1. | William HIGGITT was born on 3 May 1793 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1881. Notes:
Appears to be link between Rugeley and Teesside. In the 1881 census, Edmond Higgitt, born 1827, Wolverhampton, is living in Stockton (where several Higgitt's reside today). No record of an Edmond is found for William and Harriett but seems to be most likely family in area.
William Higgitt listed as hatter and capmaker, 1828-9 in Darlington St, 1833 in High-green. Bridgens Directory of Wolverhampton and District, 1828-9 and 1833.
William and Joseph (brothers) are only Higgitt's mentioned in Wolverhampton.
Bankruptcy Case:
The Times Wednesday 29 February 1832
Bankruptcies
William Higgitt, Wolverhampton, hatter, [to surender on] March 8, [hearing on] April 10 at 12 o'clock in Littleton Arms Inn, Penkridge, Staffordshire: solicitor, Mr Dove, Carey-street, Lincoln's-inn.
More About WILLIAM HIGGITT: Occupation: 1828, Hatter and Capper, Wolverhampton
William married Harriet HOLLIS on 30 Aug 1819 in Bushbury, , Staffordshire, England. Harriet was born in 1798; died in 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Henry HIGGITT
was born on 5 Aug 1820 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
- 3. Edward HIGGITT
was born on 15 Jan 1822 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
- 4. Alfred HIGGITT
was born on 7 Dec 1823 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
- 5. Fredrick HIGGITT
was born on 8 Jan 1826 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
- 6. Elizabeth Harriet HIGGITT
was born on 8 Jan 1830 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
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