William Dean

M, #2118
     William Dean married an unknown person.1 His estate was probated on 3 Nov 1760 in Johnston Co., NC.2

Citations

  1. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, editor, Higdon Family Newsletter (Box 30093, Raleigh, NC 27622: Mrs.HA Smith, 1972), #30, p. 2. Hereinafter cited as Higdon Family Newsletter.
  2. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, Higdon Family Newsletter, #30, p. 2 (may be date will was written).

Jean Calvit

M, #2119
     Jean Calvit was born in France.1

Jean Calvit married an unknown person.1 He immigrated to Goochland Co., VA, circa 1699/0 from France.1

Child of Jean Calvit

Citations

  1. [S294] Jo Ann Smith, editor, Higdon Family Newsletter (Box 30093, Raleigh, NC 27622: Mrs.HA Smith, 1972), #30, p. 2. Hereinafter cited as Higdon Family Newsletter.

? White1

M, #2143

Citations

  1. [S296] Bettina Blanche (Pearson) Higdon Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families, Vol. 1 (Cullman, AL: Gregath Co., 1982), p. 81. Hereinafter cited as Higdon-Whitaker and Allied Families.

John Wells1

M, #2144
     John Wells was the son of Absolum Wells.

In the will of Absolum Wells, dated 4 Jun 1768 in GA, John Wells, his son, was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S512] Unknown author, Moved to GA circa 1764. (n.pub.).
  2. [S1980] "Will Books, Colony of Georgia," Images, Georgia Archives (http://vault.georgiaarchives.org : accessed 16 Mar 2018), Citing Colonial Will Books, RG 49-1-5, Vol. A, p. 331.

Edward Powers

M, #2147
     Edward Powers married an unknown person.1

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 47. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.

John Brantley

M, #2149, d. circa 1782
     John Brantley gave a deed of gift to an unknown person , his daughter and grandson, 10 Nov 1774 in Chatham Co., NC.1

John Brantley left a will dated 12 Aug 1777 in Chatham Co., NC.

John Brantley died circa 1782 in Chatham Co., NC.2 His estate was probated in Feb 1782 in Chatham Co., NC, his wife and 3 grandchildren (children of Priscilla.)3

Citations

  1. [S1728] Chatham Co., NC Deeds: Deed Book A, Page 401, Register Of Deeds, Chatham County Courthouse, Pittsboro, NC. Hereinafter cited as Chatham Co., NC Deeds.
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 50. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  3. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 50. Will written Aug 1777.

Daniel Higdon IV

M, #2151, b. 1 Aug 1755, d. 1 Dec 1846
Relationship
1st cousin 5 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Daniel Higdon IV was born on 1 Aug 1755 in Orange Co., NC.1

Daniel Higdon IV served in the Revolutionary War.2

Daniel Higdon IV married Mary Bryant in Apr 1798 in Chatham Co., NC.3,4 Daniel Higdon IV was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1800 in Chatham Co., NC.5 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1810 in Chatham Co., NC.6

The family moved to Hancock Co., GA, between 1810 and 1819.6,7 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Hancock Co., GA.8 The family moved again between 1830 and 1839, to Muscogee Co., GA.8,9

Daniel Higdon IV received a pension on 4 Dec 1839 in Muscogee Co., GA, for his service in the Revolutionary War.9

Daniel Higdon IV died on 1 Dec 1846 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA, at age 91.10 He was buried in Providence Church Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.11

Children of Daniel Higdon IV and Mary Bryant

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 53, 72. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 72 cites Rev. War service (W25769).
  3. [S1974] "Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files," Images, National Archives. War Department. Office of the Secretary. 1789-9/18/1947 and Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions. 1849-1930 (https://catalog.archives.gov : accessed 3 Feb 2018), #5076.
  4. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 72, 75.
  5. [S627] US1800.
  6. [S811] US1810.
  7. [S414] US1850, has county of birth.
  8. [S657] US1830.
  9. [S1974] "Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files," Images, National Archives. War Department. Office of the Secretary. 1789-9/18/1947 and Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions. 1849-1930, W25769.
  10. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 72.
  11. [S1973] Cemetery Marker in Providence Church Cemetery, Muscogee Co., GA.

Mary Bryant1

F, #2165, b. circa 1780
     Mary Bryant was born circa 1780 in NC.2,3

Mary Bryant married Daniel Higdon IV in Apr 1798 in Chatham Co., NC.4,5

Mary Bryant was widowed on 1 Dec 1846.4 She was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Muscogee Co., GA, in the household of Philip Higdon (her son.)3 Mary Bryant received a widow's pension on 3 Apr 1855 for her husband's service in the Revolutionary War. She was living in Muscogee Co., GA.4 She was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Russell Co., AL, in the household of Philip Higdon (her son.)6

Children of Mary Bryant and Daniel Higdon IV

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 72. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 75.
  3. [S414] US1850.
  4. [S1974] "Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files," Images, National Archives. War Department. Office of the Secretary. 1789-9/18/1947 and Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions. 1849-1930 (https://catalog.archives.gov : accessed 3 Feb 2018), #5076.
  5. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants, p. 72, 75.
  6. [S402] US1860.

Mahala Higdon

F, #2167, b. 1801
Relationship
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Mahala Higdon was born in 1801 in NC.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Higdon IV and Mary Bryant.

Mahala Higdon married Macajah Blackwell on 6 Mar 1828 in Baldwin Co., GA.2,1

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 77. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  2. [S1575] "Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978," Images, Ancestry.com (Ancestry.com : accessed 21 Dec 2013), Citing County Marriage Records, 1828–1978. The Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia, Marriages, Book, 1806-1842, p. 75.

Letty Higdon

F, #2168, b. Dec 1802
Relationship
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Letty Higdon was born in Dec 1802 in NC.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Higdon IV and Mary Bryant.

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 77. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.