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William HIGGITT

Male Abt 1852 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William HIGGITT was born about 1852 in Oldbury, , Worcester, England (son of Samuel HIGGITT and Mary); and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel HIGGITT was born on 26 Mar 1816 in Mancetter, , Warwickshire, England (son of James HIGGITT and Sarah SAUNDERS); died in 1885 in West Bromwich, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    This link is assumed from database (only James of right age). The christening of Samuel in Rugeley in 1819 is thought to be a repeat event (rather than twins). The age of Samuel on the 1871 census reflects this.

    1861 Census index Samuel Higgitt, Whiley St Mary (wife) Henry David William Mary Ann

    1871 Census 146 Whiley St Sampson Higgitt, head (55) miner, born Rugeley Mary, wife, (54) born Ravenstone, Leicestershire William (19) unmarried, iron-roller, born Tatbank

    1881 Census Dwelling: Whyley St Census Place: Oldbury, Worcester, England Source: FHL Film 1341681 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2841 Folio 87 Page 56 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Samuel HIGGETT M 65 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Rel: Head Occ: Thick Coal Miner Mary HIGGETT M 64 F Ravenstone, Leicester, England Rel: Wife William SONOUT OR SMOUT M 27 M Oldbury, Worcester, England Rel: Son In Law Occ: Labourer Mary Ann SONOUT OR SMOUT M 26 F Oldbury, Worcester, England Rel: Daughter (correction) Sarah Ann SONOUT OR SMOUT 5 F Oldbury, Worcester, England Rel: Daur In Law Matthew SONOUT OR SMOUT 3 M Oldbury, Worcester, England Rel: Son In Law Stephen SONOUT OR SMOUT 1 M Oldbury, Worcester, England Rel: Son In Law

    Baptism: July 18, 1819, Rugeley, Staffordshire (second baptism)

    Samuel married Mary. Mary was born in 1817; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary was born in 1817; and died.
    Children:
    1. Henry HIGGITT was born in 1842 in Oldbury, , Worcester, England; died after 1881.
    2. David HIGGITT was born in 1847 in Oldbury, , Worcester, England; died on 23 Mar 1912 in Rotherham, , Yorkshire, England.
    3. 1. William HIGGITT was born about 1852 in Oldbury, , Worcester, England; and died.
    4. Mary Ann HIGGITT was born about 1855 in Oldbury, , Worcester, England; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James HIGGITT was born on 8 Apr 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England (son of Samuel HIGGET and Elizabeth MARSHALL); died on 7 Jun 1848 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    James married Sarah SAUNDERS on 18 Jul 1814 in Mancetter, , Warwickshire, England. Sarah was born about 1794; died in Jul 1837 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was buried on 23 Jul 1837 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah SAUNDERS was born about 1794; died in Jul 1837 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was buried on 23 Jul 1837 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Sarah Higgitt, abode Rugeley, Buried July 23 1837, aged 43 years. Ceremony performed by Thomas Bonney. Attributed because of approximate age - needs to be verified

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel HIGGITT was born on 26 Mar 1816 in Mancetter, , Warwickshire, England; died in 1885 in West Bromwich, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. Henry HIGGITT was born on 18 Jul 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1871.
    3. Frances HIGGITT was born on 9 Apr 1822 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. Elizabeth HIGGITT was born on 31 Mar 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    5. Ann HIGGITT was born on 18 Aug 1828 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 22 Jan 1829 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. Jane HIGGITT was born on 4 Jun 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Samuel HIGGET was born on 11 Aug 1754 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England (son of Humphry HIGGITT and Mary TRIGG); died on 13 Oct 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Samuel Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 13 October 1819 aged 65. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, vicar.

    Samuel married Elizabeth MARSHALL on 25 Dec 1776 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Elizabeth was born in 1756; died in 1839; was buried on 30 Jan 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth MARSHALL was born in 1756; died in 1839; was buried on 30 Jan 1839.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials John Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried April 8 1853 aged 83. Ceremony performed by .. Clarkson, Curate.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Rugeley Register of marriages, No. 253 Banns of marriage were publicised between Samuel Higgitt and Elizabeth Marshall on the 8th, 15th and 22nd of December 1776. Samuel Higgit of the Parish of Rugeley in the County of Stafford and Elizabeth Marshall of the Parish and County of the same married in this church by Banns, 25 December 1776 by Thomas Avarne. Signed by Samuel Higgit (one t), Elizabeth's mark. In the Presence of: Samuel Hallam, Thomas Higgitt (2 t), William Wooley

    Children:
    1. Humphry HIGGITT was born in 1777 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Nov 1851 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. Thomas HIGGITT was born on 1 Jun 1782 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 15 Aug 1840 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    3. William HIGGITT was born on 7 Mar 1784 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1788.
    4. Samuel HIGGITT was born on 4 Mar 1787 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 28 Jun 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    5. William HIGGITT was born on 2 Nov 1788 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    6. John HIGGITT was born on 17 Oct 1790 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    7. 4. James HIGGITT was born on 8 Apr 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 7 Jun 1848 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    8. Ann HIGGITT was born on 16 Feb 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    9. Elizabeth HIGGITT was born on 22 Feb 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 19 Mar 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.


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