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Lucy (Bishop) Higdon (1811 - 1891)

Lucy Higdon formerly Bishop
Born in Compton Dundon, Somerset, England, United Kingdommap
Daughter of and [mother unknown]
Sister of and
Wife of — married 18 May 1835 in Walton, Somerset, England, United Kingdommap
Descendants descendants
Mother of , , , and
Died at about age 80 in Walton, Somerset, England, United Kingdommap
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Profile last modified | Created 5 Dec 2018
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Biography

Lucy Bishop was born in 1811 in Compton Dundon, Somerset, England to William Bishop and Mary (Edwards) Bishop - she was christened on 29 Sep 1811 at St Andrew's in Compton Dundon.[1]

Lucy Bishop married Richard Higdon on 18 May 1835 in Walton, Somerset.[2]

Lucy and Richard had seven children:

  1. Elizabeth Ann Higdon (1836-)
  2. George Higdon (1838-1839)
  3. Eliza (Higdon) Norman (1840-)
  4. George Higdon (1842-)
  5. Sophia (Higdon) Cullen (1844-)
  6. Richard Higdon (1845-1846)
  7. Richard Higdon (1848-)

In 1841 Lucy Higdon (age 25-29) lived in Walton with her husband Richard (25-29) and two daugters: Ann (4) and Eliza (1).[3]

In 1851 Lucy Higdon (age 38 [~40], Emp At Home) lived at Principal Street in Walton with her husband Richard (37, Thatcher) and five children: Ann (14, At Home), Eliza (12, Scholar), George (10, Scholar), Sophia (8, Scholar), and Richard (3, Scholar).[4]

In 1861 Lucy Higdon (age 50) lived at Main Street in Walton with her husband Richard (50 [~47], Farmer of 5 Acres) and five children: Ann (23), Eliza (21), George (18), Sophia (17), and Richard (12).[5]

In 1871 Lucy Higdon (age 64 [~60]) lived in Walton with her husband Richard (65 [~57], Farmer), son George (28, Stoker), sister-in-law Ann Edmonds (67), and nephew Arthur Perry (14, Agricultural Labourer).[6]

Lucy's husband passed away in 1877: "28 February [1878]. The Will of Richard Higdon late of Walton in the County of Somerset Cattle Dealer who died 12 February 1877 at Walton was proved at Taunton by Lucy Higdon of Walton Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Personal Estate under £200."[7]

In 1881 Lucy Higdon (age 60 [~70], Farmer of 12 Acres) lived at Main Street in Walton with her son George (35, Stoke in Shoe Factory), granddaughter Annie Higdon (4, Scholar), grandson Robert Norman (2), two boarders: Frank Perry (21, Stone Mason) and Ann Edmunds (70, Retired), and servant Lavina England (17, General Servant & C).[8]

In 1891 Lucy Higdon (age 80, Living on Her Own Means) lived at South Street in Walton with three of her grandchildren: Herbert Norman (24, Agricultural Labourer), Robert Norman (12, Scholar), and Elizabeth A Higdon (15), as wel as lodger William Hopkins (24, Mason).[9]

Lucy Higdon who passed away on 4 Dec 1891, aged 71 years [should be ~80 years]. Her death was registered in Wells, Somerset [the registration district for Walton] in the last quarter of the year.[10]

"HIGDON Lucy of Walton Somerset widow died 4 December 1891 Administration London 14 March [1892] to Richard Higdon cattle dealer Effects £289 15s. 5d."[11]

Sources

  1. ↑ FreeReg.org.uk, Baptism entry for Lucy BISHOP, 29 Sep 1811: https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5818563ce93790eca3e87a62/
  2. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NF9Y-X21 : 11 March 2020), Lucy Bishop in entry for Richard Higdon, 1835.
  3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ1H-MMR : 24 May 2019), Lucy Higdon in household of Richard Higdon, Walton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGPS-NQS : 11 September 2019), Lucy Higdon in household of Richard Higdon, Walton, Somerset, England; citing Walton, Somerset, England, p. 17, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
  5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7FN-MHX : 24 October 2019), Lucy Higdon in household of Richard Higdon, Walton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFJR-YP5 : 28 September 2019), Lucy Higdon in entry for Richard Higdon, 1871.
  7. ↑ "UK Wills & Probate, 1858-1996" (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/) Higdon, 1878.
  8. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q276-86D3 : 13 December 2017), Lucy Higdon, Walton, Somerset, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 7, Piece/Folio 2414/98, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,728.
  9. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W5CM-SN2 : 4 May 2019), Lucy Higdon, Walton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Somerset county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
  10. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JJL-W49 : 31 December 2014), Lucy Higdon, 1891; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Wells, Somerset, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
  11. ↑ "UK Wills & Probate, 1858-1996" (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/) Higdon, 1892.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228199311/lucy-higdon: accessed March 30, 2024), memorial page for Lucy Higdon (unknown–2 Dec 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 228199311, citing Holy Trinity Churchyard, Walton, Mendip District, Somerset, England; Maintained by Connie Downs (contributor 49159576).[1]





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