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John Higgins (1836 - 1893)

John Higgins
Born in Preston Deanery, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, Englandmap
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Husband of — married 23 Dec 1869 in Westminster, London, Englandmap
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Died at age 56 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, Englandmap
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John Higgins was born in Northamptonshire, England.

Born 26 SEP 1836. John Higgins son of Richard and Ann Higgins of Preston Deanery Parish of Preston Deanery, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, England. [1] [2]

Baptism: AFT SEP 1836. John Higgins born 26 Sep 1836 son of Richd and Ann Higgins of Preston Deanery. Baptist Chapel, Moulton, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England. [1] [3] [4]

Baptist Chapel, Moulton, Northamptonshire.
John Higgins born 26 Sep 1836 son of Richd and Ann Higgins of Preston Deanery Parish of Preston Deanery.
Attested: Thomas Cook - Surgeon + Sarah Bull - Midwife.

Marriage 23 DEC 1869. Registration CAVE Mary and Higgins John Dec 1869 Strand 1b/782. Saint Mary Le Strand, Westminster, London, England. [5] [6] [7] [8]

23 Dec 1869 St Mary-Le-Strand, Middlesex, England by Licence.
John Higgins Bachelor of full age, Draper of ?, son of Richard Higgins, Gentleman.
Mary Cave Spinster of full age daughter of John Cave, Gentleman.
Both sets of fathers are described as 'Gentlemen', but both were deceased.

Died 10 MAR 1893. Registration HIGGINS, JOHN age 56 GRO Reference: 1893 M Quarter in NORTHAMPTON Volume 03B Page 47. Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [9] [10] [11] [12]

John Higgins of 3 , Royal Terrace, Northampton, Draper died 10 Mar 1893.
Northampton Mercury 17 March 1893 Page 6.
DEATH of MR JOHN HIGGINS.
After a short but severe illness Mr John Higgins died at his residence, 3 Royal Terrace, Northampton at 7.45 on Sunday night.
The deceased gentleman, by his many virtues commanded general respect, and his loss will be keenly felt by the bereaved family and his large circle of friends. He was of a rather retiring disposition and took no part in politics or other public work.
He was more widely known as the senior partner of the firm of Messrs. J and G Higgins drapers of the Parade, a business which he started in 1860. about ten years later he was joined by his brother Mr George Higgins, and together they have built up one of the most successful of our drapery businesses.
The deceased was a thoroughly straightforward man of sound business capability. While in his commercial relations he was trusted and respected, in the social circle his lively and genial disposition endeared him to all.
He was the son of Mr Richard Higgins, farmer and was 57 years of age. He leaves a widow, one son and three daughters.
Among the congregation at Doddridge Chapel the news of his death will be received with especial regret, for he was one of the oldest and most regular attendants there......
The funeral took place at the Cemetary on Wednesday afternoon.... The chief mourners were Mr J C Higgins (son), Mr W H Higgins, Mr R Higgins, Mr S Higgins and Mr G Higgins (brothers), Mr J Cave and Mr G Jeffery (brothers-in-law) etc.

Probate: 31 MAY 1893. Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [10] [13]

John Higgins of 3 , Royal Terrace, Northampton, Draper died 10 Mar 1893.
Probate Northampton 31 May 1893 to George Higgins Draper, William ::David Mayger chemist and Mary Higgins Widow.
Effects £5793 0s 2d.

Census Returns UK

  • 6 JUN 1841. Age 5 and the son of the head of the household Richard Higgins. Preston, Preston Deanery, Hardingstone, Hardingstone Union, Northamptonshire, England. [14]
  • 30 MAR 1851. Age 13 and a pupil in the school of Robert Coales Proprietor of Private School. College Street, All Saints, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [2]
  • 7 APR 1861. Age 24 and the head of the household which included his sister Mary Ann, and an assistant draper and a servant. 8 The Parade, All Saints, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [15]
  • 2 APR 1871. Age 34 and the head of the household which included his wife 2 children and his brother and partner in the business George Higgins. 7 The Parade, Market Square , All Saints, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [16]
  • 3 APR 1881. Age 44 and the head of the household. 7 The Parade, Market Square, All Saints, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [17]
  • 5 APR 1891. Age 54 and the head of the household. 3 Royal Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [18]

Occupation:

  • 7 APR 1861. Draper (Linen). Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [15]
  • 2 APR 1871. Draper employing 8 assistants. Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [16]
  • 3 APR 1881. Draper. Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [17]
  • 5 APR 1891. Draper Master. Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. [18]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5ea96d98f493fd7511f1bce7 : viewed 4 Nov 2020) baptism John Higgins https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5ea96d98f493fd7511f1bce7
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England; https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1851/0007200149
  3. ↑ England & Wales Non-conformist births and baptisms; Subcategory: Births & baptisms; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=TNA/RG4/BAP/1096146
  4. ↑ England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: England, United Kingdom; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=R_951327027
  5. ↑ Marriages CAVE Mary and Higgins John Dec 1869 Strand 1b/782 https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=uAU0cMKF9Zz2zaGqzMceXw&scan=1
  6. ↑ Westminster Marriages; Subcategory: Parish Marriages; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: England, United Kingdom; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBPRS/M/492465765/1
  7. ↑ England & Wales marriages 1837-2008; Subcategory: Marriages & divorces; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD/M/1869/4/AZ/000134/070
  8. ↑ England Marriages 1538-1973; Subcategory: Marriages & divorces; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=R_853017846
  9. ↑ HIGGINS, JOHN age 56 GRO Reference: 1893 M Quarter in NORTHAMPTON Volume 03B Page 47 https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp#Results
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Higgins, John Northampton 1893 https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/Calendar?surname=higgins&yearOfDeath=1893&page=1#calendar
  11. ↑ England & Wales deaths 1837-2007; Subcategory: Deaths & burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD/D/1893/1/AZ/000179/279
  12. ↑ Northampton Mercury 17 March 1893 Page 6 https://search.findmypast.co.uk/bna/viewarticle?id=bl%2f0000317%2f18930317%2f049&stringtohighlight=john%20higgins
  13. ↑ England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom, England; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1893-1893/00019539
  14. ↑ 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England; https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0006798021
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England; http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC/1861/0005582014
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England; https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1871/0016848026
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England; https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1881/0007312063
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom; https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1891/0008979374




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