Maryland Eastern Shore Higgins References, 1900-1939

 

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Year:

1900

Meanwhile:

Resenting the increased influence of Western culture and especially Christian missionaries, a secret Chinese group called the "Boxers" began attacking missionaries outside Peking. When a force of 2100 European soldiers was sent to China to intervene, the Chinese empress used troops to turn them back. As the killing escalated, a second force of 18,000 European soldiers was sent, forcing the empress to flee, and making China pay heavy reparations and make commercial concessions.

 

 

Year:

1900 Dorchester Co.

 

Allie Higgins

 

13 Jan 1900. Ridgely (Town News):  Miss Allie Higgins entertained the members of the Teachers’ reading Circle on Wednesday evening.

Source:

"Denton Journal". 13 Jan 1939

Clues/Cross Reference:

24 Feb 1900. Ridgely (Town News):  “Washington’s Birthday was celebrated Wednesday afternoon by the primary department of the Ridgely Academy under the supervision of Misses Higgins and Jones. The room was beautifully and appropriately decorated with the national colors, flags, pictures, and the work of the children. The entertainment did credit alike to the teachers and pupils and was duly appreciated by a well-filled room of the patrons, who had gone out through the mud and water to have a view of the little ones, whose hearts were, of course, made glad to see their mothers and fathers in their school-room. The program follows: …”

Source: "Denton Journal". 24 Feb 1900

 

 

Year:

1900 Dorchester Co.

 

Thomas Higgins, James A. Higgins

 

27 Jan 1900. “Thomas Higgins died at home in Vienna on Tuesday of pneumonia aged 85 years. One son James A. Higgins.”

Source:

Death Notice Abstracts from the Democrat & News, Cambridge, Maryland 1900-1908, Debra S. Moxey

Clues/Cross Reference:

Funeral of Thomas Higgins, age 85, 23 Jan 1900, St. Paul's Parish, Vienna.

Source: "Democrat & News". - "Dorchester County Genealogical Society", Vol. 8-1-7

 

"Broken Hip Heals and Man, 94, Walks. Despite having fallen from a stairway landing in his home and breaking his hip, being confined for several weeks in his bed, James A. Higgins, 94, president of the Vienna Branch of the County Trust Company and one of the Eastern Shore's ‘Grand Old Men’ has surprised his family and friends by being able to walk again." .

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 11 Feb 1939

 

 

Year:

1901

Meanwhile:

Theodore Roosevelt becomes president upon the assassination of William McKinley. He had been shot twice by Leon Czolgosz, a self-proclaimed anarchist.

 

 

Year:

1901 Talbot Co.

 

Martin M. Higgins

 

Court Records for Month of June. Real Estate Transfers Recorded: …,  Martin M. Higgins to John Ornett, 113 acres in the Fourth District. $2500.

Source:

Denton Journal”. 29 June 1901

 

 

Year:

1901 Dorchester Co.

 

Miss Higgins

 

(Preston Town News): “Miss Higgins of Vienna is visiting at the residence of Dr. Philips.”

Source:

Denton Journal”. 2 Nov 1901

Clues/Cross Reference:

“Miss Higgins of Vienna is visiting Mrs. N. H. Nooks”

Source: "Denton Journal". 14 Feb 1903

 

 

Year:

1902 Talbot Co.

 

Robert Higgins

 

27 May 1902. Robert T. Higgins to Thos. E. Harrington... transfer of lot on Church St. (received as a lease to Robert Higgins in 1899 per Liber/Folio 131/125)... $270

Source:

Talbot County Land Records 1902 Liber/Folio 137/211

 

 

Year:

1902 Caroline Co.

 

W. H. Higgins

 

“… The anniversary of the consecration of the [St. Paul’s protestant Episcopal church] church was observed…. W. H. Higgins, of Oxford, took part in the service,…

Source:

Denton Journal”. 1 Nov 1902

 

 

Year:

1903

Meanwhile:

The Wright Brothers succeed in the first flight in a heavier-than-air vehicle. In the first flight, the plane flew for 12 seconds for 120 feet.

 

 

 

Construction is started on the Panama Canal.

 

 

Year:

1903 Dorchester Co.

 

Nellie Higgins

 

“Preston was the scene of a very pretty church wedding when Mr. Nelson Henry Nooks and Miss Nellie Percy Phillips,… were united in wedlock…Miss Nellie Higgins, of Vienna, presided at the organ, and before the arrival of the bridal party rendered some choice selections in a most exquisite manner.”

Source:

Denton Journal”. 24 Jan 1903

 

 

Year:

1903 Talbot Co.

 

Daniel Higgins

 

Testified along with George Ferguson as to the residency and character of William Bernhard, a native of Germany, in Bernhard’s application for

Source:

Odds and Ends: Records of Talbot, Caroline, and Queen Anne's Counties of Maryland, Cynthia V. Schmidt

 

 

Year:

1903 Dorchester Co.

 

Daniel Higgins

 

Daniel Higgins (Age: 40; Race: Black; Marital Status: Single; Residence: Crapo) married Hattie Travers , 26 Jan 1903 in Beach Ground

Source:

USGenweb Archives Marriage Records 1866-1906 Dorchester County Maryland, contributed by Barbara & Steve Woolston

 

 

Year:

1903 Talbot Co.

 

Robert Higgins, Mattie E. Higgins

 

23 Apr 1903. Robert T. and Mattie E. Higgins to James E. Harrison... convey all property as payment for debts owed.

Source:

Talbot County Land Records 1903 Liber/Folio 139/351

 

 

Year:

1903 Dorchester Co.

 

James A. Higgins

 

James A. Higgins is greatly improving his property now occupied by Dr. Eliot and family by making the old part two-story and building a wing across the southern end.

Source:

Cambridge Chronicle”, 5 May 1903

 

 

Year:

1904

Meanwhile:

The Great Baltimore Fire destroys 150 acres of the city center on February 7.

 

 

Year:

1904 Dorchester Co.

 

James  Higgins

 

“Letters and telegrams of congratulations by the hundreds have been pouring in upon Congressman-Elect Smith ever since it was definitely known he had defeated Congressman Jackson…, other congratulators were.., James Higgins, Cambridge; …”

Source:

Denton Journal”, 19 Nov 1904

 

 

Year:

1905 Dorchester Co.

 

Don (?) Nelson Higgins

 

Don (?) Nelson Higgins (Age: 22; Race: White; Marital Status: Single; Residence: Vienna) married Frances Webb , 21 Nov 1905 in Vienna

Source:

USGenweb Archives Marriage Records 1866-1906 Dorchester County Maryland, contributed by Barbara & Steve Woolston

 

 

Year:

1905 Talbot Co.

 

Matilda Higgins, Danile E. Higgins, Owen W. Higgins, William E. Higgins, Sarah HIGGINS Tyler

 

"Died - Mrs. Matilda Higgins at residence of her son in Neavitt on Friday...her brother, E.H. Furness...leaving children: Danile E., Owen W., William E., and Mrs. Sarah Kate Tyler and eighteen grandchildren."

Source:

"Easton Gazette", 3 Jun 1905 (Irma Harper)

 

 

Year:

1905 Dorchester Co.

 

James Higgins

 

“Mr. James Higgins, of Cambridge, was in Denton early this week in the interest of the Supreme Council of United Craftsmen, an insurance company lately instituted at Cambridge.”

Source:

"Denton Journal", 24 Jun 1905

Clues/Cross Reference:

“Mr. James Higgins, of Cambridge, was a visitor in Denton Tuesday.”

Source: "Denton Journal". 5 Aug 1905

“There was a large attendance at the meeting held in the interest of the United craftsmen at the Masonic Hall on Friday night of last week. Congressman Smith, Supreme President of the Order presided, and talks were made by James Higgins, Esq., Supreme Secretary, …”

Source: "Denton Journal". 6 May 1906

 

 

Year:

1905 Dorchester Co.

 

Nellie Larrimore Higgins

 

Married Edward Flemin Webb, 26 April 1905 in Vienna

Source:

US GenWeb Marriage Records 1866-1906 Dorchester County Maryland, contributed by Barbara & Steve Woolston

 

 

Year:

1906

Meanwhile:

Earthquake and fire destroy most of San Francisco, California. Earth waves up to three feet high from the tremor, measuring 8.3 on the Richter scale, toppled trees and buildings.

 

 

Year:

1906 Talbot Co.

 

Martin M. Higgins

 

Served as Mayor of Easton from 1906 - 1908, and again from 1910 - 1914

Source:

Maryland State Archives

Clues/Cross Reference:

“Quite a number of leading citizens of Talbot County met in Easton on Saturday last and formed an anti-bribery league…, M. M. Higgins, … vice-presidents”

Source: "Denton Journal". 24 Nov 1906

 

 

Year:

1908

Meanwhile:

The Ford Motor Company began producing the Model T automobile. Production would continue until 1927.

 

 

Year:

1908 Talbot Co.

 

Margaret A. Higgins, William E. Higgins

 

23 Nov 1907/3 Jan 1908. Margaret A. McQuay, Catherine D. McQuay, Patrick H. McQuay and Emma R. McQuay his wife, William E. McQuay and Lillian M. McQuay his wife, Robert J. McQuay and Laura H. McQuay his wife, Mary H. McQuay, Margaret A. Higgins and William E. Higgins her husband of Talbot County... in consideration of the sum of $400... convey unto Theodore Steilke... all that lot or parcel of ground situate lying and being in Broad creek Neck... [beginning] at a stone planted on the line of Margaret A. McQuay on the Public road known as Bush Neck road and running with the said road in a southerly direction ... [bordering] the land of Austin Bridges [and] with john K. Caulk’s land...  being a part of the tract of land that was conveyed to the Grantors by the will of Patrick McQuay

Source:

Talbot County Land Records 1908 Liber/Folio 150/471

 

 

Year:

1909

Meanwhile:

William H. Taft becomes president.

 

 

Year:

1909 Caroline Co.

 

Louise Higgins

 

[Fowling creek News]: “Mrs. E. P. Foote very pleasantly entertained a few of her young friends last Thursday evening. Among those present were …, Louise Higgins, …”

Source:

"Denton Journal", 20 Mar 1909

Clues/Cross Reference:

[Fowling creek News]: “Miss Louise Higgins was the guest of Miss Helen Wheatley the latter part of the week.”

Source: "Denton Journal". 22 May 1909

[Two Johns News]: “Miss Maude Trice entertained a number of friends Wednesday night at a surprise party. Those present were Misses …, Louise Higgins, …”

Source: "Denton Journal". 12 Mar 1910

[Two Johns News]: “Miss M. Louise Higgins has returned from a visit with friends at Longwood”

Source: "Denton Journal". 2 Apr 1910

[Fowling Creek News]: Our teacher Miss Louise Higgins has returned to her home in Cordova.”

Source: "Denton Journal". 4 Jun 1910

[Hobbs News]: Miss Louise Higgins, teacher of Andersontown School, has been a recent visitor of home relatives at Cordova.”

Source: "Denton Journal". 29 Oct 1910

[Concord News]: “The Epworth League business meeting was delightfully entertained … on Friday evening of last week. Those present were: …, Miss Louise Higgins,  ...”

Source: "Denton Journal". 5 Nov 1910

[Concord News]: “The business meeting of the Epworth League was held last Friday evening – February 24th – at the home of Mr. And Mrs. J. Ben Welch. Recitations were given by [Miss] Louise Higgins, ...”

Source: "Denton Journal". 4 Mar 1911

[Henderson News]: “Miss Louise Higgins, who has taught school here for the past three years, has accepted a position in a school in Richmond, VA.

Source: "Denton Journal". 14 Feb 1914

 

 

Year:

1910 Dorchester Co.

 

Herman Higgins

 

15 Mar 1910. Herman Higgins, age 29, white, single, m. Maud Augusta Hill

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

 

 

Year:

1911 Caroline Co.

 

Bertha Higgins

 

“Mr. Charles Clark, of Denton, and Miss Bertha Higgins, of Tuckahoe Neck, were united in marriage at the M. P. parsonage at Hobbs on Saturday evening last at eight o’clock, Rev. J. T. Bailey officiating. They will reside near Williston where Mr. Clark is engaged in farming.”

Source:

"Denton Journal", 14 Jan 1911

 

 

Year:

1911 Talbot Co.

 

Mrs. James Higgins

 

10 Feb 1911. "Ellen Goldsborough Richards, widow of Joseph D. Richards, died at her home at Hotel Dixon last Saturday night of apoplexy. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. James Higgins of Govenstown near Baltimore and three sisters, Mrs. Mary L. Hooper, Mrs. Van R. Dickinson and Mrs. Sallie Buck all of Cambridge."

Source:

Death Notice Abstracts from the Democrat & News, Cambridge, Maryland 1909-1914, Debra S. Moxey

 

 

Year:

1911 Dorchester Co.

 

Nellie Larrimore Higgins

 

7 Apr 1911. WEBB, Marjorie Ashland …(Father) Edward Fleming? WEBB…(Mother) Nellie Larrimore HIGGINS

Source:

Delayed Birth Registrations. Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1911 Dorchester Co.

 

Nora Higgins

 

12 May 1911. Nora Wright Higgins, 21 white, single m. Margaret Cyne? Mck__?

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

 

 

Year:

1911 Caroline Co.

 

Mr. Higgins

 

[Marydel News]: “Mr. Higgins, of East New Market, has charge of the station during Mr. Legg’s absence.”

Source:

"Denton Journal", 27 May 1911

 

 

Year:

1912

Meanwhile:

Woodrow Wilson becomes president.

 

 

Year:

1912 Dorchester Co.

 

Samuel Higgins

 

19 Apr 1912. Obit for Frank A. LeCompte. Had been a business partner of the late Samuel Higgins.

Source:

Death Notice Abstracts from the Democrat & News, Cambridge, Maryland, 1909-1914, Debra A. Moxey

 

 

Year:

1912 Dorchester Co.

 

Sophia Higgins

 

SMITH, Susan   F - W - M
b 19 Aug 1863  Md
d 19 Aug 1912  near Cambridge, Md
Father - William A. TWILLEY   b Md
Mother - Sophia HIGGINS   b Md
Inf - H.C. SMITH, Cambridge, Md

Burial - 21 Aug 1912  Maple Dam, Dorchester Co Md

Source:

1912 Death Certificate Abstracts. Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1912 Dorchester Co.

 

Lura Higgins

 

HORSEMAN, Infant   M - W - S
b 9 Jul 1912  Dorchester County, Md
d 10 Jul 1912  RFD Cambridge, Md
Father & Inf - James Guy HORSEMAN   b Cambridge, Md
Mother - Lura HIGGINS  b Cambridge, Md

Burial - 11 Jul 1912  Antioch near Cambridge, Md

Source:

1912 Death Certificate Abstracts. Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1913

Meanwhile:

The Titanic sinks after striking a 40'-50' iceberg off Newfoundland.

 

 

Year:

1913 Queen Anne's Co.

 

Harry A. Higgins, William Higgins, Louisa Higgins, Alice Higgins, Louise Higgins, Charles L. Higgins

 

"Harry A. Higgins, aged 40, died at Morristown, NJ Sunday following a long illness of Bright's Disease. Internment at Spring Hill Cemetery. He was formerly a resident of this county and was a son of the late William and Louisa Higgins. Survived by sister Alice Higgins of Richmond, VA, sister Louise Higgins of Henderson, DE, brother Charles L. Higgins of Morristown, NJ."

Source:

"Centreville Record". Obits and Marriages in Maryland Newspapers Queen Anne's County 1876-1942, Trish Surles

 

 

Year:

1913 Dorchester Co.

 

Olin R. Higgins

 

29 Mar 1913. Olin R. Higgins, 23, white, single m. Kate Woolen

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

Clues/Cross Reference:

"...Mrs. Olin Higgins, of Vienna, daughter of Judge and Mrs. William J. Wollen, of Hurlock, and sister of Grace Woolen (who married J. Ormond Neal, of Wilmington)"

Source: "Denton Journal". 10 Mar 1917

 

 

Year:

1914

Meanwhile:

World War I begins. On June 28, Francis Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and the heir to the Austrian throne, and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia by a pro-Serbian nationalist. Following the assassination, Austria issues an ultimatum to Serbia that it be annexed to Austria. (Austria had already annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1908, provoking a Serbian response and came close to starting a war). Serbia's refusal provokes a declaration of war by Austria. Russia, a Serbian ally, declares war against Austria. Germany joins Austria as an ally, although its real target since 1870 has been France. When Germany invades Belgium on route to France, both France and England (who were guarantors of Belgium neutrality after 1870) declare war on Germany. Turkey, which had no real stake in the conflict, agrees to support Germany and guard Austria's southern border and the Black Sea.

 

 

Year:

1914 Dorchester Co.

 

Alice Higgins

 

9 Jul 1914. Elwood S. Bell m. Alice M. Higgins, 24, white, single

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

Clues/Cross Reference:

“Mr. and Mrs. James A. Higgins have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter Marguerite, to Mr. Elwood Sheridan Bell, on Thursday morning, July 9, at ten o'clock, at St. Paul's P.E.Church, Vienna.”

Source: "Denton Journal". 4 Jul 1914

 

 

Year:

1916

Meanwhile:

Over 7,000 people die and 27,000 cases reported of polio (infantile paralysis) in the U.S.

 

 

Year:

1916 Dorchester Co.

 

Louise Adeline Higgins

 

20 Dec 1916. Clarence Ziegler Keller m. Louise Adeline Higgins, 17, white, single

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

 

 

Year:

1916 Talbot Co.

 

Margaret A. MCQUAY Higgins, William E. Higgins

 

Patrick H. McQuay and Emma R. his wife, William E. McQuay and Lillian M. his wife, Robert J. McQuay and Laura H. his wife, Margaret A. Higgins and William E. Higgins her husband, Mary H. McQuay and Catherine D. McQuay sold to William J. Faulkner, four acres on Bush Neck Rd; the residue of a tract devised by Patrick McQuay to Margaret Ann McQuay, now dec’d, for her life residence, with the remainder to the above named children of William N. McQuay. The exception to the sale is a woodlot conveyed in 1908 to Theodore Stielke (Liber/Folio 150/171).

Source:

Talbot County Land Records 1916 Liber/Folio 172/451

 

 

Year:

1917

Meanwhile:

The U.S. joins the War in support of the Entente Powers, principally France, Russia, the British Empire, and Italy.

 

 

 

The Russian Revolution results in control of Russia by the communist Bolshevik party.

 

 

Year:

1918-1919

Meanwhile:

In the spring of 1918 a new and virulent strain of flu appeared at the Fort Riley and Camp Funston training camps in Kansas. Over 11,000 men became ill and 46 died. Within a year, the Spanish flu would spread worldwide, probably as ill soldiers were transported to Europe. The flu killed more than 22 million people, 5 million in India alone. About 550,000 Americans died.

 

 

 

In June 1919 the Treaty of Versailles put an official end to the war with Germany. The treaty required that Germany pay heavy reparations, and included a clause that would create a League of Nations, an international organization that should prevent a new war. The U.S. Senate never ratified the treaty, however, despite Woodrow Wilson's campaign to support the treaty and his idea for a League of Nations

 

 

Year:

1918 Dorchester Co.

 

Frank Webb Higgins

 

25 Jun 1918. Frank Webb Higgins, 22, white, single m. Sarah E. Denson?

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

 

 

Year:

1918 Dorchester Co.

 

Katherine Higgins

 

28 Nov 1918. Dr. Elwood Hunt m. Katherine Higgins, 30, white, single

Source:

Record of Marriages Dorchester County, Maryland 1906-1922, B. Jean Woolston

 

 

Year:

1919

Meanwhile:

The passage of the Eighteenth Amendment prohibits the sale and manufacture of alcohol. It was repealed in 1933.

 

 

Year:

1919 Caroline Co.

 

Harry Bradford Higgins, Alton Arvel Higgins, Paul Higgins, Reginald Higgins, Helen Mae Higgins,

Beatrice Higgins, Delores Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Higgins

 

"Harry Bradford, aged 1 year 2 months and 23 days, little son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Higgins, of Tuckahoe Neck, died of pneumonia as a result of influenza on Wednesday morning, February 12. Funeral services were held at Hillsboro cemetery, Rev. W. I. Jump officiating. The family have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends in their bereavement."

Source:

"Denton Journal". 15 Feb 1919

Clues/Cross Reference:

"Alton Arvel, aged seven years and one day, son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Higgins, of Tuckahoe Neck, died of scarlet fever on Thursday afternoon, April 21st, and all neighbors and acquaintances have deep sympathy for the sorrowing family. The funeral services were held at Hillsboro cemetery, Rev. W. H. Revelle officiating."

Source: "Denton Journal". 30 Apr 1921

 

"[Tuckahoe Neck] Mr. Reginald Higgins returned to his duties at Chester after spending Easter with his father, Mr. William B. Higgins."

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 18 Apr 1925

 

"Mr. Paul Higgins, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Higgins, of Tuckahoe Neck, and Miss Elizabeth Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Harris, of Denton, were married on Saturday evening of last week by Rev. W. L. Jump. They left Sunday for Chester."

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 27 Jun 1925

 

“Mr. Reginald Higgins and sister, Miss Violet, of Easton, spent the week-end in town.“

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 21 Apr 1928

 

"Miss Helen Mae Higgins, of Swarthmore, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Higgins, of Denton, and Mr. Herbert Theis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Theis, of Denton, were quietly married on May 18, 1930, at Denton by the Rev. E.C. Hallman. The young couple will reside in Denton where the groom is employed in mechanical work."

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 14 Jun 1930

 

"Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Corkran, of Philadelphia, are spending a three week vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Higgins. Miss Beatrice Higgins has returned home after spending two weeks with her sister Mrs. Russell L. Corkran, of Philadelphia."

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 5 Sep 1931

 

"Mr. and Mrs. Paul Higgins and daughter, Delores, spent last weekend in Lansdale, Pa."

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 25 Aug 1934

 

"Miss Beatrice Higgins and Mr. Charles Gruell, of Swarthmore, Pa., spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Higgins, of St. Michaels, Md.

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 9 Mar 1935

 

"Dear Santa, I am a little girl, six years old. Will you please bring me a big doll, doll bed, snow suit, bike, and broom, and anything else you want me to have. Don't forget Mother and Dad and my teacher, Mrs. Brooks. Your little girl, Dolores Higgins." 

 

Source: "Denton Journal". 21 Dec 1935

 

 

Year:

1920

Meanwhile:

The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution gives women to right to vote.

 

 

Year:

1920-1925 Talbot Co.

 

John Higgins

 

Will probated. Liber HB2:120

Source:

 

 

 

Year:

1921

Meanwhile:

Warren G. Harding becomes president.

 

 

Year:

1921 Dorchester Co.

 

Samuel Higgins

 

TWILLEY, Sophia E     F - W - W
b 10 Feb 1845  Md
d 11 May 1921  Cambridge, Md
Father - Samuel HIGGINS   b Md
Mother - Mary STERLING   b Not given
Inf - Nellie _______, Cambridge, Md

Burial - 14 May 1921  Cambridge, Md

Source:

1921 Death Certificate Abstracts - Dorchester Co., Md. Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1921 Dorchester Co.

 

K. Elizabeth Higgins

 

HURST, Infant   M - W - S
b & d 22 Mar 1921  Cambridge, Md
Father & Inf - Elwood V. HURST   b Indinana
Mother - K. Elizabeth HIGGINS   b Md

Burial - 23 Mar 1921  Vienna, Md

Source:

1921 Death Certificate Abstracts - Dorchester Co., Md. Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1923

Meanwhile:

Calvin Coolidge becomes president upon the death of Warren Harding.

 

 

Year:

1926 Talbot Co.

 

Martin M. Higgins

 

Martin M. Higgins and Percival Mullikan publish History of the Reincarnation of Easton (Talbot County), Maryland

Source:

History of the Reincarnation of Easton (Talbot County), Maryland

 

 

Year:

1927 Talbot Co.

 

Daniel E. Higgins

 

Elected to Maryland State House of Delegates (2 year term), Democrat. Elected again in 1929, and for the July 1930 Special Session

Source:

Maryland State Archives

 

 

Year:

1928

Meanwhile:

The Baltimore & Eastern Railroad discontinues passenger service between Easton, MD and the ferry at Claiborne.

 

 

Year:

1929

Meanwhile:

Herbert Hoover becomes president.

 

 

 

A global economic crash, which had started in some countries the year before, was first felt in the U.S. with the stock market crash on October 29th, known as “Black Tuesday”.

 

 

Year:

1929

Meanwhile:

Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes president.

 

 

Year:

1929 Dorchester Co.

 

Alice Larrimore Higgins, James A. Higgins, Don Nelson Higgins

 

HIGGINS, Alice Larrimore, wife of James A. HIGGINS died at home this morning. Born at Bloomington, Ill 29 Feb where her father had gone from Queen Anne Co.
Early in his youth. She met Mr HIGGINS while visiting relatives in the East & they married 18 Oct 1876
She is the last of her family as one brother of Centreville, Md died several years ago and a sister of Illinois died earlier.
   Dau - Mrs Edward F. WEBB of Vienna
   Dau - Mrs E.V. HUNT of Vienna
   Dau - Mrs Elwood BELL of Vienna
   Son - Don Nelson HIGGINS of Portsmouth, Va.
   6 grandchildren

Funeral at home Monday & interment in Old Church Cemetery

Source:

"Daily Banner", 25 May 1929.  Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1930 Dorchester Co.

 

T.S. Higgins

 

KINDER, Robert of Seaford died - Funeral attended by Mr & Mrs T.S. HIGGINS, Lee HIGGINS & Mr Julian RICHARDSON - Was a nephew of Mrs HIGGINS (East New Market Item)

Source:

"Daily Banner", 15 Aug 1930.  Dorchester County Genealogical Society

 

 

Year:

1935 Dorchester Co.

 

Olin R. Higgins

 

Olin R. Higgins elected to State Senate for Dorchester County 1935, 1937, and again Special Sessions in 1936, 1936, and 1937

Source:

Maryland State Archives

Clues/Cross Reference:

Scoutleaders of Peninsula to Confer at Dover: … an area-wide conference of Boy Scout Leaders to be held at Dover, Delaware, on Friday, December 13…. Invitations to the hundreds of scouters have been issued by J. Edgar Rhoads… assisting him are … State Senator Olin Higgins, Hurlock; …

Source: "Denton Journal". 7 Dec 1935

 

 

Year:

1935 Talbot Co.

 

Mrs. M. Higgins

 

Name included as on a quilt made to raise funds for the Starr M.E. Church, Wye Mills. A fee of 10 cents per name was charge to have one's name embroidered on it.

Source:

"Chesapeake Cousins", Vol. 2902

 

 

Year:

1935 Dorchester Co.

 

Della Higgins

 

Winner Announced in 4-H club Achievement Contests… Della Higgins, Dorchester, …

Source:

"Denton Journal". 9 Nov 1935

 

 

Year:

1935 Dorchester Co.

 

Sidney Roscoe Higgins

 

Marie Elizabeth Richardson, weds Sidney Roscoe Higgins - 3 Sept 1935

Source:

“Daily Banner”, 3 Sep 1935. Dorchester County Genealogical Society