William Pitt Laurence Biggs (abt. 1877 - 1962)

Born about 19 Sep 1877 in Cheatham, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Milbry Elizabeth (Cannon) Biggs — married 16 Mar 1903 (to 12 Dec 1962) in Cheatham, Tennessee, United States

Died 12 Dec 1962 at about age 85 in Cheatham, Tennessee, United States

Biography

Based on WWI Draft Registration information dated 09/12/1918, William Pitt was of medium height and build with brown eyes and dark hair. He had no physical disabilities, was white and native born. He lived in Ashland City, Cheatham County TN. William was age 39, his wife was Elizabeth.

Based on Find-A-Grave ID 179908313:"for W.P. Biggs....

William Pitt Laurence "Bill" Biggs. Born 09/19/1877 Cheatham county TN. Died 12/13/1962 Ashland City TN. {Birth Date varies on different records}

William's father was William Alexander Biggs and his mother was Narcissus Susan Vick Biggs.

1880 Cheatham County TN. Census. William Alexander Biggs HOH Age 31. Narcissus Susan age 33. children T.E. age 7. J. Etta age 6. W.W. age 3. W. Pitt Laurence age 1.

Death Notice from "The Tennessean " newspaper dated Dec.14, 1962. W.P. Bill Biggs age 85 died Thursday 12-13-1962 at his home. Mr. Biggs is survived by his Wife, Betty Cannon Biggs, Sons Jack, J.H., Charlie, Lonnie, Leon, and Frank. Daughter Ollie Biggs MC Gowen, 36 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. One Sister, Omie Hand and one half sister Easter Henry. Both of his sisters live in the Bordeaux area. Funeral to be 12-15-1962 With Nephews to serve as pallbearers. Burial to be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ashland City TN. 12-15-1962.

W.P. married Millie Elizabeth Cannon on 03/16/1903.

Based on TN. Death Record, W.P. and Elizabeth had an unnamed baby boy, born and died on 11/06/1915 in Ashland City, and was buried on 11/07/1915 at Hooper Grave Yard.

Based on TN. Death Records, W.P.'s son, William Laurence Biggs was born 1916, He died 10/31/1956. His spouse was Gertrude Gibbs Biggs,

TN. Delayed Birth Records indicate William Pitt was born in Cheatham County TN. 12/19/1879. His father was Bill Biggs (William Alexander Biggs) and his mother Narcissus Susan Vick Biggs. Signed 1945.(Date of birth varies on different records)

TN. Death Records for William Pitt Laurence Biggs. Born 09/19/1877. Died 12/13/1962. Cheatham County TN. Age 85. His father, William Biggs. His spouse, Milbry Elizabeth Biggs. Forest Hill Cemetery, Ashland city N. Informant: Melba Jackson, Ashland city TN.

SS Application William Pitt Biggs SSN 408-22-0395. Birth 09/19/1877 Claim date 10/15/1957.

Sources

Find-A-Grave 179908313

• Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Cheatham, Tennessee; Roll: 1247; Family History Film: 1255247; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 028

• Year: 1930; Census Place: District 14, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: 2270; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 508.0; FHL microfilm: 2342004

• Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Cheatham; Roll: 1852928

• TN. Delayed Birth Records. signed 1945.

• TN. County Marriages 1790-1950.

TN Death Record Dig folder 004183030. Image 00361. GS Film 1299634. Ref ID. v5cn.

TN. Death Records1914-1963.GS Film 001708772. Dig Folder 0078552317. Image 01018.

TN. Death Records 1914-1963. GS Film 001972376. Dig Folder 007544957. Image 02170.