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Descendants of John HIGGINS by Spradley
Generation No. 1
1. John 1 HIGGINS (Source: (1) unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis, Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A.
Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940., (2) National Archives Washington D.C., Rev
War Pension File, Nat'l Archives Film M-804,Roll No.1271,file no. W365,Frames 499-567, Complete copy of record in
my files. This record contains the birthdates of 8 children and marriage date & location for John & Mary. Record
states they had 10 or 11 children but only 8 were listed in the record. From Faquier Co.,Va,served 3 yrs from 1777,
Private, Artillery. Widow applied for pension in Cannon Co.,TN 17 Jan 1839., (3) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin,
Raleigh,NC, refers to another researcher as a source: Doyle C. Armstrong, PO Box 1392,Woodviile,TX 75979 Doyle
thinks that John Higgins wife was a Cooper., (4) Personal Research of Danny Nichols, Danny Nichols, (Woodbury,
TN), "Electronic," Danny owns the Higgins home located on Hurricane Creek Road and now named Willowbrook
Farm., (5) WPA Historical Records Project No. 165-44-6999, Cannon County Minute Bk Vol A (1836-1841),
(Nashville,TN:The Historical Records Survey Transcription Unit, 1938), p.159, May Term 1838: John Higgins will is
produced in court for probate and proven by Nelson Owen, John McMin & James Higgins. George Bogle & John
McMin are qualified as Exec. Securities: Joseph H. Bogle & Hiram Y. Tittle., (6) Thomas E. Partlow, Land Deed
Genealogy of Cannon County, TN, (Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 2003), p.46, Deed Bk B,p.462-462,
John Higgins of Warren County to Samuel Tittle of Smith County 50 acres on the Kenel Fork of the Clear Fork of
Smith's Fork beginning in Wilson County. 29 May 1829 p.145, Book H, Pp.87-89, George Bogle, surviving Executor
of the estate of John Higgins; James Milligan and wife Elizabeth, William Higgins, Alexander Higgins, Elijah Higgins,
John D. Elkins, Hiram Y. Tittle and wife Mary, Wesley Higgins, James Higgins, Joseph Marah and wife Sarah, Elijah
Armstrong and wife Margaret, John Higgins, Ad. of Samuel Tittle, Carroll Anderson and wife Mary, John Tittle, Mary
Tittle, Adam Tittle, Millie Jane Tittle, and Missouri M. Tittle, the last six of whom being minors petition for the sale of a
tract of land. Clerk and Master to William Higgins 125 acres. 27 Oct 1846.) was born Jun 1758 in Faquier Co.,VA,
and died 11 Apr 1838 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: John Higgins, Will - John Higgins, (TN:Cannon Co. Will Bk
A:pp.10-13), Wife Mary. Sons: Westley;William;Alexander;Elijah;John;James. Daughters: Elizabeth Miligan;Nancy
Tittle;Mary Tittle;Salley Morrey;Margaret Armstrong;Polly Tittle (may be same as Mary). Jehu McMinn and George
Bogle to value estate,including slaves. Slaves: Claria;Ben;Susan;Mariah;Lucy;George;Jim;Jack;Shearman. signed 1
Apr 1838,proved 7 May 1838 Exec. George Bogle,Jehu McMann, Wit. Nelson Owen,Thomas Standley.). He married
Mary 22 Dec 1781 in Fauquier Co., VA. She was born Abt. 1767 in VA (Source: National Archives Washington
D.C., Pension application, she stated she was age 72 when she applied for pension in 1839.), and died Jul 1846 in
Cannon Co., TN (Source: (1) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Estates, Inventories of Cannon Co.,TN 1848-
1908, Roll #16, (Nashville), Estate settlement records. pp.10-13, pp. 88-89, p. 140., (2) Tennessee State Library &
Archives, Cannon County Tennessee County Clerk minutes Vol. B-C May 1838-Feb 1857, Roll #21, p. 279, Hiram Y.
Tittle & Nathan Neely appt. admin of Mary Higgins dec'd. $5,000. bond. Sec. Alexander Higgins, John N. Bailey, Asa
Smith, John W. Mullins, James Higgins & John D. Elkins..).
Children of John HIGGINS and Mary are:
2 i. James 2 HIGGINS, died Aft. 1841 (Source: Thomas E. Partlow, Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon County, TN,
(Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 2003), p.62, Deed Bk C,p.262, James Higgins, one of the heirs of
John Higgins, to William Higgins his interest in the estate of his father, John Higgins, and his mother, Mary
Higgins at her death. 26 Mar 1841.). He married unknown.
+ 3 ii. Nancy HIGGINS, died Abt. 1838.
+ 4 iii. Elizabeth HIGGINS, born 19 Dec 1782 in VA; died 1870 in TN.
5 iv. Sarah "Sally" HIGGINS, born 03 Jan 1784 in VA. She married Joseph MARAH.
+ 6 v. Wesley HIGGINS, born 20 Mar 1786 in VA.
+ 7 vi. William HIGGINS, born 19 Mar 1788 in Virginia; died 1865 in Cannon Co.,TN.
+ 8 vii. Alexander HIGGINS, born 01 Sep 1791 in VA.
+ 9 viii. Margaret "Peggy" HIGGINS, born 08 Nov 1794 in VA; died Abt. 1865 in Wise or Parker County, TX.
+ 10 ix. Elijah HIGGINS, born 27 Sep 1797 in Fauquier Co.,VA; died 25 Jun 1866 in Cannon Co.,TN.
11 x. John HIGGINS, born 13 Dec 1799 in VA.
+ 12 xi. Mary "Polly" HIGGINS, born 01 Jan 1806 in VA; died 11 Jul 1894.
Generation No. 2
3. Nancy 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) died Abt. 1838. She married Anthony TITTLE (Source: matay@inetnow.net,
Millard A. "Buddy" Taylor, (Thomaston,GA:21 Jan 1998), groupsheet received Jan 1998.) 27 Apr 1818 in Wilson Co.,
TN (Source: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Wilson County Tennessee, Marriages of, 1802-1850,
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John Higgins

(Baltimore,Md:Genealogical Publishing Co.,Inc.,1981), p.39, George Tittle BM.), son of Samuel TITTLE and
Susannah . He was born Abt. 1797.
Children of Nancy HIGGINS and Anthony TITTLE are:
13 i. John 3 TITTLE.
14 ii. Mary TITTLE.
15 iii. Missouri M. TITTLE.
16 iv. Millie Jane TITTLE, born 1832.
17 v. Adam Elia Wells TITTLE, born 25 Jun 1834. He married Elizabeth FERRIS 1863.
18 vi. Milhouse TITTLE, born 1838.
4. Elizabeth 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) was born 19 Dec 1782 in VA, and died 1870 in TN. She married (1)
BLANTON Bef. 1813. She married (2) James MILLIGAN, Jr. (Source: Photocopy of Original, 1850 Cannon Co.,TN
Census, (Wichita KS:S-K Publications,1990), p.446, district 11, Sanders Fork, 759/759, James Milligan 55 NC,
Elizabeth Milligan 71 VA. Son John is next door.) 20 Nov 1813 in Wilson Co., TN (Source: TN Genealogical Society,
"Ansearchin News," Memphis:TN Genealogical Society Quarterly: Fall 1977,p.118, Westley Higgins BM James
Milligan/Elizabeth Blanton.), son of James MILLIGAN, Sr. & Ruth TEMPLETON. He was b. 1795 in NC, and d. Bef. 1867 in TN.
Children of Elizabeth HIGGINS and James MILLIGAN are:
+ 19 i. Alexander 3 MILLIGAN, born 14 Oct 1814 in TN; died 04 Dec 1874 in Cannon Co., TN.
+ 20 ii. Jane D. MILLIGAN, born 1816 in TN.
+ 21 iii. Elza MILLIGAN, born 1818 in TN.
+ 22 iv. John MILLIGAN, born 1820 in TN.
+ 23 v. Elizabeth MILLIGAN, born 1825 in TN; died Bef. 1860.
6. Wesley 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) (Source: (1) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, Westley left a Pension File that
named his wife Sarah. He was in Gentry Co.,Mo in 1850 census. He was bondsman for Elizabeth Higgins Blanton
and James Milligan mar 20 Nov 1813 in Wilson Co., (2) Thomas E. Partlow, Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon
County, TN, (Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 2003), p.45, Deed Bk B, p.436-437, Westley Higgins, one of
the heirs of John Higgins deceased, to George Bogle his interest in the land of his mother, Mary Higgins. 31 Oct
1839.) was born 20 Mar 1786 in VA. He married Sarah . She was born 1802 in KY.
More About Wesley HIGGINS:
Residence: 1850, Bogle, Gentry, Missouri (Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal
Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Bogle, Gentry, Missouri,
roll M432_399, page 224, image 437. [Note: same page as James J. BOGLE, son of George BOGLE from Cannon
Co.,TN].)
Children of Wesley HIGGINS and Sarah are:
+ 24 i. Ruth R. 3 HIGGINS, born 1824.
25 ii. John Wesley HIGGINS, born 27 Feb 1825 in MO; died 23 May 1910 in Clay Co., MO. He married Elizabeth Jane
HOUSTON 1848; born 04 Nov 1832; died 23 Apr 1923.
26 iii. George McDaniel HIGGINS, born 1833 in KY.
27 iv. Samuel HIGGINS, born 1836 in KY.
28 v. Mary HIGGINS, born 1841 in KY.
7. William 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) (Source: (1) Photocopy of Original, 1850 Cannon Co.,TN Census, (Wichita KS:S-
K Publications,1990), p.447, William 62 VA,Elizabeth 55 TN, Robert Henderson 80 VA., (2) Abstracted by Gladys
Carlson, Abstract of Cannon Co.,TN Will Bk,Vol A (1836-1895), (Signal Mountain:Mountain Press, Based on the
WPA Transcript), p.184., (3) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County Tennessee County Clerk minutes
Vol. B-C May 1838-Feb 1857, Roll #21, p.381 7th Aug 1848 Wm. Higgins is released from apprentice indenture of
Jesse Patrick a minor under 21 years is ordered released to his mother Catherine Patrick. Higgins is released from
indenture & bond. p. 384 4 Sept 1848 Wm Higgins is appointed guardian of Hannah Henderson. Dec: John
Hollinsworth ., (4) Thomas E. Partlow, Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon County, TN, (Greenville, SC: Southern
Historical Press, 2003), p.148, Deed Bk. H, P.165-168, William Higgins to his daughter Mary Odom, wife of Benjamin
F. Odom, for love and affection 100 acres on Hurrican Creek in the 11th district. 27 Feb 1851. William Higgins to his
daughter Mary Odom, wife of Benjamin F. Odom, for love and affection the following slaves, to wit, a woman named
Rhoda, about 30, of dark complexion; a boy named Nelson, 21 of copper color; a boy named Jack, about 7, of a dark
complexion. 27 Feb 1851. William Higgins to his son, James Higgins, for love and affection the following negroes to
wit, a boy named Jim, about 22 of dark complexion; a girl named Lucy about 6, of darl complexion; a boy named
Henry, about 3, of dark complexion. 27 Jan 1851.) was born 19 Mar 1788 in Virginia, and died 1865 in Cannon
Co.,TN (Source: Abstracted by Gladys Carlson, Abstract of Cannon Co.,TN Will Bk,Vol A (1836-1895), (Signal
Mountain:Mountain Press, Based on the WPA Transcript), Bk A,p.184, d.i.l. Susan Higgins. Youngest grandson H.B.
Higgins. Other grandchildren: Wm. C. Odom;B.F. Odom Jr.;J.H. Odom;S.C. Odom;Mary;Nancy;A.F. G.;E.A.
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Odom;Wm. F. Higgins;J.P. Higgins;Mary E. Cummins;J.H. Higgins;B.L. Higgins;A.L. Higgins;Murfrey Higgins;H.R.
Higgins. Exec. Friend C.B. Odom. Wit. F.B. Odom;Robert Higgins. signed 23 Feb 1863;proved 4 Dec 1865.). He
married Elizabeth HENDERSON, daughter of Robert HENDERSON and UNKNOWN. She was born 1795 in TN.
More About William HIGGINS:
Residence: 1850, Sanders Fork, Cannon, Tennessee (Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United
States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Sanders
Fork, Cannon, Tennessee, roll M432_872, page 447, image 335.)
Children of William HIGGINS and Elizabeth HENDERSON are:
+ 29 i. Mary 3 HIGGINS, born 20 Aug 1814 in TN; died 19 Oct 1853 in Cannon Co., TN.
+ 30 ii. James HIGGINS, born 22 Nov 1818 in TN; died 21 Aug 1859 in Cannon Co., TN.
8. Alexander 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) (Source: (1) dfmoore@geocities.com, Donna Moore, "Electronic.", (2)
Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll
1242,Microcopy #653,), p.161,hh 1113.) was born 01 Sep 1791 in VA. He married Elizabeth . She was born Abt.
Jan 1794 in VA.
Children of Alexander HIGGINS and Elizabeth are:
+ 31 i. James 3 HIGGINS, born 05 Jan 1820 in Cannon Co., TN; died 11 Dec 1862 in Cannon Co., TN.
+ 32 ii. John HIGGINS, born 1830; died 1866 in TN.
33 iii. Nancy HIGGINS, born 1832.
34 iv. Margaret HIGGINS, born 1835.
9. Margaret "Peggy" 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) was born 08 Nov 1794 in VA, and died Abt. 1865 in Wise or Parker
County, TX. She married Elijah ARMSTRONG 18 Jan 1812 in Wilson Co., TN (Source: Edythe Rucker Whitley,
Wilson County Tennessee, Marriages of, 1802-1850, (Baltimore,Md:Genealogical Publishing Co.,Inc.,1981), Joel
Willard BM.), son of Archibald ARMSTRONG and Ruth TEMPLETON. He was born 1793 in Iredell County, NC, and
died Abt. 1865 in Wise or Parker County, Texas.
Children of Margaret HIGGINS and Elijah ARMSTRONG are:
+ 35 i. Elijah 3 ARMSTRONG, born 1835.
36 ii. Sarah ARMSTRONG.
+ 37 iii. John R. ARMSTRONG.
10. Elijah 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) (Source: (1) John Higgins, Will - John Higgins, (TN:Cannon Co. Will Bk A:pp.10-
13), Elijah is named as a son. He also witnessed his bro John's will in 1862 but does not appear in the HH with his
family in 1870 census so I am placing his dod between 1862-1870., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1860
Warren Co.,TN Census, p.431, McMinnville P.O., 375/375, Elijah 60,Lurray 41,John M. 20,Telitha 16,James R.
6,Mary 4,Nancy 2, Julia Ann Sullins 8. Julia Ann is Elija's dau of Mary Sullins. Son Robt. & family is next door., (3)
Photocopy of Original, 1850 Cannon Co.,TN Census, (Wichita KS:S-K Publications,1990), Elijah 53, Mary A. 57,
Suzanna 15, Suzanna Tittle 78, James 14., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census,
passed on to me and page number was not cited, Lura Higgins 50,Wilson 16,Anzeline 15,Nancy 12., (5) Thomas E.
Partlow, Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon County, TN, (Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 2003), p. 29,
Deed Bk A, p.440, Elijah Higgins of Warren County to John Higgins 50 acres on Hurricane Creek. 2 May 1835 p. 66,
Deed Bk C, p.349, Samuel Tittle to Elijah Higgins 50 acres. 10 Mar 1838. p.85, Deed Bk D, p.438, Elijah Higgins to
John D. Elkins his interest in the estate of his father, John Higgins, and his mother's (Mary) dower. 18 Jan 1843 p.98,
Deed Bk E, Pp.208-210, Elijah Higgins and wife Nancy A. to Benjamin Hale their one ninth part of a tract of land
belonging to Susan Tittle as the widow of Samuel Tittle. 15 Oct 1842 p.151, Book H, Pp.242-243, Elijah Higgins and
Robert Higgins to Mathew Dennis 300 acres in the 10th district. 21 Aug 1850., (6) 1850 United States Federal
Census, 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. District 10, Cannon, Tennessee, roll M432_872, page 367, image 179.)
was born 27 Sep 1797 in Fauquier Co.,VA, and died 25 Jun 1866 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Pat Spradley, "Patricia
Wilson Spradley," Personal Research, 1870 Cannon Co census-he is not listed in the HH.). He met (1) Mary
SULLINS (Source: (1) Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2
(284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), in HH of Josiah & Sebrina Hollinsworth., (2) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin,
Raleigh,NC., (3) Angeline Lasater, Ringgold, GA, Robert Higgins,son of Elijah Higgins and his 1st wife married a
niece of Mary Sullins., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, District 10, p. 6,
Dwelling 40, listed as blind. She is in HH of Susan FitsPattrick 34, Mary A. 11, Laurie E. 9.). She was born 1824 in
TN. He married (2) Mary Ann TITTLE (Source: (1) matay@inetnow.net, Millard A. "Buddy" Taylor,
(Thomaston,GA:21 Jan 1998), matay@inetnow.net., (2) Thomas E. Partlow, Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon
County, TN, (Greenville, SC: Southern Historical Press, 2003), p.99, Deed Bk E, Pp. 238-240, Adam Tittle, Hiram
Tittle, Elizabeth Reeves, Salvina Nokes, Salina Destiny, Mary Ann Higgins to George W. Reeves 50 acres belonging
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to our father Samuel Tittle. 23 Jun 1846.) 1815 in Warren Co.,TN (Source: rkilmarx@aol.com, Robert Kilmarx,
(Email), "Electronic," Marriage year and location.), daughter of Samuel TITTLE and Susannah . She was born 1793
in NC, and died Bef. 1853 in Cannon Co.,TN. He married (3) Laura Ann "Lorry" (FITZPATRICK) PATRICK
(Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, p. 19, District 11, 153, Laura is back
in Cannon Co. Laura, Hiram, Angelina, Nancy. (Pension file confirms Elijah's death date as 25 Jun 1866)., (2) Sistler,
1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index, (Nashville:Byron Sistler & Associates), In HH of Joseph J. Wilson and dau
Angeline. Lorry H. age 55 listed as Mother. Shows her parents as born in TN., (3) Photocopy of Original, 1850
Cannon Co.,TN Census, (Wichita KS:S-K Publications,1990), p.364,HH 212, In HH of m.i.l. Mourning Kelly., (4)
unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis, Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A. Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs
Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940, Mentions Laura's marriage to Jake Kelly and that Jake was struck by lightning and
killed.) 28 May 1853 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1,
Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2, p.25.). She was born 1820 in TN, and
died 04 Jan 1906 (Source: National Archives Washington D.C., Pension application, War of 1812 - Claim 30.131 -
Cert #30.630, filed Aug 5, 1878, Elijah Higgins, Laura A. Higgins. Date of death is listed for Elijah & Laura. Certified
copy of marriage record is also in the claim file.).
More About Elijah HIGGINS:
Residence: 01 Jun 1840, Cannon, Tennessee (Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1840
U.S. Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1840
United States Federal Census. M704, 580 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not
Stated, Cannon, Tennessee, roll 519, page 114.)
Child of Elijah HIGGINS and Mary SULLINS is:
+ 38 i. Julia Ann Sullins 3 HIGGINS, born 25 Jan 1852 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 21 Feb 1922 in Scottsville, Allen Co.,KY.
Children of Elijah HIGGINS and Mary TITTLE are:
39 i. Daniel Coleman 3 HIGGINS, born Abt. 1816 in TN. He married none.
+ 40 ii. Evaline HIGGINS, born 1818 in TN.
+ 41 iii. Robert Wooden HIGGINS, born 22 Nov 1824 in Wilson Co.,TN; died 02 Jan 1912 in Cannon Co.,TN.
+ 42 iv. Sabrina "Dycie" HIGGINS, born 1826.
+ 43 v. Suzanna HIGGINS, born 22 Jun 1837; died 18 Oct 1907.
Children of Elijah HIGGINS and Laura PATRICK are:
44 i. James Hiram 3 HIGGINS, born 1854 in TN. He married Sarah Abt. 1874; born 1852 in TN.
+ 45 ii. Mary Angeline HIGGINS, born 1857 in Cannon Co.,TN; died Jul 1890 in Cannon Co.,TN.
+ 46 iii. Nancy Elizabeth "Ma" HIGGINS, born 21 Jan 1858 in Cannon Co., TN; died 03 Nov 1937 in Hopkins Co., Ky.
12. Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS (John 1 ) was born 01 Jan 1806 in VA, and died 11 Jul 1894. She married Hiram Y.
TITTLE (Source: Photocopy of Original, 1850 Cannon Co.,TN Census, (Wichita KS:S-K Publications,1990), district
6, HH 135, p. 357B.) 1822, son of Samuel TITTLE and Susannah . He was born 03 Dec 1801 in VA, and died 10
Feb 1881 in Cannon Co.,TN.
Children of Mary HIGGINS and Hiram TITTLE are:
47 i. Julia Ann 3 TITTLE, born Abt. 1824. She married John D. ELKINS.
+ 48 ii. Salina TITTLE, born Abt. 1826; died Bef. 1847.
+ 49 iii. Susan TITTLE, born Abt. 1828.
50 iv. Adam TITTLE, born 28 Jul 1829. He married Julia Ann HENDERSON 05 Jan 1851 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source:
Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899,
(Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p.9.).
+ 51 v. Martha TITTLE, born Abt. 1831.
52 vi. Caldonia Irving TITTLE, born Abt. 1833.
53 vii. John T. TITTLE, born 1834. He married Sarah Ann ELKINS 22 Dec 1853 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L.
Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon
GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p.30.).
54 viii. Elizabeth TITTLE, born 1835. She married Amos Smith GILLEY 15 Feb 1854 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen
L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon
GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p.31.).
+ 55 ix. Samuel James TITTLE, born 05 Jan 1838 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 16 Apr 1918 in Cannon Co.,TN.
56 x. Tilman C. TITTLE, born 1839.
57 xi. Sarah Jane TITTLE, born 1840. She married James Alford RIGSBY 08 Aug 1858 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source:
Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899,
(Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p.66.).
+ 58 xii. Nancy TITTLE, born 1842.
59 xiii. Mary Eliza TITTLE, born 03 Dec 1843.
+ 60 xiv. Camille TITTLE, born 1846 in TN.
+ 61 xv. Barbara TITTLE, born 25 Jan 1849; died 06 Feb 1922.
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+ 62 xvi. Hiram Young TITTLE, Jr., born 30 Mar 1851 in TN.
Generation No. 3
19. Alexander 3 MILLIGAN (Elizabeth 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 14 Oct 1814 in TN, and died 04 Dec 1874 in
Cannon Co., TN (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County Probate Court - Estate Settlements
(Jan 1868-Sep 1914) Roll #17, p.62, W. Cummins admin of Estate ascertained that estate is insolvent, list of claims
provided. submitted 18 Jan 1875.). He married Susan TITTLE in Warren Co.,TN, daughter of Samuel TITTLE and
Barbara ADAMS. She was born 18 May 1817 in Warren Co.,TN, and died 18 Feb 1888.
Children of Alexander MILLIGAN and Susan TITTLE are:
63 i. Abner 4 MILLIGAN. He married Sarah Ann HIGGINS.
64 ii. James MILLIGAN (Source: unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis, Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A.
Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940, Rufas says James "shot James Higgins
dead in 1868 and ran away to Texas. I have not determined which James Higgins he is speaking of.), died 1887
in Grayson Co., TX.
65 iii. Liz MILLIGAN. She married Alexander "Dutch" JETTON.
66 iv. John P. "Pink" MILLIGAN, born 1840 in TN (Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Marion Co.,
AR Census, Listed 2 times in Marion Co.-District 110, Watercrick Township Near Anderson Bogel and again in
district 109, Hampton Township., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, p. 15,
District 11, 121/123.). He married Camille TITTLE 25 Feb 1865 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers,
Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L.
Rogers), Bk A2,p.21.); born 1846 in TN.
67 v. Louise MILLIGAN, born 29 May 1841 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 02 Aug 1900. She married Elijah ASHFORD 1859;
born 24 Dec 1833 in Ft. Smith, AR; died 20 Mar 1910.
68 vi. George MILLIGAN, born Abt. 1845; died 1863 in Camp Moton, IL.
69 vii. Brown MILLIGAN (Source: (1) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index, (Nashville:Byron Sistler &
Associates), p.569., (2) unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis, Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A. Dennis
Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940., (3) spur24@bellsouth.net, Bill Spurlock,
"Electronic," gedcom.), born 1848; died in Cannon Co., TN. He married Mary Frances "Babe" POWELL; born
1855.
20. Jane D. 3 MILLIGAN (Elizabeth 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) (Source: National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880
Cherokee Co.,Kansas census, p.29, Lowell Twp., district 43, 280/292, Jane Bogle 64 TN, John 29 son ,William 24
son, George A. 10 grandson, Ester E. 9 granddau, Amanda 22 dau, Josephone Milligan 16 granddau, William
Milligan 24 grandson. All children born in Missouri.) was born 1816 in TN. She married James J. BOGLE (Source:
(1) YARWA@aol.com, Marion Watson, "Electronic," James was living in Gentry Co.,MO in 1850 and Newton Co.,MO
in 1860., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 Gentry Co.,MO Census, p.224, Gentry Co.,Bogle
Township,Dwelling 423/423, - 1860 Newton Co.,Mo census, p. 127 HH 859 - 1870 Newton Co. Mo, Granby Twp.,p.
393/386 James in not in the HH., (3) Thomas E. Partlow, Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon County, TN, (Greenville,
SC: Southern Historical Press, 2003), P. 204 James J. BOGLE, one of the heirs of George BOGLE, to George R.
BOGLE his interest in a portion of land that was set apart for a dower for my mother Margaret BOGLE whereon she
now lives. 10 May 1855. (Pp. 81-82) (1860 indicates daug Elizabeth age 15 was born in Mo. This places James in
Mo. as early as 1845. ).) 18 Dec 1832 in Wilson Co., TN (Source: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Marriages of Wilson Co.,Tn
1802-1850, (Baltimore:Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc.,1981), p.113, Wm. Milligan BM.), son of George BOGLE
and Margaret HINES. He was born 1810 in NC, and died Bef. 1870 in MO.
Children of Jane MILLIGAN and James BOGLE are:
70 i. Margaret E. 4 BOGLE, born 1834 in TN.
71 ii. Mary S. BOGLE, born 1836 in TN.
72 iii. James A. BOGLE, born 1837 in TN. He married Bethena H. HAGGARD 25 Oct 1874 in Newton Co.,MO.
73 iv. George R. BOGLE, born 1841 in TN. He married Emily LEWIS 16 Aug 1868 in Newton Co.,MO (Source: Newton
County Court Clerk, Newton Co.,MO Marriage Records, BK 2:A, Information from Melinda Peters.).
74 v. Joseph H. BOGLE, born 1843 in TN; died 1869 in Newton Co., MO. He married Mary S. L. BOYD; born Jan
1844 in MO; died 10 Sep 1924 in Weatherford, Parker Co.,TX.
75 vi. Elizabeth BOGLE, born 1844 in MO.
76 vii. Isabella Abbe BOGLE, born 1848 in MO. She married Peter HIGBY 28 Dec 1865 in Newton Co.,MO.
77 viii. John M. BOGLE, born 1851 in MO; died Bef. 1880. He married Cynthia Ann BEEVES (Source: National
Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Cherokee Co.,Kansas census, p.31, Lowell twp., 299/313, Cynthia Bogle 30
Mo., Myrtle 2 dau Ka., Eliza Beeves 31 sister Mo. (2 of her children are living nearby in HH of her m.i.l. Jane
Bogle.); born Abt. 1855; died Abt. 1885.
78 ix. Nancy Julia BOGLE, born 1852 in MO. She married John BEAVER 10 Jan 1869 in Newton Co.,MO (Source:
Newton County Court Clerk, Newton Co.,MO Marriage Records, BK 2:A, provided by Melinda Peters.).
79 x. William BOGLE, born 1856 in MO.
80 xi. Amanda BOGLE, born 1858 in MO.
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21. Elza 3 MILLIGAN (Elizabeth 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 1818 in TN. She married A.P. MULLINAX. He
was born 1815 in TN.
Children of Elza MILLIGAN and A.P. MULLINAX are:
81 i. Bluford 4 MULLINAX, born 1837.
82 ii. Elizabeth MULLINAX, born 1839.
83 iii. John MULLINAX, born 1842.
84 iv. Mary MULLINAX, born 1846.
85 v. James S. MULLINAX, born 1849.
22. John 3 MILLIGAN (Elizabeth 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 1820 in TN. He married Dorcas CRABTREE 21
May 1839 in Cannon Co.,TN. She was born 1816 in KY.
Children of John MILLIGAN and Dorcas CRABTREE are:
86 i. James A. 4 MILLIGAN, born 1841.
87 ii. John MILLIGAN, born 1854.
23. Elizabeth 3 MILLIGAN (Elizabeth 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 1825 in TN, and died Bef. 1860 (Source:
Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll
1242,Microcopy #653,), p. 366B, 1153/1153, Ira Hollinsworth 36, Galan 19, Nancy 16, John 13, William 10, Dillard 8,
Mary 5, Susan 3.). She married Ira HOLLINSWORTH (Source: Photocopy of Original, 1850 Cannon Co.,TN Census,
(Wichita KS:S-K Publications,1990), p.366B, district 10, 245/245, Ira Hollinsworth 30 TN, Elizabeth 25 TN, James G.
9, Nancy A. 7, John 4, William B.) 04 Jun 1840 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN
Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), A/29.). He was
born 1820 in TN.
Children of Elizabeth MILLIGAN and Ira HOLLINSWORTH are:
88 i. James Galan 4 HOLLINSWORTH, born 1841.
89 ii. Nancy A. HOLLINSWORTH, born 1844.
90 iii. John HOLLINSWORTH, born 1847.
91 iv. Wiliam B. HOLLINSWORTH, born 1850.
92 v. Dillard HOLLINSWORTH, born 1852.
93 vi. Mary HOLLINSWORTH, born 1855.
94 vii. Susan HOLLINSWORTH, born 1857.
24. Ruth R. 3 HIGGINS (Wesley 2 , John 1 ) was born 1824. She married John L. MOORE. He was born 1827 in
TN.
More About John L. MOORE:
Residence: 1860, Polk, DeKalb, Missouri (Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal
Census. M653, 1438 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Polk, DeKalb, Missouri,
post office Third Fork, roll M653_618, page 0, image 64.)
Children of Ruth HIGGINS and John MOORE are:
95 i. William D. 4 MOORE, born 1851 in MO.
96 ii. John R. MOORE, born 1853 in MO.
97 iii. George W. MOORE, born 1855 in MO.
98 iv. James M. MOORE, born 1856 in MO.
99 v. Thomas S. MOORE, born 1859 in MO.
100 vi. Joseph MOORE, born 1864 in MO.
101 vii. Rose MOORE, born 1867 in MO.
29. Mary 3 HIGGINS (William 2 , John 1 ) (Source: National Odom Assembly, "NOA News," Vol. XVI,No.3,Apr 1995:
p.23, States that Mary died in childbirth.) was born 20 Aug 1814 in TN, and died 19 Oct 1853 in Cannon Co., TN.
She married Benjamin Franklin ODOM (Source: (1) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Odom
Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN:Hwy 145/Auburntown Rd, B.F. & Mary are both buried there. Death dates were verified
from the grave markers.., (2) Robert L. Mason, Ph.D. [17 Feb. 1912 - 11 Aug. 1990], Folk Tales of Cannon
County,Tennessee, (Woodbury:Cannon Co. Historical Society,Publication No. 1, Spring 1977, Fourth Printing Fall
1996), p.21,The Wilson-Odom Feud, Benjamins son in law Vance Wilson shot and killed him in 1881 after getting into
an argument with him about Burt Willard's shooting of Harrison Thomas. The feud went on for years between
members of the Wilson, Odom, Willard, Thomas, Rich and Frances families. There were several other killings in
Auburntown because of the feud. Vance was captured once but members of the Wilson family broke him out of the
Murfreesboro jail and kept him hidden. 22 years passed before he was captured and put on trial only to have a hung
jury. He died before a second trial could be held., (3) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index, (Nashville:Byron
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Sistler & Associates), p.567., (4) National Odom Assembly, "NOA News," Vol. XVI,No.3,Apr 1995: p.23, Benjamin
was the father of 25 children. Some may have died as infants. The names of known children are included., (5)
Tennessee State Library & Archives, Estates, Inventories of Cannon Co.,TN 1876-1904, Roll 15, (Nashville), pp.260-
266, Inventory of property sold at his estate sale. Admin S.C. & J.H. Odom. approved 7 Nov 1881. An extensive list of
the buyers at this sale is included in this record., (6) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Estates, Inventories of
Cannon Co.,TN 1848-1908, Roll #16, (Nashville)., (7) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Estates, Inventories of
Cannon Co.,TN 1876-1904, Roll 15, (Nashville), p.385, Settlement with heirs. Estate amount was $4108.04 and the
following heirs were paid: James H. Odom; Nanie A. & H.R. Stone; Mary Wilson; J.H. Odom; S.C. Odom. Amounts
paid to S.C. Odom by transfer: Charley Odom; F.G. Odom; F.M. Odom; Edney Duggin & J.F. Duggin & guardian of
Alton & Claudie Odom & S.C. Odom admin Cidny Odom., (8) Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon
Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), p.179, HH 1234, BF 50; Louiza 27;
John 22; Sam'l 20; Elizabeth 18; Mary 16; Nancy 14; Francis 10(m); Edna 8; Willard 6; Robert 3; Charles 8/12. Also
in the HH Henry Hayes 10 & Mary Hayes 8., (9) Photocopy of Original, 1850 Cannon Co.,TN Census, (Wichita KS:S-
K Publications,1990), Ben'j 40,Mary 36,Wm. C. 18,James H. 15,Benj. F. 14,John H. 12,Sam'l C. 10,Elizabeth 8,Mary
6,Nancy A. 4,Frances J. 1.) 24 Nov 1828 in Wilson Co., TN, son of James ODOM and Mary CRISP. He was born 03
Dec 1809 in Pitt Co., NC, and died 07 Jul 1881 in Cannon Co., TN.
Children of Mary HIGGINS and Benjamin ODOM are:
102 i. William Christian "Bill" 4 ODOM (Source: j3an@okla.net, Jean Owens, (Ok. City), "Electronic," 17 Aug 1996-This
is her line.), born 12 May 1832 in Wilson Co., TN; died 02 Nov 1896 in Dekalb Co.,TN. He married Charolett
Blane MAGNESS 03 Oct 1854 in Cannon Co., TN; born 19 Nov 1836 in Sink Creek,Warren Co.,TN; died 20 Aug
1907 in Dry Creek,Dekalb Co.,TN.
103 ii. James Higgins "Corporal Jim" ODOM (Source: calhoun@freenet.tlh.fl.us, Bill Calhoun, (Talahassee,FL: 1 Jun
1997), "Electronic," This is his line.), born 01 Dec 1833 in Wilson Co., TN; died 10 Mar 1914 in Cannon Co., TN.
He married Susie OWEN 12 Sep 1854 in Cannon Co., TN; born 15 Dec 1832 in Wilson Co., TN; died 04 Jul 1924
in Cannon Co., TN.
104 iii. Benjamin Franklin ODOM, Jr., born 10 Dec 1835 in Wilson Co., TN; died 25 Mar 1864 in Padukah, KY.
105 iv. John Higgins ODOM (Source: (1) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index, (Nashville:Byron Sistler &
Associates), p.567., (2) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Odom Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN:Hwy
145/Auburntown Rd, John & Narcissa are both bur here..), born 16 Jan 1838 in Cannon Co., TN; died 05 Mar
1915 in Cannon Co., TN. He married Narcissa Virginia THOMAS 24 Sep 1865; born 21 Dec 1836 in TN; died 05
Feb 1893 in Cannon Co., TN.
106 v. Samuel Crisp ODOM, born 20 Feb 1840 in Cannon Co., TN; died 09 Dec 1927 in Cannon Co., TN. He married
Josephine E. BOGLE (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives, Guardian Settlements of Cannon Co.,TN,
Vol. C, B (Mar 1872 - Oct 1908) Roll #13, (Nashville), p.378, 15 Sep 1859 Frances Anderson, Guardian of the
minors of Joseph Bogle, Hannah E. Bogle and Josephine E. Bogle.) 22 Sep 1872 in Cannon Co., TN (Source:
Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899,
(Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk C,p.40.); born 30 May 1856 in TN; died 28 Jun 1933 in Wilson Co.,TN.
More About Josephine E. BOGLE:
Burial: 29 Jun 1933, Odom Cemetery
107 vi. Elizabeth A. ODOM, born 20 Feb 1842 in Cannon Co., TN; died 14 Mar 1861 in Cannon Co., TN. She married
Martin Van Buren "Vance" WILSON (Source: (1) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index, (Nashville:Byron
Sistler & Associates), p.567., (2) Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF,
(Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), p.201, hh 1382, MV Wilson,Merchant,living in the HH
of J.H. Weedon- HH 1380, Wm. N. Wilson 27, Francis 31,James 6, Math 3, Mary 9/12., (3) Robert L. Mason,
Ph.D. [17 Feb. 1912 - 11 Aug. 1990], Folk Tales of Cannon County,Tennessee, (Woodbury:Cannon Co.
Historical Society,Publication No. 1, Spring 1977, Fourth Printing Fall 1996), p.21 The Wilson-Odom Feud, Refer
to Benjamin Franklin Odom notes: Vance Wilson shot and killed his f.i.l. Benjamin Franklin Odom., (4) Tennessee
Board of Pension Examiners, TENNESSEE CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATIONS SOLDIERS AND
WIDOWS, (http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/pension.htm), "Electronic," NAME: Wilson, Martin V.
WIDOW: Wilson, Mary M. PENSION #: W3182.) Abt. 1860; born 23 Jan 1835 in Prosperity, Wilson Co.,TN
(Source: Cemetery Record, Smithville Town Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN, Vance, Mary, Zula & Vanie.); died 30 Jan
1904 in DeKalb Co.,TN (Source: Cemetery Record, Smithville Town Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN, per Mary Hughes
email 21 May 1998, M.V. 1855-1905, Mary 1944-1913, Zula 1874-1944 & M.V. 1871-1944.).
More About Martin Van Buren "Vance" WILSON:
Burial: Smithville Town Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN
108 vii. Mary Mandeville ODOM (Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 DeKalb Co.,Tn census, Dist 9,
Mary M. 60, Zula 32, Gertrude 14, Buran 12, Dan Grady 9, Pauline 6, Addis 3., (2) Tommy Webb, Tommy Webb
via Mary Hughes, FGS, Cited: Addis Wilson Drake 1977 interview.), born 06 Feb 1844 in Cannon Co., TN; died
1913 in TN. She married Martin Van Buren "Vance" WILSON (Source: (1) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census
Index, (Nashville:Byron Sistler & Associates), p.567., (2) Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon
Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), p.201, hh 1382, MV
Wilson,Merchant,living in the HH of J.H. Weedon- HH 1380, Wm. N. Wilson 27, Francis 31,James 6, Math 3,
Mary 9/12., (3) Robert L. Mason, Ph.D. [17 Feb. 1912 - 11 Aug. 1990], Folk Tales of Cannon County,Tennessee,
(Woodbury:Cannon Co. Historical Society,Publication No. 1, Spring 1977, Fourth Printing Fall 1996), p.21 The
Wilson-Odom Feud, Refer to Benjamin Franklin Odom notes: Vance Wilson shot and killed his f.i.l. Benjamin
Franklin Odom., (4) Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners, TENNESSEE CONFEDERATE PENSION
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APPLICATIONS SOLDIERS AND WIDOWS, (http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/pension.htm),
"Electronic," NAME: Wilson, Martin V. WIDOW: Wilson, Mary M. PENSION #: W3182.) 15 May 1863 in
Cannon Co., TN; born 23 Jan 1835 in Prosperity, Wilson Co.,TN (Source: Cemetery Record, Smithville Town
Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN, Vance, Mary, Zula & Vanie.); died 30 Jan 1904 in DeKalb Co.,TN (Source: Cemetery
Record, Smithville Town Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN, per Mary Hughes email 21 May 1998, M.V. 1855-1905, Mary
1944-1913, Zula 1874-1944 & M.V. 1871-1944.).
More About Mary Mandeville ODOM:
Burial: Smithville Town Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN
More About Martin Van Buren "Vance" WILSON:
Burial: Smithville Town Cemetery, DeKalb Co.,TN
109 viii. Nancy Amanda ODOM, born 27 Jan 1846 in Cannon Co., TN; died 19 Nov 1926. She married John R. STONE
16 Nov 1866 in Cannon Co., TN; born Abt. 1841; died 1885 (Source: Tommy Webb, Tommy Webb via Mary
Hughes, FGS.).
110 ix. Frances G.D. "Dock" ODOM, born 20 Apr 1849 in Cannon Co., TN; died 30 Aug 1886 in Cannon Co., TN.
111 x. Edna A. ODOM, born 17 Oct 1851 in Cannon Co., TN; died 07 Jan 1896 in Cannon Co., TN. She married
Jefferson T. DUGGIN, Dr. 12 Nov 1879 in Cannon Co., TN.
112 xi. Millard Filmore ODOM, born 1853 in Cannon Co., TN. He married NONE.
30. James 3 HIGGINS (William 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) County Clerk, Will- William Higgins, (TN:Cannon Co. Will
Bk A:p.184), This will names his d.i.l. Susan Higgins and his grandchildren. signed 23 Feb 1863, proved 4 Dec 1865.,
(2) Jesse & Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee, (Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs
Rd. 37355,1997), p.177, Higgins Cemetery- James & Susan., (3) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Guardian
Settlements of Cannon Co.,TN, Vol. C, B (Mar 1872 - Oct 1908) Roll #13, (Nashville), p.34-37, C.C. Odom guardian
of James Higgins heirs settlement 29 day Aug 1872, Cummins & wife,J.P. Higgins,W.F. Higgins,R.L. Higgins,Murphy
Higgins,Susan Higgins widow which pro rata was made as taken by acct 12 Jan 1871 and approved by the court 6
Feb 1871 which is recorded in Guardian Bk B,pp.572-578. Submitted 29 Aug 1872, Approved 2 Sept 1872.) was
born 22 Nov 1818 in TN, and died 21 Aug 1859 in Cannon Co., TN. He married Susan DUGGIN (Source: (1)
Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll
1242,Microcopy #653,), p.178, HH 1231, Wm. Higgins 72 VA, f.i.l. is living in HH, Susan is shown as head of HH 42
TN, Wm. 20; Presley 18; Elizabeth 16; James 14; Robert 12; Amanda 8; Murfree 5; Hall 2., (2) E. Dean Butler,
History of the Duggin and Related Families of Cannon Co.,TN, (1979).) 24 Jan 1839 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source:
Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon
GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A,p.10.), daughter of James DUGGIN and Elizabeth CORN. She was born 02 Aug 1818 in
Wilson Co., TN, and died 23 Jan 1881 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: (1) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Estates,
Inventories of Cannon Co.,TN 1876-1904, Roll 15, (Nashville), p.236, Inventory of property sold at sale 19 Feb,
1881. Admin J.P. Higgins. Buyers: R.L. Higgins; J.H. Cummings; C.C. Odom; H.B. Higgins; D.B. Vinson; S. H.
Higgins; Jesse Higgins; J.P. Higgins. approved 4 Apr 1881., (2) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County
Probate Court - Bonds and Letters (Mar 1892-Dec 1898) Roll #14, Admin & Exec 1872-1892,p.139, $550.00 bond
guaranteed by J.P. Higgins, R.L. Higgins, H.B. Higgins and J.H. Cummings for admin J.P. Higgins. 7 Feb 1881.).
Children of James HIGGINS and Susan DUGGIN are:
113 i. William F. 4 HIGGINS, born 1840 in TN. He married Maggie ; born 1842.
114 ii. John Presley HIGGINS (Source: Jesse & Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee,
(Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd. 37355,1997), p.177-178, Higgins Cemetery - John & Mary, C.S.A.),
born 20 Sep 1842 in TN; died 31 Oct 1914. He married Mary MULLINAX 18 Jan 1865 in Cannon Co., TN; died
07 Oct 1873.
115 iii. Mary Elizabeth HIGGINS (Source: Jesse & Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee,
(Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd. 37355,1997), p.80, Cummings Cemetery.), born 01 Sep 1843 in
Cannon Co.,TN; died 06 Apr 1915 in Cannon Co.,TN. She married James Harvey CUMMINGS (Source: Jesse &
Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee, (Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd.
37355,1997), p.81, Cummings Cemetery;C.S.A.;Parents-Warren & Almeda.); born 16 Jun 1838 in Cannon
Co.,TN; died 26 Jan 1897 in Cannon Co.,TN.
116 iv. James H. HIGGINS (Source: (1) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County Probate Court - Estate
Settlements (Jan 1868-Sep 1914) Roll #17, pp.72-73, W.F. Higgins admin of J.H. Higgins dec'd, Inventory of
estate. List of property sold and buyers: Susan Higgins; Robert L. Higgins; Josiah Fuston; J.P. Higgins; James
Hollandsworth; Wm. Gann; C.B. Odom. approved 1 June 1868., (2) unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis,
Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A. Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940, Rufas
says James Milligan "shot James Higgins dead in 1868 and ran away to Texas.), born 1846 in TN; died 1868.
117 v. Robert L. HIGGINS, born 1848 in TN; died 1916. He married Mary E. RIGSBY 20 Dec 1869 in Cannon Co., TN;
born 1852; died 1883.
118 vi. Amanda L. HIGGINS, born 1852. She married J.W. STEPHENS (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives,
Estates, Inventories of Cannon Co.,TN 1876-1904, Roll 15, (Nashville), pp.325 & 496, One receipt shown and
credited to admin J.P. Higgins is J.W. Stephens dated 28 Nov 1885 in final settlements of Susan Duggins estate.
Notes and credits listed but heirs not specified.) 20 Jan 1869 in Cannon Co.,TN.
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119 vii. Murphrey HIGGINS, born 1855; died 1873 (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County
Probate Court - Estate Settlements (Jan 1868-Sep 1914) Roll #17, p.476, Inventory of estate of Murphrey
Higgins dec'd by J.P. Higgins, Amt. received from C.C. Odom, guardian of Intestate. Approved 1 Sept 1873.).
120 viii. Hall B. HIGGINS, born 1858.
31. James 3 HIGGINS (Alexander 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) Robert L. Mason, History of Cannon Co.,TN,
(Murfreesboro:Lancer Printing Co.,1984), p.67., (2) Jesse & Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon
Co.,Tennessee, (Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd. 37355,1997), pp.177-178, Emmaline & James., (3)
Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County Probate Court - Settlements Vol B (Feb 1854 - Jan 1872) Roll
#12, pp.367-368, George G. Melton & Emaline Higgins admins of James Higgins. A list of property sold. Buyers: J.G.
Higgins; Jane Higgins; Isaac Higgins; E.N. Walkup; A.H. Freeman; H.N. Powell; J.G. Gunter. Approved 23 Nov
1865.) was born 05 Jan 1820 in Cannon Co., TN, and died 11 Dec 1862 in Cannon Co., TN. He married Emeline
MELTON 28 Jan 1841 in Cannon Co., TN. She was born 21 Jan 1822 in Cannon Co., TN, and died 01 Mar 1895 in
Cannon Co., TN (Source: Abstracted by Gladys Carlson, Abstract of Cannon Co.,TN Will Bk,Vol A (1836-1895),
(Signal Mountain:Mountain Press, Based on the WPA Transcript), pp.418-419, Son: C.R. Jack Higgins;George
Talor;"Lige and their children to have her hundred (dollars)." Relationships no indicated. Exec. Son C.R. Higgins.Wit.
L.L. Melton;G.G. Melton. signed 20 Mar 1890, proved 12 Mar 1895.).
Children of James HIGGINS and Emeline MELTON are:
121 i. Alexander 4 HIGGINS (Source: (1) Personal Research of Danny Nichols, Danny Nichols, (Woodbury, TN),
"Electronic.", (2) dfmoore@geocities.com, Donna Moore, "Electronic.", (3) spur24@bellsouth.net, Bill Spurlock,
"Electronic.", (4) Cemetery Record, Liberty Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN, Picture of burial tomb in file.), died 1921.
He married Annie Eliza SPURLOCK (Source: spur24@bellsouth.net, Bill Spurlock, "Electronic.") 03 Apr 1881 in
Cannon Co., TN.
122 ii. Isaac E. HIGGINS (Source: (1) Sistler, 1890 Civil War Veterans Census,TN, (Nashville:Byron Sistler &
Assoc.,1978), p.147, Isaac Higgins,Ca-20-2,Pvt C Co 5th TN Cav; 8-3-63 to 9-1-64 Woodbury PO., (2) Jesse &
Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee, (Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd.
37355,1997), p.177, Pleasant Ridge - Isaac & Barbara, Union.), born 06 Dec 1841. He married Barbara TITTLE
17 Jan 1867 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1,
Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk B,p.38.); born 25 Jan 1849; died 06 Feb
1922.
123 iii. John George HIGGINS (Source: (1) dfmoore@geocities.com, Donna Moore, "Electronic,"
dfmoore@geocities.com., (2) Jesse & Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee,
(Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd. 37355,1997), pp.176-177, Higgins #2 Cemetery.), born 12 Dec 1843.
He married Clementine MELTON 06 Jan 1876; born 19 Feb 1853; died 27 Apr 1902.
124 iv. Mericus J. HIGGINS, born 1846.
125 v. Elizabeth Ann HIGGINS, born 1848. She married John TAYLOR.
126 vi. Clem R. HIGGINS, born 02 Sep 1859; died 24 Apr 1934 in Cannon Co., TN. He married Ella MULLINAX 12 Mar
1906; born 09 Mar 1874 in Cannon Co., TN; died 25 Jun 1924 in Cannon Co., TN.
32. John 3 HIGGINS (Alexander 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN
Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), p.160,hh1109,Woodbury PO, Alexander
Higgins HH 1113., (2) Abstracted by Gladys Carlson, Abstract of Cannon Co.,TN Will Bk,Vol A (1836-1895), (Signal
Mountain:Mountain Press, Based on the WPA Transcript), p.185, Wit. Isaac Markum;Micajah Marcum;Elijah
Higgins,Exec. I.W. Elledge, signed 14 Feb 1862, proved 2 Jan 1866., (3) Tennessee State Library & Archives,
Guardian Settlements,Cannon Co.,TN Probate Court Vol. C, B (Mar 1872-Oct 1908) Roll #13, (Nashville), p.417, 19
Jan 1883: Settlement with Lockey J. Higgins guardian of the minor heirs at law of John Higgins dec'd. Rec'd of B.F.
Lawrence admin of Alex Higgins dec'd $13.65 and about $600. of confederate money. Lockey J. Mayo made oath
that the foregoing report was correct and the $600. of confederate money was on hand at the time of John Higgins
death. Approved 5 Feb 1883., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, District 7, p.19,
Lockey is listed as head of HH with 7 children.) was born 1830, and died 1866 in TN. He married Lockey Jane
PATRICK 22 Sep 1850 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume
1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p.5.). She was born 1831 in TN.
Children of John HIGGINS and Lockey PATRICK are:
127 i. Margaret E. 4 HIGGINS, born 1852.
128 ii. Martha E. HIGGINS, born Feb 1854. She married Alexander H. MAYO 11 Jan 1885 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source:
Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899,
(Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), C/322, A.H. Mayo/Martha E. Higgins.); born Abt. 1862.
129 iii. Mary E. HIGGINS, born 1856.
130 iv. Jesse A. HIGGINS, born 1858.
131 v. Sarah A. HIGGINS, born 1861.
132 vi. James HIGGINS, born 1862.
133 vii. John HIGGINS, born 1865.
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35. Elijah 3 ARMSTRONG (Margaret "Peggy" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 1835. He married Charity
WOMACK.
Child of Elijah ARMSTRONG and Charity WOMACK is:
134 i. John W. 4 ARMSTRONG, born 1860. He married Mary D. BLACK.
37. John R. 3 ARMSTRONG (Margaret "Peggy" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) He married Susan Elizabeth SHERRELL.
She was born 1820 in NC.
Child of John ARMSTRONG and Susan SHERRELL is:
135 i. Amanda Jane 4 ARMSTRONG, born 26 Aug 1853 in Daviess County, Missouri; died 29 Jan 1923 in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma.
38. Julia Ann Sullins 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, This is
apparently an illigitimate dau of Elijah Higgins and Mary Sullins and was a family skeleton that went unspoken for
years. The 1860 census lists Juliar as Julia Ann Sullins but the marriage record shows Julia Ann Higgins and her
death cert shows her mother as Pop Sullins and father Lige Higgins., (2) Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics., KY Death
Records, (http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), DEATH VOL22,CERT17133,VOL35, Copy in my files. Father: Lige Higgins,
Mother: Pop Sullins, information given by her husband. Death cert show dob 25 Jan 1854. I believe this is incorrect.
The census in 1860 show her age as 8 and it is apparent he conceived this child after the death of his first wife and
before his mar to Laura Patrick. Cause of death: Articules Rheumatism., (3) National Archives, Washington, DC,
1860 Warren Co.,TN Census, in HH of Elijah Higgins & Laura Patrick., (4) Angeline Lasater, Ringgold, GA, Julia Ann
remained in the Higgins HH even after Elijah died. Laura Patrick Higgins raised her as her own., (5) National
Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, Page 10, District 10, 79/86, 6 Aug 1870 - It appears that
Julia age 18 and Robert age 18 are living in the HH of his mother Mary Davis.) was born 25 Jan 1852 in Cannon
Co.,TN, and died 21 Feb 1922 in Scottsville, Allen Co.,KY. She married James Robert DAVIS (Source: Angeline
Lasater, Ringgold, GA.) 29 May 1870 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage
Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk B,p.102, Miss Julian
Higgins to Robert Davis.), son of John DAVIS and Mary SNOW. He was born 02 Feb 1850 in AL, and died 25 May
1936 in Scottsvile,Allen Co.,KY.
Children of Julia HIGGINS and James DAVIS are:
136 i. John B. 4 DAVIS (Source: (1) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, Death Cert #55-28317., (2) National
Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Allen Co.,KY census, HOY PEN PCT, Series: T624 , Roll: 462 , Part: 2 , Page:
74B , Line 58, Laura shown as giving birth 4X only 3 living. Married 9 years. All children born in KY. ., (3)
National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930 Robertson Co.,TN census, Cedar Hill, Washington Rd., 8th district, p.
8A, line 34.), born 02 Nov 1880 in Dekalb Co.,TN; died 30 Nov 1955 in Cedar Hill, Robertson Co.,TN. He
married Laura Novella WILSON (Source: Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, Death Cert #67-000680, Betty is
desc. of this line.) 02 Sep 1900 in Lafayette, TN; born 25 Feb 1881 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 27 Jan 1967 in
Goodletsville, Davidson Co.,TN.
More About John B. DAVIS:
Burial: Oak Forest Baptist Ch Cem, Allen Co.,KY
More About Laura Novella WILSON:
Burial: Oak Forest Baptist Ch Cem, Allen Co.,KY
137 ii. Mary "Molly" Ebaline DAVIS (Source: Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, 19 Apr 1998 tel conversation. Molly
is sister of John B. Davis who married Laura Novella Wilson..), born 23 Dec 1876 in Dry Creek,DeKalb Co.,TN;
died 24 Jul 1935 in Nashville,TN. She married Coga Hasin WILSON (Source: (1) Angeline Lasater, Ringgold,
GA, 6 May 1998 FGS received on this line from Angeline., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930
Robertson Co.,TN census, dist 7, sheet 1B, line 71, 2 nieces, Eunice & Mildred Wilson are living in HH. Dau of
brother James Mickie Wilson dec'd 1926.) 10 Aug 1898 in Cannon Co.,TN; born 13 Jan 1877 in Cannon Co.,TN;
died 19 Feb 1954 in Cedar Hill, Robertson Co.,TN.
40. Evaline 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Cannon Co. Census,
pg. 1, dist 7, 9/9, Ebaline Stanley 62 TN living alone. Listed as widowed.) was born 1818 in TN. She married John
Alexander STANLEY (Source: (1) unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis, Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A.
Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870
Warren Co.,TN census, dist. 12, pg. 8, 53/53, Alexander Stanley 58 TN, Evelyn 53 TN, Dorcas 15 TN, David 14 TN,
William Jones 26 NY, Nancy Jones 18, Susan Gann 20 TN, Mary Gann 2 TN, Wm Tally 6. (Nancy & Wm. are
shown as being mar in Apr 1870.). He was born 1813 in TN, and died Bef. 1880.
Children of Evaline HIGGINS and John STANLEY are:
138 i. Coleman 4 STANLEY (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, info taken from 1880 Cannon Co. census.),
born 1837 in TN. He married Emma C. ; born 1839 in TN.
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139 ii. Anthony T. "Auntna" STANLEY (Source: (1) fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, Co K 5th TN US Calvary., (2)
National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, District 6, page 12, family 80.), born 1838. He
married Telitha Paralee KELLY 10 Aug 1860 in Warren Co., TN (Source: Not Indexed, Warren Co.,TN Marriage
Records 1852-1900 Vol 1, (McMinnville, TN: Womack Printing Company 1965), p. 36, Bk A/69 A.T. Stanley tp
Paralee T. Kelley. Issued Aug 9, 1860. Rites Aug 10, 1860. H. Vanhooser, J.P.); born Aug 1844 in TN.
140 iii. Mary Ann "Sis" STANLEY (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, 1870 Warren Co.& Cannon Co.,TN
Census.), born 1841. She married George H. McNELLEY (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, Priv Co
E,16th TN Inf,Conf.) 12 Mar 1859 in Warren Co., TN (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, mar date and
location from Keith.); born Abt. 1832.
141 iv. John Alexander STANLEY, Jr. (Source: (1) fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, Co K,5th TN Cal,USA-was killed S
of Sparta,TN on the Calfkiller River in Conf ambush., (2) unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis,
Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A. Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940, p.17.),
born 1843; died 22 Feb 1864 in White Co.,TN.
142 v. Robert M. "Bob" STANLEY, born 1844 in TN; died Abt. 1904 (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives,
Estates, Inventories of Cannon Co.,TN 1848-1908, Roll #16, (Nashville), Probate Court Estates 1888-
1926,p.538 Final settlement with Mrs. R.M. Stanley administratix 22 Nov 1904.). He married Christianna "Judy"
COX (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher.) 18 Feb 1865 in Cannon Co., TN; born 1849 in TN.
143 vi. Jeramiah "Jerry" STANLEY (Source: National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Cannon Co. Census, dist 7,pg.2,
17/17, living in HH with his brother Robert Stanley.), born 1845.
144 vii. Susan Caroline STANLEY, born 1850. She married John H. GANN (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher.)
23 Mar 1867 in Cannon Co., TN.
145 viii. Nancy E. STANLEY, born 1852. She married (1) William C. JONES 03 Apr 1870 in Warren Co.,TN (Source: Not
Indexed, Warren Co.,TN Marriage Records 1852-1900 Vol 1, (McMinnville, TN: Womack Printing Company
1965), p.77, Bk 1 - 160 B.H. Womack, J.P.); born 1844 in N.Y.. She married (2) Thomas A. BOGLE 02 Sep 1876
in DeKalb Co.,TN; born 1852.
146 ix. Dorcas STANLEY, born 1855. She married William QUARRELS 18 Feb 1873 in Cannon Co., TN.
147 x. David STANLEY, born 1856.
41. Robert Wooden 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, Living with son
Elijah in 1910., (2) Jesse & Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee, (Manchester,TN: 7614
Maple Springs Rd. 37355,1997), p.179, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery-Robert & Susan.) was born 22 Nov 1824 in Wilson
Co.,TN, and died 02 Jan 1912 in Cannon Co.,TN. He married Susan Angeline SULLINS (Source:
fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher.) 09 Aug 1849 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN
Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A,p.125.),
daughter of William SULLINS and REED. She was born 12 Sep 1828 in Wilson Co.,TN, and died 13 Oct 1884 in
Cannon Co.,TN.
Children of Robert HIGGINS and Susan SULLINS are:
148 i. Elijah Coleman "Bud" 4 HIGGINS (Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Cannon Co,TN Census,
district 6, sheet 13A, 1900 Cannon Co census, district 6, sheet 13A, dwelling 250 & 251 new wife Ruth and
stepsons along with 2 of his children. Elija's father Robert Higgins is also in HH. Remaining children are next door
with sister & b.i.l. Mattie & Henry Deberry., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Cannon Co. Census,
14th district, p. 25, 239/239.), born 13 Apr 1850 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 27 Aug 1931 in Cannon Co.,TN. He
married (1) Ruth CALDWELL 1910; born 1864 in TN. He married (2) Palina Artimischa WILSON (Source:
fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, FGS.) 30 Jul 1876 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon
County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers),
Bk C,p.140, P.A. Wilson/E.C. Higgins .); born 27 Jul 1859 in Cannon Co., TN; died 11 Jan 1909 in Cannon Co.,
TN (Source: Tennessee State Library and Archives, TN Death Index 1908 - 1912,
(http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/death2.htm), "Electronic," #5180, Mrs. Bud Higgins, cause of death
was TB. Copy of death certificate was provided by Keith Fletcher.).
More About Elijah Coleman "Bud" HIGGINS:
Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
149 ii. Caroline Columbia HIGGINS (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher.), born 1852.
150 iii. Eliza Angeline HIGGINS (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher.), born 09 Sep 1858 in Cannon Co,TN; died
29 Jan 1948 in Cannon Co,TN. She married Benjamin Franklin NICHOLS (Source: Danny M. Nichols,
Woodbury, TN, The William and Mary Nichols Family of Cannon Co.,TN, (2005), p.123.) 08 Apr 1881 in Cannon
Co.,TN; born 25 May 1861 in Cannon Co,TN; died 05 Aug 1937 in Cannon Co,TN.
151 iv. Robert Anthony HIGGINS (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher.), born 23 Dec 1863 in Cannon Co,TN; died
Sep 1931 in Giles Co.,TN. He married Mary Louise "Molly" NICHOLS; born 24 Jun 1866 in Cannon Co,TN; died
1934 in Giles Co.,TN.
152 v. William Henry Harrison HIGGINS (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, listed as child in 1880 census but
not in HH in 1870.), born Abt. 1866.
153 vi. Sarah Sullens HIGGINS (Source: fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, listed as child in 1880 census but not in HH
in 1870.), born Abt. 1869.
42. Sabrina "Dycie" 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis,
Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A. Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940.) was born
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1826. She married Josiah HOLLINGWORTH (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN
Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), p.165, HH 1142, Woodbury, 30 Jul 1860,
Josiah Hollinsworth - Cabinet Maker, personal estate $600. John age 13 is shown with real estate value $2,000.
Mary Sullins 36 Blind is living in the HH. Next door is John Patrick 20, Susan 24 & Mary.) 25 Nov 1842 in Cannon
Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F,
1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A,p.52.). He was born 1816.
Children of Sabrina HIGGINS and Josiah HOLLINGWORTH are:
154 i. Sarah A. 4 HOLLINGWORTH, born 1846.
155 ii. John D. HOLLINGWORTH, born 1847.
156 iii. Mary A. HOLLINGWORTH, born 1849.
157 iv. Robert HOLLINGWORTH, born 1855.
158 v. Coleman HOLLINGWORTH, born 1857.
159 vi. William HOLLINGWORTH, born 1858.
43. Suzanna 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) unpublished manuscript by Rufas A. Dennis,
Woodbury,Cannon Co.,TN, "R.A. Dennis Manuscript," Woodbury:Mrs Wenzola (Robinson) Kiger,1940, indicates
she mar a Kelly but research does not indicate that.., (2) fatscher@aol.com, Keith Fletcher, bur Pleasant Ridge and
tombstone indicates she is the wife of Wm. L. Preston, 1880 Cannon Co. census hh/fam 195/115, 1900 Cannon Co.
census indicates 3 of her 7 chil have died., (3) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Cannon Co. Census,
195/115., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1900 Cannon Co census, indicates 3 of her 7 children have died.)
was born 22 Jun 1837, and died 18 Oct 1907. She married (1) John M. FITSPATRICK (Source: Tennessee State
Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), P.
362, HH 1143, John Patrick 20, Susan 24, Mary 1.) 29 Jun 1858 in Dekalb Co.,TN. He was born 1840, and died Bef.
1870. She married (2) William L. PRESTON 18 Oct 1871 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon
County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk C,
p. 12, Wm. L. Preston/Susan Fitspatrick.). He was born Nov 1847.
Children of Suzanna HIGGINS and John FITSPATRICK are:
160 i. Mary A. 4 FITSPATRICK, born Abt. 1859.
161 ii. Laura E. FITSPATRICK, born Abt. 1866. She married Tim WILLIAMS (Source: Tennessee State Library &
Archives, Guardian Settlements,Cannon Co.,TN Probate Court Vol. C, B (Mar 1872-Oct 1908) Roll #13,
(Nashville), p.425, Guradianship settlement of John Fitspatrick names Tim Williams & Laurie E. Williams formerly
Fitspatrick. Final settlement Mary A. Fitspatrick.).
Children of Suzanna HIGGINS and William PRESTON are:
162 i. Monrow R. 4 PRESTON, born 1872.
163 ii. Elijah G. PRESTON, born Apr 1874.
164 iii. Esther PRESTON, born 1876.
165 iv. Robert E. PRESTON, born Aug 1880.
166 v. William N. PRESTON, born Aug 1880. He married Mary MEARS.
45. Mary Angeline 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: Pat Spradley, "Patricia Wilson Spradley," Personal
Research, NOTE:, Mary is the sister of Nancy Elizabeth Higgins, wife of Sam B. Wilson.) was born 1857 in Cannon
Co.,TN, and died Jul 1890 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, 19 Apr 1998 tel
conversation, Mary died from childbirth complications. Buried in Higgins Cemetery, Cannon Co.). She married
Joseph Jasper WILSON (Source: (1) Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics., KY Death Records,
(http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), DEATH VOL32,CERT20435,VOL41., (2) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index,
(Nashville:Byron Sistler & Associates), district 14, p. 23, 217/217, Joseph J. 25,Angeline 23, Lorry H. 55, Martha D. 5,
Coga H. 3,Thomas A. 1. All born in TN., (3) schifter@iglou.com, Debbie Spurlock, (New Albany,IN), "Electronic,"
FGS information was provided by Roy Wilson, grandson of Joseph Wilson. ., (4) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin,
Raleigh,NC., (5) Cemetery Records, Durham Springs Cemetery, Scottsville,KY:Browns Ferry Rd. Hwy 98., (6)
National Archives, Washington, DC, 1900 Allen Co.,KY census, Vol. 1,No.3,Sheet 10,Line 38, dist 3, Scottsville., (7)
Angeline Lasater, Ringgold, GA, Angeline sent me a picture of Joseph along with her desc. chart.) 18 Jul 1874 in
Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E &
F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), C/90, Joe Wilson/Angeline Higgins.), son of Michael WILSON and
Martha BRYSON. He was born 18 Aug 1855 in Cannon Co.,TN, and died 02 Sep 1932 in Scottsville, Allen Co., KY.
More About Mary Angeline HIGGINS:
Burial: Higgins Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
More About Joseph Jasper WILSON:
Burial: Durham Springs Cemetery, Scottsville, KY.
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Children of Mary HIGGINS and Joseph WILSON are:
167 i. Martha Dorenda 4 WILSON, born 11 May 1875 in TN. She married George FOSTER.
168 ii. Coga Hasin WILSON (Source: (1) Angeline Lasater, Ringgold, GA, 6 May 1998 FGS received on this line from
Angeline., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930 Robertson Co.,TN census, dist 7, sheet 1B, line 71, 2
nieces, Eunice & Mildred Wilson are living in HH. Dau of brother James Mickie Wilson dec'd 1926.), born 13 Jan
1877 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 19 Feb 1954 in Cedar Hill, Robertson Co.,TN. He married Mary "Molly" Ebaline
DAVIS (Source: Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, 19 Apr 1998 tel conversation. Molly is sister of John B.
Davis who married Laura Novella Wilson..) 10 Aug 1898 in Cannon Co.,TN; born 23 Dec 1876 in Dry
Creek,DeKalb Co.,TN; died 24 Jul 1935 in Nashville,TN.
169 iii. Thomas Allen WILSON (Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1900 Allen Co.,KY census., (2)
schifter@iglou.com, Debbie Spurlock, (New Albany,IN), "Electronic," FGS provided from information given by
Roy Wilson, son of Thomas Allen Wilson., (3) Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics., KY Death Records,
(http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), VOL 10,DEATH VOL 45,CERT 04737., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC,
1920 Allen Co. Ky census, Scottsville, dist 1, sheet 8A, 143/146., (5) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930
Robertson Co.,TN census, Cedar Hill, Washington Rd., 8th district, p. 7B, line 68.), born 16 Apr 1879 in TN; died
03 Mar 1945. He married Lucy Della ROBERTS 1898; born 13 Oct 1881 in KY; died 01 Mar 1961 in Louisville,
KY.
170 iv. Laura Novella WILSON (Source: Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, Death Cert #67-000680, Betty is desc. of
this line.), born 25 Feb 1881 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 27 Jan 1967 in Goodletsville, Davidson Co.,TN. She
married John B. DAVIS (Source: (1) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC, Death Cert #55-28317., (2) National
Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Allen Co.,KY census, HOY PEN PCT, Series: T624 , Roll: 462 , Part: 2 , Page:
74B , Line 58, Laura shown as giving birth 4X only 3 living. Married 9 years. All children born in KY. ., (3)
National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930 Robertson Co.,TN census, Cedar Hill, Washington Rd., 8th district, p.
8A, line 34.) 02 Sep 1900 in Lafayette, TN; born 02 Nov 1880 in Dekalb Co.,TN; died 30 Nov 1955 in Cedar Hill,
Robertson Co.,TN.
More About Laura Novella WILSON:
Burial: Oak Forest Baptist Ch Cem, Allen Co.,KY
More About John B. DAVIS:
Burial: Oak Forest Baptist Ch Cem, Allen Co.,KY
171 v. James Michael "Jim" WILSON (Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Allen Co.,KY census,
Magistrate dist 4, Gainesville, p.5A, 77/77., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1920 Allen Co. Ky census,
Scottsville, dist 1, sheet 8A, 148/150, same page as brother Tom.), born 26 Sep 1883 in TN; died 08 Jan 1924
(Source: bashby@mindspring.com, Kim Ashby, "Electronic," James died of TB.). He married (1) Effie STINSON.
He married (2) Millie SIMMONS 1908; born 1890 in KY.
172 vi. Lucinda WILSON, born 17 Oct 1885 in TN. She married Lon ATWOOD.
173 vii. Arthur Isaiah WILSON, born 12 Nov 1887 in TN; died 1958. He married Alice Isabelle WILLIS 19 Aug 1911; born
1885; died 1976.
174 viii. Elijah Hatten WILSON (Source: (1) Betty Griffin, Betty Griffin, Raleigh,NC., (2) Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.,
KY Death Records, (http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), file #17,Reg #10,Dist 15,Prim Reg Dist #3941, Cause of
death: Cerebral Hemmorrhage., (3) schifter@iglou.com, Debbie Spurlock, (New Albany,IN), "Electronic.", (4)
Cemetery Records, Durham Springs Cemetery, Scottsville,KY:Browns Ferry Rd. Hwy 98., (5) National Archives,
Washington, DC, 1930 Allen Co.,KY census, Scottsville, dist 2, Sheet3A, 56/59, Tomkinsville Rd., Estimated
marriage years from this data. She is age 28 and said she was 18 when married. Elijah is 40 and said he was 30
when married and born in Ky.), born 21 Mar 1890 in KY; died 23 Jan 1946 in Scottsville,Allen Co.,Ky. He married
Fannie BRINDLEY 1920; born 1902 in TN.
More About Elijah Hatten WILSON:
Burial: Durham Springs Cemetery, Scottsville,Allen Co.,KY
46. Nancy Elizabeth "Ma" 3 HIGGINS (Elijah 2 , John 1 ) (Source: (1) Personal research of Patricia Wilson
Spradley, Mazle Duggin Campbell, 26 Apr 1998 Phone Interview, Mazle Duggin says that "Ma" Wilson was loved by
all of her grandchildren and they all loved going to visit her. Nancy Higgins Wilson was left a widow was carrying her
youngest child Lovie when Sam B. Wilson died. She was very poor and had very strong religious beliefs. She raised
her daughter Nolie's twin girls until they started school. Nolie died when the twins were born. Ma lived with her
daughter Mattie in little house on Tommy Alexander's farm after Mattie's husband James "Jim" Frances died. They
migrated to Slaughters, KY sometime after 1920 when Mattie's boys decided to take their uncle Mike's advise and
move there to make a better living. That is where Ma Wilson passed away. Mazle remembers Ma telling the kids
about gathering wood one winter after Sam B. died. They put a big log on the fire and a big snake crawled out of it
onto the hearth. We bet they all scattered! Ma always wore long dresses and sat in a straight back chair at the
kitchen door., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Cannon Co,TN Census, 14th District, dwelling 90, Nancy
is listed as head of household with dau Mattie living with her. Near dau Lovie & husband Johnnie Barrett. Polly
Davenport is listed in dwelling 88., (3) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1920 Cannon Co.,TN census, Living in HH
of Johnnie Barrett - shown as mother in law, Listed on Wilson Road., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930
Webster Co.,KY Census, Living with daughter Mattie Francis in Slaughtersville., (5) National Archives, Washington,
DC, 1900 Cannon Co census, p.13A, Dist 14, 244/244, Nancy 42, Willie 19, Mattie 18, Maudie 14, Lovie 12.) was
born 21 Jan 1858 in Cannon Co., TN, and died 03 Nov 1937 in Hopkins Co., Ky (Source: Kentucky Office of Vital
Statistics., KY Death Records, (http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), DEATH VOL37,CERT28312,VOL57,REGISTERED
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NO. 741, Cause of death was Myocarditis. Informant named was J.W. Wilson of Hanson, Ky. Father: Lige Higgins
Mothers maiden name: Patrick.). She married Samuel B. WILSON (Source: (1) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson
Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James Willie Wilson), "Electronic.", (2) Personal research of Patricia Wilson Spradley,
Mazle Duggin Campbell, 26 Apr 1998 Phone Interview., (3) 1880 Cannon Co. Census, Soundex 425,covet 772 -roll
82,Vol 2,Ed 26,Sheet 25,line 18, Sam & Nancy's parents are shown as born in TN.) 10 Sep 1874 in Cannon Co., TN
(Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899,
(Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk C, p.94, Sam'l B. Wilson/Nancy E. Higgins.), son of Michael WILSON and Martha
BRYSON. He was born 1852 in Cannon Co., TN, and died 1887 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Cannon County Clerk,
CANNON COUNTY COURT RECORDS, Feb 25 1888 Nancie Wilson for possession deed of land 53 acres 2 rods
28 poles T.W. Davenport & J.D. Alexander chain carriers (The survey on this parcel includes the original 35 acres
Sam purchased from his parents in 1881.) I do not have a land deed to account for the remaining acres. Apparently
this survey was done as part of Sam's estate settlement. I am told that although she had not lived on it in years,
Nancy still had possession of this property when she died in 1937 and it was sold in 1938.).
More About Nancy Elizabeth "Ma" HIGGINS:
Burial: 05 Nov 1937, Duggin Cem., Cannon Co., TN (Source: Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin
Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN, TS.)
More About Samuel B. WILSON:
Burial: Duggin Cem,Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery,
Cannon Co.,TN, I am told Sam is buried at Duggin cemetery in an unmarked grave. His Death date is an estimation.
It is thought that he died from a heart attack after helping fight a fire in Woodbury. Mazle Duggin was told that Sam
died while Nancy Wilson was still carrying the youngest child Lovie. Since Lovie was born in 1887 we are using that
date until other records can be found. .)
Children of Nancy HIGGINS and Samuel WILSON are:
175 i. Michael 4 WILSON (Source: (1) Personal research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Mazle Duggin Campbell, 26 Apr
1998 Phone Interview., (2) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James Willie Wilson),
"Electronic," 30 Apr 1998 email., (3) Vera B. Andrews, Alexanders of Cannon Co.,TN (1848-1989), (Elkhart:Vera
B. Andrews,1989).), born 10 Jul 1875 in Cannon Co., TN; died 02 Feb 1968 in Slaughters, Webster Co., KY. He
married Frances Emmaline "Fannie" ALEXANDER (Source: (1) Hopkins Co.Genealogical Society and Historical
Society of Hopkins Co., The Heritage of Hopkins Co.,KY Vol 1-1988, (Paducah,KY:Turner Publishing Co. 1988),
p.300., (2) Vera B. Andrews, Alexanders of Cannon Co.,TN (1848-1989), (Elkhart:Vera B. Andrews,1989),
Groupsheet provided by Vera Andrews., (3) Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics., KY Death Records,
(http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), KY DEATH VOL 007,CERT 03261,VOL 68.) 13 Jan 1895 in Cannon Co., TN
(Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-
1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk F,p.56.); born 11 Feb 1871 in Cannon Co., TN; died 08 Jan 1944 in
Slaughters, Webster Co., KY.
176 ii. Lorry Magnolia "Nolie" WILSON (Source: (1) Vera B. Andrews, Alexanders of Cannon Co.,TN (1848-1989),
(Elkhart:Vera B. Andrews,1989)., (2) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon
Co.,TN, Thomas & Nolie.), born 23 Jan 1879 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 04 Sep 1910 in Cannon Co., TN. She
married Thomas Abram ALEXANDER (Source: National Archives, Washington, DC, 1900 Cannon Co census,
page 9, family 173, district 14.) 13 Dec 1894 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN
Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk F,p.52.);
born 09 Oct 1872 in TN; died 17 Nov 1961 in Cannon Co., TN.
More About Lorry Magnolia "Nolie" WILSON:
Burial: Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
More About Thomas Abram ALEXANDER:
Burial: Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
177 iii. James Willie "Billy" WILSON (Source: (1) Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics., KY Death Records,
(http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/), DEATH VOL138,CERT09178,VOL19., (2) Madisonville Messenger, "Madisonville
Messenger," Hopkins Co.,KY: Obituary., (3) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James
Willie Wilson), "Electronic.", (4) Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon Co.,TN Deeds - Vol: 1-2 Apr 1836 -
Nov 1917, - 1907 Billy Wilson & Wife Ella to W.G. Davenport Deed, recorded 1907, Bk N6, p. 278 [ I have no
idea what this transaction was all about ].), born 03 Jun 1880 in Cannon Co., TN; died 21 Apr 1938 in Hopkins
Co., KY. He married Mary Ella DAVENPORT (Source: (1) Bureau of the Census, Certified Copy - Proof of Birth,
(Cannon Co,TN: 1900 Census)., (2) Madisonville Messenger, "Madisonville Messenger," Hopkins Co.,KY:
Obituary, 6 Mar 1971 Obituary., (3) Cemetery Record, West Lawn Cemetery, KY:Madisonville, James & Mary
Ella., (4) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James Willie Wilson), "Electronic.", (5)
Nancy Hinchy, Nancy Hinchy, (Virginia Beach,VA), 27 Apr 1998 email.) 27 Feb 1901 in Cannon Co., TN
(Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-
1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A.,p.63, [PS] Copy of license in my files- J.P. Carter J.P., witness T.A.
Alexander, returned 1st April, 1901.); born 10 Aug 1880 in Cannon Co., TN; died 04 Mar 1971 in St. Louis, MO.
More About James Willie "Billy" WILSON:
Burial: West Lawn Cemetery, Madisonville,KY
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More About Mary Ella DAVENPORT:
Burial: West Lawn Cemetery, Madisonville,KY
178 iv. Mattie WILSON (Source: (1) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN.,
(2) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James Willie Wilson), "Electronic.", (3) National
Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Cannon Co,TN Census, soundex425,t1276,roll106., (4) National Archives,
Washington, DC, 1930 Webster Co.,KY Census, Slaughtersville, Sheet 1B, 22/22, Mattie, Loy L., Almon & Nancy
Wilson.), born Feb 1882 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 1936 in Hopkins Co., KY. She married James FRANCIS; died
1924 in Cannon Co.,TN.
More About Mattie WILSON:
Burial: Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
179 v. Maudie WILSON (Source: (1) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon
Co.,TN., (2) Personal research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Mazle Duggin Campbell, 26 Apr 1998 Phone
Interview.), born 12 Sep 1886 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 28 Aug 1924 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Personal
Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN.). She married Sam Tom
DAVENPORT (Source: (1) Personal research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Nancy Duggin, Hermitage,TN:
Telephone Interview, 22 Apr 1998 tel conv., (2) Personal research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Mazle Duggin
Campbell, 26 Apr 1998 Phone Interview., (3) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James
Willie Wilson), "Electronic," 30 Apr 1998., (4) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1910 Cannon Co,TN Census,
district 15, sheet 4A, dwelling 62, Hurricane Road.) 1901 in Cannon Co.,TN; born 06 Oct 1884 in TN; died Abt.
1955 in KY.
More About Maudie WILSON:
Burial: Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
180 vi. Lovie WILSON (Source: (1) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN.,
(2) Mary Wilson Bean, Mary Wilson Bean, (St. Louis MO:dau of James Willie Wilson), "Electronic," Lovie died
from TB.), born 12 Apr 1888 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 28 Jul 1926 in Cannon Co.,TN. She married Johnnie Aubry
BARRETT (Source: (1) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN., (2)
soupman51@37.com, Gary Campbell, "Electronic," http://awt.ancestry.com/cgibin/igm.cgiop=GET&db=:1561958&id=I86314005.);
born 08 Feb 1884 in Cannon Co.,TN; died 08 Oct 1948 in
Cannon Co.,TN.
48. Salina 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born Abt. 1826, and died Bef. 1847. She married
Henry Swain DUGGIN (Source: (1) Personal Research of Patricia Wilson Spradley, Duggin Cemetery, Cannon
Co.,TN., (2) Sistler, 1880 Cannon Co.,TN Census Index, (Nashville:Byron Sistler & Associates), p.570., (3)
Tennessee State Library & Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll
1242,Microcopy #653,), p.187/hh 1295/Auburn.) 06 Jun 1839 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon
County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk
A,p.14.), son of James DUGGIN and Elizabeth CORN. He was born 08 Sep 1815 in Auburntown, Wilson Co., TN,
and died 25 Apr 1887 in Cannon Co., TN.
More About Henry Swain DUGGIN:
Burial: Duggin Cem,Cannon Co.,TN
Child of Salina TITTLE and Henry DUGGIN is:
181 i. July Ann 4 DUGGIN, born 1842 in TN. She married David W. SAULS (Source: Tennessee State Library &
Archives, 1860 Cannon Co.,TN Census MF, (Nashville:TN Vol 2 (284-477), Roll 1242,Microcopy #653,), p.
186/hh 1280/Auburn.) 21 Mar 1859; born 1837 in TN.
49. Susan 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born Abt. 1828. She married Joel Kate MILLIGAN 26
Feb 1845 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books
A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A,p.77.). He was born 1824, and died Abt. 1897 in
Cannon Co,TN (Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives, Cannon County Probate Court - Estate Settlements
(Jan 1868-Sep 1914) Roll #17, p.279, R.F. Jones admin of Estate of Joel Kate Milligan dec'd has ascertained that
said estate is insolvent. List of claims attached. Filed 6 Jul 1897.).
Children of Susan TITTLE and Joel MILLIGAN are:
182 i. Sam D. 4 MILLIGAN, born 26 Dec 1855; died 31 May 1939.
183 ii. Jennie MILLIGAN. She married Isaac WILCHER.
184 iii. Eliza MILLIGAN. She married Johnnie WOMACK.
185 iv. Georgia MILLIGAN. She married Calvin WOMACK 12 Mar 1879 in Cannon Co.,TN.
186 v. Allie MILLIGAN. She married Willie WOMACK.
187 vi. Nebe MILLIGAN. She married Jim JONES.
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51. Martha 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born Abt. 1831. She married William "Bill" RIGSBY
29 Nov 1849 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books
A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A,p.129.).
Children of Martha TITTLE and William RIGSBY are:
188 i. George 4 RIGSBY.
189 ii. Murphy RIGSBY.
55. Samuel James 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) (Source: Cannon Co. Historical Society, Cannon
County, TN History and Families (1836-1995), (Paducah:Turner Publishing Co.,1995), p.116.) was born 05 Jan 1838
in Cannon Co.,TN, and died 16 Apr 1918 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Death Certificate, Cannon Co.,District 15, cert.
40815, cause of death: Old Age, Parents names are listed on certificate.). He married Lockey Jane HIGGINS 21
Jun 1857 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-
1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p56.). She was born Abt. 1840.
More About Samuel James TITTLE:
Burial: 17 Apr 1918, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Gassaway, Cannon Co.,TN
Children of Samuel TITTLE and Lockey HIGGINS are:
190 i. Sarah A. "Sadie" 4 TITTLE. She married W.G. "Newberry" MULLINIX 26 Dec 1875 in Cannon Co., TN.
191 ii. Willie Ada TITTLE, born 09 Apr 1861; died 05 Dec 1937. She married (1) Moore Bragg DAVENPORT (Source:
(1) Bettye Joyce Smith, "Davenport File," McMinnville:Private Research., (2) Cannon Co. Historical Society,
Cannon County, TN History and Families (1836-1995), (Paducah:Turner Publishing Co.,1995), p.101.) 22 Oct
1882 in Cannon Co., TN; born 12 Aug 1861; died 11 Aug 1928 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Death Certificate,
District 14, Cannon Co.,TN, Cert. #18232, Information given by Selmer Davenport, Parents named.). She
married (2) Michael B. DAVENPORT (Source: Cannon Co. Historical Society, Cannon County, TN History and
Families (1836-1995), (Paducah:Turner Publishing Co.,1995), p. 101.) 22 Oct 1882 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source:
Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899,
(Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk D, p.16.); born 22 Dec 1851; died 11 Aug 1928.
More About Moore Bragg DAVENPORT:
Burial: Duggin Cemetery, Cannon Co.,TN
58. Nancy 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 1842. She married James Henry DENNIS
(Source: spur24@bellsouth.net, Bill Spurlock, "Electronic," 30 Jan 1998 email.), son of William DENNIS and Margaret
HIGGINS. He was born 14 Mar 1840 in TN, and died 10 May 1910 in Madison Co.,Arkansas.
Children of Nancy TITTLE and James DENNIS are:
192 i. Sarah Ann 4 DENNIS. She married George LEDBETTER.
193 ii. Essie DENNIS.
194 iii. Lillie DENNIS. She married Delter JAMES, Sr..
195 iv. Mary Frances DENNIS. She married William McELHANEY.
196 v. Mattie F. DENNIS, born 31 Aug 1869 in Cannon Co., TN; died 04 Nov 1918 in Madison Co., AR. She married
George Monroe SPURLOCK 1887 in Aurora, Madison Co., AR; born 28 May 1864 in Cannon Co., TN; died 26
Aug 1914 in Aurora, Madison Co., AR.
197 vi. John D. DENNIS, born 28 Aug 1875; died 20 Oct 1951.
198 vii. William Edgar DENNIS, born 20 Nov 1886; died 27 Feb 1972. He married Stella COX 22 Aug 1909; born Abt.
1886.
60. Camille 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 1846 in TN. She married John P. "Pink"
MILLIGAN 25 Feb 1865 in Cannon Co.,TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume
1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk A2,p.21.), son of Alexander MILLIGAN
and Susan TITTLE. He was born 1840 in TN (Source: (1) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 Marion Co., AR
Census, Listed 2 times in Marion Co.-District 110, Watercrick Township Near Anderson Bogel and again in district
109, Hampton Township., (2) National Archives, Washington, DC, 1870 Cannon Co.,TN census, p. 15, District 11,
121/123.).
Children of Camille TITTLE and John MILLIGAN are:
199 i. Edward A. 4 MILLIGAN, born 1867 in TN.
200 ii. Mary "Molly" MILLIGAN, born 1869 in TN.
201 iii. Elva MILLIGAN, born 1871 in AR.
202 iv. Elizabeth "Betsy" MILLIGAN, born 1874 in AR.
203 v. Atella MILLIGAN, born 1868 in AR.
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61. Barbara 3 TITTLE (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) was born 25 Jan 1849, and died 06 Feb 1922. She
married Isaac E. HIGGINS (Source: (1) Sistler, 1890 Civil War Veterans Census,TN, (Nashville:Byron Sistler &
Assoc.,1978), p.147, Isaac Higgins,Ca-20-2,Pvt C Co 5th TN Cav; 8-3-63 to 9-1-64 Woodbury PO., (2) Jesse &
Joanna Lewis, Tombstone Records of Cannon Co.,Tennessee, (Manchester,TN: 7614 Maple Springs Rd.
37355,1997), p.177, Pleasant Ridge - Isaac & Barbara, Union.) 17 Jan 1867 in Cannon Co., TN (Source: Helen L.
Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-1899, (Macon GA:Helen
L. Rogers), Bk B,p.38.), son of James HIGGINS and Emeline MELTON. He was born 06 Dec 1841.
Child of Barbara TITTLE and Isaac HIGGINS is:
204 i. Lizza 4 HIGGINS. She married Joe Bob WOMACK.
62. Hiram Young 3 TITTLE, Jr. (Mary "Polly" 2 HIGGINS, John 1 ) (Source: National Archives, Washington, DC,
1910 Cannon Co,TN Census, district 15, dwelling 69, p. 4B, Sugar Tree Knob Road, 5 children born, 5 children living,
both shown born in TN.) was born 30 Mar 1851 in TN. He married Elizabeth MELTON 21 Aug 1870 in Cannon Co.,
TN (Source: Helen L. Rogers, Cannon County, TN Marriage Records Volume 1, Books A,A-1,B,C,D,E & F, 1838-
1899, (Macon GA:Helen L. Rogers), Bk B,p.106.). She was born 1851 in TN.
Children of Hiram TITTLE and Elizabeth MELTON are:
205 i. Tilman 4 TITTLE.
206 ii. John TITTLE.
207 iii. George TITTLE (Source: matay@inetnow.net, Millard A. "Buddy" Taylor, (Thomaston,GA:21 Jan 1998), Desc.
Chart 19 Jan 1998-emailed-this is his line, George & Fannie are his grandparents..), born 05 Dec 1875; died 24
Feb 1947. He married Fannie Ellen HARPER; born 10 Sep 1880; died 20 Jul 1921.
208 iv. Camillee TITTLE.
209 v. Molly TITTLE.
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