John B. Higdon

M, #2202, b. 4 Oct 1837, d. 1 Sep 1886
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     John B. Higdon was born on 4 Oct 1837.1,2 He was the son of Robert Higdon and Emilia Griffis. John B. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Laurens Co., GA, in the household of Robert Higdon.3

John B. Higdon began military service on 29 Apr 1861 in Gordon Co., GA, in the CSA in Co. C, 28th Regiment.4

John B. Higdon married Martha Rebecca Sessions on 4 Jan 1865 in Terrell Co., GA.5 His military service ended on 15 May 1865 when he was paroled at Albany, Ga.6 John B. Higdon was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, with others in the household: Martha Rebecca Sessions.7 John B. Higdon was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX, with others in the household: Martha Rebecca Sessions, Henry L. Higdon and Robert N. Higdon (his wife, children, and two brothers.)8

John B. Higdon died on 1 Sep 1886 at age 48.1 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX.1

Citations

  1. [S1323] Cemetery Marker in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX (N Porter St & W Ave E (31.07170 -98.19720)).
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 102. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  3. [S414] US1850.
  4. [S1322] Volunteers, Gordon Co., GA Military Records (RootsWeb),
    29 Apr 1861 Private. Appointed 5th Sergeant
    02 Aug 1861 Elected Jr. 2nd Lieutenant of Co. C, 28th Regiment Ga. Inf.
    12 Feb 1862 Resigned
    16 Apr 1862 Enlisted as a private in Co. C, 38th Regiment Ga. Inf.
    01 Nov 1862 Elected 2nd Lieutenant
    July 1863 Captain
    19 Sep 1864 Wounded and disabled at Winchester, Va.
    15 May 1865 Paroled at Albany, Ga.
  5. [S1241] Marriage Books-County Ordinary Court-Georgia Archives, Georgia Marriage Records from Microfilm (Georgia Virtual Vault), Terrell County Marriage Book, 1856-1868, p. 107.
  6. [S1322] Volunteers, Gordon Co., GA Military Records.
  7. [S497] US1870.
  8. [S496] US1880.

Ebenezer G. Higdon

M, #2203, b. 1843, d. 1865
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Ebenezer G. Higdon was born in 1843.1 He was the son of Robert Higdon and Emilia Griffis. Ebenezer G. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Laurens Co., GA, in the household of Robert Higdon.2 Ebenezer G. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, in the household of Emilia Griffis.3

Ebenezer G. Higdon began military service on 29 Apr 1861 in Gordon Co., GA, in the CSA in Co. C, 38th Regiment Ga. Inf.4 His military service ended on 9 Apr 1865 in Appomattox, Appomattox Co., VA.5

Ebenezer G. Higdon died in 1865.6 He was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Clarks Mill, Terrell Co., GA.6

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 102. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  2. [S414] US1850.
  3. [S402] US1860.
  4. [S1322] Volunteers, Gordon Co., GA Military Records (RootsWeb),
    29 Apr 1861 Private
    May 1863 2nd Sergeant of Co. C, 38th Regiment Ga. Inf.
    Aug 1863 1st Sergeant
    09 Apr 1865 Surrendered Appomattox, Va.
  5. [S1322] Volunteers, Gordon Co., GA Military Records.
  6. [S1324] Cemetery Marker in New Hope Cemetery, Clarks Mill, Terrell Co., GA (New Hope Rd near CR3 (31.64000 -84.48330)).

Sarah H. Higdon

F, #2204, b. 17 Mar 1845, d. 23 Jan 1929
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Sarah H. Higdon was born on 17 Mar 1845 in GA.1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Higdon and Emilia Griffis. Sarah H. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Laurens Co., GA, in the household of Robert Higdon (her father.)3 Sarah H. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, in the household of Emilia Griffis (her mother.)4

Sarah H. Higdon married William O. Van Vorst on 25 Jan 1870 in Dougherty Co., GA.5

Sarah H. Higdon was enumerated in the censuses of 1870,6 and of 1880, in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, in the household of William O. Van Vorst (her husband.)7

Sarah H. Higdon was enumerated in the censuses of 1900,8 and of 1910, in Clarkston, DeKalb Co., GA, in the household of William O. Van Vorst.9

In the will of William O. Van Vorst, dated 16 Apr 1897 in Chatham Co., GA, Sarah H. Van Vorst, his wife, was named as an heir.10 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Clarkston, DeKalb Co., GA.11

Sarah H. Higdon died on 23 Jan 1929 at age 83.1 She was buried in Clarkston Cemetery, Clarkston, DeKalb Co., GA.1

Citations

  1. [S1325] Cemetery Marker in Clarkston Cemetery, Clarkston, DeKalb Co., GA (Norman Rd. across from Milam Park (33.80780 -84.23082)).
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 102. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  3. [S414] US1850.
  4. [S402] US1860.
  5. [S1070] FamilySearch, Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967 (Original data: transcribed from original records), Dougherty County, Georgia marriage records, 1854-1925. Georgia Court of Ordinary (Dougherty County).
  6. [S497] US1870.
  7. [S496] US1880.
  8. [S555] US1900.
  9. [S663] US1910.
  10. [S1009] Jeannette H. Austin, Georgia Pioneers Web Site (Jeannette H. Austin), DeKalb Co Will Book C (1890-1919), page 268.
  11. [S681] US1920.

Henry L. Higdon

M, #2205, b. 12 May 1849, d. 21 Jun 1890
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Henry L. Higdon was born on 12 May 1849 in GA.1,2 He was the son of Robert Higdon and Emilia Griffis. Henry L. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Laurens Co., GA, in the household of Robert Higdon.3 Henry L. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, in the household of Emilia Griffis.4 Henry L. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, in the household of Emilia Griffis.5 Henry L. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX, in the household of John B. Higdon (his brother.)6

Henry L. Higdon died on 21 Jun 1890 at age 41.1 He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX.7

Citations

  1. [S1323] Cemetery Marker in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX (N Porter St & W Ave E (31.07170 -98.19720)).
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 102. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  3. [S414] US1850.
  4. [S402] US1860.
  5. [S497] US1870.
  6. [S496] US1880.
  7. [S1323] Cemetery Marker in Oak Hill Cemetery (TX), Lot 62, Block 2, Site 1.

Robert N. Higdon

M, #2206, b. 12 Aug 1854, d. 4 Aug 1920
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Robert N. Higdon was born on 12 Aug 1854 in GA.1,2,3 He was the son of Robert Higdon and Emilia Griffis. Robert N. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Calhoun, Gordon Co., GA, in the household of Emilia Griffis.4 Robert N. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Albany, Dougherty Co., GA, in the household of Emilia Griffis.5 Robert N. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX, in the household of John B. Higdon (his brother.)6

Robert N. Higdon married Clatonia. A. Napier on 17 Jan 1882 in Burnet Co., TX.7,3 Robert N. Higdon was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX, with others in the household: Clatonia. A. Napier.3 Robert N. Higdon was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Callahan Co., TX, with others in the household: Clatonia. A. Napier.8

Robert N. Higdon died on 4 Aug 1920 at age 65.1 He was buried in Ross Cemetery, Baird, Callahan Co., TX.1

Citations

  1. [S1184] Cemetery Marker in Ross Cemetery, Baird, Callahan Co., TX (Cherry St. at CR328 (32.40690 -99.38420)).
  2. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 102. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  3. [S555] US1900.
  4. [S402] US1860.
  5. [S497] US1870.
  6. [S496] US1880.
  7. [S1616] "Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1977," Index, Ancestry.com (www.Ancestry.com : accessed 2014), Citing Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  8. [S681] US1920.

Nancy J. Higdon

F, #2207, b. 1835
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Nancy J. Higdon was born in 1835.1 She was the daughter of Robert Higdon and Temperance Price. Nancy J. Higdon was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Laurens Co., GA, in the household of Robert Higdon.2

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 102. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.
  2. [S414] US1850.

William Slade1

M, #2210

Citations

  1. [S328] Lucille B. Coone, Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants (Manassas, VA: Coone, Lucille B., 1978), p. 87. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Higdons and Some of Their Descendants.

Mary Jane Patrick1

F, #2215, b. circa 1862, d. 11 Oct 1905
     Mary Jane Patrick was born circa 1862 in Orange Co., FL.2,3 She was the daughter of William A. Patrick and Jane Ivey. Mary Jane Patrick was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of William A. Patrick.4 Mary Jane Patrick was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of William A. Patrick.5

Mary Jane Patrick married John James Matthew Overstreet, son of Henry Overstreet and Mary Cowart, on 25 Aug 1881 in Orange Co., FL.6 Mary Jane Patrick was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of John James Matthew Overstreet. Mary Jane Patrick was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL, in the household of John James Matthew Overstreet.7

Mary Jane Patrick died on 11 Oct 1905 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL.2,8 She was buried in Shingle Creek Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL.2,8

Child of Mary Jane Patrick and John James Matthew Overstreet

Citations

  1. [S303] Jean Geisler Vogelius, compiler, Dated Index to Marriages, Orange County, Florida 1869-1899 (Orlando, FL: Genealogical and Historical Society of Central Florida, 1984). Hereinafter cited as Dated Index to Marriages, Orange Co., FL.
  2. [S1102] Death Registration from Florida death records created by Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, Florida, Family History-Beta, Florida death certificates, 1877-1939. Florida Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Vol. 10, Certificate No. 1987. Hereinafter cited as Florida Deaths, 1877-1939.
  3. [S498] FL1885.
  4. [S497] US1870.
  5. [S496] US1880.
  6. [S303] Jean Geisler Vogelius, Dated Index to Marriages, Orange Co., FL, 2/17.
  7. [S555] US1900.
  8. [S857] Cemetery Marker in Shingle Creek Cemetery, Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL (2420 Old Vineland Road (off US 192/CR 530). Cemetery GPS Location: N 28° 18.938; W 81° 27.868).

Lillie C. Earnest

F, #2216, b. 26 Apr 1867, d. 31 Aug 1956
     Lillie C. Earnest was born on 26 Apr 1867 in GA.1,2

Lillie C. Earnest married William Stonewall Jackson Overstreet, son of Henry Overstreet and Mary Cowart, on 2 Apr 1883 in Orange Co., FL.3 Lillie C. Earnest was enumerated in the census of 1885 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of William Stonewall Jackson Overstreet. Lillie C. Earnest was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL, in the household of William Stonewall Jackson Overstreet.2



Mrs. W. S. J. Overstreet placed this in the issue of 26 Jul 1901:
Card of Thanks. I wish to offer my thanks through your paper to the kind friends of Kissimmee, for the help they gave me in my time of need in saving my house and its contents from being burned. May the Lord bless them in the prayer of a grateful friend. on 26 Jul 1901.4 Lillie C. Earnest was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL, in the household of William Stonewall Jackson Overstreet.5 Lillie C. Earnest was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Haines City, Polk Co., FL, in the household of William Stonewall Jackson Overstreet.6 Lillie C. Earnest was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Haines City, Polk Co., FL, in the household of William Stonewall Jackson Overstreet.7 Lillie C. Earnest was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Haines City, Polk Co., FL.8 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1945 in Haines City, Polk Co., FL.9

Lillie C. Earnest died on 31 Aug 1956 at age 89.1 She was buried in Miami City Cemetery, Miami, Dade Co., FL.1

Citations

  1. [S995] Cemetery Marker in Miami City Cemetery, Miami, Dade Co., FL (25.7931540 -80.1925477).
  2. [S555] US1900.
  3. [S303] Jean Geisler Vogelius, compiler, Dated Index to Marriages, Orange County, Florida 1869-1899 (Orlando, FL: Genealogical and Historical Society of Central Florida, 1984), 2/175. Hereinafter cited as Dated Index to Marriages, Orange Co., FL.
  4. [S856] Kissimmee Valley Gazette, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL, Issue of 26 Jul 1901. Hereinafter cited as Kissimmee Valley Gazette.
  5. [S663] US1910.
  6. [S679] US1930.
  7. [S920] FL1935.
  8. [S1399] US1940.
  9. [S916] FL1945.

Bertha V. Hart1

F, #2217, b. Feb 1875, d. 1970
Charts
Proctor Descendants
     Bertha V. Hart was born in Feb 1875 in FL.2

Bertha V. Hart married James C. Proctor, son of Stephen Washington Proctor and Mary Elizabeth Westbrook, on 17 Jul 1894 in Orange Co., FL.1 Bertha V. Hart was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of James C. Proctor.

Bertha V. Hart was widowed on 20 Sep 1908 in Geneva, Orange Co., FL.3,4,5

Bertha V. Hart married Welcome J. David on 26 Apr 1909 in Geneva, Orange Co., FL.6,3 Bertha V. Hart was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA, in the household of Welcome J. David.7 Bertha V. Hart was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Sanford, Seminole Co., FL, in the household of Welcome J. David.8 Bertha V. Hart was enumerated in the census of 1935 in Geneva, Seminole Co., FL, in the household of Welcome J. David.9 Bertha V. Hart was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Sanford, Seminole Co., FL, in the household of Welcome J. David.10 Bertha V. Hart was enumerated in the census of 1945 in Sanford, Seminole Co., FL, in the household of Welcome J. David.11

Bertha V. Hart died in 1970.12 She was buried in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Seminole Co., FL.12

Citations

  1. [S303] Jean Geisler Vogelius, compiler, Dated Index to Marriages, Orange County, Florida 1869-1899 (Orlando, FL: Genealogical and Historical Society of Central Florida, 1984), 4/389. Hereinafter cited as Dated Index to Marriages, Orange Co., FL.
  2. [S555] US1900.
  3. [S662] Cemetery Marker in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Seminole Co., FL, 1999.
  4. [S173] Monroe County Historical Society, Monroe County, Georgia, a History (Forsyth, GA: Monroe Co. Historical Society, 1979), p. 466 (copy of will #494, dated 23 Oct 1905). Hereinafter cited as Monroe Co., GA, a History.
  5. [S189] Stephen W. Proctor will (written 23 Oct 1905), Will of Stephen W. Proctor, Personal Library, Private address. Hereinafter cited as Will of SW Proctor.
  6. [S303] Jean Geisler Vogelius, Dated Index to Marriages, Orange Co., FL, Book 2, page 543.
  7. [S681] US1920.
  8. [S679] US1930.
  9. [S920] FL1935.
  10. [S1399] US1940.
  11. [S916] FL1945.
  12. [S662] Cemetery Marker in Geneva Cem., Location 67-c.