Frederick Higgins (1845 - 1924)

Born 29 Oct 1845 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Elizabeth (Thompson) Higgins — married 21 Jan 1868 in Falbrook, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 11 Mar 1924 at age 78 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Frederick HIGGINS was buried at Whittingham cemetery aged 79 years. He was a farmer and contractor residing at Falbrook, Bridgman then George St Singleton.

Father: Denis HIGGINS Mother: Honorah MURPHY [Anne]

Sources

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1. BAPTISM: HIGGINS FREDERICK 1217/1845 V18451217 63 DENNIS ANNE
2. DEATH: HIGGINS FREDERICK 1733/1924 79 YRS HURSTVILLE, HURSTVILLE
3. MARRIAGE: 3106/1868 HIGGENES FREDERICK / THOMPSON ELIZABETH PATRICKS PLAIN

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1. Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954), Saturday 15 March 1924, page 6

• DEATH OP MR FREDERICK HIGGINS. Mr Frederick Higgins, who passed away on Tuesday evening last at the residence of his daughter Mrs. Wm. Gardiner, of Punchbowl, was a well-known and highly respected resident of Singleton for 34 years. The deceased had been ill for only a day or two, and his death was sudden and unexpected. He was 79 years of age and a native of Glennie's. Creek; In his early life he was a contractor, and both in business and private life the deceased was a man of upright character and sterling integrity. Two years ago he left Singleton to live with a daughter, Mrs P. Miller, of Concord, and it was while visiting Mrs Gardiner that, his death occurred. His Wife died eight years ago and one son and daughter also predeceased him. The family surviving are: Mr Arthur Higgins (Grafton), Mrs W. Gardiner (Punchbowl), Mrs J. Maloney (Perth), Miss Higgins (Concord), Mrs P. Miller (Concord), and Mis W. M. York (Singleton). The remains wore brought to Singleton on Thursday and the interment took place at the Church of England cemetery at Whittingham the same afternoon.

• Singleton Pioneer Register 1989
• Gardiner history by Bettina