1. John Biggs,1 2 son of Unknown Biggs, was born in 1751 3 and died in Jan 1827 in Giles Co, Virginia 3 4 at age 76.
General Notes: The founder of my branch of the Biggs Family was John Biggs. He was born in 1751 - his birthplace is unknown. It is not certain where he came from. It has been said that he came here from England with 2 brothers, James and William. James settled in either KY or TN, William in MD, and John in VA. It is not clear, however, if these brothers came to this country earlier.
Another branch of the Biggs family lived in Ulster Co, NY area and arrived around 1655. I have been unable to make a connection between John and this branch. In American Families page 2561, the following is written: "The founder of this family was John Biggs, a native of Worcester, England, who went to America as a soldier with Sir Richard Nicholls' expedition for the conquest of New Amsterdam in 1664. He is believed to have been a member of the biggs family of Lenchwick and Norton, near Evansham, one of whom was Sir Thomas Bigg knighted 23 July 1603".
Again, a branch of the Biggs family comes from the Norfolk, VA area. In the Official Program of the 7th Annual Reunion of the Biggs, Ballard, and Broyles Families August 8, 1937 by Dr. Dwight Moody Hoke it is written: "...John Biggs, during the reign of Charles I of England (1625-1649) came to America as colonial aid under the governorship of Sir William Berkeley. He was possessed of a handsome person, fine talents, and popular manners, and by these qualities was enabled to secure influence over the colonists. He was accompanied to 'America by two brothers, James and William, and the tradition of the three brother emigrants had its inception at this time".
John, according to his Revolutionary War pension statement, fought in the Light Horse (or Dragoons). It is said that General George Washington preferred that these cavalry soldiers in these units be natives to the Colonies. That leads me to believe that John Biggs was probably born in this country.
1810 VA Census (Giles Co) 1 male 10-15 (Thomas) 1 male 16-25 (Moses) 1 male older than 45 (John) 1 female 10-15 (Lydia) 1 female 45 and older (Mary)
1812 Giles Co Tax List - owned 3 horses and paid $1.06 in taxes
1813 Virginia Tas Lists - paid $1.05 in taxes 3 horses no land
1815 Census Tax List (Walkers Creek, Rye Hollow, East side of New River and Sinking Creek) - "1984 Reunion of the Biggs Family" - Richard Lee Martin 2 males over 16 (Thomas and Moses) 4 horses 5 cattle
1820 VA Census (Giles Co, Pearisburg) - listed as in agriculture 1 male older than 45 (John) 1 female older than 45 (Mary)
March 22, 1821 (from Giles County, Virginia History - Families, Volume 2) "Indenture between John Biggs (1st part), David J. Chapman (2nd part) and Isaac & William Chapman & Johnson & Chapman (3rd part). John Biggs secures debt with animals, furniture, loom and shot gun. Wit: John Langley. Christian Snidow III. George Roberts.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farmer. 3
• Military: Revolutionary War, 1778. 3 5 John Biggs fought in the American Revolution. He enlisted in the 13th Infantry Regiment of the Virginia Continental Line in 1778. John enlisted as a private under Captain John Smith. On May 12, 1779, the unit was converted to the 9th Continental Line. At some time during the war, he served under Captain John Biggs (son of Benjamin Biggs of Ulster Co, NY). He also fought in the Light Horse, better known as the Light Dragoons, commanded by Colonel William Washington, cousin to the Commander in Chief. Although John does not specify in his statement, Colonel Washington commanded the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons. He was at the Battle of the Cowpens and the Battle of the Eutaw Springs, both fought in South Carolina. He was discharged from the army at Bacon's Bridge by General Nathaniel Greene. He served from the time of his enlistment in 1778 to the conclusion of the war.
I have recently discovered that there is a Bacon's Bridge Road in Summerville, SC, just northwest of Charleston, SC. Bacon's Bridge was originally known as Steven's Bridge, and is located on the Ashley River north of Old Fort Dorchester, South Carolina, northwest of Charleston, South Carolina. It was made a public bridge on June 23, 1722. Michael Bacon later acquired the land on which the bridge stood, and was known after that as Bacon's Bridge. Old Fort Dorchester was a colonial town and is now part of the National Park Service.
The original bridge is not in existence. The present concrete bridge has been moved upstream about 100 feet from the original site. It is said that there was an American headquarters at Bacon's Bridge, and that Patriot troops were stationed there. General Nathanael Green wrote some correspondences from there. Bacon's Bridge Redoubt, an earthen fortification, is located near the bridge. It was built by General William Moultrie under orders from General Lincoln during the Revolutionary War. This information came from a historian from South Carolina, collected on July 31, 2000 by Sarah Kathleen Shingleton. More research will be done on this topic.
• Land Warrant: 22 Aug 1783. 6 John was also entitled to bounty land for his service in the Virginia Continental Line. Land Bounty Warrant #1629 was granted to John Biggs for 200 acres. His rank was Private, Continental Line, term-war. Dated August 22, 1783. According to Virginia/West Virginia Genealogical Data from Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Records, Volume 1, John's land warrant was issued to his son, Thomas Biggs, on February 19, 1828.
• Pension Application: 18 Mar 1821, Giles Co, Virginia. 3 John applied for a War Pension on March 18, 1821. The pension was for $8 a month, signed by J.C. Calhoun. (Continental Virginia pension # S37775) The account was recorded at the Giles County Courthouse on June 10 1821 and signed by David French. My mother, Sidney Shingleton, obtained these records from the National Archives in Washington, DC. The statement is as follows:
Virginia to Wit
On this 30th day of May, 1821 personally appeared in open court for the County of Giles being a Court of record for the said county because it has power to fine and imprison and process according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of its proceedings and has been solemnly adjudged to be a court of record by the Superior Tribunials of this state. John Biggs aged seventy resided in the said county of Giles and State of Virginia who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: that he enlisted as a private soldier under Captain John Smith in the year of 1778 in the 13th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Campbell in the Brigade commanded by Gen. Broadhead and that he served under Captain John Biggs and under Captain Harrison alternately and that he also served in the Light Horse under Col. Washington and that he served in the said Revolutionary War from the time of his enlistment to the conclusion of the war under the several officers above named in the Virginia Line and that he was in the Battle of the Eutaw Springs and the Battle of the Cowpens and in several skirmishes and that he was discharged by Gen. Green at Bacons Bridge which discharge he has lost and that he made a declaration of his services on the 9th day of December 1818 in the county court of Botetourt in the State of Virginia and also he made a second declaration in the County Court of Giles on the 28th day of November 1820 to which declarations this is a supplement and he does solemnly swore that he was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby as to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and navel services of the United States in the Revolutionary War -?-- on the 18th day of March 1818 and that he has not or nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to him nor has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule here to -?-- and by him described to wit. Three head of horse -?-- two old mares and one colt worth about $30. Four sheep two cows and five pigs worth about $6. My occupation is farmer while I had health and ability to pursue it but I am old and infirm and am not able to support myself by labor. I have a wife about seventy years of age and no children living with me. Sworn to and declared on this 30th day of May, 1821 in open court and the court do further certify that it is this opinion that the total amount in value of the property established in said schedule is thirty six dollars. Sworn to and declared on this 30th day of May 1821 before the County Court of Giles in open court.
I David French of Giles County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property established in the aforesaid schedule is thirty six dollars in testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on the 10th day of June 1821.
• Indenture: 22 Mar 1821. 7 Indenture between John Biggs (1st part), David J. Chapman (2nd part) and Isaac & William Chapman & Johnston & Chapman (3rd part). John Biggs secures debt with animals, furniture, loom and shot gun. Wit: John Langley, Christian Snidow III, George Roberts.
• Will: 18 Jan 1827, Giles Co, Virginia. 8 9 John's will was probated on January 18, 1827. It reads: "Will of John Biggs, sick. Beloved wife, Mary Biggs; 2 cows and household furniture and 1 mare, as long as she lives. And at her death, to belong to Delilah Biggs, my granddaughter. To Thomas Biggs, 1 horse and rest of property". John Snidow, admin Wit; Christian Snidow III, Andrew Guner, James Clark.
Proven February, 1827
John married Mary Unknown 4 9 after 1773. Mary was born about 1751 and died after 1827 in Giles Co, Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. William Biggs was born after 1773 in Giles Co, Virginia 10 and died on an unknown date in Giles Co, Virginia.10 The cause of his death was died in infancy.
+ 3 M ii. John Biggs was born about 1776 in Giles Co, Virginia 10 and died after 1840 in Botetourt, Virginia.10
+ 4 F iii. Elizabeth "Betsy" Biggs was born about 1776 in Giles Co, Virginia and died in Ohio.
+ 5 M iv. James Biggs was born about 1786 in Giles Co, Virginia and died before 1870 in Miami Co, Indiana.
+ 6 M v. Moses A Biggs Senior was born on 14 Jan 1792 in Giles Co, Virginia 13 and died on 8 Jan 1848 in Missouri 13 at age 55.
+ 7 F vi. Lydia Biggs was born on 11 Jan 1795 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 11 Mar 1875 in Gallia Co, Ohio at age 80.
+ 8 M vii. Thomas Biggs 1 4 9 was born in 1798 in Giles Co, Virginia 2 10 and died on 22 Mar 1868 in Big Stoney Creek, Monroe Co, West Virginia 2 10 14 at age 70.
Second Generation 3. John Biggs (John1) was born about 1776 in Giles Co, Virginia 10 and died after 1840 in Botetourt, Virginia.10
General Notes: About John's children - Allen was definately a son and it is most likely that Williamson was also because Allen and Miles were in the1840 census and John still had one son in the household in 1840. Williamson did not appear in the census until 1850. The question is which two of these men were John's sons - Miles or Williamson - there is no official proof but I do not think that Miles was his son. He only had 2 sons listed in the 1820 and 1830 census.
1810 VA Census (Botetourt) 1 male under 10 (Allen at age 1) 1 male 26-44 (John) 1 female 26-44 3 slaves
1820 VA Census (Botetourt) 1 male under 10 (Williamson abt age 7) 1 male 10-16 (Allen abt age 11) 1 male 26-45 (John) 1 female under 10 1 female 26-45 4 slaves (3 male under 14, 1 female 26-45)
1830 VA Census (Botetourt) 1 male 15-20 (Williamson abt age 17) 1 male 20-30 (Allen abt age 21) 1 male 50-60 (John) 1 female 10-15 1 female 15-20 1 female 40-50
1840 Census (Botetourt) 1 male 20-30 (Williamson abt age 27) 1 male 60-70 (John) 1 female 20-30
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farmer, land owner.
John married Unknown about 1800. Unknown was born about 1780 and died before 1840.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 9 M i. Allen Biggs was born on 11 Jun 1809 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
+ 10 M ii. Williamson Biggs was born about 1813 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
11 F iii. Unknown Biggs was born about 1815 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
12 F iv. Unknown Biggs was born about 1820 in Botetourt, Virginia.
4. Elizabeth "Betsy" Biggs (John1) was born about 1776 in Giles Co, Virginia and died in Ohio.
Elizabeth married John Hackett, son of Thomas Hackett, on 13 May 1806 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.11 John was born about 1761 and died before 13 Feb 1843 in Giles Co, Virginia.19 20
Marriage Notes: Surety John Biggs
Children from this marriage were:
13 F i. Lena Hackett was born about 1810 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.19 20
Lena married Clayton Caldwell on 19 Jun 1830 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.19 20 Clayton was born about 1805 in Virginia.
+ 14 F ii. Delilah "Lily" Hackett was born about 1813 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 15 Jun 1892 in Craig Co, Virginia about age 79.
15 F iii. Jane Hackett was born about 1815 in Giles Co, Virginia.
16 M iv. William Hackett was born about 1820 in Giles Co, Virginia.
17 F v. Patsy Margaret Hackett was born about 1822 in Giles Co, Virginia.
18 F vi. Eliza Hackett was born about 1823 in Giles Co, Virginia.
19 F vii. Phoebe J Hackett was born about 1832 in Giles Co, Virginia.
5. James Biggs (John1) was born about 1786 in Giles Co, Virginia and died before 1870 in Miami Co, Indiana.
General Notes: Two Land Patent reports were found for a James Biggs in Miami County, Indiana. Both were cash entry sales on 4/24/1820. 80 acres in Miami Co was signed for on 8/10/1837. 40 acres in Miami Co were signed for on 9/2/1839.
? 1810 VA Census (Giles Co) 1 male 16-25 (James)
1820 VA Census (Montgomery Co, Blacksburg) - listed as in agriculture and manufacturing 2 males under 10 1 male 10-16 (? brother or laborer) 1 male 26-45 (James) 2 females under 10 1 female 26-45 (Elizabeth) 1 male slave under 14 1 female slave under 14
1830 VA Census (Montgomery Co) 2 males 5-10 1 male 10-15 1 male 15-20 1 male 40-50 (James) 2 females 10-15 1 female 40-50 (Elizabeth)
Was listed in the 1840, 1850 (age 63 but listed as Samel), and 1860 (age 74) Miami Co, IN Census - Perry Township.
James married Elizabeth Price, daughter of Michael Price and Unknown, on 21 Apr 1812 in Montgomery Co, Virginia.12 Elizabeth was born about 1795 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died before 1870 in Miami Co, Indiana.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 20 M i. Andrew Jackson Biggs was born in 1810-1811 in Montgomery Co, Virginia 21 and died on an unknown date in Pulaski, Virginia.21
+ 21 M ii. Allen H Biggs was born on 7 Mar 1815 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date in Indiana.
+ 22 M iii. John Price Biggs was born about 1821 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on 30 Oct 1901 in Indiana about age 80.
23 M iv. James Michael Biggs was born in 1824 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date in Indiana.
James married Sarah Millinger on 31 Dec 1846 in Cass Co, Indiana.22 Sarah was born on an unknown date in Indiana and died on an unknown date in Indiana.
6. Moses A Biggs Senior (John1) was born on 14 Jan 1792 in Giles Co, Virginia 13 and died on 8 Jan 1848 in Missouri 13 at age 55.
General Notes: A Land Patent report was found for a Moses Biggs in Johnson County,Indiana. It was for 80 acres. It was a cash entry sale on 4/24/1820.Moses signed the document on 6/8/1833.
1812 Giles Co Tax List - paid $1.45 in taxes.
1820 VA Census (Montgomery Co, Blacksburg) - listed as in manufacturing 1 male 26-45 (Moses) 1 female under 10 1 female 16-26 (Elizabeth)
In 1830, he was in Wayne Co, IN - Center Township. In 1840, he wasin Johnson Co, IN.
According to Moses' Family Bible, he moved his family to Missourisomewhere between 1840 and 1842. He died there in 1848.
I connected with John Craig of Shepherdstown, WV. He is descendedthrough Sarah Elizabeth Biggs, Moses' daughter. He obtained the FamilyBible, from which all the children's names, and birth/death datescome from.
Moses married Elizabeth Surface, daughter of Johan Surface and Christina Long, on 5 Jan 1818 in Montgomery Co, Virginia.12 Elizabeth was born on 27 Dec 1800 in Virginia 13 and died on 2 Nov 1857 in Leavenworth, Kansas 13 at age 56.
Children from this marriage were:
24 F i. Polly Biggs was born on 15 Apr 1820 in Montgomery Co, Virginia 13 and died on 7 Aug 1894 in Kansas 13 at age 74.
25 F ii. Susan Biggs was born on 21 Sep 1821 in Montgomery Co, Virginia.13
Susan married Mr Owens.
26 F iii. Oney P Biggs was born on 28 Apr 1824 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on 9 Jan 1850 in Missouri at age 25.
27 F iv. Catherine J Biggs was born on 26 Mar 1826 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date in Indian Territory.
28 M v. George J Biggs was born on 20 Oct 1827 in Montgomery Co, Virginia.
29 F vi. Amanda Biggs was born on 30 May 1830 in Indiana and died on 8 Dec 1849 in Missouri at age 19.
+ 30 F vii. Sarah Elizabeth Biggs was born on 29 May 1832 in Indiana and died on 3 Jun 1903 in Weston, Missouri at age 71.
31 M viii. James H Biggs was born on 17 May 1834 in Indiana and died on 14 Apr 1903 in California - Buried In Pueblo, Colorado at age 68.
32 F ix. Mahala Biggs was born on 21 Oct 1837 in Indiana and died on 18 Aug 1863 in Missouri at age 25.
+ 33 F x. Lydia Biggs was born on 15 Mar 1840 in Indiana.
34 M xi. Moses A Biggs Junior was born on 23 Apr 1842 in Missouri.
35 M xii. William Thomas Biggs was born on 31 Oct 1844 in Missouri and died on 24 Jun 1863 in Mississippi at age 18.
36 M xiii. Allen Biggs was born before 1847 and died on an unknown date.
7. Lydia Biggs (John1) was born on 11 Jan 1795 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 11 Mar 1875 in Gallia Co, Ohio at age 80.
General Notes: She is said to have also married a Hackett and moved to Ohio, however I cannot find any source of this. One source I have recently found shows a Lydia Biggs married to a Nathanial Mart(t) and living in Ohio, but I have not confirmed that this is John's daughter Lydia. Nathaniel was listed in the 1810 and 1820 Giles County, VA census and then in the Gallia County, OH census of 1830, 1840, and 1850. Lydia is 60 years old in 1850.
Lydia married Nathaniel Martt. Nathaniel was born about 1788 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 20 Jul 1860 in Gallia Co, Ohio about age 72.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 37 F i. Aromenta Martt 23 was born on 16 Jun 1818 in Giles Co, Virginia 23 24 and died in Dec 1863 in Ohio 23 24 at age 45.
38 F ii. Eliza Martt .
39 M iii. James Martt .
40 F iv. Virginia Martt .
41 F v. Lucy Martt .
42 F vi. Francis Martt .
8. Thomas Biggs 1 4 9 (John1) was born in 1798 in Giles Co, Virginia 2 10 and died on 22 Mar 1868 in Big Stoney Creek, Monroe Co, West Virginia 2 10 14 at age 70. The cause of his death was Dropsy.
General Notes: Moved to Monroe Co, WV in 1833, to a place known as the "Dunbar Place" on the Blue Lick Creek. They lived here until 1869.
1820 VA Census (Giles Co) 1 male 10-16 (?) 1 male 16-26 (Thomas) 1 female under 10 (? Delilah) 1 female 16-26 (Juda "Susan")
1830 VA Census (Giles Co) 1 male under 5 (Augustus) 1 male 30-40 (Thomas) 2 females 5-10 (Melvina and Sally) 1 female 10-15 (Delilah) 1 female 20-30 (Elizabeth)
1840 VA Census (Monroe Co) 2 males under 5 (Wilson and Miles) 2 males 5-10 (Augustus and Charles) 1 male 40-40 (Thomas) 1 female 5-10 (Celestine) 1 female 15-20 (Sally) 1 female 30-40 (Elizabeth)
1850 Monroe Co, VA census Sarah C is also listed - granddaughter
1860 Monroe Co, VA census Charles and his wife Jane Martin and daughter are also living in the household. Sally is listed as Sally J Murray and living with her daughter Mary J in the household also.
Medical Notes: Thomas died of "dropsy" at age 70. Dropsy is another word for edema which is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body, resulting in swelling. This is caused by the failure of the kidneys to function properly.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Teacher.
• Protest: Protest, 14 Apr 1827. 25 "Protest of a 65 a. NE side of New River above the mouth of Big Stoney Creek for Christian Snidow, Jr. The deed "joins Joel Certain to include Brumfield's improvement", but Thomas Biggs and James Canterbury say Certain owned no land near any improvement made by Brumfield, also Brumfield neither owned nor claimed any improvement at that time, that there were many persons of the name Brumfield, but entry did not give his Christian name. The entry was in 2 parcels connected by a narrow sting of land. Biggs and Canterbury claimed James M. Benoist had a patent dated 1796, conveyed to John Hoge, James Hoge, Wm. McCoy and George McCoy. George McCoy conveyed his share to Henley Chapman. Afterwards all was conveyed to Thomas Biggs and James Canterbury".
• Occupation: Police Officer, 18 Nov 1861, Monroe Co, Virginia. 26 According to "The History of Monroe County", Thomas was assigned to patrol duty in the local police force on November 18, 1861.
"...the justice took an oath of fidelity to the Commonwealth and appointed a regular police force, any member of the same being authorized to take before a justice any person he has cause to suspect has violated any state law, such as tampering with slaves, or aiding and abetting the government of the United States, or any officer or agent thereof in any invasion of this commonwealth, or any of its citizens acting under the proper authorities thereof, or any person who shall by letter or otherwise communicate to the United States government , or any officer or agent thereoof, directly or indirectly, any information touching the action of the commonwealth or its authorities. Captains assigned to patrol duty, November 18, with three or four men each were John Alezander, Henry Ballard, Thomas Biggs, Washington Brown, James Burdette, John Nickell, James Nickell, Caperton Right, William Ruddell, Richard Watts, and Wilson Watts."
• Will: 12 Mar 1866. 27 Will of Thomas Biggs Dated March 12, 1866
I Thomas Biggs of the County of Monroe and State of West Virginia Calling to mind the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life and being desirous of disposing of my real and personal property with which God has bequeathed me with do hereby make this my last will and testament in the following manner, to wit. Item 1st I give to my wife Elizabeth Biggs all of my real estate for her use through her natural life. Item 2nd I also give to my wife Elizabeth Biggs two horses, two cows, one bull and one clock and as many farming tools as she thinks fit to carry on the farm--- of the --- to keep the wagon she can do so and also 4 head of hogs and six head of sheep, and all my household and kitchen furniture excepting some articles hereafter mentioned. Item 3rd I give to my daughter Harriet Elizabeth Biggs one bed and nesary (necessary) clothing for the same and one small bureau and one cow. Item 4th: I desire that my rifle, gun, and one watch and saddle and all of other property that my wife does not keep for her use to be sold. Out of the proceeds of the sale of property I desire that all of my just debts be paid and funeral expenses. Item 5: And the balance of the proceeds of sale of property after all expenses and debts being paid I give to my wife Elizabeth Biggs for her use and support. Item 6: I desire that after my wife's death that all of my real and personal property be sold and the proceeds be equally divided between my children that may then be living. Item 7th: I give to Mary G. Murray twenty dollars. I don't give to any of my grandchildren anything at all but Mary G. Murray. I constitute this my last will and testament all --- other wills made by me. Signed sealed in the presence of the subscribing witnesses given under my hand and seal. March 12th 1866 I constitute and apoint (appoint) Powhatan Baker --- my executor --- Wit Thomas Biggs Frances M. Glas--- Micheal Smith
Thomas married Juda "Susan" Campbell before 1820. Juda was born on an unknown date and died in Giles Co, Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 44 F i. Delilah J Biggs was born in 1820 in Giles Co, Virginia and died in 1888 at age 68.
+ 45 F ii. Melvine "Viney" Biggs was born in 1821-1823 in Giles Co, Virginia 28 and died on an unknown date.
+ 46 F iii. Sally Biggs was born after 1826 in Big Stoney Creek, Giles Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Thomas next married Elizabeth Fillinger,10 27 29 30 daughter of Jacob Fillinger and Elizabeth Songer, on 27 Apr 1824 in Giles Co, Virginia.15 16 Elizabeth was born in 1787 in Giles Co, Virginia 14 and died on 28 Feb 1886 in Monroe Co, Virginia 10 14 29 at age 99.
Marriage Notes: Bond posted by Henry Fillinger
Children from this marriage were:
+ 47 F i. Sally Biggs was born after 1826 in Big Stoney Creek, Giles Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
+ 48 M ii. Augustus Chapman Biggs 2 10 was born on 8 Apr 1829 in Giles Co, Virginia,2 10 28 31 died on 23 Jul 1921 in Buried At Pine Grove Church , Monroe Co 1 2 10 at age 92, and was buried in Pine Grove Church , Monroe Co.
+ 49 F iii. Cilistine Biggs was born in 1831 in Big Stoney Creek, Giles Co, Virginia 28 and died on an unknown date.
+ 50 M iv. Charles William Biggs was born in 1833 in Giles Co, Virginia,28 died on 18 Oct 1862 in Confederate Hospital In Fayetteville, West Virginia 32 at age 29, and was buried in Myers Family Cemetery.
+ 51 M v. Miles H Biggs was born on 12 Apr 1835 in Monroe Co, Virginia 28 and died on 7 Jun 1864 in Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Virginia 1 at age 29.
+ 52 M vi. Wilson Riley Biggs 10 was born in 1837 in Big Stoney Creek, Monroe Co, Virginia 10 28 and died after 1916.
53 M vii. Thomas Biggs was born in 1838 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died about 1841 in Monroe Co, Virginia about age 3. The cause of his death was Scarlet Fever at the age of 3.
+ 54 F viii. Harriett Elizabeth Biggs was born about 1845 in Big Stoney Creek, Monroe Co, Virginia 28 and died in 1917 in Monroe, West Virginia about age 72.
Third Generation 9. Allen Biggs (John3, John1) was born on 11 Jun 1809 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
General Notes: Allen lived in Buckhannon, WV, during the Civil War. Agustus Chapman Biggs visited him here and Allen gave him the record of the family. This record was later used by Dr. Dwight Moody Hoke.
Listed in the 1840 Botetourt Co, VA census. 1 male under 5 (James Williamson) 1 male 5-10 (John Allen) 1 male 30-40 (Allen) 1 female 5-10 (Mary A) 1 female 30-40 (Martha)
Listed in the 1850 Botetourt Co, VA census. Listed as a Farmer with 2,420 acres of land. Mary B. McCartney age 43 also listed in census (? sister to Martha)
Listed in the 1860 Botetourt Co, VA census. Martha B McCartney (? sister to Martha) was age 50, Martha deceased.
Listed in the 1870 Botetourt Co, VA census. Living with James W (20yrs), Ada (22 yrs), John A (2yrs), and Anna F (10 mos) - James' family.
Testified for the will of David Clark - David Clark's Will made 18 September 1865, proven 14 May 1866.
Allen married Patty Lindsey, daughter of Walter Lindsey, on 2 Dec 1830 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.17 Patty was born on an unknown date and died before 1839 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
Marriage Notes: Baptist Minister - Absalom C Dempsey
Children from this marriage were:
+ 55 M i. John Allen Biggs was born in 1832 in Botetourt, Virginia 35 and died on an unknown date.
56 F ii. Mary A Biggs was born in 1834 in Botetourt Co, Virginia 35 and died on an unknown date.
Allen next married Martha A McCartney on 2 Apr 1839 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.18 Martha was born in 1809 in Botetourt Co, Virginia and died before 1860 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Presby.--Min. Henry H. Paine: Presby.--Min. Henry H. Paine.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 57 M i. James Williamson Biggs was born on 25 Jan 1840 in Botetourt Co, Virginia,35 died on 5 Aug 1897 17 at age 57, and was buried in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bedford Co, Virginia.36
58 F ii. Martha I Biggs was born in 1842 in Botetourt Co, Virginia 35 and died on an unknown date.
59 F iii. Sarah E Biggs was born in 1844 in Botetourt Co, Virginia 35 and died on an unknown date.
60 F iv. Margaret J Biggs was born in 1846 in Botetourt Co, Virginia 35 and died on an unknown date.
61 F v. Charolette Penelope Biggs was born on 2 Aug 1849 in Botetourt, Virginia 17 and died on an unknown date.
Charolette married John W Kyle on 25 Dec 1869 in Botetourt, Virginia.
10. Williamson Biggs (John3, John1) was born about 1813 in Botetourt Co, Virginia. Another name for Williamson was William.
General Notes: Most likely choice for a son of John because he had one male living in his household in 1840 - Allen and Miles were both listed in the 1840 census whereas no William or Williamson was listed. Also, Williamson didn't marry until 1844.
In 1850 Botetourt Co, VA census.
In 1860, 1870, 1880 Alleghany Co, VA census.
Williamson married Susan Jane Burks on 9 Dec 1844 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.17 Susan was born about 1825.
Children from this marriage were:
62 M i. Samuel L Biggs was born about 1845 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.
63 F ii. Mary E Biggs was born about 1849 in Botetourt Co, Virginia. Another name for Mary was Or Martha C.
64 F iii. Minerva L Biggs was born about 1853 in Alleghany Co, Virginia.
65 M iv. Charles Biggs was born on 10 Jul 1857 in Alleghany Co, Virginia.17
66 M v. John Biggs was born on 28 Aug 1859 in Alleghany Co, Virginia.17
67 F vi. Emma B Biggs was born about 1861 in Alleghany Co, Virginia.
68 F vii. Willie Sarah Biggs was born about 1863 in Alleghany Co, Virginia.
14. Delilah "Lily" Hackett (Elizabeth "Betsy" Biggs4, John1) was born about 1813 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 15 Jun 1892 in Craig Co, Virginia about age 79.
Delilah married John Hughes on 11 May 1833 in Giles Co, Virginia.15 19 20 John was born about 1805 in Virginia.19 20 38 39
Children from this marriage were:
+ 69 F i. Martha C Hughes was born about 1839 in Giles Co, Virginia 19 20 38 and died after 1910 in West Virginia.
70 M ii. Robert J Hughes was born about 1840 in Giles Co, Virginia.19 20 38
71 F iii. Amanda Hughes was born about 1843 in Giles Co, Virginia.
72 F iv. Sarah Elizabeth Hughes was born about 1845 in Giles Co, Virginia 19 20 38 and died on 5 Jun 1892 in Craig Co, Virginia 19 20 about age 47.
73 M v. George B Hughes was born in 1848 in Giles Co, Virginia.19 20 38 39
74 M vi. Philip Morrison "Madison" Hughes was born in Apr 1851 in Craig Co, Virginia 19 20 and died before 1930 in Craig Co, Virginia.19 20
75 F vii. Delilah Clementine Hughes was born on 20 May 1854 in Craig Co, Virginia 19 20 and died on 2 Aug 1915 in Craig Co, Virginia 19 20 at age 61.
76 M viii. Thomas Hughes was born on 5 Apr 1859 in Craig Co, Virginia.19 20
20. Andrew Jackson Biggs (James5, John1) was born in 1810-1811 in Montgomery Co, Virginia 21 and died on an unknown date in Pulaski, Virginia.21
Andrew married Susanna Lewis Godbey on 15 Mar 1830 in Montgomery Co, Virginia.17 22 Susanna was born on 11 May 1813 in Virginia 21 and died on 3 Feb 1892 in Raleigh Co West Virginia 21 at age 78. Another name for Susanna was Godley.
Children from this marriage were:
77 F i. Harriet Biggs was born in 1834 and died on an unknown date.
78 F ii. Maranda Biggs was born in 1836 and died on an unknown date.
+ 79 M iii. Reason Godbey Biggs was born on 26 Dec 1837 in Pulaski, Virginia and died on 18 Jan 1925 in Sprague, Raleigh Co, West Virginia at age 87.
80 M iv. William C Biggs was born in 1841 and died on an unknown date.
+ 81 M v. Harmon Edward Biggs was born in 1843 and died on an unknown date.
82 M vi. Garrian Biggs was born in 1845 and died on an unknown date.
83 M vii. Chester C Biggs was born in 1847 and died on an unknown date.
21. Allen H Biggs (James5, John1) was born on 7 Mar 1815 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date in Indiana.
Allen married Elizabeth Johnson in Jun 1838 in Indiana.22 Elizabeth was born in 1821 in Deleware and died on an unknown date in Indiana.
Children from this marriage were:
84 M i. John W Biggs was born in 1840 in Indiana and died on 24 Mar 1864 in Nashville, Tennessee Hospital at age 24. The cause of his death was Wounds sustained from war.
85 M ii. James Biggs was born in 1842 in Indiana.
86 F iii. Mary Biggs was born in 1845 in Indiana.
87 F iv. Dorris Biggs was born in 1847 in Indiana.
88 M v. Andrew Biggs was born in 1849 in Indiana.
22. John Price Biggs (James5, John1) was born about 1821 in Montgomery Co, Virginia and died on 30 Oct 1901 in Indiana about age 80.
John married Elizabeth Whittenburger on 3 Jan 1850 in Fulton Co, Indiana. Elizabeth was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania.40 Another name for Elizabeth was Betsy.
The child from this marriage was:
89 M i. Benjamin Franklin Biggs
John next married.
His child was:
30. Sarah Elizabeth Biggs (Moses A Senior6, John1) was born on 29 May 1832 in Indiana and died on 3 Jun 1903 in Weston, Missouri at age 71.
Sarah married John A Spratt, son of Elijah Spratt and Anna Wilson, on 28 Sep 1848.13 John was born on 9 Jun 1823.
Children from this marriage were:
91 F i. Mary Ann Amanda Spratt was born on 27 Nov 1849 in Weston, Missouri and died on 24 Nov 1850 in Weston, Missouri.
92 M ii. James H Spratt was born on 9 Oct 1851 in Weston, Missouri and died on 28 Oct 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at age 72.
93 F iii. Martha V Spratt was born on 18 Feb 1854 in Weston, Missouri and died on 1 Sep 1921 at age 67.
94 F iv. Laura V Spratt was born on 20 Jan 1856 in Weston, Missouri and died on 10 Nov 1922 in Long Beach, California at age 66.
+ 95 M v. George Washington Spratt was born on 19 Dec 1858 in Weston, Missouri and died on 17 Aug 1926 in Rochester, Minnesota at age 67.
96 M vi. John N Spratt was born on 16 Aug 1861 in Weston, Missouri and died on 15 Mar 1863 in Weston, Missouri at age 1.
97 F vii. Flora Emma Lee Spratt was born on 17 Jul 1863 in Weston, Missouri and died on an unknown date in California.
98 M viii. William L Spratt was born on 6 Apr 1866 in Weston, Missouri and died on 17 Dec 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 73.
99 M ix. Thomas A Spratt was born on 21 May 1867 in Weston, Missouri and died on 8 May 1927 in Atchison, Kansas at age 59.
100 M x. H Clay Spratt was born on 24 Sep 1868 in Weston, Missouri and died on 4 Apr 1941 in Los Angeles, California at age 72.
101 F xi. Ada L Spratt was born on 5 Feb 1871 in Weston, Missouri and died on 18 Dec 1935 in Weston, Missouri at age 64.
102 F xii. Minnie G Catherine Spratt was born on 30 Aug 1874 in Weston, Missouri and died on 9 Feb 1877 in Weston, Missouri at age 2.
33. Lydia Biggs (Moses A Senior6, John1) was born on 15 Mar 1840 in Indiana.
Lydia married Mr Shannon.
The child from this marriage was:
103 F i. Unknown Shannon was born about 1860 and died on an unknown date.
37. Aromenta Martt 23 (Lydia Biggs7, John1) was born on 16 Jun 1818 in Giles Co, Virginia 23 24 and died in Dec 1863 in Ohio 23 24 at age 45. Another name for Aromenta was Araminta.
Aromenta married Harrison Fowler,23 son of Elijah Fowler and Jane Bogan, on 10 Oct 1840 in Gallia Co, Ohio.23 24 Harrison was born on 8 Jun 1812 in Kanawha Co Virginia 23 and died Est 1862-1904 in Ohio about age 50.
Children from this marriage were:
104 M i. Anda Lewis Fowler 23 was born Est 1834-1859 and died Est 1840-1939 in Civil War Of Typhoid Fever In Tennessee 23 about age 6.
105 F ii. Anna L Fowler 23 was born on 7 Oct 1841 23 and died in Jan 1864 23 at age 22.
106 M iii. William F Fowler 23 was born on 13 May 1843 23 and died in Sep 1864 in Lynchburge, Tennessee 23 at age 21. The cause of his death was Disease Brought On By Hardships.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: 23 Civil War, 2yrs and 6mos
107 F iv. Mahala J Fowler 23 was born on 5 Jan 1845 23 and died Est 1859-1939 about age 14.
Mahala married Unknown Clary 23 WFT Est 1859-1892. Unknown was born Est 1828-1848 and died Est 1862-1934 about age 34.
108 M v. Elijah Fowler 23 was born on 21 Jul 1847 23 and died on 3 Dec 1871 23 at age 24.
109 M vi. Henry Fowler 23 was born on 16 Nov 1848 23 and died on 5 Feb 1863 23 at age 14.
110 F vii. Linda C Fowler 23 was born on 9 Dec 1850 23 and died in Dec 1866 23 at age 16.
111 M viii. Charles M Fowler 23 was born on 11 Apr 1854 23 and died Est 1855-1944 about age 1.
112 M ix. Thomas J Fowler 23 was born on 18 Oct 1855 23 and died on 18 Oct 1855.23
113 M x. James H Fowler 23 was born on 9 Nov 1860 23 and died Est 1861-1950 about age 1.
114 M xi. John R Fowler 23 was born on 9 Sep 1861 23 and died Est 1862-1951 about age 1.
44. Delilah J Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born in 1820 in Giles Co, Virginia and died in 1888 at age 68.
Delilah married Henry Miller Junior,41 son of Henry Miller Senior and Rhoda Brocking, on 16 Mar 1840 in Monroe Co, Virginia.12 17 Henry was born in 1820 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
115 F i. Elizabeth Miller was born in 1841 42 and died in 1849 42 at age 8.
+ 116 F ii. Amanda Jane Miller was born in 1842 42 and died in 1912 42 at age 70.
117 F iii. Caroline Miller was born in 1844 in Monroe Co, Virginia 42 and died in 1921 42 at age 77.
Caroline married Joseph Conrad.
118 F iv. Polly Miller was born in 1847 42 and died in 1850 42 at age 3.
119 M v. Eli P Miller was born in 1849 42 and died in 1933 42 at age 84.
120 M vi. Lewis A Miller was born in 1851 42 and died in 1917 42 at age 66.
121 F vii. Rhoda Miller was born in 1853 in Monroe Co, Virginia 42 and died in 1923 42 at age 70.
Rhoda married Henry Young.
122 M viii. Henry T Miller was born in 1855 42 and died in 1862 42 at age 7. The cause of his death was died at birth.
123 M ix. Allen Miller was born in 1857 42 and died in 1857.42 The cause of his death was died at birth.
45. Melvine "Viney" Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born in 1821-1823 in Giles Co, Virginia 28 and died on an unknown date.
Melvine married Unknown Dunn. Unknown was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
The child from this marriage was:
124 F i. Sarah C Biggs was born in 1850 in Monroe Co, Virginia 43 and died on an unknown date.
Sarah married Charlie Crawford.
46. Sally Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born after 1826 in Big Stoney Creek, Giles Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date. The cause of her death was Scarlet fever.
Sally married John Murray on 30 Dec 1845 in Monroe Co, Virginia.17 John was born on an unknown date and died in Kentucky During The Civil War.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Reverend, Civil War.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 125 F i. Mary Murray was born in 1849 and died before 1940 in Monroe, West Virginia.
47. Sally Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born after 1826 in Big Stoney Creek, Giles Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date. The cause of her death was Scarlet fever.
Sally married John Murray on 30 Dec 1845 in Monroe Co, Virginia.17 John was born on an unknown date and died in Kentucky During The Civil War.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Reverend, Civil War.
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48. Augustus Chapman Biggs 2 10 (Thomas8, John1) was born on 8 Apr 1829 in Giles Co, Virginia,2 10 28 31 died on 23 Jul 1921 in Buried At Pine Grove Church , Monroe Co 1 2 10 at age 92, and was buried in Pine Grove Church , Monroe Co. Another name for Augustus was "Uncle Chap."
General Notes: Our notes are that he served in 30th Regiment of Virginia Infantry, Company C, 30 Battallion, Virginia Sharpshooters during the Civil War.
Enlisted on March 26, 1862 at Union, Monroe Co, WV as a private in Vawter's Battery, Co C. He was present until absent on furlough February 28, 1863. He was detailed as a boatman on New River from March 17, 1863 to December 31, 1863. Was admitted to Charlottesville General Hospital on June 9, 1864 for acute dysentery, furloughed June 27, 1864 (was 36 yrs old). Was also listed on the register of Delevan Hospital in Charlottesville, VA for a simple wound. Date unknown. He was listed on clothing receipts of December 25, 1864 and December 30, 1864. Post war record lists him as 1st Corp.
Listed in the 1860 Monroe Co, VA Peterstown Twp. Census age 30. Melissa age 29, Elizabeth age 9, James H age 3, Mary A age 2. Augustus had $1000 in real estate and $223 in personal estate.
Listed in the 1870 Monroe Co, WV Red Sulfur Springs Census, age 41. Lydia age 40, Elizabeth S age 18, James H age 13, Mary A age 10, John L age 2, and Melvina age 49 (his sister). Augustus had $360 in real estate and $344 in personal estate.
Listed in the 1880 Monroe Co, WV Census, age 51. Delila S age 33, John age 11, George age 4 months, Elizabeth Biggs age 17 (niece and housekeeper - probably Wilson Riley's daughter).
Obituary In Realms of Rest A.C. Biggs
Monroe county lost her oldest and one of her best citizens when Mr. Augustus Chapman Biggs passed into the Great Beyond at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ballard, near Pine Grove Church in Red Sulpher district last Saturday morning. July 23, 1921. He was in the 93rd year of his age. As a Confederate soldier, as an honest man whose rugged integrity never failed, and as a Christian he made a record of many virtues which we all honor. In all his relations he trod the path of duty--in simplicity of life, in affection toward his family, in kindness toward his neighbors and with a good conscience toward God and man. What an achievement is such a good and wholesome life, kept cheery and staunch till all was done!
The funeral of Mr. Biggs was held in Pine Grove Church last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. L. D. Chandler of Peterstown, conducting the services, after which the remains of the deceased were committed to earth in the Broyles Cemetery by the Masons of the Peterstown Lodge, of which Mr. Biggs was the oldest member. A great assemblage attended the obsequies. The following sketch of Mr. Biggs was sent us by a friend:
Augustus Chapman Biggs, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Biggs, was born April 28, 1829, in Giles Co., VA, near the mouth of Big Stony Creek. His parents moved across the mountains to Monroe county in what is now West Virginia when he was 4 years old and from that time he lived in the same comunity until his death which occurred July 23rd, 1921, at 10:15 a.m., being 92 years, 2 months, and 17 days old. He was twice married--first to Miss Lydia Broyles, May 2nd, 1850. To this union 4 children were born-Elizabeth Susan, James Henry, Mary Ann, and John Lee. Elizabeth Susan, James Henry, and Mary Ann live in Monroe County, and John L., in Mercer County, W.Va. Mr Biggs' first wife died Nov. 18 1877. On Nov. 7, 1878, he married Miss Delilah Balard and to this union two sons were born, George Washington of Fayett Co., and Charles William of Monroe Co. His second wife died May 20th, 1910, and since that time Mr. Biggs made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Susan Ballard. He served during the Confederate War in Clark's Battalion of Infantry. Mr. Biggs was a consistent member of the Baptist Church for 55 years or longer. As to the life he has lived the people of the community in which he dwelt so long are the ones best to judge. He has one surviving sister, Mrs. Harriet McGhee, living at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. She is now 72 years of age. One brother, Miles W. Biggs, a Confederate soldier, was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor. Another brother, William Biggs, died at Fayetteville, W.Va., during the war, of typhoid fever.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farmer, Stone Mason, Vawter's Battery, Co C (later 30th Bat VA Sharpshooters). 32
• Military Service: 26 Mar 1863. 32 44 45
• Obituary: Jul 1921. 10 Obituary In Realms of Rest A.C. Biggs
"Monroe county lost her oldest and one of her best citizens when Mr. Augustus Chapman Biggs passed into the Great Beyond at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ballard, near Pine Grove Church in Red Sulpher district last Saturday morning. July 23, 1921. He was in the 93rd year of his age. As a Confederate soldier, as an honest man whose rugged integrity never failed, and as a Christian he made a record of many virtues which we all honor. In all his relations he trod the path of duty--in simplicity of life, in affection toward his family, in kindness toward his neighbors and with a good conscience toward God and man. What an achievement is such a good and wholesome life, kept cheery and staunch till all was done!
"The funeral of Mr. Biggs was held in Pine Grove Church last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. L. D. Chandler of Peterstown, conducting the services, after which the remains of the deceased were committed to earth in the Broyles Cemetery by the Masons of the Peterstown Lodge, of which Mr. Biggs was the oldest member. A great assemblage attended the obsequies. The following sketch of Mr. Biggs was sent us by a friend:
"Augustus Chapman Biggs, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Biggs, was born April 28, 1829, in Giles Co., VA, near the mouth of Big Stony Creek. His parents moved across the mountains to Monroe county in what is now West Virginia when he was 4 years old and from that time he lived in the same comunity until his death which occurred July 23rd, 1921, at 10:15 a.m., being 92 years, 2 months, and 17 days old. He was twice married--first to Miss Lydia Broyles, May 2nd, 1850. To this union 4 children were born-Elizabeth Susan, James Henry, Mary Ann, and John Lee. Elizabeth Susan, James Henry, and Mary Ann live in Monroe County, and John L., in Mercer County, W.Va. Mr Biggs' first wife died Nov. 18 1877. On Nov. 7, 1878, he married Miss Delilah Balard and to this union two sons were born, George Washington of Fayett Co., and Charles William of Monroe Co. His second wife died May 20th, 1910, and since that time Mr. Biggs made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Susan Ballard. He served during the Confederate War in Clark's Battalion of Infantry. Mr. Biggs was a consistent member of the Baptist Church for 55 years or longer. As to the life he has lived the people of the community in which he dwelt so long are the ones best to judge. He has one surviving sister, Mrs. Harriet McGhee, living at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. She is now 72 years of age. One brother, Miles W. Biggs, a Confederate soldier, was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor. Another brother, William Biggs, died at Fayetteville, W.Va., during the war, of typhoid fever".
Augustus married Lydia Melissa Broyles,1 2 46 daughter of Zachariah Broyles and Susanna E Riner, on 2 May 1850 in Monroe Co, Virginia.10 17 Lydia was born on 7 Jun 1829 in Monroe Co, Virginia 1 and died on 18 Nov 1877 in Monroe Co, Virginia 1 at age 48.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 126 F i. Elizabeth Susan Biggs was born on 27 Jul 1851 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
+ 127 M ii. James Henry Biggs 1 2 10 was born on 11 Nov 1856 in Monroe Co, Virginia 1 47 48 49 and died in 1935 in Summers, West Virginia at age 79.
+ 128 F iii. Mary Ann Biggs was born on 10 Oct 1859 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
+ 129 M iv. John Lee Biggs was born on 4 Aug 1868 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died in 1928 at age 60.
Augustus next married Delilah S Ballard, daughter of John Calvin Ballard and Elizabeth McGhee, on 7 Nov 1878.10 Delilah was born on 19 Sep 1846 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 20 May 1910 at age 63.
Children from this marriage were:
130 M i. George Washington Biggs was born on 28 Feb 1880 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died in 1924 at age 44.
George married Hattie Johnson on 20 Jun 1905.
131 M ii. Charles William Biggs was born on 31 Jul 1886 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died in Jan 1964 in Ohio at age 77.
Charles married Lottie Mann-Rogers.
49. Cilistine Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born in 1831 in Big Stoney Creek, Giles Co, Virginia 28 and died on an unknown date.
Cilistine married Charley Richardson.
Children from this marriage were:
132 M i. Charley Richardson Junior
Charley married Susan Cox.
133 F ii. Macey Richardson
Macey married John Cox.
134 M iii. Andy Richardson
Andy married Unknown Wheeler.
135 M iv. Wilson Richardson
136 F v. Liza Jane Richardson
Liza married Roland Grimmett.
137 F vi. Sarah Agnes Richardson
Cilistine next married Lisha Raines.
Cilistine next married Unknown Grimmett.
50. Charles William Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born in 1833 in Giles Co, Virginia,28 died on 18 Oct 1862 in Confederate Hospital In Fayetteville, West Virginia 32 at age 29, and was buried in Myers Family Cemetery. The cause of his death was Typhoid fever.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military Service: 32 Vawter's Battery, Co C (later 30th Bat VA Sharpshooters)
• Military Service: 26 Mar 1862, Union, Monroe Co, West Virginia. 32
Charles married Jane Martin.
The child from this marriage was:
138 F i. Eliza Martin Biggs was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
51. Miles H Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born on 12 Apr 1835 in Monroe Co, Virginia 28 and died on 7 Jun 1864 in Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond, Virginia 1 at age 29. The cause of his death was MWIA - shell wound to pelvis. Another name for Miles was Miles W Biggs.
General Notes: Was listed in the 1860 Monroe Co Census as Miles H. - Peterson township,age 25. Wife Nancy age 27, child Sarah age 3.
According to the 1937 Biggs Family History, Miles was killed at theSecond Battle of Cold Harbor at a place called Gumes Farm. Militaryrecords show the following:
Miles enlisted in the 166th Militia Co E as a private on 8/4/1861in Monroe Co, WV. He was discharged on 8/11/1861. He enlisted inCapt. Lively's Company of the 166th Militia on 8/22/1861 and serveduntil 10/11/1861. He was granted a furlough due to sickness. Hethen enlisted as a private in Chapman's Battery on 4/25/1862 in Lewisburg,Greenbrier Co, VA. He was present through April of the next year.On 7/23/1863, he enlisted as a private in Co F of the 26th Bat VAinfantry at Camp Sam Jones, Greenbrier Co, VA. His duty was fifer.
On 5/31/1864, Miles was wounded in action at Gardner's Farm, VA witha severe shoulder wound. Later that day, he was mortally woundedin action at Taylor's Farm, VA with a shell wound to his pelvis.He was taken to Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond, VA. He died therea week later on 6/7/1864. This information comes directly from themuster cards and rolls.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military Service: Civil War Chapman's Battery Or 59Th Virginia Infantry. 45
• Occupation: Private during the Civil War.
Miles married Nancy Ann Lively, daughter of Benjamin Lively and Sarah Upton, on 4 Sep 1857 in Monroe Co, Virginia.1 33 Nancy was born on 17 Apr 1833 33 and died on 14 May 1885 in Monroe Co, Virginia 33 at age 52.
Children from this marriage were:
139 F i. Sarah A Biggs was born on 20 Jun 1857 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
140 F ii. Agnes Biggs was born after 1860.
Agnes married George Parker.
141 F iii. Bettie Biggs was born after 1860.
Bettie married George Daugherty. George was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
Bettie next married John Jones. John was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
142 F iv. Lydie Francis Biggs was born after 1860.
Lydie married Christopher C Hoke.
52. Wilson Riley Biggs 10 (Thomas8, John1) was born in 1837 in Big Stoney Creek, Monroe Co, Virginia 10 28 and died after 1916.
General Notes: Wilson enlisted as a private in Vawter's Battery, Co C (30th BattalionVA Sharpshooters) on March 26, 1863 in Union, Monroe Co, WV. He hadbeen a private in Co H of the 166th militia. He was present untildetailed as a boatman on New River from March 17, 1863 to December31, 1863. Was captured at Waynesboro on March 2, 1865 by Maj. GeneralSheridan. Prisioner of War at Fort Deleware, DL. on March 12, 1865.Took an Oath of Allegiance at Fort Deleware. Was released on 6/19/1865.
Records describe him as dark complected, brown hair, blue eyes, 5feet 11 inches tall. Literate.
Listed in the 1860 Monroe Co, VA Peterstown Twp. Census in the householdof his father, Thomas. Wilson was age 23.
Listed in the 1870 Monroe Co, WV Springfield Twp. Census, age 33.Angeline age 36, Eliza Ann age 9, Elizabeth age 8, Rachael R age 6,Hugh W age 4, and William J age 2.
Listed in the 1880 Monroe Co, WV Census, age 42. Ann E age 47, Jinnieage 19, Rachel age 16, Hugh age 14, Jasper age 12, Mahaila age 9.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farmer, Vawter's Battery, Co C (later 30th Bat VA Sharpshooters). 32
• Physical Description: Height: 5 feet 11 inches Eye Clr: blue Hair Clr: brown
• Military Service: 26 Mar 1863, Union, Monroe Co, West Virginia. 32
Wilson married Angeline Shultz on 21 May 1858.10 34 Angeline was born in 1833 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
143 F i. Eliza Ann Biggs was born in 1860 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
Eliza married Andy Canterbury.
144 F ii. Jinnie Biggs was born in 1861.
Jinnie married Shannon Baker.
145 F iii. Rachel R Biggs was born in 1864 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
Rachel married James Wilson Ballard, son of John Calvin Ballard and Elizabeth McGhee, in 1886. James was born on 9 Nov 1854 in Monroe Co Virginia and died in 1935 in Monroe Co West Virginia at age 81.
146 M iv. Hugh Wilson Biggs was born in 1866 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Hugh married Amanda Halvey in 1887.
+ 147 M v. William Jasper Biggs was born on 21 May 1868 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
148 F vi. Mahalia Biggs was born in 1871 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
Mahalia married Clay Akers.
149 F vii. Frances Biggs was born in 1873 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Frances married John Sears.
150 M viii. John Biggs was born on 23 Feb 1876 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died in Feb 1968 in Tennessee at age 92.
54. Harriett Elizabeth Biggs (Thomas8, John1) was born about 1845 in Big Stoney Creek, Monroe Co, Virginia 28 and died in 1917 in Monroe, West Virginia about age 72.
Harriett married John Taylor McGhee, son of Joel McGhee and Catherine Evans, about 1873 in Monroe Co, Virginia. John was born in 1848 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died before 1930.
Children from this marriage were:
151 F i. Emma McGhee was born in Oct 1873 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died before 1970 in Monroe, West Virginia.
152 F ii. Sarah A J McGhee was born on 18 Sep 1875 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died before 1975 in Monroe, West Virginia.
153 M iii. John E McGhee was born on 7 Apr 1877 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
154 M iv. James McGhee was born about 1879 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
155 M v. Henry McGhee was born about 1881 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Henry married Unknown Meadows.
156 M vi. Charles McGhee was born about 1883 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
157 F vii. Josie McGhee was born about 1885 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Fourth Generation 55. John Allen Biggs (Allen9, John3, John1) was born in 1832 in Botetourt, Virginia 35 and died on an unknown date.
General Notes: Listed in the 1860 Botetourt County Census
In 1860 he was a member of the flourishing mercantile firm Mays and Biggs, Fincastle.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Merchant.
John married Harriett Elizabeth Mays, daughter of John Mays and Mary Unknown, on 20 Jun 1860 in Botetourt, Virginia.22 Harriett was born in 1842.
The child from this marriage was:
57. James Williamson Biggs (Allen9, John3, John1) was born on 25 Jan 1840 in Botetourt Co, Virginia,35 died on 5 Aug 1897 17 at age 57, and was buried in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bedford Co, Virginia.36
James married Ada Louise Rudisill on 20 Jun 1867 in Botetourt Co, Virginia.37 Ada was born on 26 Jun 1848,36 died on 16 Oct 1926 36 at age 78, and was buried in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bedford Co, Virginia.36
The child from this marriage was:
159 M i. John Allen Biggs was born on 17 Apr 1868,36 died on 15 Sep 1958 36 at age 90, and was buried in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bedford Co, Virginia.
69. Martha C Hughes (Delilah "Lily" Hackett14, Elizabeth "Betsy" Biggs4, John1) was born about 1839 in Giles Co, Virginia 19 20 38 and died after 1910 in West Virginia.
Martha married Jacob Myers, son of Isaac Myers and Catharine Weaver, on 15 Dec 1859 in Craig Co, Virginia.19 20 Jacob was born in Aug 1836 and died after 1910 in Frankfort, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 160 M i. George A Myers was born on 6 Jun 1864 in Craig Co, Virginia 19 20 and died on 27 Apr 1937 in Brandywine, Pendleton, West Virginia 19 20 at age 72.
79. Reason Godbey Biggs (Andrew Jackson20, James5, John1) was born on 26 Dec 1837 in Pulaski, Virginia and died on 18 Jan 1925 in Sprague, Raleigh Co, West Virginia at age 87. Another name for Reason was Godley.
General Notes: Private in Vawter's Battery, Co C. Fought in the 30th Regiment ofthe Virginia Infantry, Company C, 30th Bat. VA Sharpshooters duringthe Civil War. Fought with 1st cousins once removed: Augustus ChapmanBiggs, Wilson Riley Biggs, and Charles William Biggs.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Fought in 30th VA Sharpshooters in Civil War. 32
Reason married Virginia Windsor. Virginia was born about 1850 in Fayette Co, Virginia 50 and died on 6 Mar 1900 21 about age 50.
Children from this marriage were:
161 F i. Ella S Biggs was born about 1869.50
162 F ii. Anna L Biggs was born about 1871.50
163 M iii. John Austin Biggs was born about 1873.
164 M iv. Alonzo C Biggs was born about 1875.50
165 F v. Mary L Biggs was born about 1877.50
166 F vi. Erma S Biggs was born about 1878.50
167 F vii. Sydney J Biggs was born in Nov 1879.50
81. Harmon Edward Biggs (Andrew Jackson20, James5, John1) was born in 1843 and died on an unknown date.
Harmon married.
His child was:
168 F i. Susan Emaline Biggs was born in 1880 and died on an unknown date.
95. George Washington Spratt (Sarah Elizabeth Biggs30, Moses A Senior6, John1) was born on 19 Dec 1858 in Weston, Missouri and died on 17 Aug 1926 in Rochester, Minnesota at age 67.
George married Margaret Catherine Fulton, daughter of Samuel Fulton and Amanda Brown, on 20 Mar 1882 in Platt, Missouri. Margaret was born about 1860 and died on an unknown date.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 169 M i. Walter Mills Spratt was born on 5 Mar 1889 and died on 12 May 1919 at age 30.
116. Amanda Jane Miller (Delilah J Biggs44, Thomas8, John1) was born in 1842 42 and died in 1912 42 at age 70. Another name for Amanda was Mandy.
Amanda married Marshall Alderson Mann, son of William Marshall Mann and Jane Keaton.10 Marshall was born in 1841 in Monroe Co, (W)Virginia and died on 1 Jan 1920 in Monroe Co, West Virginia at age 79.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 1870. 210
Children from this marriage were:
170 F i. Liona Lundy Mann was born on 14 Oct 1877, died on 4 Mar 1958 in Monroe Co, West Virginia at age 80, and was buried in Campground Cemetery, Monroe Co, West Virginia.
Liona married Charles Alfred Simmons on 7 May 1901 in Monroe Co, West Virginia. Charles was born on 22 Jan 1881 in Summers Co, West Virginia.
125. Mary Murray (Sally Biggs46, Thomas8, John1) was born in 1849 and died before 1940 in Monroe, West Virginia.
Mary married Steward McGhee, son of Joel McGhee and Catherine Evans, on 11 Aug 1870 in Monroe, West Virginia. Steward was born about 1850 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died before 1950.
Children from this marriage were:
172 M i. Miles W McGhee was born about 1870 in Monroe, West Virginia and died before 1970 in Monroe, West Virginia.
173 F ii. Sarah A McGhee was born in 1872 in Monroe, West Virginia and died before 1970 in Monroe, West Virginia.
174 F iii. Jennie McGhee was born in Apr 1875 in Monroe, West Virginia and died before 1970 in Monroe, West Virginia.
175 M iv. Charles S McGhee was born in 1877 in Monroe, West Virginia and died before 1970 in Monroe, West Virginia.
176 F v. Nannie L McGhee was born on 8 Mar 1880 in Monroe, West Virginia and died before 1980 in Monroe, West Virginia.
126. Elizabeth Susan Biggs (Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born on 27 Jul 1851 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date. Another name for Elizabeth was Susan.
Elizabeth married William Ballard. William was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date. Another name for William was Will.
Children from this marriage were:
177 F i. Janie Ballard
Janie married Elmer Maddy.
+ 179 M iii. Henry W Ballard
+ 180 M iv. Charles Cleveland Ballard
+ 181 M v. Wilbur Ballard
127. James Henry Biggs 1 2 10 (Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born on 11 Nov 1856 in Monroe Co, Virginia 1 47 48 49 and died in 1935 in Summers, West Virginia at age 79. The cause of his death was Bronchitis. Another name for James was Jim And Grandpa Jim.
General Notes: James Henry and Sarah raised Augustus Lee and Sidney's oldest son, Guy, until Sarah's death in 1909.
Mary Ellen Raines d/o Martha Raines and Austin Cummins married Christopher McGhee, s/o Joel McGhee & Catherine Evans. Christopher died when Angie, their first child, was very young and Mary Ellen had to find employment. She couldn't care for children, and finding herself with twins (one died), she kept the infant to nurse her and gave Angeline to Sarah McGhee and James H. Biggs since they had only one child, Augustus Lee. Mary Ellen worked as a washer woman for Mt. Lake resort in Giles County, renting a place from Cephas Martin whom she later married.
According to Ollie Biggs, the father James H. really loved Angelina with all his heart, as if she were one of his own. So it hurt him terribly when as a teen, she became pregnant and was ostracized by members of their local church. Therefore, he left the church and they moved over to Summers for a while. Sarah died around this same time. Later on, Angeline came to a small town near Talcott where she met Lee Weikle who was working as a telegrapher for the RR. They married and he eventually worked in the coal mining industry. I haven't yet tracked them down, but have asked my sister to check in the census records for him and find out where they ended up and the names of their children.
Listed in the 1860 and 1870 Monroe Co, VA/WV Census in father Augustus Chapman's household.
Listed in the 1880 Monroe Co, WV Census, age 24. Sarah age 24, Augustus L age 4.
He is in the 1910 and 1920 Monroe Co, WV census living in his son, Augustus Lee Biggs' household.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Cleared land, odd jobs.
James married Sarah Catherine McGhee, daughter of Joel McGhee and Catherine Evans, about 1875 in Monroe, West Virginia. Sarah was born on 20 Sep 1856 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died in 1909 in Monroe Co, Virginia at age 53.
Noted events in her life were:
• Physical Description: Height: short Weight: heavy.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 182 M i. Augustus Lee Biggs 1 2 was born on 8 Aug 1876 in Pine Grove, Monroe Co, West Virginia and died on 1 Oct 1933 in Monroe, West Virginia at age 57.
128. Mary Ann Biggs (Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born on 10 Oct 1859 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Mary married Scott Cambell. Scott was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 183 F i. Jennie Cambell
+ 184 M ii. Frank Cambell
+ 185 F iii. Dorothy Cambell
+ 186 F iv. Lydia Cambell
+ 187 F v. Minnie Cambell
188 F vi. Etta Cambell
189 M vii. James Cambell
129. John Lee Biggs (Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born on 4 Aug 1868 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died in 1928 at age 60.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farm Laborer.
John married Mettie Jane Hern on 18 Jun 1890.10 Mettie was born on an unknown date.
Children from this marriage were:
191 F i. Stella Lillian Biggs was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.
+ 192 M ii. Horace Everette Biggs was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.
+ 193 F iii. Rhoda Brooks Biggs was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.
+ 194 F iv. Hilda Virginia Biggs was born after 1890.
195 M v. Chapman Lee Biggs was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.
Chapman married Mamie Louis Hobbs.
+ 196 M vi. Clarence Edwin Sr Biggs was born on 17 Oct 1897 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 9 Jan 1981 at age 83.
147. William Jasper Biggs (Wilson Riley52, Thomas8, John1) was born on 21 May 1868 in Monroe Co, Virginia.
William married Sally Jackson in 1889. Sally was born on 29 Sep 1868 and died on 16 Jan 1960 in Monroe Co, Virginia at age 91.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 197 F i. Effie Biggs was born on 9 Aug 1890 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 1 Apr 1966 at age 75.
198 F ii. Elizabeth Biggs was born about 1891 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died about 1891 in Monroe Co, Virginia. The cause of her death was died in infancy.
+ 199 M iii. James Biggs was born on 13 Sep 1893 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 14 Jan 1987 at age 93.
200 M iv. John Biggs was born on 1 Nov 1897 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 22 Mar 1983 at age 85.
+ 201 F v. Grace Ann Biggs was born on 20 Oct 1903 in Summers Co, West Virginia, died on 9 Jan 2000 in Marlinton, West Virginia at age 96, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery.51
+ 202 M vi. Lamar Biggs was born on 10 Feb 1906 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 15 May 1972 at age 66.
+ 203 M vii. Henry Biggs was born on 4 Apr 1910 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 5 Jun 1976 at age 66.
+ 204 M viii. Wilson Biggs was born on an unknown date in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
+ 205 M ix. Charles Biggs was born on an unknown date in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
206 M x. Paul Biggs was born on an unknown date in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
+ 207 M xi. Albert Biggs was born on an unknown date in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on an unknown date.
Fifth Generation 160. George A Myers (Martha C Hughes69, Delilah "Lily" Hackett14, Elizabeth "Betsy" Biggs4, John1) was born on 6 Jun 1864 in Craig Co, Virginia 19 20 and died on 27 Apr 1937 in Brandywine, Pendleton, West Virginia 19 20 at age 72.
George married Mary A Smith on 11 Oct 1886 in Craig Co, Virginia.19 20 Mary was born on 15 Jul 1854 in Craig Co, Virginia and died on 7 May 1899 in Indiana at age 44.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 208 F i. Lula Blanche Myers was born on 16 Jun 1893 in Potts Creek, Craig Co, Virginia and died on 12 Oct 1987 in San Francisco, California at age 94.
George next married Nora Frances Byrd on 22 Oct 1899 in Greenbrier Co, West Virginia.19 20 Nora was born on 15 Apr 1882 in Greenbrier Co, West Virginia and died on 1 Mar 1914 in Marlinton, West Virginia at age 31.
George next married Mary Susan E Mitchell on 15 Dec 1903 in Greenbrier Co, West Virginia.19 20 Mary was born on 3 Jan 1876 in Kline, Pendleton Co, West Virginia 19 20 and died on 8 Feb 1921 in Franklin Co, West Virginia 19 20 at age 45.
169. Walter Mills Spratt (George Washington Spratt95, Sarah Elizabeth Biggs30, Moses A Senior6, John1) was born on 5 Mar 1889 and died on 12 May 1919 at age 30.
Walter married Ada Shannon Mason, daughter of James Mason and Charlotte Leonard. Ada was born about 1890 and died on an unknown date.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 209 F i. Margaret Spratt was born on 4 May 1911 in Columbia, Missouri and died on an unknown date.
179. Henry W Ballard (Elizabeth Susan Biggs126, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Henry married Leona Bennett.
Children from this marriage were:
210 F i. Alta Ballard
211 F ii. Edna Ballard
212 F iii. Eleanor Ballard
180. Charles Cleveland Ballard (Elizabeth Susan Biggs126, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Charles married Lottie Light.
Children from this marriage were:
214 F i. Hattie Ballard
Hattie married Fennimore Dunn.
215 M ii. George Ballard
181. Wilbur Ballard (Elizabeth Susan Biggs126, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Wilbur married Bettie Craddock. Bettie was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
Children from this marriage were:
217 F i. Mary Ballard was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
218 M ii. Willie Ballard was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
182. Augustus Lee Biggs 1 2 (James Henry127, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born on 8 Aug 1876 in Pine Grove, Monroe Co, West Virginia and died on 1 Oct 1933 in Monroe, West Virginia at age 57. The cause of his death was Bright's Disease. Another name for Augustus was Guss.
General Notes: 1900 Monroe County, WV Census Red Sulphur, Monroe, West Virginia Age: 24 - lists Sidney J
1910 Monroe County, WV Census Red Sulphur, Monroe, West Virginia Lists Sidney J, Guy H, Mason W, Lee P, Ollie L, and James H (father)
1920 Monroe County, WV Census Red Sulphur, Monroe, West Virginia Lists Sidney, Guy, Mason, Lee, Ollie, Thomas, Waitman, and James (father)
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farmer, Teamster. 52
• Alt Birth: 9 Aug 1875. 52
• WW1 Draft Registration Card: WW1 Draft Registration Card, 12 Sep 1918, Union, Monroe Co, West Virginia. 52
Augustus married Sidney Jane Miller,2 10 53 daughter of Wilson Mann Miller and Rebecca Jane Campbell. Sidney was born on 22 Jul 1875 in Monroe Co, West Virginia and died on 27 Jun 1950 53 at age 74.
Children from this marriage were:
220 M i. Guy Henry Biggs was born on 25 Jul 1901 in Adkins Hollow, Wikel, West Virginia, died on 14 Oct 1975 in Roanoke, Virginia at age 74, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery In Wikel. The cause of his death was Gout.
Noted events in his life were:
• Degree Received: 1948, University Of Texas, Austin, TX - Doctorate In Education. 10
+ 221 M ii. Mason Wilson Biggs was born on 12 Mar 1903 in Pine Grove, West Virginia 10 and died on 7 Jun 1967 in Rich Creek, Virginia 1 10 at age 64.
+ 222 M iii. Lee Poindexter Biggs Senior was born on 5 Sep 1904 in Pine Grove, Monroe Co, West Virginia 10 and died on 27 Feb 1988 in Covington, Virginia 10 54 at age 83.
+ 223 F iv. Ollie Lillian Biggs was born on 4 Mar 1908 in Pine Grove, Monroe Co, West Virginia 10 and died on 12 Jan 1998 in Charleston, Kanawha Co, West Virginia 10 at age 89.
224 M v. Jimmy Biggs was born about Apr 1909 and died about Oct 1910 about age 1.
+ 225 M vi. John Thomas Biggs was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Pine Grove, Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 13 Dec 2000 in Putnam Co West Virginia at age 89.
+ 226 M vii. Waitman Barbe Biggs Senior 53 was born on 1 Feb 1914 in Monroe Co, Virginia 53 55 and died on 18 Sep 2000 in Putnam Co West Virginia 56 at age 86.
183. Jennie Cambell (Mary Ann Biggs128, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Jennie married Thompson Miller.
Children from this marriage were:
227 M i. William Miller
William married Clara Brown.
228 F ii. Clara Miller
Clara married John Doyle.
229 F iii. Lillian Miller
Lillian married John Saunders.
184. Frank Cambell (Mary Ann Biggs128, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Frank married Minnie Saunders.
Children from this marriage were:
231 F i. Laura Cambell
Laura married Roy Jones.
232 M ii. Robert Cambell
233 F iii. Alma Cambell
Alma married Newman Evans.
234 U iv. Unknown Cambell was born on an unknown date. The cause of her death was Stillborn.
185. Dorothy Cambell (Mary Ann Biggs128, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Dorothy married Dosey Garten. Dosey was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
Children from this marriage were:
235 U i. Devannis Garten
236 M ii. Russell Garten
186. Lydia Cambell (Mary Ann Biggs128, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Lydia married William Garten.
Children from this marriage were:
238 M i. Thomas Garten
239 M ii. Scott Garten
240 M iii. Charles Leonard Garten
187. Minnie Cambell (Mary Ann Biggs128, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1)
Minnie married Jim Thompson.
Children from this marriage were:
241 M i. Lee Thompson
242 F ii. Catherine Thompson
243 M iii. Russell Thompson
244 M iv. Otis Thompson
245 M v. John Thompson
246 M vi. Ray Thompson
247 F vii. Vivian Thompson
248 M viii. Cecil Thompson
192. Horace Everette Biggs (John Lee129, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.
Horace married Pricella Dean Sarver.
Children from this marriage were:
250 F i. Emma Jane Biggs
193. Rhoda Brooks Biggs (John Lee129, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born after 1890 and died on an unknown date.
Rhoda married La Hazelwood.
Children from this marriage were:
252 F i. Virginia Ruth Hazelwood
253 M ii. Russell Andrew Hazelwood
254 M iii. Leonard Lee Hazelwood
255 M iv. John Edward Hazelwood
194. Hilda Virginia Biggs (John Lee129, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born after 1890.
Hilda married Nathan Edward Brown.
Children from this marriage were:
256 M i. Nathan Lee Brown
257 M ii. Clarence Edward Brown
258 M iii. Carl Brown
259 M iv. Charles Everette Brown
196. Clarence Edwin Sr Biggs (John Lee129, Augustus Chapman48, Thomas8, John1) was born on 17 Oct 1897 in Giles Co, Virginia and died on 9 Jan 1981 at age 83.
Clarence married Anna Bee Palmer. Anna was born on 6 Mar 1898 and died on 4 May 1971 at age 73.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 261 M i. Clarence Edwin Jr Biggs
262 F ii. Mildred Kathleen Biggs
263 F iii. Mary Lillian Biggs
264 F iv. Savanna Brown Biggs
197. Effie Biggs (William Jasper147, Wilson Riley52, Thomas8, John1) was born on 9 Aug 1890 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 1 Apr 1966 at age 75.
Effie married Harve Michael.
Children from this marriage were:
266 F i. Dorothy Michael
267 F ii. Vida Michael
199. James Biggs (William Jasper147, Wilson Riley52, Thomas8, John1) was born on 13 Sep 1893 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 14 Jan 1987 at age 93.
James married Effie Michael.
Children from this marriage were:
269 F i. Dotty Biggs
270 F ii. Betty Biggs
271 F iii. Kathleen Biggs
272 M iv. Jack Biggs
273 M v. Dorsy Biggs
274 M vi. James Jr Biggs
275 M vii. Carlisle Biggs
201. Grace Ann Biggs (William Jasper147, Wilson Riley52, Thomas8, John1) was born on 20 Oct 1903 in Summers Co, West Virginia, died on 9 Jan 2000 in Marlinton, West Virginia at age 96, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery.51
Grace married Andrew Wilson Broyles, son of Lewis William Broyles and Amanda Ballard. Andrew was born about 1900 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died before 2000. Another name for Andrew was Andy.
Children from this marriage were:
277 M i. Russell Broyles
278 F ii. Lillie Broyles
Lillie married Unknown McClure.
279 M iii. James Broyles
280 F iv. Eva Broyles
281 F v. Polly Broyles
282 F vi. Peggy Broyles
+ 284 F viii. Patsy Broyles
285 M ix. Bobby Broyles
286 F x. Nancy Broyles
287 F xi. Brenda Broyles
288 F xii. Barbara Broyles
202. Lamar Biggs (William Jasper147, Wilson Riley52, Thomas8, John1) was born on 10 Feb 1906 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 15 May 1972 at age 66.
Lamar married Rose McCall.
Children from this marriage were:
290 U i. Lacy Biggs
291 F ii. Geraldine Biggs
292 F iii. Thelma Biggs
293 F iv. Louise Biggs
203. Henry Biggs (William Jasper147, Wilson Riley52, Thomas8, John1) was born on 4 Apr 1910 in Monroe Co, Virginia and died on 5 Jun 1976 at age 66.
Henry married Carrie McCall.
Children from this marriage were:
295 F i. Henrietta Biggs
