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- [S381] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.), Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. (Reliability: 3), 21 Dec 2005.
Dwelling: 619
Family: 623
John Biggar
Age: 40
Gender: m
Occupation: factory operations
Value of real estate: 500
Place of birth: Eng.
M. "
Age: 40
Gender: f
Occupation:
Place of birth: "
Maria "
Age: 8
Gender: f
Place of birth: "
John "
Age: 12
Gender: m
Place of birth: "
John "
Age: 10
Gender: m
Place of birth: "
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John Biggers and family, 1855 Census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers and family, 1855 Census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q2-Q5G |
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John Biggar
Year: 1850; Census Place: Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. |
- [S1131] 1855 - New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Brownville, dwelling 39, family 35, line 14, John Bigers; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 5, 2016); citing Brownville, Jefferson, New York, United States; county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 895,241 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
Name:
- [S379] US Census 1860 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.), NARA Series: M653, Roll 761; Page: 747; Image: 754 (Reliability: 4), 16 Jan 2006.
Dwelling: 385
Family: 385
John Bigers
Age: 54
Gender: m
Occupation: farmer
Value of real estate: 1000
Value of personal estate: 400
Birthplace: Eng
Jane "
Age: 38
Gender: f
Birthplace: Eng.
John "
Age: 22
Gender: m
Birthplace: Ireland
Geo. "
Age: 19
Gender: m
Birthplace: Eng.
Maria "
Age: 17
Gender: f
Birthplace: "
Robert "
Age: 15
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
John Groves [Graves?]
Age: 17
Gender: m
Occupation: Sailor
Birthplace: N.Y.
Wm. "
Age: 15
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
Joseph "
Age: 12
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
Barnett "
Age: 9
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
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John Biggers and family, 1855 Census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers and family, 1855 Census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q2-Q5G |
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John Bigers
US Census, 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, N.Y. |
- [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Brownville, p. 42, dwelling 244, family 243, line 27, John Biggers; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 5, 2016); citing citing source p. 42, line 27, household ID 243, county clerk, board of supervisors and surrogate court offices from various counties. Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York; FHL microfilm 895,247 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
Name:
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John Bigers
US Census, 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, N.Y. |
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John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-H458 |
- [S382] US Census 1870 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.), NARA Series: M593, Roll 945; Page: 642; Image: 463 (Reliability: 3), 17 Jan 2006.
Dwelling: 418
Family: 432
Biggers, John
Age: 66
Gender: m
Color: w
Occupation: farmer
Value of real estate: 800
Value of personal estate: 300
Place of birth: England
Mother and father of foreign birth
----- Jane
Age: 54
Gender: f
Color: w
Occupation: keeping house
Place of birth: Ireland
Mother and father of foreign birth
----- James
Age: 23
Gender: m
Color: w
Occupation: works on farm
Place of birth: New York
Mother and father of foreign birth
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John Bigers
US Census, 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, N.Y. |
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John Biggers
US Census, 1870, Theresa, Jefferson Co., N.Y. |
- [S764] 1875 New York State Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. FamilySearch.org. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2012), Theresa, p. 13, dwelling 110, line 30, John Biggers; (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Apr 14, 2013) (Reliability: 3), 14 Apr 2013.
Name: John Biggers
Age: 76
Sex: m
Relation to head of family: head
Birthplace: England
Marital Status: married
Occupation: farmer
Name: Jane Biggers
Age: 56
Sex: f
Relation to head of family: wife
Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: married
Occupation:
Name: James Biggers
Age: 32
Sex: m
Relation to head of family: son
Birthplace: Jeff. Co.
Marital Status: single
Occupation:
- [S1416] Wills, Jefferson County, New York, New York. Jefferson., 16: 612, Will of John Biggers, Sr., October 18 1876 (Reliability: 3), 4 Nov 2016.
Last Will and Testament
of
John Biggars
Deceased [pg.] 612
Be it Remebered, That heretofore, to wit: on the 7th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six William Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, New York, Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of John Biggars late of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson deceased, appeared in open Court before Ross C. Scott, special Surrogate of the County of Jefferson and made application to have the said last Will and Testament which relates to both Real and Personal Estate, proved: and on such application the said special Surrogate did ascertain by satisfactory evidence who were the widow heirs at law and next of kin to the said testator, and their respective residences,
and they are as follows: John Biggars Jr. and James Biggars of Theresa, and Rachel Bowker of Brownville & Selena Youl of Adams, all of Jefferson County, N.Y., and Maria Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, N.Y., children of said deceased all of full age, said James being of unsound mind and Jane Biggars of Theresa aforesaid, widow of said deceased of full age.
And said Special Surrogate did thereuppon issue a citation in due form of law, directed to the widow, heirs at law and next of kin of said testator by thier respective names stating their respective places of resididence and requiring them to appear before the Surrogate of said County at his office in the City of Watertown in said County, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876, to attend the Probate of said Will and afterwards to wit on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876. Satisfactory evidence by affidavit was produced & presented to said surrogate of the due service of said citation in the mode prescribed by law & thereupon said Surrogate duly appointed Ross C. Scott of said City of Watertown Special Guardian of the said James Biggars for the sole purpose of appearing for him & taking care of his interests in this matter, said Special Guardian immediately appeared in person before said Surrogate.
And on that day, no one appearing to oppose the Probate of such Will such proceedings were thereupon had in said Court afterwards, upon this 18th day of October A.D. 1876, and he thereupon adjudged the said Will to be a valid Will of Real and Personal Estate, and the proofs thereof to be sufficient, which said last Will and Testament and proofs, are hereinafter recorded in this book.
W.W. Lapp, Surrogate.
John Biggars Estate
Will [pg.] 613
In the name of God, Amen. I John Biggars of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson, State of New York of the age of seventy three years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following:
First
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane all my household furniture of every name and nature and one cow - also the use of my farm on which I now reside for her use so long as she remains my widow, and is not to cut any standing timber unless for necessary buildings on said farm. Cut dead and down timber for fuel for her use and after her decease to go to my heirs.
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I give and bequeath unto my son John the farm I now reside being and lying in the Town of Theresa.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Belker four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Maria Tamlin four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Selena Yoe one hundred dollars. The above legaces are to be paid by my son John in one year after the decease of the said Jane. And lastly it is my wish and desire to have my son take care of my son James if he should come around once and a while as he formally used to do.
And lastly I direct after my decease to have my funeral expenses, tombstones, doctors bills paid out of my estate.
I do hereby nominate and appoint William Tamlin to be the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3 day of Aug 1876.
his
John X Biggars (S.S.)
mark
The above instrument was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Biggars as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Pamelia 4 Cors. Jeff. Co. Alonzo Hose
Soloman Bauer
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John Bigers
US Census, 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, N.Y. |
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 1
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 2
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- [S6] Wade, David M. Jr., David M. Wade, (1997), David M. Wade (Reliability: 3), 17 Jan 2006.
From: David M. Wade Jr.
To: Paul Kelly
Subject: Re: Biggers
Date: Friday, August 15, 1997 8:54 PM
Paul,
Got your message about photocopies and I just wanted to inform you that the powers that
be are already in motion. My mother never has really expressed an interest in the
search of heritage and history, yet once I informed her of someone related to her
Grandfather Arthur Biggers, well... She has called me to tell me she got all her
records and documents out. We are both in the process of getting all these lines and
supporting documents into a format her Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren can have.
You though won't have to wait that long as soon as I'm sure we've got all are notes
properly copied they along will copies of all other documents will be on the way to you
& your family. These papers will include the family line written by Arthur's own hand.
I have been reviewing the Biggers line more this week and I can now tell you that John I
came to America at the age of 38 somewhere in the range of 1842-43. He started a Carding
Mill in Dexter N.Y. His farm was 2 miles north of Brownsville N.Y. Wife Fannie Harris
died at age 56. Their children were: John II b. 1839 England // George b. abt. 1842
England // Maria b.1844 New York //James (Jim) b. 1846 (listed as a Robert 1860 census
???) The brothers John and George were available for duty at the beginning of the Civil
War. John did not join but fled to Maryland where he spent time aboard a whaling ship
and was also taken prisoner at some point and sometime later is said to have escaped.
Maybe the tales of his adventures were in his head as told to kin when he returned or
fact, maybe a little of both. George was not so lucky, Hit by a cannon ball and killed
Battle of Bull Run, Manassas, Va. after 1862, so that would make it the second battle.
Youngest son James was said to have been a math genius, "Hit in the head by his
stepmother for eating one of her pies and was never the same." I hope the pie was good.
The Stepmother John I's 2nd wife was Jane Graves b. Ireland 1819 d. 1908 / 89 years.
Graves was her 1st husband's name. Her children by Graves:
John Graves 1844 // Wm. Graves 1846 // Joseph Graves 1849 // Barnett Graves 1851 //
Approx date by census ages.
John II / oldest daughter Stella never married and is buried next to her Grandfather
John I in Dexter Cemetery, 4th row across from tall monument of Gilmore.
Nicholas Van Brocklin d. 1884 age 89 (Dutch)
Nancy Ann Schell d. 1883 age 88 (Germany)
Parents of Margaret (Van Brocklin) Biggers
Nancy Ann Schell's Father was Marcus Schell b. June 6,1764 Herkimer Co. NY Chr. July 5,
1764 Reformed Dutch Church of German Flats married Catherine Elizabeth Roan b. circa
1770 Herkimer , March 25 1788. Died after 1832 Herkimer NY
Marcus Schell's Father was Johnannes Schell arrived port of Philadelpia 1732 or 1752 /
Mother was Barbara Raspach.( I found a ship listing some years ago 10th Oct 1752 Phil.,
Tuesday Ship " FOREST" Capt. Patrick Auchterlony from Rotterdam / Maybe??? )
Do you know that both Eva & Arthur named a son Paul. Arthur's son was Paul Everett b.
June 18,1910. Strange your name is Paul. Is your line Eva's Paul Webert. We want to
know more about Eva's sons and where they went and the lives they lead. Arthur's
children where artists / landscape architect / naturalist / seems thay had a deep
appreciation for nature's beauty.
David.
- [S6] Wade, David M. Jr., David M. Wade, (1997), David M. Wade (Reliability: 3), 17 Jan 2006.
From: David M. Wade Jr.
To: Paul Kelly
Subject: Re: Biggers
Date: Friday, August 15, 1997 8:54 PM
Paul,
Got your message about photocopies and I just wanted to inform you that the powers that
be are already in motion. My mother never has really expressed an interest in the
search of heritage and history, yet once I informed her of someone related to her
Grandfather Arthur Biggers, well... She has called me to tell me she got all her
records and documents out. We are both in the process of getting all these lines and
supporting documents into a format her Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren can have.
You though won't have to wait that long as soon as I'm sure we've got all are notes
properly copied they along will copies of all other documents will be on the way to you
& your family. These papers will include the family line written by Arthur's own hand.
I have been reviewing the Biggers line more this week and I can now tell you that John I
came to America at the age of 38 somewhere in the range of 1842-43. He started a Carding
Mill in Dexter N.Y. His farm was 2 miles north of Brownsville N.Y. Wife Fannie Harris
died at age 56. Their children were: John II b. 1839 England // George b. abt. 1842
England // Maria b.1844 New York //James (Jim) b. 1846 (listed as a Robert 1860 census
???) The brothers John and George were available for duty at the beginning of the Civil
War. John did not join but fled to Maryland where he spent time aboard a whaling ship
and was also taken prisoner at some point and sometime later is said to have escaped.
Maybe the tales of his adventures were in his head as told to kin when he returned or
fact, maybe a little of both. George was not so lucky, Hit by a cannon ball and killed
Battle of Bull Run, Manassas, Va. after 1862, so that would make it the second battle.
Youngest son James was said to have been a math genius, "Hit in the head by his
stepmother for eating one of her pies and was never the same." I hope the pie was good.
The Stepmother John I's 2nd wife was Jane Graves b. Ireland 1819 d. 1908 / 89 years.
Graves was her 1st husband's name. Her children by Graves:
John Graves 1844 // Wm. Graves 1846 // Joseph Graves 1849 // Barnett Graves 1851 //
Approx date by census ages.
John II / oldest daughter Stella never married and is buried next to her Grandfather
John I in Dexter Cemetery, 4th row across from tall monument of Gilmore.
Nicholas Van Brocklin d. 1884 age 89 (Dutch)
Nancy Ann Schell d. 1883 age 88 (Germany)
Parents of Margaret (Van Brocklin) Biggers
Nancy Ann Schell's Father was Marcus Schell b. June 6,1764 Herkimer Co. NY Chr. July 5,
1764 Reformed Dutch Church of German Flats married Catherine Elizabeth Roan b. circa
1770 Herkimer , March 25 1788. Died after 1832 Herkimer NY
Marcus Schell's Father was Johnannes Schell arrived port of Philadelpia 1732 or 1752 /
Mother was Barbara Raspach.( I found a ship listing some years ago 10th Oct 1752 Phil.,
Tuesday Ship " FOREST" Capt. Patrick Auchterlony from Rotterdam / Maybe??? )
Do you know that both Eva & Arthur named a son Paul. Arthur's son was Paul Everett b.
June 18,1910. Strange your name is Paul. Is your line Eva's Paul Webert. We want to
know more about Eva's sons and where they went and the lives they lead. Arthur's
children where artists / landscape architect / naturalist / seems thay had a deep
appreciation for nature's beauty.
David.
- [S6] Wade, David M. Jr., David M. Wade, (1997) (Reliability: 3), 23 Jan 2006.
From: David M. Wade Jr.
To: pkelly@netvista.net
Subject: Biggers
Date: Saturday, August 09, 1997 7:02 PM
Looking for imformation on the Biggers of the Watertown area to John
Biggers I from Devonshire England b. 1803 with wife Fannie Harris of
Ireland and son John Biggers II b.12/07/1839 Devonshire Eng. JohnII
married Margaret VanBrocklin b.4/13/1831 Jefferson Co. NY.
David Wade
- [S177] Cemetery Inscriptions, Brownville - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barbrb.htm
Last Revision :Sunday, 14-Nov-2004 10:19:38 MST) (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2004.
Name, Epitaph, Cemetery
BIGGERS,JOHN,17SEP1876 73Y,DEXTER
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John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25847-10636-44?cc=1937366 |
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John Sixbury
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- [S448] UK Oxfordshire Parish Registers - Witney (CD), Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994-2003
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/index.html
Oxfordshire Family History Society; c/o Miss Angela E. Wood
40 Kersington Cresent
Cowley
Oxford, OX4 3RJ
United Kingdom
See also:
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/whoswho.html
Phone: 01865 718723
Email: AngeWd1@aol.com), St. Mary's parish registers, baptisms, page 301 (Reliability: 3), 20 Aug 2006.
1804 15 Feb BIGGERS John s. [son of] Henry & Elizabeth
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Benjamin VanBrocklin and family, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, 1900 census
Benjamin VanBrocklin and family, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, 1900 census
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12387-105807-77?cc=1325221
Image source: https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1042unit#page/n828/mode/1up |
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John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-H458 |
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St. Mary's parish records, Witney
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- [S448] UK Oxfordshire Parish Registers - Witney (CD), Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994-2003
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/index.html
Oxfordshire Family History Society; c/o Miss Angela E. Wood
40 Kersington Cresent
Cowley
Oxford, OX4 3RJ
United Kingdom
See also:
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/whoswho.html
Phone: 01865 718723
Email: AngeWd1@aol.com), St. Mary's parish registers, baptisms, page 301 (Reliability: 3), 20 Aug 2006.
1804 15 Feb BIGGERS John s. Henry & Elizabeth
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Benjamin VanBrocklin and family, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, 1900 census
Benjamin VanBrocklin and family, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, 1900 census
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12387-105807-77?cc=1325221
Image source: https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1042unit#page/n828/mode/1up |
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John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-H458 |
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St. Mary's parish records, Witney
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- [S448] UK Oxfordshire Parish Registers - Witney (CD), Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994-2003
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/index.html
Oxfordshire Family History Society; c/o Miss Angela E. Wood
40 Kersington Cresent
Cowley
Oxford, OX4 3RJ
United Kingdom
See also:
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/whoswho.html
Phone: 01865 718723
Email: AngeWd1@aol.com), St. Mary parish regsiters, baptisms, page 358 (Reliability: 3), 9 Sep 2006.
1834 12 Feb BIGGERS James s. John & Fanny, Spinner, privately
- [S448] UK Oxfordshire Parish Registers - Witney (CD), Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994-2003
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/index.html
Oxfordshire Family History Society; c/o Miss Angela E. Wood
40 Kersington Cresent
Cowley
Oxford, OX4 3RJ
United Kingdom
See also:
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/whoswho.html
Phone: 01865 718723
Email: AngeWd1@aol.com), St. Mary parish registers, baptisms, page 362 (Reliability: 3), 9 Sep 2006.
1835 27 Dec BIGGERS John s. John & Frances, Baker
- [S1490] Birth Registers, Vol. 16, Witney, Oxfordshire, UK, Oxfordshire. Witney., 1838 section, 125, John Biggers. (Reliability: 3), 7 Aug 2006.
CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ENTRY OF BIRTH
GIVEN AT THE GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE
Application number: COL488999
Registration District: Witney
1838 BIRTH in the Sub-district of Witney in the County of Oxford
Columns:
No. 88
1 : When and where born: January first 1838
2 : Name, if any: John
3 : Sex: male
4 : Name and surname of father: John Biggers
5 : Name, surname and maiden surname of mother: Fanny Harris
6 : Occupation of father: spinner
7 : Signature, description and residence of informant: The Mark of [x] John Biggers, father, Witney
8 : When registered: January twenty seventh 1838
9 : Signature of registrar: Edward Augustine Batt, Registrar
10 : Name entered after registration: [none]
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John Hoover and Emeline Hoover, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, NY
John Hoover and Emeline Hoover, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, NY, July 11, 1850
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11003-38429-26?cc=1401638&wc=95R9-44S:1031313801,1031505701,1034225601 |
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Augusta A. Hoover (daughter of John Hoover), 1850 Census, LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
Augusta A. Hoover (daughter of John Hoover), 1850 Census, LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11003-38012-65?cc=1401638&wc=95R9-44S:1031313801,1031505701,1034225601 |
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John Sixbury
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Certified copy of entry of birth - John Biggers
Certified copy of entry of birth - John Biggers
This abstract is from Book 16, page 125. |
- [S448] UK Oxfordshire Parish Registers - Witney (CD), Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994-2003
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/index.html
Oxfordshire Family History Society; c/o Miss Angela E. Wood
40 Kersington Cresent
Cowley
Oxford, OX4 3RJ
United Kingdom
See also:
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/whoswho.html
Phone: 01865 718723
Email: AngeWd1@aol.com) (Reliability: 3), 3 Aug 2006.
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John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25847-10636-44?cc=1937366 |
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John Sixbury
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- [S606] Apportionment of the Rent-Charge in lieu of Tithes in the Parish of Witney, Oxfordshire, England, p. 4, IR 29/27/151 (Reliability: 2), 21 Aug 2008.
Landowners: Biggers, John
Occupiers: In hand
Numbers referring to Plan: 687
Name and Description of Lands and Premises: House, Outbuildings, Garden
State of Cultivation: Garden
Quantities in Statute Measure: [headings] A.- R.- P. 7
Amount of Rent-Charge apportioned upon the several Lands, and to whom payable:
Payable to Vicar: [headings] L.- s.- d.-
Payable to Rector: L.- s.- d. 2 1/2
Remarks: R.54922
- [S601] Map of Witney 1841 (copy of certified copy), James Underwood, Surveyor., Plot No. 687 (Reliability: 3), 5 Jul 2008.
Plot 687
Mr. John Biggers, in hand, house, outbuilding, garden and yard
-----Original Message-----
From: Julie
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 4:31 AM
To: rootsdigger05@comcast.net
Subject: Fwd: tithe map
Hi Paul
I popped into the local library and discovered they had a printed paper version of the tithe map so photocopied the relevant bit. Enlarge it to 50% and it's really clear. Our house is plot no. 687 (towards left hand side of West End).
The key for the plot said: Mr John Biggers, in hand, house, outbuilding, garden and yard.
'in hand' means he lived there too. Obviously in those days lots of people owned property that they rented out.
I'm sure you know the website www.genesreunited.co.uk ? It's very good for British family tree research. I've made lots of contacts through it - even got to meet (in the flesh) a second cousin we never knew existed.
Best wishes
Julie
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John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25847-10636-44?cc=1937366 |
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John Sixbury
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Tithe map of Witney
Portion of certified copy of tithe map of 1841.
Image courtesy Julie Charlesworth |
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Tithe map of Witney
Portion of certified copy of tithe map of 1841.
Image courtesy Julie Charlesworth |
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Enlarged view of plot 687
Portion of certified copy of tithe map of 1841. Lot 687 is where John Biggers lived.
Image courtesy Julie Charlesworth |
- [S597] Julie Charlesworth, Julie Charlesworth, Witney, Oxfordshire [(E-ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE),] (Reliability: 3), 3 Jul 2008.
-----Original Message-----
From: Julie
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 12:20 PM
To: rootsdigger05@comcast.net
Subject: Biggers ancestry
Hi there
Just found your family history website on Google. We live on West End, Witney and have been researching the history of the street. We have a website www.witneywestend.com The street is probably the oldest in Witney, many of the houses date back to 1600s.Today we looked at the 1839 Tithe map in the local museum and worked out that our house 45 West End is where John Biggers lived. This huge map has a key to all the house/land owners at that time and although there are no house numbers until late 1800s, the shape of the houses hasn't changed much in several hundred years so we can be quite confident we have the right plot. Thought you might be interested and certainly it's fascinating to see your information about people who lived in our house all those years ago...
Best wishes
Julie and John
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-----Original Message-----
From: Julie
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 2:05 AM
To: Paul Kelly
Subject: RE: Biggers ancestry
Hi Paul
We're fairly confident it's the John Biggers born 1804 or his father - depends which of them actually owned the property. As it was the 1839 tithe map and then in 1841 census, no other John Biggers living in West End, I assume it's yours?
The tithe map is very big and behind glass - we can see if we'd be allowed to take a photo and whether it would come out ok. We'll be doing a lot more research on West End over the coming months for our website so if we come across anything relating to Biggers families, we'll pass it on. Is Jeremiah Biggers one of yours - his name comes up a bit in records - I think he was a blanket weaver and fairly affluent.
It was your old website we saw. I'll have a look at your new one today.
Here are some photos of the front of the house. It was built late 1600s and is fairly unchanged (apart from modern comforts like central heating, bathrooms etc!) The outbuilding was knocked down by a previous owner but otherwise the shape and size has been the same for nearly 300 years. It's built of stone, full of old beams, flagstone floors, winding staircases, etc. It as probably associated with blanket weaving for many years as we're a few houses down from one very old blanket mill. Although we know in the 1920s it was a sweet shop! Am happy to send interior photos if that would be of interest.
Best wishes
Julie
- [S600] Map of Witney 1840, James Underwood, Surveyor. (Reliability: 3), 5 Jul 2008.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Hackston
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1:51 AM
To: Paul Kelly
Subject: RE: Biggers ancestry
I've actually got a copy of the tithe map on my computer, taken from some Oxfordshire document somewhere along the line. Too small to see the detail of 45 West End, but here you go anyway.
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John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25847-10636-44?cc=1937366 |
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John Sixbury
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Witney tithe map
This image was sent to me courtesy of John Hackston. He acquired it from an unknown source. I assume it is a copy of the original, held at the Oxfordshire Record Office, Cowley, Oxford. Details are not discernable due to the small size of the image.
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- [S607] Map of Witney, 1840, 1841, J. Underwood, Surveyor., parcel 687 (Reliability: 3).
See parcel 687 on the map. This corresponds with the details of the source citation "Apportionment of the Rent-Charge in lieu of Tithes in the Parish of Witney"
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John Hoover and Emeline Hoover, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, NY
John Hoover and Emeline Hoover, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, NY, July 11, 1850
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11003-38429-26?cc=1401638&wc=95R9-44S:1031313801,1031505701,1034225601 |
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Augusta A. Hoover (daughter of John Hoover), 1850 Census, LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
Augusta A. Hoover (daughter of John Hoover), 1850 Census, LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11003-38012-65?cc=1401638&wc=95R9-44S:1031313801,1031505701,1034225601 |
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John Sixbury
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- [S346] Passenger Lists of Vessels arriving at New York, 1820-1897, National Archives Records Administration, (Microfilm Series M237, 675 rolls.), M237, Group 36., Year: 1841 Microfilm serial: M237 Microfilm roll: M237_46 Line: 39 List number: 508 (Reliability: 3), 11 Mar 2010.
Name: John Biggers
Arrival Date: 19 Jul 1841
Estimated birth year: abt 1806
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Ship Name: Fairfield
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Line: 39
Microfilm Serial: M237
Microfilm Roll: M237_46
List Number: 508
Samuel Harris
Age: 35
Occupation: Carpenter
Mary Harris
Age: 23
Mary Harris
Age: 1
Christopher Harris
Age: 3
John Biggers
Age: 35
Occupation: Spinner
Mary Harris
Age: 23
- [S346] Passenger Lists of Vessels arriving at New York, 1820-1897, National Archives Records Administration, (Microfilm Series M237, 675 rolls.), M237, Group 36., NARA: M237, Roll 51, List no. 929; LDS: Passenger lists 26 Oct 1842-15 Jun 1843, FHL US/CAN Film 2297 (Reliability: 4), 3 Nov 2005.
List or manifest of all the passengers taken on board the Brig Alfred
whereof Joseph C. Myers is Master, from Liverpool
Name
Augustus Pearman, a West End pilot from 1860's until 1899, was skipper of the pilot sloop "Secret" and found the deserted brig "Alfred" 15 miles southwest of Bermuda and brought her to safe harbour (ref: Bermuda's Architectural Heritage Series: Sandy's, p 140))
Source:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~bmuwgw/ships6.html
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12/02/1842, Alfred, Three Rivers, P.E.I. (Prince Edward Island), Bristol, G. Britain:
The Islander, Dec 02 1842: "In the Alfred from Three Rivers, to Bristol, Nov. 26, Messrs. John McGill and G. Chudleigh." - also - "Dec. 16, 1842: the brig Alfred which sailed from Three Rivers for Bristol has been cast away on the Cape Breton shore and become a complete wreck. Passengers were saved though they were on the wreck 48 hours before they could be saved." [CG]
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- [S615] Liverpool Mercury and Lancashire General Advertiser, Liverpool., Margaret Smith, "Shipping Intelligence: Vessels Sailed," October 7, 1842, p. 7, col. 6; pdf, \i 19th Century British Library Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 4), 1 Dec 2008.
Vessels Sailed
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The Liverpool Mercury and Lancashire Advertiser
Issue no. 1638
Vol. XXXII
Friday, September 30, 1842
See p. 4, col. 1
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The Liverpool Mercury and Lancashire Advertiser
Issue No. 1639
Vol. XXXII
Friday, October 7, 1842
see p. 7, col. 6 |
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John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25847-10636-44?cc=1937366 |
- [S346] Passenger Lists of Vessels arriving at New York, 1820-1897, National Archives Records Administration, (Microfilm Series M237, 675 rolls.), M237, Group 36., NARA: M237, Roll 51, List no. 929; LDS: Passenger lists 26 Oct 1842-15 Jun 1843, FHL US/CAN Film 2297 (Reliability: 4), 3 Nov 2005.
List or manifest of all the passengers taken on board the Brig Alfred
whereof Joseph C. Myers is Master, from Liverpool
Name
Augustus Pearman, a West End pilot from 1860's until 1899, was skipper of the pilot sloop "Secret" and found the deserted brig "Alfred" 15 miles southwest of Bermuda and brought her to safe harbour (ref: Bermuda's Architectural Heritage Series: Sandy's, p 140))
Source:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~bmuwgw/ships6.html
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12/02/1842, Alfred, Three Rivers, P.E.I. (Prince Edward Island), Bristol, G. Britain:
The Islander, Dec 02 1842: "In the Alfred from Three Rivers, to Bristol, Nov. 26, Messrs. John McGill and G. Chudleigh." - also - "Dec. 16, 1842: the brig Alfred which sailed from Three Rivers for Bristol has been cast away on the Cape Breton shore and become a complete wreck. Passengers were saved though they were on the wreck 48 hours before they could be saved." [CG]
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- [S346] Passenger Lists of Vessels arriving at New York, 1820-1897, National Archives Records Administration, (Microfilm Series M237, 675 rolls.), M237, Group 36., M237, Roll 51, list no. 929 (Reliability: 4), 3 Nov 2005.
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The Liverpool Mercury
The Liverpool Mercury
August 21, 1840
Issue No. 1528, Vol. XXX
Advertisement for the American ship Alfred appears on
p. 4, col. 1
Source:
http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/
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John Hoover and Emeline Hoover, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, NY
John Hoover and Emeline Hoover, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, NY, July 11, 1850
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11003-38429-26?cc=1401638&wc=95R9-44S:1031313801,1031505701,1034225601 |
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Augusta A. Hoover (daughter of John Hoover), 1850 Census, LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
Augusta A. Hoover (daughter of John Hoover), 1850 Census, LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11003-38012-65?cc=1401638&wc=95R9-44S:1031313801,1031505701,1034225601 |
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John Beggers
John Beggers occupation shows as "Mechanic". |
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St. Mary parish registers, baptisms
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- [S158] Deed to John Bigers, S. Reed, Justice of the Peace, (Recorded November 7, 1863 at 1 p.m., D. Wilcox, Clerk, Book 154, Page 307, Jefferson County Recorder) (Reliability: 4), 10 Nov 2004.
"...all that part of lot No. four hundred and seventy seven of the subdivision of great great Lot No. four of Macombs Purchase and bounded as follows viz.Beginning at south west corner of said lot No. 477 running north 37 1/2
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John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
John Hoover and Emaline Hoover, 1855 census, Le Ray, Jefferson County, NY, June 28, 1855
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-25847-10636-44?cc=1937366 |
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St. Mary parish registers
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- [S381] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.), Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. (Reliability: 3), 21 Dec 2005.
Dwelling: 619
Family: 623
John Biggar
Age: 40
Gender: m
Occupation: factory operations
Value of real estate: 500
Place of birth: Eng.
M. "
Age: 40
Gender: f
Occupation:
Place of birth: "
Maria "
Age: 8
Gender: f
Place of birth: "
John "
Age: 12
Gender: m
Place of birth: "
John "
Age: 10
Gender: m
Place of birth: "
- [S381] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.), Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. (Reliability: 3), 21 Dec 2005.
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John Biggar
Year: 1850; Census Place: Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. |
- [S1131] 1855 - New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Brownville; (http://familysearch.org) (Reliability: 3).
Name:
- [S379] US Census 1860 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.), NARA Series: M653, Roll 761; Page: 747; Image: 754 (Reliability: 4), 16 Jan 2006.
Dwelling: 385
Family: 385
John Bigers
Age: 54
Gender: m
Occupation: farmer
Value of real estate: 1000
Value of personal estate: 400
Birthplace: Eng
Jane "
Age: 38
Gender: f
Birthplace: Eng.
John "
Age: 22
Gender: m
Birthplace: Ireland
Geo. "
Age: 19
Gender: m
Birthplace: Eng.
Maria "
Age: 17
Gender: f
Birthplace: "
Robert "
Age: 15
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
John Groves [Graves?]
Age: 17
Gender: m
Occupation: Sailor
Birthplace: N.Y.
Wm. "
Age: 15
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
Joseph "
Age: 12
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
Barnett "
Age: 9
Gender: m
Birthplace: N.Y.
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The Liverpool Mercury
The Liverpool Mercury
August 21, 1840
Issue No. 1528, Vol. XXX
Advertisement for the American ship Alfred appears on
p. 4, col. 1
Source:
http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/
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Title page
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Title page
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Page 1, manifest of the Alfred
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Page 1, re-scan
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Page 1a
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Page 1a, re-scan
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page 2
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Page 2a
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page 3, manifest of the brig Alfred
John Beggers occupation shows as "Mechanic". |
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page 3a
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page 4
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Wreck of brig Alfred
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John Bigers
US Census, 1860, Brownville, Jefferson County, N.Y. |
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partial transcript of passenger list of unkown ship
The source of this information was:
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gsfn=&gsln=biggers&sx=y&year=1842&yearend=1842&f3=&f5=&f4=&f6=&f7=&gskw=&prox=1&db=newyork273&ti=0&ti.si=0&gss=angs-i&fh=0&fsk=&bsk=&rank=0
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- [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Brownville, p. 42; (http://familysearch.org) (Reliability: 3).
Name:
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John Biggar
Year: 1850; Census Place: Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. |
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John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-H458 |
- [S382] US Census 1870 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.), NARA Series: M593, Roll 945; Page: 642; Image: 463 (Reliability: 3), 17 Jan 2006.
Dwelling: 418
Family: 432
Biggers, John
Age: 66
Gender: m
Color: w
Occupation: farmer
Value of real estate: 800
Value of personal estate: 300
Place of birth: England
Mother and father of foreign birth
----- Jane
Age: 54
Gender: f
Color: w
Occupation: keeping house
Place of birth: Ireland
Mother and father of foreign birth
----- James
Age: 23
Gender: m
Color: w
Occupation: works on farm
Place of birth: New York
Mother and father of foreign birth
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John Biggar
Year: 1850; Census Place: Brownville, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_514; Page: 219; Image: 196. |
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John Biggers
US Census, 1870, Theresa, Jefferson Co., N.Y. |
- [S764] 1875 New York State Census Jefferson County NY, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. FamilySearch.org. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://FamilySearch.org : 2012), Theresa, p. 13, dwelling 110, line 30, John Biggers; (http://FamilySearch.org : accessed Apr 14, 2013) (Reliability: 3), 14 Apr 2013.
Name: John Biggers
Age: 76
Sex: m
Relation to head of family: head
Birthplace: England
Marital Status: married
Occupation: farmer
Name: Jane Biggers
Age: 56
Sex: f
Relation to head of family: wife
Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: married
Occupation:
Name: James Biggers
Age: 32
Sex: m
Relation to head of family: son
Birthplace: Jeff. Co.
Marital Status: single
Occupation:
- [S1416] Wills, Jefferson County, New York, New York. Jefferson., 16: 612, Will of John Biggers, Sr., October 18 1876 (Reliability: 3), 4 Nov 2016.
Last Will and Testament
of
John Biggars
Deceased [pg.] 612
Be it Remebered, That heretofore, to wit: on the 7th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six William Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, New York, Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of John Biggars late of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson deceased, appeared in open Court before Ross C. Scott, special Surrogate of the County of Jefferson and made application to have the said last Will and Testament which relates to both Real and Personal Estate, proved: and on such application the said special Surrogate did ascertain by satisfactory evidence who were the widow heirs at law and next of kin to the said testator, and their respective residences,
and they are as follows: John Biggars Jr. and James Biggars of Theresa, and Rachel Bowker of Brownville & Selena Youl of Adams, all of Jefferson County, N.Y., and Maria Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, N.Y., children of said deceased all of full age, said James being of unsound mind and Jane Biggars of Theresa aforesaid, widow of said deceased of full age.
And said Special Surrogate did thereuppon issue a citation in due form of law, directed to the widow, heirs at law and next of kin of said testator by thier respective names stating their respective places of resididence and requiring them to appear before the Surrogate of said County at his office in the City of Watertown in said County, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876, to attend the Probate of said Will and afterwards to wit on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876. Satisfactory evidence by affidavit was produced & presented to said surrogate of the due service of said citation in the mode prescribed by law & thereupon said Surrogate duly appointed Ross C. Scott of said City of Watertown Special Guardian of the said James Biggars for the sole purpose of appearing for him & taking care of his interests in this matter, said Special Guardian immediately appeared in person before said Surrogate.
And on that day, no one appearing to oppose the Probate of such Will such proceedings were thereupon had in said Court afterwards, upon this 18th day of October A.D. 1876, and he thereupon adjudged the said Will to be a valid Will of Real and Personal Estate, and the proofs thereof to be sufficient, which said last Will and Testament and proofs, are hereinafter recorded in this book.
W.W. Lapp, Surrogate.
John Biggars Estate
Will [pg.] 613
In the name of God, Amen. I John Biggars of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson, State of New York of the age of seventy three years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following:
First
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane all my household furniture of every name and nature and one cow - also the use of my farm on which I now reside for her use so long as she remains my widow, and is not to cut any standing timber unless for necessary buildings on said farm. Cut dead and down timber for fuel for her use and after her decease to go to my heirs.
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I give and bequeath unto my son John the farm I now reside being and lying in the Town of Theresa.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Belker four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Maria Tamlin four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Selena Yoe one hundred dollars. The above legaces are to be paid by my son John in one year after the decease of the said Jane. And lastly it is my wish and desire to have my son take care of my son James if he should come around once and a while as he formally used to do.
And lastly I direct after my decease to have my funeral expenses, tombstones, doctors bills paid out of my estate.
I do hereby nominate and appoint William Tamlin to be the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3 day of Aug 1876.
his
John X Biggars (S.S.)
mark
The above instrument was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Biggars as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Pamelia 4 Cors. Jeff. Co. Alonzo Hose
Soloman Bauer
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John Biggers and family, 1855 Census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers and family, 1855 Census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q2-Q5G |
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 1
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 2
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 3
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- [S547] Northern New York Genealogy, Sid, (http://nnygenealogy.com), http://www.nnygenealogy.com/pages/cemetery/burialdetail.php?burialid=94629&page=1&surnameame=biggers&first=john&type=bu (Reliability: 3), 5 Jul 2008.
Burial Detail
John Biggers Maiden Name
Nickname
Date of Birth
Date of Death 09-17-1876
Age 73y
Spouse
Date of Marriage
Veteran
Inscription
Cemetery (name/alt/alt) Dexter Cemetery
Village
Town / County Brownville, Jefferson County
Photo Number 399
Burial ID 94629
- [S177] Cemetery Inscriptions, Brownville - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barbrb.htm
Last Revision :Sunday, 14-Nov-2004 10:19:38 MST) (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2004.
Name, Epitaph, Cemetery
BIGGERS,JOHN,17SEP1876 73Y,DEXTER
- [S1416] Wills, Jefferson County, New York, New York. Jefferson., 16: 612, Will of John Biggers, Sr., October 18 1876 (Reliability: 3), 4 Nov 2016.
Last Will and Testament
of
John Biggars
Deceased [pg.] 612
Be it Remebered, That heretofore, to wit: on the 7th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six William Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, New York, Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of John Biggars late of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson deceased, appeared in open Court before Ross C. Scott, special Surrogate of the County of Jefferson and made application to have the said last Will and Testament which relates to both Real and Personal Estate, proved: and on such application the said special Surrogate did ascertain by satisfactory evidence who were the widow heirs at law and next of kin to the said testator, and their respective residences,
and they are as follows: John Biggars Jr. and James Biggars of Theresa, and Rachel Bowker of Brownville & Selena Youl of Adams, all of Jefferson County, N.Y., and Maria Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, N.Y., children of said deceased all of full age, said James being of unsound mind and Jane Biggars of Theresa aforesaid, widow of said deceased of full age.
And said Special Surrogate did thereuppon issue a citation in due form of law, directed to the widow, heirs at law and next of kin of said testator by thier respective names stating their respective places of resididence and requiring them to appear before the Surrogate of said County at his office in the City of Watertown in said County, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876, to attend the Probate of said Will and afterwards to wit on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876. Satisfactory evidence by affidavit was produced & presented to said surrogate of the due service of said citation in the mode prescribed by law & thereupon said Surrogate duly appointed Ross C. Scott of said City of Watertown Special Guardian of the said James Biggars for the sole purpose of appearing for him & taking care of his interests in this matter, said Special Guardian immediately appeared in person before said Surrogate.
And on that day, no one appearing to oppose the Probate of such Will such proceedings were thereupon had in said Court afterwards, upon this 18th day of October A.D. 1876, and he thereupon adjudged the said Will to be a valid Will of Real and Personal Estate, and the proofs thereof to be sufficient, which said last Will and Testament and proofs, are hereinafter recorded in this book.
W.W. Lapp, Surrogate.
John Biggars Estate
Will [pg.] 613
In the name of God, Amen. I John Biggars of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson, State of New York of the age of seventy three years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following:
First
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane all my household furniture of every name and nature and one cow - also the use of my farm on which I now reside for her use so long as she remains my widow, and is not to cut any standing timber unless for necessary buildings on said farm. Cut dead and down timber for fuel for her use and after her decease to go to my heirs.
2
I give and bequeath unto my son John the farm I now reside being and lying in the Town of Theresa.
I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Belker four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Maria Tamlin four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Selena Yoe one hundred dollars. The above legaces are to be paid by my son John in one year after the decease of the said Jane. And lastly it is my wish and desire to have my son take care of my son James if he should come around once and a while as he formally used to do.
And lastly I direct after my decease to have my funeral expenses, tombstones, doctors bills paid out of my estate.
I do hereby nominate and appoint William Tamlin to be the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3 day of Aug 1876.
his
John X Biggars (S.S.)
mark
The above instrument was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Biggars as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
Pamelia 4 Cors. Jeff. Co. Alonzo Hose
Soloman Bauer
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John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
John Biggers & family, 1865 census, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York
Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-H458 |
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 1
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 2
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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 3
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- [S177] Cemetery Inscriptions, Brownville - B, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barbrb.htm
Last Revision :Sunday, 14-Nov-2004 10:19:38 MST) (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2004.
Name, Epitaph, Cemetery
BIGGERS,JOHN,17SEP1876 73Y,DEXTER
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Benjamin VanBrocklin and family, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, 1900 census
Benjamin VanBrocklin and family, Worth, Jefferson County, New York, 1900 census
Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12387-105807-77?cc=1325221
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John Biggers
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- [S614] Oxfordshire Marriage Index, Gibson, J. S. W. (Jeremy Sumner Wycherly) (Main Author)., (\i International Genealogical Index - British Isles\i0 . http://www.familysearch.org/ : 2008), (http://www.familysearch.org/ : accessed November 30, 2008), British Isles Region, entry for Eliz Steede and Hen Biggers, marriage 1799, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England; citing FHL microfilm 0,542,551 (Oxfordshire Marriage Transcripts, 1538-1837), batch no. 7250002, reference no. Sheet no. 02. (Reliability: 3), 30 Nov 2008.
ELIZ STEEDE Female
Marriages:
Spouse: HEN BIGGERS
Marriage: 1799 Chipping Norton, Oxford, England
Record extracted from Oxfordshire Marriage Transcripts, 1538-1837, compiled by J. S. W. Gibson. (The index was based on the groom index, film numbers 54,396 to 54,397.) The index has no additional information. The printout, however, may help you find names of people who may be brothers, sisters, and other relatives.
- [S612] Lieutenant William Chavasse, Paul Chavasse Mr., (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/h/a/Paul-Chavasse/index.html: October 22, 2003), pp. 14, 51. accessed November 28, 2008. (Reliability: 3), 28 Nov 2008.
pg. 14
From everyone you have heard of the death of poor Charles Chavasse. We must
all lament the event, as he certainly was a very promising young man; to his
poor mother his loss was most severe and one I fear that she will long feel. I
heard from Mrs Pye Chavasse today, who much laments the death of her
mother, and speaks of it as the greatest trial she has ever experienced. She has
hitherto been fortunate. My mother-in-law is still living, as is her son Joseph,
who continues so great an invalid as seldom to leave his room. His poor wife I
pity, as she has no t only to nurse a sick Husband, but has the charge also of a
young family, having most years a Babe. His sister, Mrs Biggers, is a widow
with three children. Their good mother lives with her (13).
pg. 51
13. The Steede Family: Dr Richard Steede (d. 1802) lived in Winterbourne,
Glos., but the family seem to originate from Oxfordshire. Charlotte's invalid
brother-in-law, Joseph Steede, lived at Bampton, near Witney, Oxon., where he
died March 17th, 1817, aged 44. In his will, made in 1810, he pays tribute to his
wife, Hester, for her care and devotion during the long and severe illness he had
suffered. Elizabeth Steede, sister to Joseph and Richard, married at Chipping
Norton, October 13th, 1799, Henry Biggers. She was a widow by 1810.
- [S469] Oxfordshire Parish Register Transcripts, Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994 to 2003), St. Mary's parish registers, Burials, page 213 (Reliability: 3), 20 Aug 2006.
1812 14 May BIGGERS Elizabeth r of Henry
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Della Jenkins and Conway Arnold
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Witney parish registers, burials
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- [S448] UK Oxfordshire Parish Registers - Witney (CD), Oxfordshire Family History Society, (Oxfordshire Family History Society
1994-2003
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/index.html
Oxfordshire Family History Society; c/o Miss Angela E. Wood
40 Kersington Cresent
Cowley
Oxford, OX4 3RJ
United Kingdom
See also:
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/whoswho.html
Phone: 01865 718723
Email: AngeWd1@aol.com), St. Mary's Church, Marriage Register, Page 125 (Reliability: 3), 20 Aug 2006.
Year: 1822
Date: 22 Jul
Husband: BIGGERS
H_Forename: John (X)
b. Hailey
Wife: HARRIS
W_Forename: Frances (X)
sp. Hailey
- [S6] Wade, David M. Jr., David M. Wade, (1997).
- [S676] Watertown Re Union, New York. Watertown., "Jefferson County Court," June 22, 1881, p. 5, col. 3; digital images, \i Northern New York Historical Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 7 Dec 2010.
JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT.
A law term of the Jefferson County Court
convened at the Court House in this city
yesterday, Judge Charles H. Walts presiding.
The following decisions were handed
down. Most of them are cases argued or
submitted at the last law term of this court.
A number of appeals were argued and submitted.
William Gray, respondent vs. Horace E.
Tyler et al, appellants. Judgment reversed.
Jane Biggers, respondent vs. John Biggers, appellant. Judgment reversed.
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Watertown Re Union
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- [S6] Wade, David M. Jr., David M. Wade, (1997) (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2004.
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1804 - 1876 (~ 72 years)
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