Ignatius Higdon Jr. (abt. 1783 - 1847)

Born about 1783 in Montgomery County, Maryland [uncertain]

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Died 3 Dec 1847 at about age 64 in Grayson County, Kentucky [uncertain]

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Biography

At the estimated time of Ignatius' birth, the American Revolution was coming to an end and America gained it's independence from England. During Ignatius' lifetime, the U.S. Constitution was written and ratified, and the United States as a country was born. The first President of the United States, George Washington, was elected. At the estimated time of Ignatius' death, James K. Polk would likely have been the U.S. President.

Sources

Historical Sketches & Family Histories of Grayson County, Kentucky by the Grayson County Historical Society, Post Office Box 84, Leitchfield, Kentucky 42755, McDowell Publications, Copyright 2002. "Samuel C. in the son of Ignatius Higdon (1773- Dec. 3, 1846) and Mildred Elizabeth (Millie) Dyson (Sep. 18, 1789 - Nov. 1, 1854), a daughter of Samuel and Lydia Murphy Dyson. Both were born in Maryland and died in Grayson County. Both are buried at St. Benedict Cemetery." p. 192

• Census Data

• "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPB-5TT : 18 August 2015), Ignatious Higdon, Grayson, Kentucky, United States; citing 320, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 36; FHL microfilm 7,815.

• "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHR1-1P4 : 24 August 2015), Ignacious Higdon, Grayson, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 155, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 112; FHL microfilm 7,826.

Burial: Saint Benedict Cemetery Wax Grayson County Kentucky, USA Maintained by: Lillie Riney Originally Created by: Bob & Ann (DiMeglio) Alv... Record added: Sep 27, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 42439593 [1]