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M William Lyman Higgins

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1871 personal census, Camden Twp, Kent Co., ON, C1-78:
Higgins Benjamin, M, 47, born Quebec, F W Baptist, origin: Irish, Carpenter, Married;
Sarah Ann, F, 33, born Ontario, F W Baptist, origin: English, Married, over 20 unable to write;
Teresa, F, 8, born Ontario, F W Baptist, going to school;
Harriet Delila, F, 5, born United States, F W Baptist, going to school;
George, M, 3, born United States, F W Baptist;
William Lyman, M, 3/12, born February, born Ontario, F W Baptist;
Andrew Frederick, M, 3/12, born February, born Ontario, F W Baptist.

1881 personal census, Thamesville, Kent Co., ON, 9, transcribed by the Kent Branch of the OGS:
Higgins Benjamin, M, 55, born Que, Married, FW Baptist, origin: American?, Carpenter;
Sarah Ann, F, 43, born Ont, Married, E. Meth, origin: Irish;
Teresa, F, 18, born Ont, E. Meth, origin: Irish;
Delilah, F, 15, born Mich, E. Meth, origin: Irish, student;
George, M, 12, born Mich, E. Meth, origin: Irish, student;
William, M, 10, born Ont, E. Meth, origin: Irish, student;
Chester, M, 8, born Ont, E. Meth, origin: Irish, student;
Walter, M, 5, born Ont, E. Meth, origin: Irish, student;
Susan, F, 2, born Ont, E. Meth, origin: Irish;
Ellen, F, 3/12, Dec, born Ont, E. Meth, origin: Irish.

1901 personal census, Thamesville Village, Kent Co., ON, 1-04, transcribed by the Kent Branch of the OGS:
Higgins Benjaymin, M, Widower, 29 Oct 1825, 75, born Que, origin: Irish, Canadian, Meth;
William, M, Single, son, 10 Feb 1871, 20(30?), born Ont, Canadian, Meth, Farm Labourer;
Chester, M, Single, son, 20 Aug 1873, 27, born Ont, Canadian, Meth, Carpenter;
Walter, M, Single, son, 7 Jan 1877, 24, born Ont, Canadian, Meth, Farm Labourer;
Susie, F, Single, daughter, 27 Aug 1879, 22, born Ont, Canadian, Meth;
Ella, F, Single, daughter, 24 Dec 1880, 20, born Ont, Canadian, Meth, Domestic;
Hardy William, M, Single, grandson, 26 Jul 1890, 10, born Ont, origin: Eng, Canadian, Meth.

Chatham Daily News, Thursday 21 August 1930
Death Claims Respected Man - William L. Higgins Had Been Seriously Ill Since April -
Following an illness of several months duration, William L. Higgins, a greatly respected resident of this city, passed away this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Oldershaw at 15 Eighth Street. He was in his fifty ninth year.
On the first of April this year Mr. Higgins suffered a severe stroke from which he never recovered. Death came peacefully this morning. He was born in Thamesville, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Higgins. For many years he was employed at the International Harvester Plant in the city as stockkeeper, and subsequently as timekeeper. He was never married.
During his residence of many years in this city he was a faithful adherent to St. Andrew's United Church. He was a member of the Chatham Curling Club.
He leaves to mourn their loss four brothers, George of Chatham, Walter of Elkhart, Indiana, Chester and Joseph of Detroit also two sisters Mrs. J. P. Waters of Burks Salls and Mrs. Joseph Oldershaw of this city.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made but will be announced later.

Chatham Daily News, Tuesday 26 August 1930
Funerals - W. L. Higgins. Funeral Services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the Campbell funeral home to the Maple Leaf Cemetery for the late William L. Higgins, who passed away at the home of his sister Mrs. Joseph Oldershaw, Eighth Street, city.
Rev. G. W. Henderson officiated at the services which were attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Fellow workers of the International Harvestor plant attended the services and paid their respects to him. He had been a well known resident of this city practically all his life. The floral tributes were beautiful.
Six nephews were pallbearers: William, Stanley and Reginald Brisley, Harry and Albert Higgins and Morris Oldershaw.

Headstone Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON, transcribed by the Kent Branch of the OGS:
Oldershaw. George Joseph Oldershaw Jan. 9, 1860 - Sep. 29, 1947;
his wife Susie May Higgins Aug. 27, 1878 - Sep. 12, 1966;
William L. Higgins Feb. 10, 1871 - Aug. 20, 1930

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    Andrew Hubbell ca 1802-1861/   Susan Edwards 1803-1881
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Benjamin Higgins 1825-1903   Sarah Ann Hubbell 1838-1897
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William Lyman Higgins 1871-1930