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John HIGGITT

Male 1790 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  John HIGGITT was born on 17 Oct 1790 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    1851 Census, Rugeley

    (56) Marlpits

    John Higgott, Head, Head, aged 60, Hat Manufacturer, born Rugeley Elizabeth Higgott, Wife, aged 58, Wife (place of birth not given) Elizabeth Higgott, daughter, aged 18 (place of birth not given)

    Religion From the minute book of the Independent - Congregational Church in Elmore Lane. List of members starts in 1820, then adds new members each year 1823 John Higgitt 1827 Elizabeth Higgitt both were signatories to the Constitution of the Elmore Lane Church, 9 March 1832 (John = signature, Elizabeth = mark). Members admitted during the pastorate of E.F. Hughes (June 1845-March 1849): Caroline Higgitt, January 2, 1846.

    NB: Congregationalism was started in Rugeley by Samuel Sleigh, a hatter.

    More About JOHN HIGGITT: Occupation: Bet. 1812 - 1851, Hatmaker, Rugeley Religion: 1823, Member, Congregational Church, Rugeley

    John married Elizabeth GODWIN on 25 Oct 1812 in Saint Matthews, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. Elizabeth was born in 1793; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1813; and died.
    2. 3. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1815 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    3. 4. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1817; and died.
    4. 5. Lucy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1820 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Apr 1821 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    5. 6. George HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1822 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died in Nov 1887 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. 7. Caroline HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1824; and died.
    7. 8. Mary HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 7 Aug 1828 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    8. 9. Martha HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1831 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 20 Jun 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    9. 10. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was christened on 31 Oct 1833 in Providence Chapel, Elmore Lane, Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 26 Dec 1813; and died.

  2. 3.  John HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 12 Nov 1815 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.

    Notes:

    1881 Census Inmates of the workhouse...

    Institution: "Union Workhouse" Stafford Census Place: Stafford St Mary, Stafford, England Source: FHL Film 1341644 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2690 Folio 129 Page 10 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Thomas MOORE M 67 M Stafford, England Timothy CASSIDY U 64 M Ardagh Galway Martin KING W 66 M Castleray Roscommon Hannah DIX W 68 F Ingestre, Stafford, England William PLANT W 77 M Chebsey, Stafford, England John HIGGOTT W 65 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Elizabeth KEIGHTLEY U 26 F London Bermondsey , London, Middlesex, England


  3. 4.  William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 7 Dec 1817; and died.

    William married Sarah BARKER on 16 Nov 1841 in Armitage, , Staffordshire, England. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Lucy HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 20 Aug 1820 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Apr 1821 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Lucy Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 11 April 1821 aged 10 months. Cermony performed by Charles Inge, vicar.


  5. 6.  George HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 28 Jul 1822 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died in Nov 1887 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    1851 Census, Rugeley

    (78) Armitage Road George Higgitt, Head, aged 29, Tailor, born Rugeley Keria Higgitt, Wife, aged 25, Tailor's wife, born Upper Tean

    no other occupants

    1881 Census Dwelling: None Elmore St Census Place: Rugeley, Stafford, England Source: FHL Film 1341665 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2779 Folio 14 Page 21 Marr Age Sex Birthplace James HILL M 43 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Sarah HILL M 44 F Abbots Bromley, Stafford, England Sarah A. HILL U 20 F Rugeley, Stafford, England Robert HILL 15 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Richard HILL 14 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Elizabeth HILL 12 M Rugeley, Stafford, England William HILL U 9 M Rugeley, Stafford, England George HILL U 7 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Edward HILL U 6 M Rugeley, Stafford, England George DEWERSON U 20 M Birmingham, Warwick, England George HIGGITT W 59 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Rel: Lodger Occ: Tailor

    George married Keria WOODISSE on 26 Sep 1846 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Keria was born about 1826; died before 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Caroline HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 11 Apr 1824; and died.

  7. 8.  Mary HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 8 Oct 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 7 Aug 1828 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Mary Higgitt, abode Rugeley, 7 August 1828 aged 2 years. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, Offic. Minister.


  8. 9.  Martha HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 3 Mar 1831 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 20 Jun 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  9. 10.  Elizabeth HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 31 Oct 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was christened on 31 Oct 1833 in Providence Chapel, Elmore Lane, Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.


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