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Thomas HIGGITT

Male 1803 - Bef 1851  (47 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas HIGGITT was born on 5 Jun 1803 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1851.

    Thomas married Sarah COPE on 5 Jan 1824 in Saint Matthews, Walsall, , Staffordshire, England. Sarah was born in 1801; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Harriet HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 15 Feb 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 3. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 4. Robert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 5. Frederic HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1827 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    5. 6. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1830 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    6. 7. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    7. 8. John Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1837 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    8. 9. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1843 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    9. 10. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1847 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harriet HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 30 Jan 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 15 Feb 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish register of Burials Harriett Higgitt, abode Rugeley, died 15 Feb 1824 (or 1823?), aged 3 weeks. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, Vicar.


  2. 3.  Elizabeth HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 3 Jan 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    1851 Census Elizabeth and Sarah Higgitt, sisters, living at 31 Tennant St, St Thomas, Birmingham. Aged 26 and 9 respectively.


  3. 4.  Robert HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 2 Jul 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    1851 Census Solicitor's managing clerk, aged 25 years. Lodger in the house of Joshua Ringrove, Nursery lane, Harborne, Birmingham


  4. 5.  Frederic HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 31 Dec 1827 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.

    Notes:

    1881 Census

    Dwelling: 429 Bolton Road Census Place: Aston, Warwick, England Source: FHL Film 1341722 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3021 Folio 89 Page 39 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Frederick HIGGOTT M 53 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Rel: Head Occ: Merchants Clerk Nan HIGGOTT M 49 F Porteynon, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Wife Robert HIGGOTT U 25 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Occ: Brass Worker Frederick HIGGOTT U 22 M Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales Rel: Son Occ: Carpenter Mary HIGGOTT 13 F Bham, Warwick, England Rel: Dau Occ: Sch Sarah A. HIGGOTT 11 F Bham, Warwick, England Rel: Dau Occ: Sch Emily HIGGOTT 10 F Bham, Warwick, England Rel: Dau Occ: Sch

    NB: spelling here is -ott despite Rugeley origin of family

    Family/Spouse: Nan. Nan was born in 1831 in Porteynon, Glamorgan, Wales; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Thomas William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854 in Pembrey, Carmarthen, England; and died.
    2. 12. Robert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Swansea, Glamorgan, England; and died.
    3. 13. Frederick HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1858 in Swansea, Glamorgan, England; and died.
    4. 14. Mary HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1868 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    5. 15. Sarah A HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    6. 16. Emily HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  5. 6.  Thomas HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 7 Feb 1830 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    A Thomas Higgitt, aged 21 years, engine fitter is recorded in 1851 census. "Visiting the house of Benjamin Hayes in Ladywood".

    1881 Census Dwelling: Grosr St W 5 Hse 26 Crt Census Place: Birmingham, Warwick, England Source: FHL Film 1341709 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2965 Folio 52 Page 41 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Thos. HIGGITT M 50 M Rugeley, Stafford, England Rel: Head Occ: Engine Fitter Mary Ann HIGGITT M 50 F Birmm, Warwick, England Rel: Wife Alice HIGGITT U 19 F Birmm, Warwick, England Rel: Daur Occ: Gold Pencil Maker Ellen HIGGITT 11 F Birmm, Warwick, England Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar Alfd. HIGGITT 5 M Birmm, Warwick, England Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Esther BOUGHTON W 73 F Birmm, Warwick, England Rel: Mo In Law

    Family/Spouse: Mary Ann BOUGHTON. Mary (daughter of Esther) was born in 1831 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Alice Jane HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1861 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    2. 18. Ellen HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1869; and died.
    3. 19. Alfred Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875; and died.

  6. 7.  Hannah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 11 Jan 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  7. 8.  John Henry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1837 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    Born in Birmingham (according to information on 1851 census), around 1837. GRO reference to birth, Dec quarter 1837, Birmingham, 16: 272. The family must have moved to Birmingham between 1833 (birth of Hannah) and 1837 (birth of John Henry). Occupation on 1852 census listed as Gilt Jeweller (aged 13 years). Address at time of census was "5 House, 4 Court, Ruston Street North, Ladywood." Other occupiers on census night were Sarah Higgitt (mother) Head of House and widow, aged 49. Occupation described as "annuitant" (ie in receipt of an annuity). Sister, Hannah, aged 17, occupation steel pen peircer; William, brother, aged 3. The death of the father, Thomas must have occurred between 1847 and 1851.

    Address at the time of the birth of Thomas Henry (September 1872) was at Avenue Road, Aston Manor. Search in 1871 census does not find reference for this road.

    1881 census Dwelling: High Street Census Place: Northfield, Worcester, England Source: FHL Film 1341706 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2952 Folio 98 Page 19 Marr Age Sex Birthplace John Henry HIGGITT M 43 M Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Head Occ: Machinist Jane Annie HIGGITT M 43 F Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Wife Sarah Jane HIGGITT U 14 F Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Dau Occ: Paper Box Maker Thomas H. HIGGITT 8 M Birmingham Aston, Warwick, England Rel: Son Arthur HIGGITT 6 M Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Son Fred HIGGITT 3 M Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Son

    1901 census Family code = WOR03 page id = 676532

    Higgett John 63 1838 Warwick Birmingham Worcester Northfield Cardboard Box Machinist 16290560 Higgett Jane 63 1838 Warwick Birmingham Worcester Northfield 16290561 Higgett Fred 23 1878 Warwick Birmingham Worcester Northfield Chocolate Packer 676532 16290562

    John married Jane Anne BEVAN on 3 Nov 1861 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England. Jane (daughter of James BEVAN) was born in 1838 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Sarah Jane HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    2. 21. Thomas Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1872 in Aston Manor, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died about 1940 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England.
    3. 22. Arthur HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1875 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    4. 23. Fred HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1878 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  8. 9.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Aug 1843 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  9. 10.  William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1847 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Emily. Emily was born in 1851; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. William Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870; and died.
    2. 25. Arthur HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Thomas William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1854 in Pembrey, Carmarthen, England; and died.

    Notes:

    1881 Census

    Dwelling: 32 Herbert Rd Census Place: Aston, Warwick, England Source: FHL Film 1341721 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3020 Folio 114 Page 8 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Thomas W. HIGGITT M 26 M Pembrey, Carmarthen, Wales Rel: Head Occ: Stationers Manager Emily E. HIGGITT M 28 F Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Wife Frances E. HIGGITT 4 m F Birmingham, Warwick, England Rel: Daur Elizabeth A. WEAVER 15 F Wellington, Shropshire, England Rel: Serv Occ: Domestic Servant

    Link to previous generation assumed on Welsh connection (2 eldest brothers born in Swansea)

    Thomas married Emily E in 1877 in Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England. Emily was born in 1852 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Francis Emily HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880; and died.
    2. 27. Gertrude HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; and died.
    3. 28. Florence HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1889; and died.
    4. 29. Frank HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890; and died.
    5. 30. Charles HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1892; and died.
    6. 31. Percy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896; and died.

  2. 12.  Robert HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1856 in Swansea, Glamorgan, England; and died.

  3. 13.  Frederick HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 1 Sep 1858 in Swansea, Glamorgan, England; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Annie SWEETMAN. Annie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. William Frederick HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1885 in Lewisham, Surrey, England; died in 1960 in City of London, , London, England.
    2. 33. Nellie HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 34. Nancy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 35. Frederick William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890; and died.

  4. 14.  Mary HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1868 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  5. 15.  Sarah A HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1870 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  6. 16.  Emily HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1871 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  7. 17.  Alice Jane HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1861 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  8. 18.  Ellen HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1869; and died.

  9. 19.  Alfred Henry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (6.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1875; and died.

  10. 20.  Sarah Jane HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1867 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  11. 21.  Thomas Henry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 14 Sep 1872 in Aston Manor, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died about 1940 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England.

    Thomas married Sarah Jane PEYTON on 7 Feb 1897 in Saint Georges Church, Edgbaston, , Warwickshire, England. Sarah (daughter of William Walker PEYTON) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Charles Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1897 in Selly Park, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died on 21 May 1982 in Warwick, England.
    2. 37. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898; and died.
    3. 38. Jack HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900; and died.
    4. 39. Eleanor HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900; and died.
    5. 40. Walter HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  12. 22.  Arthur HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1875 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    1901 census Higgitt Arthur 26 1875 Staffs Aston Birmingham Harborne Coachman Domestic Higgitt Edith 25 1876 Warw Bham Birmingham Harborne

    need to check correct Arthur

    Family/Spouse: Edith. Edith was born in 1876; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 23.  Fred HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1878 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  14. 24.  William Henry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1870; and died.

  15. 25.  Arthur HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1874; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 26.  Francis Emily HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1880; and died.

  2. 27.  Gertrude HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1883; and died.

  3. 28.  Florence HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1889; and died.

  4. 29.  Frank HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1890; and died.

  5. 30.  Charles HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1892; and died.

  6. 31.  Percy HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (11.Thomas3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1896; and died.

  7. 32.  William Frederick HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (13.Frederick3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1885 in Lewisham, Surrey, England; died in 1960 in City of London, , London, England.

    Family/Spouse: Susan CARSTAIRS. Susan and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  8. 33.  Nellie HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (13.Frederick3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: BAIRD. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 34.  Nancy HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (13.Frederick3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) and died.

  10. 35.  Frederick William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (13.Frederick3, 5.Frederic2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1890; and died.

  11. 36.  Charles Henry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 7 May 1897 in Selly Park, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died on 21 May 1982 in Warwick, England.

    Charles married Edna Ada BIRD on 9 Sep 1924 in Boldmere, England. Edna was born in 1899; died in 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 37.  Thomas HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1898; and died.

  13. 38.  Jack HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1900; and died.

  14. 39.  Eleanor HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1900; and died.

  15. 40.  Walter HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (21.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1901 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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