefferson, New York; Mustered in as private, Company E, 94th US infantry
    • Military-Beg.: 9 Aug 1862, Cedar Mountain, Va.
    • Milit-End: 23 Aug 1862, Rappahannock Station, Clarke County, Virginia; deserted
    • Census: 27 Jun 1865, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York
    • Land: 13 Jul 1887, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York
    • Land: 1 Jun 1889, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York

    Notes:

    (Research):1875 Census, Jefferson County, NY
    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT8K-FW3
    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-21619-15436-58?cc=1918735

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    The Richmond Times Dispatch: Perseus Collection
    Very interesting newspaper articles regarding the events of August 1862


    _TODO:

    January 6, 2008


    Kim A. Delles
    Town of Theresa Town Clerk
    103 Main Street
    P.O. Box 692
    Theresa, New York 13691

    Dear Ms. Delles,

    I am looking for a record of marriage for my 2nd great grandparents:

    John Biggers
    and
    Margaret VanBrocklin

    Other sources state that they were apparently married on January 17, 1869. The location of their marriage is not known to me, however, I do know that John Biggers lived on a farm on Countryman Road, Theresa in 1864, a few years prior to their marriage.

    Please check the records available to you.
    If you cannot find a record of such marriage, please advise as to where to look next.

    If you have access to email, I would very much appreciate a reply via email as this greatly speeds up the communication process. My email address is listed below.

    Thank you for your help in this matter.

    Sincerely,



    Paul F. Kelly
    3701 Mohawk Drive
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    Phone: (360) 421-4012
    Email: rootsdigger05@comcast.net



    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    Milit-End:
    From the Final Report on the Battlefield of Gettysburg (New York at Gettysburg):
    "Bridge and Station, Thoroughfare Gap, and Gainesville. From August I4th to the 29th, Tower's Brigade served as the rear guard, while the Ninety-fourth was detailed as the final rear guard, much of the time deployed as skirmishers under fire, with such food as could be gleaned from corn fields, and with a constant loss of men killed, wounded, missing, or exhausted by hard service in the depressing heat of August."
    --------------------
    From more research, I find the following details of the "Battle At Rappahanock Station"
    Battle At Rappahannock Station
    Location : Culpeper County and Fauquier County.
    Campaign : Northern Virginia Campaign.
    Date : August 22-25, 1862.
    Principal Commanders : Maj. Gen. John Pope [US]; Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson [CS].
    Estimated Casualties : 225 total.
    On August 20 - 21, Maj. Gen. John Pope, withdrew to the line of the Rappahannock River. On August 23, Confederate cavalry made a raid on Pope's headquarters at Catlett Station. Over the next several days, the two armies fought a series of minor battles along the Rappahannock River.
    Source:
    http://www.paralumun.com/warrapp.htm
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ?b?Rappahannock Station
    Waterloo Bridge, White Sulphur Springs
    Civil War Virginia
    American Civil War
    August 22-25, 1862
    Early August, Lee determined that McClellan's army was being withdrawn from the Peninsula to reinforce John Pope. He sent Longstreet from Richmond to join Jackson's wing of the army near Gordonsville and arrived to take command himself on August 15. August 20-21, Pope withdrew to the line of the Rappahannock River. On August 23, Stuart's cavalry made a daring raid on Pope's headquarters at Catlett Station, showing that the Union right flank was vulnerable to a turning movement. Over the next several days, August 22-25, the two armies fought a series of minor actions along the Rappahannock River, including Waterloo Bridge, Lee Springs, Freeman's Ford, and Sulphur Springs, resulting in a few hundred casualties. Together, these skirmishes primed Pope's army along the river, while Jackson's wing marched via Thoroughfare Gap to capture Bristoe Station and destroy Federal supplies at Manassas Junction, far in the rear of Pope's army. Result(s): Inconclusive Other Names: Waterloo Bridge, White Sulphur Springs, Lee Springs, Freeman's Ford Location: Culpeper County and Fauquier County Campaign: Northern Virginia Campaign (June-September 1862) ?u?next battle in campaign ?/u? ?u?previous battle in campaign ?/u? Date(s): August 22-25, 1862 Principal Commanders: Major General John Pope [US]; Major General Thomas J. Jackson [CS] Forces Engaged: Brigades Estimated Casualties: 225 total ?/b?
    Source:
    http://www.americancivilwar.com/statepic/va/va023.html
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Census:
    Role: Household Member

    John married Margaret Vanbrocklin 17 Jan 1869, Jefferson County, New York, USA. Margaret (daughter of Nicholas Vanbrocklin and Anna Nancy Schell) was born 13 Apr 1831, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died 4 Dec 1885, Plessis / Theresa, Jefferson, New York. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret Vanbrocklin was born 13 Apr 1831, Jefferson County, New York, USA (daughter of Nicholas Vanbrocklin and Anna Nancy Schell); died 4 Dec 1885, Plessis / Theresa, Jefferson, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Biggers
    • Reference Number: 22
    • _TODO: Open
    • _UID: 9F8BACED879B479992BBCD0315135E91F90E
    • Census: 1850, Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Alexandria Bay, Jefferson, New York, United States; New York State Census
    • Census: 1870, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York

    Notes:

    (Research):Nancy, Margaret's sister married John Walts, Jr.
    The 1860 Census shows Margaret (28) living with her parents and a 16 year-old boy named Grandison and a 2 month old female named Nilia. Grandison is Charles G. Van Brocklin (6 years old in 1850 census), son of Nicholas and Anna, brother to Margaret. Nilia appears to be Margaret's daughter. (from a previous marriage?). The 1870 census shows a Cornelia Walts living with the Biggers family as step-daughter to John Biggers, head of household. Is this "Cornelia Walts" who appears on Eva Biggers' death certificate?

    Was Margaret Van Brocklin also married to a Walts, as her sister Nancy was? And if so, how many children dd she have from that marraige? Just one?
    If Margaret was married to a Walts, he would most likely have come from the same family that her sister married into. Which one did she marry? When/where were they married?
    Cornelia (step-daughter to John Biggers) is living with the family in 1880 census. She is 20 years old. Margaret is 48. If Cornelia is Margaeret's daughter from arevious marriage, them Margaret was previously married at 18 years old (1849).

    It is also possible that Cornelia (VanBrocklin) was an illegitimate child.


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    Current Walts family members:
    Russ E Walts Jr
    18 Bolton Ave
    Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-1602
    Home (315) 482-2411
    Age: 74
    Associated:
    Judith M Walts


    Michael J Walts
    46902 Route 1 N
    Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-3212
    Age: 39


    _TODO:
    Mailed letter to Town Clerk, Theresa requesting copy of marriage record.

    Census:
    Although the age is about right, it is possible that this isn't my Margaret Van Brocklin.

    Children:
    1. Stella Biggers was born 1871, Jefferson County, New York, USA; was buried , Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA.
    2. 4. Arthur Biggers was born 1872, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died 18 Mar 1953, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York.
    3. Lucetta Biggers was born 1875, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. George M. Biggers was born 11 May 1877, Jefferson County, New York, USA; died 25 Sep 1946; was buried Sep 1946, Theresa, Jefferson County, New York.
    5. Eva Etheline Biggers was born May 1879, Theresa, Jefferson, New York; died 23 Mar 1906, Pamelia, Jefferson County, New York; was buried 25 Mar 1906, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York.

  3. 10.  Calvin Ainsworth (son of Albert Ainsworth); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B5EB984775A24267A1D3C314FAAB7E7926C6

    Calvin — Ideal Hunt. Ideal died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Ideal Hunt died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 984DE43E40E546AF8C9855435D08E8E20C6E

    Children:
    1. 5. Emma Louise Ainsworth was born 5 Sep 1875, Felts Mills, Jefferson, New York, USA; died 3 Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; was buried Feb 1977, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA.