BIGGERS info from Salt Lake City
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[email protected]At long last, here's my "book report" on what I found in Salt Lake
last month.
last month.
In the Joseph Smith Building library (not the main Family History
Center building) I found a hardbound book titled "The Biggers Family"
by Jeanette Kathleen Biggers Daniels, AG (and I believe she has a PhD
in something).There is no date, nor publisher.But according to
the stamp on the front of the book, the FHC microfilmed it May 24,
1993.And handwritten on the front page is a note from Jeannette
Daniels that says, "This book is donated through Know Your Heritage,
a non-profit historical organization.This book may be used by any-
one researching the Biggers family but may not be reproduced for
profit.This research was sponsored by Jeannette Kathleen Biggers
Daniels and Dr. Eugene Morrison" (to whom she dedicates the book).
Center building) I found a hardbound book titled "The Biggers Family"
by Jeanette Kathleen Biggers Daniels, AG (and I believe she has a PhD
in something).There is no date, nor publisher.But according to
the stamp on the front of the book, the FHC microfilmed it May 24,
1993.And handwritten on the front page is a note from Jeannette
Daniels that says, "This book is donated through Know Your Heritage,
a non-profit historical organization.This book may be used by any-
one researching the Biggers family but may not be reproduced for
profit.This research was sponsored by Jeannette Kathleen Biggers
Daniels and Dr. Eugene Morrison" (to whom she dedicates the book).
The Table of Contents says:
The Table of Contents says:Introduction
The Family in Scotland
The Family in Ireland
The Family in America
Sources
for the Scottish and Irish Sections
for the American Section
Index for the American Section
Index for the Irish Section
Index for the Scottish Section
The Family in Scotland
The Family in Ireland
The Family in America
Sources
for the Scottish and Irish Sections
for the American Section
Index for the American Section
Index for the Irish Section
Index for the Scottish Section
The above covers 113 pages (which are numbered), then there are 114
more pages (not numbered) which list various sources in Ireland,
pedigree chart of the author's line, blank (?) Family Group Sheets,
a picture section, some life stories of various Biggers, and a copy
of a page of the 1820 Mecklenburg Co VA census and two copies about
a Joseph Bigger's Revolutionary War pay.
more pages (not numbered) which list various sources in Ireland,
pedigree chart of the author's line, blank (?) Family Group Sheets,
a picture section, some life stories of various Biggers, and a copy
of a page of the 1820 Mecklenburg Co VA census and two copies about
a Joseph Bigger's Revolutionary War pay.
When we chatted, Jeanette said that while researching this family,
she discovered the surnames "Biggers" and "Fleming" were basically
interchangeable in the very early years (like during the 1100s-1600s
in Scotland).And she also said that the tartans for these two
surnames are IDENTICAL, to this date.Apparently the BIGGERS
originally came from Flanders, the county/area/province in Belgium.
They went on to Scotland where they were kind of known as the
Flemish Biggers, or Fleming Biggers.
When we chatted, Jeanette said that while researching this family,
she discovered the surnames "Biggers" and "Fleming" were basically
interchangeable in the very early years (like during the 1100s-1600s
in Scotland).And she also said that the tartans for these two
surnames are IDENTICAL, to this date.Apparently the BIGGERS
originally came from Flanders, the county/area/province in Belgium.
They went on to Scotland where they were kind of known as the
Flemish Biggers, or Fleming Biggers.
She especially mentioned an Alexander FLEMING, off the top of her
head, and said that c1650 he went directly from Scotland to VA,
possibly to Westmoreland Co., she couldn't recall, AND THAT he was
called "Alexander SCOTT" in those early days in VA.
head, and said that c1650 he went directly from Scotland to VA,
possibly to Westmoreland Co., she couldn't recall, AND THAT he was
called "Alexander SCOTT" in those early days in VA.
>From my understanding, the area where the Flemish people went to
in Scotland is today's town of "Biggars".I found it in the atlas--
teeny town located at 55.38N 3.32W, south of and between Glascow and
Edinburgh.
in Scotland is today's town of "Biggars".I found it in the atlas--
teeny town located at 55.38N 3.32W, south of and between Glascow and
Edinburgh.
The first Bigger that is discussed is Baldwin (Baldwin Flamingus of
Biggar) b c1100."He was a Flemish leader who obtained a grant of
lands of Biggar from David I (b c1080 d 1153).Baldwin was the
first landowner of Biggar that records can be found for.He was
the Sheriff of Lanarkshire, Scotland."She also notes that, "All
Scottish information comes from "Bigger and the House of Fleming,"
by William Hunter unless otherwise stated.This book can be found
in the Genealogical Society."I'm not sure which "Genealogical
Society" she's referring to though.
Biggar) b c1100."He was a Flemish leader who obtained a grant of
lands of Biggar from David I (b c1080 d 1153).Baldwin was the
first landowner of Biggar that records can be found for.He was
the Sheriff of Lanarkshire, Scotland."She also notes that, "All
Scottish information comes from "Bigger and the House of Fleming,"
by William Hunter unless otherwise stated.This book can be found
in the Genealogical Society."I'm not sure which "Genealogical
Society" she's referring to though.
I'm not going to go through the lineage all those "ancient" people,
but some of the names are interesting, coming forward in time:
Hugh of Biggar, Robert of Biggar, Sir Malcolm Fleming of Biggar,
Robert Fleming, Robert Fleming of Biggar, William Flandrensis of
Biggar, Patrick Fleming, Fleming of Bigger, Elizabeth Fleming,
Alexander Fleming, David Fleming.Notice how the "Biggar/Bigger"
gets dropped and "Fleming" comes into being?I find this to be an
extremely important point we should keep in mind during our own
research.
but some of the names are interesting, coming forward in time:
Hugh of Biggar, Robert of Biggar, Sir Malcolm Fleming of Biggar,
Robert Fleming, Robert Fleming of Biggar, William Flandrensis of
Biggar, Patrick Fleming, Fleming of Bigger, Elizabeth Fleming,
Alexander Fleming, David Fleming.Notice how the "Biggar/Bigger"
gets dropped and "Fleming" comes into being?I find this to be an
extremely important point we should keep in mind during our own
research.
Another source Jeanette cites is "The Complete Peerage," but I
could not find where she may have listed an author's name.
could not find where she may have listed an author's name.
{I am going to give several lines of BIGGERS which are not ours,
just to provide some overall information on the surname.Plus
I've found it often helps in research to be able to eliminate
"them" from "us," when trying to sort out our own particular line
from a bunch of people who all have the same last name but not
all are blood kin.}
just to provide some overall information on the surname.Plus
I've found it often helps in research to be able to eliminate
"them" from "us," when trying to sort out our own particular line
from a bunch of people who all have the same last name but not
all are blood kin.}
The next section of the book is "The Family in Ireland."It seems
there were three or four brothers:Michael, John, James, and
probably William BIGGER.The first three were all b 1610s-1620 in
Scotland.Next listed are many other BIGGERs of this same genera-
tion who cannot be connected to the brothers.All these people
are b, m + d in Ireland, many in County Antrim.Some of them came
to America in the 1800s.
there were three or four brothers:Michael, John, James, and
probably William BIGGER.The first three were all b 1610s-1620 in
Scotland.Next listed are many other BIGGERs of this same genera-
tion who cannot be connected to the brothers.All these people
are b, m + d in Ireland, many in County Antrim.Some of them came
to America in the 1800s.
Next section is "The Family in America":the first family men-
tioned is that of Matthew BIGGER b c1700-1710s, m Martha, d Ireland.
The widow, Martha BIGGER, went to the US in 1773, where she d and
is buried at Candor, PA.Six ch are listed for Matthew and Martha,
all being b c1720s-1730s Ireland and all coming to America: 1-Samuel
m#1 Abigail WILSON m#2 Nancy DENNISON; 2-John; 3-Elizabeth, 4-James,
5-Jane, 6-Thomas.No info is given on where they settled.
tioned is that of Matthew BIGGER b c1700-1710s, m Martha, d Ireland.
The widow, Martha BIGGER, went to the US in 1773, where she d and
is buried at Candor, PA.Six ch are listed for Matthew and Martha,
all being b c1720s-1730s Ireland and all coming to America: 1-Samuel
m#1 Abigail WILSON m#2 Nancy DENNISON; 2-John; 3-Elizabeth, 4-James,
5-Jane, 6-Thomas.No info is given on where they settled.
The next family discussed consists of three brothers, Joseph,
William, and John BIGGER.
William, and John BIGGER.
1. "Joseph BIGGER b 1722 Antrim Co Ireland.Some
researchers have believed that this Joseph Bigger
lived in Prince Edward Co, VA for a while before
coming to the North and South Carolina border.
There are no records to show that this is the path
that he took.I believe that this tradition started
because there was a Biggers family living in Prince
Edward Co, VA at the time that Joseph came to America.
That family has been traced to another Biggers family
that came to America in the 1600s.If there is a
relationship, it would be very remote and back in
Scotland many generations ago.Joseph m Sarah --.
Some have suggested that her last name was HARRIS
and others claim BARBER.([author's] NOTE:I have
never seen any proof for either of these last names.)
She appears to have been about 20 years younger than
Joseph was.He d 1786 in York Co, SC.Sarah d 1811
in Williamson Co, TN."
researchers have believed that this Joseph Bigger
lived in Prince Edward Co, VA for a while before
coming to the North and South Carolina border.
There are no records to show that this is the path
that he took.I believe that this tradition started
because there was a Biggers family living in Prince
Edward Co, VA at the time that Joseph came to America.
That family has been traced to another Biggers family
that came to America in the 1600s.If there is a
relationship, it would be very remote and back in
Scotland many generations ago.Joseph m Sarah --.
Some have suggested that her last name was HARRIS
and others claim BARBER.([author's] NOTE:I have
never seen any proof for either of these last names.)
She appears to have been about 20 years younger than
Joseph was.He d 1786 in York Co, SC.Sarah d 1811
in Williamson Co, TN."
Twelve pages of Joseph's descendants come next, which is Jeanette's
line.
line.
2. "William BIGGER came to America from Ireland in the
1750s.He landed in Pennsylvania according to family
tradition but left immediately for Prince Edward Co, VA.
He did not stay there long either but went to NC.He
arrived there about 1762-64.He moved with other close
relatives.He was born c1713 in Ulster, County Antrim,
Ireland and died in 1780.He m Sarah JULIAN who was
b 1717 or 1720 in Ulster."
2. "William BIGGER came to America from Ireland in the
1750s.He landed in Pennsylvania according to family
tradition but left immediately for Prince Edward Co, VA.
He did not stay there long either but went to NC.He
arrived there about 1762-64.He moved with other close
relatives.He was born c1713 in Ulster, County Antrim,
Ireland and died in 1780.He m Sarah JULIAN who was
b 1717 or 1720 in Ulster."
Five pages of William's descendants follow.
Five pages of William's descendants follow.
3. "John BIGGER b 1720.He m Mary PORTER.He d 1766.She
d after 1775.She was on a land record with her son,
Matthew, in Mecklenburg Co., NC in 1775."
3. "John BIGGER b 1720.He m Mary PORTER.He d 1766.She
d after 1775.She was on a land record with her son,
Matthew, in Mecklenburg Co., NC in 1775."
About six pages of John's descendants are listed.
About six pages of John's descendants are listed.****
Section titled:"OTHER BIGGERS FAMILIES THAT CAME TO AMERICA
DIRECTLY FROM SCOTLAND."
Section titled:"OTHER BIGGERS FAMILIES THAT CAME TO AMERICA
DIRECTLY FROM SCOTLAND."
William BIGGER
b 1650 Scotland, lived New Kent Co, VA
d 1679 VA [author's comment: "(sic)This death date has got to be
wrong because the parish register that recorded the births of
his two sons started in 1680."]
m Martha WOODWARD b 1652 d 1727
2 ch:
1. John BIGGER b c1683 New Kent Co, VA
2. William BIGGER
b c1684 St. Peter's Parish, New Kent Co, VA; was in Hanover Co,
VA 1711-1735
d Oct 1769 VA
m Martha -- , she was m#1 to Gideon MACON m#2 to Nathaniel WEST
4 ch:
1. Mary BIGGER (probable daughter)
b c1725/35
m 1740s John WATSON
2. William BIGGER
b 1720 Goochland Co, VA; he was in Spotsylvania Co, VA in 1784
along with Meacon BIGGERS, as a witness to a will; he first
appears in Louisa Co, VA records in 1743
d will probated 14 Feb 1785 Louisa Co, VA
m Martha POLLARD, b 1725 New Kent Co, VA d Oct 1769
Louisa Co, VA
7 ch:
1. David BIGGER
b c1756 VA
d 1804 (probate appraisal date was 9 Jul 1804 Louisa Co, VA)
m Elizabeth FERGUSON d aft 1813
2 ch:
1. William BIGGER
b 10 May 1776 VA
d 30 Jul 1843 Perry, Rolls Co, MO {this should be
"Ralls" Co, I believe--RNH}
m 16 Jul 1807 Matilda HARRISON, b 2 May 1792 d 23 Mar 1886
9 ch:
1. Polly BIGGERS m Girard FAGAN
2. Hiram Louis BIGGER
b 23 Jun 1817 KY
d 22 Feb 1883 Perry, Ro/alls Co, MO
m#1 Mary Eliza HARRISON
1 ch: George BIGGER
m#2 27 Mar 1856 Catherine HULSE, b 21 Apr 1837
d 21 Apr 1893 Ro/alls Co, MO
7 ch:
1. Samuel Louis BIGGER
2. Thomas Anderson BIGGERS
3. Susan Elizabeth BIGGERS
4. Benjamin Franklin BIGGERS
5. Mark/Markena? P. BIGGERS
6. Matilda BIGGERS
7. Alice BIGGERS
3. Harrison BIGGERS
b 11 Nov 1808 Montgomery Co, KY
d 26 Aug 1882
4. William BIGGERS
b 8 Jan 1810
d 27 Mar 1893
5. Louisa BIGGERS
b 18 Feb 1812
d 5 Oct 1841
6. Joseph BIGGERS
b 4 Mar 1814
7. Dulcernal BIGGERS (female)
b 17 Aug 1819
d 30 Jun 1873
8. Sally Ann BIGGERS
b 26 May 1821
9. George H. BIGGERS
b 15 May 1827
d 3 Sep 1847
2. James BIGGER (probable son)
b 1790 VA {?date?--RNH}
d 1860
m Mary -- ,b 1792 d 1869
1 ch:
James W. BIGGER
b c16 Jun 1818 Cumberland Co, KY
d 1899 Marion Co, MO
m Warren Co, MO Miss PAINTER
1 ch:
William Henry (Frisky?/Frisbee?) BIGGERS
b c1850 Marion Co, MO
d 1927 Denver CO
m ?who?
1 ch:
James Wesley BIGGER
b 1891; was living in Blue Island, IL in 1980
2. John BIGGER
m 14 Jun 1779 Louisa Co, VA Mildred FERGUSON
3. James BIGGER
b c1740s; I am not sure if he served in the Revolutionary
War; lived in Bearskin Creek, near Chatham,
Pittsylvania Co, VA
d by 1833
m ?who?
6 ch (at least):
1. probably Robert BIGGERS
m 11 Jan 1795 Pittsylvania Co, VA Betsey W. MATTHEWS
2. probably William BIGGERS
m 8 Oct 1804 Pittsylvania Co, VA Polley V. THOMAS
3. Margaret (Peggy) BIGGERS
b ?Her husband died on a slave trading expedition
and she went back to Bearskin Creek, near Chatham,
Pittsylvania Co, VA to live.She had been living
in KY.James BIGGERS' 140 acres of land, by a
court commission, was conveyed on 18 Nov 1833 to
John, Mary, and Elizabeth BIGGERS, brothers and
sisters of Margaret BIGGERS.They never married
and after their death, the land was conveyed to
Barsilla James COWHERD, son of Buford and Margaret
COWHERD.
d c1858
m 11 Dec 1821 Washington Co KY Buford COWHERD
4. John BIGGER never married
5. Mary BIGGERS never married
6. Elizabeth BIGGERS never married
4. Sarah BIGGER
b c1763
m 11 Sep 1783 Goochland Co, VA George MORRIS although both
were from Louisa Co, VA {RNH note:This marriage I
have found in "The Douglas Register--An Index of
Goochland Wills..." where Sarah is shown as "Sally."
One thing to remember when working with "The Douglas
Register"--it did not necessarily mean the individuals
lived in Goochland Co, or that the event occurred in
Goochland.Reverend Douglas wrote down many life
events if people asked him to do it.They wanted a
record made of the event, regardless of where it took
place or where they lived.Sarah BIGGER and George
MORRIS could have m in Louisa Co, as that's where they
lived.}
5. Mary BIGGER
m John MADDESON/MADISON
6. Macon BIGGER {male}
m 22 Jul 1779 Louisa Co, VA Christian POINDEXTER or
GISSADEThey lived in Spotsylvania Co, VA in 1784;
Orange Co, VA and Goochland Co, VA in the 1780s.
3 ch:
1. Hulday BIGGER
b 17 May 1783
m 6 Dec 1799 Orange Co, VA Gabriel KING
2. Phebe BIGGER
b c1780s
m 17 Jan 1810 Orange Co, VA Hamlet SANFORD
3. Betsy Smith BIGGER
b 22 Apr 1785
m 30 Dec 1808 Orange Co, VA Thorton TUCKER
7. Eleanor BIGGER
m David TERRY
3. Susannah BIGGER (probable daughter)
b c1725/35
m John BIBB of Goochland Co, VA
4. John BIGGER (probable son)
b c1725 Spotsylvania Co, VAHe purchased land in Prince
Edward Co, VA in 1749.He appears to have gone from
Spotsylvania Co, VA in 1745 to Prince Edward Co, VA.
There is a close relationship between his children
and those Susannah BIGGER BIBB.That is why I believe
that they are brother and sister.
d 1814
m Elizabeth CARY
10 ch:
1. Mary BIGGER
m 4 Feb 1803 Prince Edward Co, VA William STEGER
2. Elizabeth H. C. BIGGER
m 18 Nov 1806 Prince Edward Co, VA Samuel SCOTT
3. Salley H. BIGGER
m 17 Mar 1816 Prince Edward Co, VA John A. WATSON
4. Andrew BIGGER
5. John BIGGER Jr
d aft 18 Mar 1782
m 4 May 1769 Amelia Co, VA Martha BOOKER, she m#2
4 Sep 1782 Prince Edward Co, VA Charles HUDSON
6. William C. BIGGER
7. Joseph BIGGER
m 10 Jan 1787 Amelia Co, VA Elizabeth MACON
8. James BIGGER
m ?who?
3 ch:
1. Betsy Coleman BIGGER
b c1780s
m 12 Jan 1808 Prince Edward Co, VA Simon HUGHES
2. Susanna BIGGER
b c1780s
m 16 Mar 1807 Prince Edward Co, VA Thomas RICE
3. Mary (Polly) BIGGER
b c1780s
m 15 Apr 1806 Prince Edward Co, VA John CARTER
9. Tommy BIGGER
m ?who?
2 ch:
1. Lucy S. BIGGER
b c1780s
m 19 Jan 1807 Prince Edward Co, VA George BELL
2. Margaret E. BIGGER
b c1800
m 28 Nov 1825 Prince Edward Co, VA Amos LONGWORTHY
10. Susannah BIGGER
m Mr. WADKINS
b 1650 Scotland, lived New Kent Co, VA
d 1679 VA [author's comment: "(sic)This death date has got to be
wrong because the parish register that recorded the births of
his two sons started in 1680."]
m Martha WOODWARD b 1652 d 1727
2 ch:
1. John BIGGER b c1683 New Kent Co, VA
2. William BIGGER
b c1684 St. Peter's Parish, New Kent Co, VA; was in Hanover Co,
VA 1711-1735
d Oct 1769 VA
m Martha -- , she was m#1 to Gideon MACON m#2 to Nathaniel WEST
4 ch:
1. Mary BIGGER (probable daughter)
b c1725/35
m 1740s John WATSON
2. William BIGGER
b 1720 Goochland Co, VA; he was in Spotsylvania Co, VA in 1784
along with Meacon BIGGERS, as a witness to a will; he first
appears in Louisa Co, VA records in 1743
d will probated 14 Feb 1785 Louisa Co, VA
m Martha POLLARD, b 1725 New Kent Co, VA d Oct 1769
Louisa Co, VA
7 ch:
1. David BIGGER
b c1756 VA
d 1804 (probate appraisal date was 9 Jul 1804 Louisa Co, VA)
m Elizabeth FERGUSON d aft 1813
2 ch:
1. William BIGGER
b 10 May 1776 VA
d 30 Jul 1843 Perry, Rolls Co, MO {this should be
"Ralls" Co, I believe--RNH}
m 16 Jul 1807 Matilda HARRISON, b 2 May 1792 d 23 Mar 1886
9 ch:
1. Polly BIGGERS m Girard FAGAN
2. Hiram Louis BIGGER
b 23 Jun 1817 KY
d 22 Feb 1883 Perry, Ro/alls Co, MO
m#1 Mary Eliza HARRISON
1 ch: George BIGGER
m#2 27 Mar 1856 Catherine HULSE, b 21 Apr 1837
d 21 Apr 1893 Ro/alls Co, MO
7 ch:
1. Samuel Louis BIGGER
2. Thomas Anderson BIGGERS
3. Susan Elizabeth BIGGERS
4. Benjamin Franklin BIGGERS
5. Mark/Markena? P. BIGGERS
6. Matilda BIGGERS
7. Alice BIGGERS
3. Harrison BIGGERS
b 11 Nov 1808 Montgomery Co, KY
d 26 Aug 1882
4. William BIGGERS
b 8 Jan 1810
d 27 Mar 1893
5. Louisa BIGGERS
b 18 Feb 1812
d 5 Oct 1841
6. Joseph BIGGERS
b 4 Mar 1814
7. Dulcernal BIGGERS (female)
b 17 Aug 1819
d 30 Jun 1873
8. Sally Ann BIGGERS
b 26 May 1821
9. George H. BIGGERS
b 15 May 1827
d 3 Sep 1847
2. James BIGGER (probable son)
b 1790 VA {?date?--RNH}
d 1860
m Mary -- ,b 1792 d 1869
1 ch:
James W. BIGGER
b c16 Jun 1818 Cumberland Co, KY
d 1899 Marion Co, MO
m Warren Co, MO Miss PAINTER
1 ch:
William Henry (Frisky?/Frisbee?) BIGGERS
b c1850 Marion Co, MO
d 1927 Denver CO
m ?who?
1 ch:
James Wesley BIGGER
b 1891; was living in Blue Island, IL in 1980
2. John BIGGER
m 14 Jun 1779 Louisa Co, VA Mildred FERGUSON
3. James BIGGER
b c1740s; I am not sure if he served in the Revolutionary
War; lived in Bearskin Creek, near Chatham,
Pittsylvania Co, VA
d by 1833
m ?who?
6 ch (at least):
1. probably Robert BIGGERS
m 11 Jan 1795 Pittsylvania Co, VA Betsey W. MATTHEWS
2. probably William BIGGERS
m 8 Oct 1804 Pittsylvania Co, VA Polley V. THOMAS
3. Margaret (Peggy) BIGGERS
b ?Her husband died on a slave trading expedition
and she went back to Bearskin Creek, near Chatham,
Pittsylvania Co, VA to live.She had been living
in KY.James BIGGERS' 140 acres of land, by a
court commission, was conveyed on 18 Nov 1833 to
John, Mary, and Elizabeth BIGGERS, brothers and
sisters of Margaret BIGGERS.They never married
and after their death, the land was conveyed to
Barsilla James COWHERD, son of Buford and Margaret
COWHERD.
d c1858
m 11 Dec 1821 Washington Co KY Buford COWHERD
4. John BIGGER never married
5. Mary BIGGERS never married
6. Elizabeth BIGGERS never married
4. Sarah BIGGER
b c1763
m 11 Sep 1783 Goochland Co, VA George MORRIS although both
were from Louisa Co, VA {RNH note:This marriage I
have found in "The Douglas Register--An Index of
Goochland Wills..." where Sarah is shown as "Sally."
One thing to remember when working with "The Douglas
Register"--it did not necessarily mean the individuals
lived in Goochland Co, or that the event occurred in
Goochland.Reverend Douglas wrote down many life
events if people asked him to do it.They wanted a
record made of the event, regardless of where it took
place or where they lived.Sarah BIGGER and George
MORRIS could have m in Louisa Co, as that's where they
lived.}
5. Mary BIGGER
m John MADDESON/MADISON
6. Macon BIGGER {male}
m 22 Jul 1779 Louisa Co, VA Christian POINDEXTER or
GISSADEThey lived in Spotsylvania Co, VA in 1784;
Orange Co, VA and Goochland Co, VA in the 1780s.
3 ch:
1. Hulday BIGGER
b 17 May 1783
m 6 Dec 1799 Orange Co, VA Gabriel KING
2. Phebe BIGGER
b c1780s
m 17 Jan 1810 Orange Co, VA Hamlet SANFORD
3. Betsy Smith BIGGER
b 22 Apr 1785
m 30 Dec 1808 Orange Co, VA Thorton TUCKER
7. Eleanor BIGGER
m David TERRY
3. Susannah BIGGER (probable daughter)
b c1725/35
m John BIBB of Goochland Co, VA
4. John BIGGER (probable son)
b c1725 Spotsylvania Co, VAHe purchased land in Prince
Edward Co, VA in 1749.He appears to have gone from
Spotsylvania Co, VA in 1745 to Prince Edward Co, VA.
There is a close relationship between his children
and those Susannah BIGGER BIBB.That is why I believe
that they are brother and sister.
d 1814
m Elizabeth CARY
10 ch:
1. Mary BIGGER
m 4 Feb 1803 Prince Edward Co, VA William STEGER
2. Elizabeth H. C. BIGGER
m 18 Nov 1806 Prince Edward Co, VA Samuel SCOTT
3. Salley H. BIGGER
m 17 Mar 1816 Prince Edward Co, VA John A. WATSON
4. Andrew BIGGER
5. John BIGGER Jr
d aft 18 Mar 1782
m 4 May 1769 Amelia Co, VA Martha BOOKER, she m#2
4 Sep 1782 Prince Edward Co, VA Charles HUDSON
6. William C. BIGGER
7. Joseph BIGGER
m 10 Jan 1787 Amelia Co, VA Elizabeth MACON
8. James BIGGER
m ?who?
3 ch:
1. Betsy Coleman BIGGER
b c1780s
m 12 Jan 1808 Prince Edward Co, VA Simon HUGHES
2. Susanna BIGGER
b c1780s
m 16 Mar 1807 Prince Edward Co, VA Thomas RICE
3. Mary (Polly) BIGGER
b c1780s
m 15 Apr 1806 Prince Edward Co, VA John CARTER
9. Tommy BIGGER
m ?who?
2 ch:
1. Lucy S. BIGGER
b c1780s
m 19 Jan 1807 Prince Edward Co, VA George BELL
2. Margaret E. BIGGER
b c1800
m 28 Nov 1825 Prince Edward Co, VA Amos LONGWORTHY
10. Susannah BIGGER
m Mr. WADKINS
****
MISCELLANEOUS BIGGER(S) INFORMATION:
MISCELLANEOUS BIGGER(S) INFORMATION:
Mary BIGGER m Julius ALLEN 11 Oct 1768 Henrico Co, VA.
Mary BIGGER m Julius ALLEN 11 Oct 1768 Henrico Co, VA.Will BIGGER and Martha RICHARDSON, daughter Polly born 13 Oct 1781,
son Landie born 20 Sep 1785.They lived in KY by 1820.
son Landie born 20 Sep 1785.They lived in KY by 1820.
William BIBB and Eliz. BIGGARS, son Baggars born 2 May 1783.
William BIBB and Eliz. BIGGARS, son Baggars born 2 May 1783.Martha BIGGER married to Samuel MORRIS
Martha BIGGER married to Samuel MORRISMartha BIGGER married to Robert DOUGLAS
Martha BIGGER married to Robert DOUGLASSusannah BIGGER married to Richard CARTER
Susannah BIGGER married to Richard CARTERWilliam BIGGER on Payroll of Capt. John Morton's Company from
28th June to 28th July 1776.He got 2 pounds.
28th June to 28th July 1776.He got 2 pounds.
John Bell BIGGER had land in Hanover Co, VA in 1855.
John Bell BIGGER had land in Hanover Co, VA in 1855.Sally C. BIGGER married William STEVENSON 9 Sep 1822 in Lunenburg
Co, VA.
Co, VA.
David J. BIGGER married Mary E. ROBERTSON 18 Jan 1850 in Lunenburg
Co, VA.
Co, VA.
Rev. Hugh JONES of Maryland in his will left a riding horse and
saddle to Col. John BIGGER of Calvert Co, MD.Will dated 3 Jan
1701 and proved 2 Feb 1701.
saddle to Col. John BIGGER of Calvert Co, MD.Will dated 3 Jan
1701 and proved 2 Feb 1701.
Joseph BIGGER married Elizabeth MACON 10 January 1787.
Joseph BIGGER married Elizabeth MACON 10 January 1787.Edward BIGGER got land grant No. 2031 from the State of NC for
Revolutionary War service (445 acres in TN).
Revolutionary War service (445 acres in TN).
William D. BIGGER born 1810-11 in VA d c1881-1882.His mother
and father were born in Virginia according to the 1880 census of
Marshall Co, TN.He married Martha M. -- , born 1858 in TN; John
Buford BIGGER born 1857 in TN; Cynthia Ann BIGGER born 1859 in TN;
Drumanda BIGGERS born 1861 in TN; Andrew Joseph BIGGER born 1863
in TN; John B. BIGGER born 1857 in TN; Jennie BIGGER born 1862 in
TN.She married Mr. GARDNER.
and father were born in Virginia according to the 1880 census of
Marshall Co, TN.He married Martha M. -- , born 1858 in TN; John
Buford BIGGER born 1857 in TN; Cynthia Ann BIGGER born 1859 in TN;
Drumanda BIGGERS born 1861 in TN; Andrew Joseph BIGGER born 1863
in TN; John B. BIGGER born 1857 in TN; Jennie BIGGER born 1862 in
TN.She married Mr. GARDNER.
James BIGGAR went from Northern Ireland to Philadelphia between
1730 and 1740.He went from Philadelphia to New Jersey and
settled in Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon Co.He married a widow,
Martha FLEMEN (FLEMING).She had three children by her first
marriage.James BIGGAR's will was dated 23 May 1756 in Bethlehem,
Hunterdon Co, NJ.Children by Martha FLEMING:John born 1760;
Martha born 1769; and William born 1777.There were other child-
ren but the three above named were the only ones who came to
Canada... There was another son, Robert BIGGER who stayed in NJ.
1730 and 1740.He went from Philadelphia to New Jersey and
settled in Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon Co.He married a widow,
Martha FLEMEN (FLEMING).She had three children by her first
marriage.James BIGGAR's will was dated 23 May 1756 in Bethlehem,
Hunterdon Co, NJ.Children by Martha FLEMING:John born 1760;
Martha born 1769; and William born 1777.There were other child-
ren but the three above named were the only ones who came to
Canada... There was another son, Robert BIGGER who stayed in NJ.
Lieut. James M. JOHNSTON succeeded to the command by promotion...
25th of March 1825 became Captain...The Subatterns at this period
were Lieutenant Thomas B. BIGGER and ...In July 1829, Capt.
JOHNSTON and Lieut. BIGGER both resigned their commissions... the
company elected Thomas B. BIGGER, who had been their 1st Lieut. in
1829, as Captain.His commission is dated 26th April 1832.Capt.
BIGGER was one of the survivors of that gallant band of Petersburg
volunteers, who rendered such distinguished services at Fort Meigs
during the last war....Capt. BIGGER served as Captain more than
7 years.
25th of March 1825 became Captain...The Subatterns at this period
were Lieutenant Thomas B. BIGGER and ...In July 1829, Capt.
JOHNSTON and Lieut. BIGGER both resigned their commissions... the
company elected Thomas B. BIGGER, who had been their 1st Lieut. in
1829, as Captain.His commission is dated 26th April 1832.Capt.
BIGGER was one of the survivors of that gallant band of Petersburg
volunteers, who rendered such distinguished services at Fort Meigs
during the last war....Capt. BIGGER served as Captain more than
7 years.
Pittsylvania Co, VA:
John BIGGER married Martha R. BIGGERDate of bond 9 Jan 1837,
Bondsman:William C. BIGGER.
John BIGGER married Martha R. BIGGERDate of bond 9 Jan 1837,
Bondsman:William C. BIGGER.
Columbus C. TINSLEY married Mary E. C. BIGGERDate of bond
14 Sep 1840, Bondsman:William C. BIGGER.
James HERNDON married Elizabeth BIGGERS 28 Mar 1832, Elizabeth
BIGGERS is the mother of Elizabeth BIGGERS.
14 Sep 1840, Bondsman:William C. BIGGER.
James HERNDON married Elizabeth BIGGERS 28 Mar 1832, Elizabeth
BIGGERS is the mother of Elizabeth BIGGERS.
Rowan Co, NC:
Buried at Bethpage Presbyterian Church, 3 miles west of Kannapolis
on the road to Davidson:Elizabeth BIGGER who died 3 Sep 1841,
aged 29 years, 7 mos & 17 days
Hanover Co, VA:
John Bell BIGGER had land in Hanover Co, VA in 1855
Buried at Bethpage Presbyterian Church, 3 miles west of Kannapolis
on the road to Davidson:Elizabeth BIGGER who died 3 Sep 1841,
aged 29 years, 7 mos & 17 days
Hanover Co, VA:
John Bell BIGGER had land in Hanover Co, VA in 1855
Louisa Co, VA:
Pleasant CARPENTER and Patsey BIGGERS, daughter of John BIGGERS,
were married 13 Dec 1803.
Pleasant CARPENTER and Patsey BIGGERS, daughter of John BIGGERS,
were married 13 Dec 1803.
Robert DOUGLASS married Martha BIGGER 15 Jan 1772.
Robert DOUGLASS married Martha BIGGER 15 Jan 1772.James DUKE married Nancey BIGGERS 28 Dec 1806.
James DUKE married Nancey BIGGERS 28 Dec 1806. George MORRIS married Salley BIGGER.William BIGGER gives consent
for Salley.Surety:James BIGGER.Married 11 Sep 1783 by
Rev. William Douglas.
for Salley.Surety:James BIGGER.Married 11 Sep 1783 by
Rev. William Douglas.
Samuel MORRIS married Martha BIGGERS 27 Aug 1791.
Samuel MORRIS married Martha BIGGERS 27 Aug 1791. Barnabas LIPSCOMBS and Polly BIGGERS, daughter of Miles S. BIGGERS
married 2 Feb 1804.Witness:William BIGGERS.
married 2 Feb 1804.Witness:William BIGGERS.
John BIGGER married 14 Jun 1779 to Mildred FERGUSON
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