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Descendants of Richard Higgins

5. RICHARD³ HIGGINS (RICHARD², ?¹) was born 23 February 1839 in Ballymacotter, County Cork, Ireland. He married ANNE LAWLESS 01 October 1864 in St Joseph on the Brandywine, Wilminton, DE.

Notes for ANNE LAWLESS:
1870 Census Record, Newcastle County, Brandywine Parish, Delaware

Ann Higgins      Age 26            Keep House            Born in Ireland
Ellen Higgins      Age 4            At Home                  Born in Delaware
Margaret Higgins      Age 2            At Home                  Born in Delaware
Mary Lawless      Age 23            Works in Paper Mill       Born in Ireland

Children of RICHARD HIGGINS and ANNE LAWLESS are:

ELLEN⁴ HIGGINS, b. 28 July 1865, Delaware, USA.

Notes for ELLEN HIGGINS:
Baptismal Date: 06 August 1865
Baptismal Sponsors: Michael Higgins & Margaret Lawless

ii.

MARGARET HIGGINS, b. 31 October 1867, Delaware, USA.

Notes for MARGARET HIGGINS:
Baptismal Date: 10 November 1867 Priest: I. S. Walsh
Baptismal Sponsors: Martin Higgins and Mary Lawless

6. JOHN L.³ HIGGINS (RICHARD², ?¹) was born 14 June 1841 in Ballymacotter, County Cork, Ireland, and died 16 July 1917 in London, Madison, Ohio. He married MARY A HEALY 03 February 1861 in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of MATT HEALY and JOANNA KELLEHER.

Notes for JOHN L. HIGGINS:
Death Certificate: County of Madison, Registration District No. 7, Village of London, Primary Registration District No. 2821, Registration No. 53

Date of Death: 16 July 1917 about age 81
Date of Birth: about 1836
Place of Birth: County Cork, Ireland
Name of Father: Richard Higgins
Father Birthplace: Ireland
Name of Mother: Ellen Scanlan (It appears this is incorrect....mother was Ellen Kirk)
Mother Birthplace:Ireland
Informant:Benjamin Higgins

1870 Census: Age = 35 Birth year: 1835
1880 Census: Age = 41 Birth year: 1839
1900 Census: Age = 60 Birth year: 1840
Death Certificate: Age = 81 Birth year: 1836

1900 Ohio Census records the following:
Year of Birth: 1839
Age: 60
Year of Immigration: 1856
Years in US: 43
Years married: 39

Obituary - Madison Press - July 1917: John Higgins, aged 81 years, died of a complication of diseases, at his home on East First street, Sunday afternoon at five o'clock. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Peter Morrissey, Misses Mary and Katherine Higgins, Benjamin, Dan, Matthew and Thomas Higgins all of London, and Sister Mary Lorenza of the Sisters of Mercy in Cincinnati. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's church and the body buried in the Catholic cemetery.

Madison Press - July 19, 1917: The funeral service of John L. Higgins, which was held Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's church, was attended by the following out-of-town: Thomas O'Brien and wife, Mrs. John Connors, Mrs. Ed Buck, Mrs. Jerry Dineen, Mrs. Joseph O'Brien, Misses Anna and Catherine Dineen, of Springfield; John Morrissey and wife, William Hearley and wife, Jerry Hearley and daughter, Mrs. Frank Pierce, Miss Margaret Waters, Matthew Haley and wife, William Reardean, wife and daughter, Miss Anna, Misses Nellie Morrissey, Catherine and Bessie Burns of Columbus; Misses Evaline and Cleo Haley, of Logan; Joseph A. Morrissey, of Rochester, N.Y.

Baptismal record of 10th child, Thomas E. Higgins, at St. Patrick Church in London, OH reads as follows:
Thomas Edward
ex Joanne Higgins, ex loco Bally Cotteen, Cork, Hiberniae
et Maria Healey, ex loco Bally Vorneen, Cork, Hiberniae
Patrini fuerunt Willelmo Hearley et Maria Hearley
Christened 12/29/1878 Father McNamara

History of Ballycotton

The name Ballycotton derives from the Gaelic Baile Choitín; coitín being the diminutive of coite which means a cut-off slice or portion; a small skiff.
The Danes may have landed at Ballycotton on their way to plunder Cloyne in the 8th, 9th and 10th centuries.
Lewis Topographical Dictionary tells us that Ballycotton is a village and ploughland in the parish of Cloyne, Barony of Imokilly, County of Cork and province of Munster, 4 miles southeast from Cloyne, containing 856 habitants. The Book of Cloyne gives this description of Ballycotton: This is an isolated portion of the parish, situated on the shore of a bay of the same name in St. George’s channel, six miles from Poor Head, and consists of a scattered village comprising about 150 small houses, it is much frequented in the summer for sea-bathing. At the entrance of the bay are two islands called the Ballycotton islands situated five miles from the mainland. This is one of the five stations of coast-guard that are comprised within the district of Youghal.
Their is a lighthouse situated on one of the islands which was built after several ships had been wrecked in the vicinity of Ballycotton in the 1830’s and 1840’s.

Notes for MARY A HEALY:
Death Certificate: County of Madison, Registration District No. 362, File # 36663, Village of London, Primary Reg. Dist. No. 2377, Registered No. 58
Date of Death: 3 July 1909
Date of Birth: 1834
Age at Death: 75
Birthplace: Ireland
Name of Father: Mat Haley
Father Birthplace: Ireland
Name of Mother: Johana Kelleher
Mother Birthplace: Ireland
Informant: John L. Higgins

Obituary states birthplace as County Kerry

Baptismal record of son, Thomas, indicates Mary is from Bally Vorneen (Ballyvourney), County Cork

Christening Record from Ballyvourney Parish Registers: March 27, 1842

Brandywine District of Wilmington, Delaware 1860 Census records the following:
Mary Haley, Age 18, Birthplace Ireland
Abbe Haley, Age 17, Birthplace Ireland

1900 Ohio Census records the following:
Birthdate: Nov. 1835
Age 64
Year of Immigration: 1855
Years in US: 44
Years married: 39

Obituary: Madison Press, July 6, 1909

Mrs. Mary Haley Higgins, aged 75, wife of John Higgins, died suddenly of neuralgia of the heart at her home on East First street at 5:30 o'clock last Saturday evening. She had been failing in health for some time, but on Saturday she was feeling much better and was taken worse while seated on the porch, but had gone into the house and laid down on the couch, and by the time the family reached her side she was in the throes of death.
The deceased was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came to Wilmington, Delaware, when a young lady, and was married to Mr. Higgins in 1861, and in 1862 the couple came to Madison county, where they settled on a farm near Sedalia, after which they moved to Oak Run township, and by hard work and management they bought a piece of the Chrisman land, where they remained until about five years ago, when they moved to East First street, London.
There were ten children born to the union, eight of whom are now living as follows: Mrs. Peter Morrissey, Paint township; Mary, on the home farm; Catherine, at home; Sister Lorenzo, of the convent of Mercy, of Cincinnati; Benjamin and Dan; on the home farm; Matthew, on the Dwyer Bros. farm, east of London, and Thomas, lineman for the Belle Telephone Co., of Ashtabula.
She was of a kind-hearted disposition, a friend to all, a good neighbor and a woman who will be sadly missed.
The funeral services were held at St. Patrick's Church Monday morning, and were very largely attended, and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, south of town.

Card of Thanks
We take this means of extending our heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown us in our time of bereavement.
THE FAMILY

Personal Mention; Madison County Democrat; July 19, 1893
Mrs. Johanna Casey, of Wilmington, Delaware, accompanied by Miss Mary Healy, are being entertained by John Higgins and family, Oak Run Township.

Children of JOHN HIGGINS and MARY HEALY are:

ELLEN ELIZABETH⁴ HIGGINS, b. 06 January 1862, Madison County, Ohio; d. 08 January 1944, London, Madison, Ohio; m. PETER ANDREW MORRISSEY, 14 November 1882, St Patrick Church, London, Ohio.

Marriage Notes for ELLEN HIGGINS and PETER MORRISSEY:
Witnesses: Michael Fraher and Joanna Healy
Marriage performed by Rev. Father Berding of St. Patricks Church, London, OH

	ii.		MARY ANNE HIGGINS, b. 02 March 1863, Madison County, Ohio; d. 06 April 1947, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.
	iii.		CATHERINE CECILIA HIGGINS, b. 23 May 1865, Stokes Twp., Madison County, Ohio; d. 13 November 1924, London, Madison County, Ohio.

Notes for CATHERINE CECILIA HIGGINS:
Baptismal Sponsors: John & Ann Casey
Priest: J. Conway

Resided on First St in London

Funeral conducted by Rev. McNamara

Personal Mention - The Madison County Democrat, Wednesday, August 2, 1893

Misses Katie and Mary Ann Higgins and cousin, Miss Mary Haley, of Delaware State, visited in West Jefferson Monday and Tuesday. They will leave today (Wednesday) on a short visit in Cincinnati, where the Misses Higgins have a sister in the Convent of Mercy.

iv.

JOHANNA (SISTER MARY LORENZO) HIGGINS, b. 11 January 1867, Madison County, Ohio; d. 10 April 1957, Hamilton, Butler, Ohio.

Notes for JOHANNA (SISTER MARY LORENZO) HIGGINS:
Personal Mention-The London Enterprise, Friday, January 6, 1893
John Higgins, wife and daughter Kate, and Peter Morrissey and wife, of Oak Run Township, were in Cincinnati, Wednesday witnessing the ceremony in which Miss Josie Higgins received the black veil in the order of the Sisters of Mercy.

Baptismal Sponsors: Wm. & Ellen Hurley
Priest: J. Conway

Death Certificate records name as Sister Mary Lorenzo Higgins, R.S.M.

Letter received June 26, 1998 from Sister Loraine, Convent of Mercy, Cincinnati, Ohio:

Johanna Higgins born January 12, 1863. (our records list her birth date as 1868, but shortly before Sister died her nieces told the superior that Sister was born in 1863) Johanna entered the novitiate (training) of the Sisters of Mercy in Cincinnati on July 12, 1890. She soon became known as Sister Mary Lorenzo. She professed final religious vows (Poverty, Chastity and Obedience) on January 5, 1893. Sister taught elementary and high school in Cincinnati, Urbana, Springfield and Piqua, Ohio for 59 years. For some of that time she was principal and local superior. She spent about a year at Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio before she died on April 10, 1957. She was senile a few years, but was able to respond until shortly before her death which was due to old age (94?) and the stroke she suffered a few days earlier.

JOHN W HIGGINS, b. 11 April 1869, Madison County, Ohio; d. 15 July 1893, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.

Notes for JOHN W HIGGINS:
Baptismal Sponsors: Daniel Haley & Joan Conway
Priest: J. Conway

The Madison Press, Wednesday, July 10, 1893

KILLED BY A TRAIN

A Madison County Boy Meets A Horrible Death in Columbus

This community was shocked last Sunday morning to hear of the tragic death of John L Higgins, the eldest son of John Higgins, a highly respected Oak Run township farmer. The young man learned the trade of a brickmason with Daniel W. McGrath, the well known Columbus contractor, several years ago, and has since been employed by that gentleman. He has been working at Marion, O., for several weeks and left that place on the Saturday evening train with his kit of tools for Columbus. The train arrived in Columbus between 10 and 11 o'clock and was stopped at Fifth avenue long enough for Mr. H. to alight, thus saving him a walk of a couple of miles. Several sidings ran along the main tracks at this point and it is supposed the young man stepped from one track to avoid a switch engine when the fast passenger on another track struck him. He was thrown the distance of sixty feet and met an instantaneous death. The back of the skull was crushed, the neck and both legs were broken, the arms almost severed and the body badly cut. No one witnessed the accident. A track walker found the mangled remains a hour later and papers and a passbook revealed the identity of the victim of the cruel wheels. The body was prepared for shipment and on the following day was sent to London and taken to the home of the bereaved family.
Poor John! A few months ago he was in London, a happy and healthy specimen of manhood, and officiated as attendant at the marriage of a friend, and last Monday morning his remains laid before the same alter in St. Patrick's church to receive the last sad rites over the dead. The church was crowded with sympathetic friends and the funeral cortege was one of the largest that ever left this church.
The deceased was a sober, trustworthy and energetic young man, who had the respect of his acquaintances. He was one of the corps of workmen who laid brick on our new Court House and Jail, and was an excellent mechanic, although only 24 years old. The sympathy of a host of friends is extended to the grief-stricken family in the loss of a dutiful son and beloved brother.

Card of Thanks: We extend our thanks to the many kind friends who offered their assistance at the death of our beloved son and brother, John L. Higgins
The Family

vi.

RICHARD HIGGINS, b. 24 August 1871, Madison County, Ohio; d. March 1909, Sturgis, South Dakota.

Notes for RICHARD HIGGINS:
Baptismal Sponsors: Daniel Creedon & Marg. Dineen
Priest: J. Conway

Madison Press - March 1909

DETAILS OF THE DEATH OF RICHARD HIGGINS

Extracts from letters received by London relatives give the following details of the death at Sturgess, S.D., of Richard Higgins, son of John L. Higgins of London:
John L. Higgins received letters from Mr. and Mrs. Karrels, of near Sturgess, S.D., about his son Richard, or "Dick", as they said he wanted to be called.
"He came to our place on November 28, 1905, and has been with us ever since. We loved him as a brother and considered him one of the family. Mrs. Karrels said her children would mind Richard as well as their father. She said she never heard him swear or use an immoral word, and that he was particularly kind to animals; never saw him abuse a horse. He told her not long ago it was nine years since he was home. He spoke of his home being in Ohio, but never of London; also of being in Pittsburg previous to coming here. He spoke of a sister in the convent in Cincinnati. He was sick but a few days of pneumonia. We did all we could to save him, but could not. Was buried March 6 with requiem mass, and Father Columban preached a nice sermon."
Richard made many friends and was liked by everyone. He went to Pittsburg Jan. 1, 1901. He wrote home while he was there, but since he left Pittsburg the family never heard of him until of his death.
It is quite a consolation to the family to know their son and brother was well taken care of among strangers, and feel deeply indebted to the good Mr. and Mrs. Karrels for all they did for him.

vii.

BENJAMIN F HIGGINS, b. 28 August 1872, Madison County, Ohio; d. 13 November 1943, Madison County, Ohio.

Notes for BENJAMIN F HIGGINS:
Obituary: The Madison Press, Monday, November 15, 1943

Ben Higgins Dies Suddenly

Heart Attack Fatal to Prominent Farmer

Benjamin Higgins, 70, prominent Oak Run township farmer, died suddenly Saturday morning at his home, seven miles south of here on the Armswtrong road.
Mr. Higgins had not been in the best of health for several weeks but his death came as a shock to the family and community. He had arisen as usual and immediately after breakfast was stricken with an attack of heart trouble. His death was the second within five days in the family, his brother, Matthew, having died suddenly on Tuesday and was buried Friday.
He was a son of the late John and Mary Higgins and was born in Clark county near South Charleston. He and his brother Dan had farmed together in Oak Run township for many years where they have resided for the past 60 years.
Mr. Higgins is survived by three sisters, Mrs. P. A. Morrissey, and Miss Mary Ann Higgins of London, and Sister Mary Lorenzo of Mercy Convent, Cincinnati; two brothers, Dan at home and Tom Higgins of London.
The requiem high mass will be sung by Rev. Father David Powers at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's church. Burial in St. Patrick's cemetery by Conner Funeral service.

viii.

DANIEL F HIGGINS, b. 1874, Madison County, Ohio; d. 21 January 1946, Madison County, Ohio; m. KATHERINE FRANCES CONNOR, 18 August 1909, St Patricks Church, London, Ohio.

Marriage Notes for DANIEL HIGGINS and KATHERINE CONNOR:
Marriage Witnesses; John Morrissey & Helena Connor

ix.

MATTHEW A HIGGINS, b. 22 March 1877, Madison County, Ohio; d. 09 November 1943, London, Madison, Ohio; m. ELLENA NORA HARRIGAN, 04 September 1907, St Patrick's Church, London, OH.

Notes for MATTHEW A HIGGINS:
November 1938: Dissolution Sale: Dwyer & Higgins; having decided to dissolve partnership, the undersigned will offer at public auction at the residence on the Paul Dwyer farm, 9 miles east of London, 1 1/2 miles west of Lilly Chapel on State Route No. 665 on Monday, November 28, 1938 beginning at 11 o'clock sharp

Obituary: Madison Press, Thursday, November 11, 1943

Matt Higgins Dies Tuesday

Matthew Higgins, aged 67 years, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Madison County, dropped dead of a heart attack in front of the Lincoln Inn Tuesday evening.
Mr. Higgins retired from farming several years ago and moved with his family to West Jefferson. One week ago he came to London to serve as janitor for St. Patrick's church and was residing at the Lincoln Inn while in London.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Higgins; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Routzamn of Springfield; three sons, Eugene Higgins of Columbus, Edward of Washington C.H., and Harold at home. Three sisters, Mrs. P. A. Morrissey and Miss Mary Ann Higgins of London, and a Sister Mary Lorenzo of Mercy Convent, Cincinnati; three brothers, Dan, Tom and Ben Higgins of London.
The body will be at the Connor Funeral Home until time for the services which will be held at St. Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery here.

Marriage Notes for MATTHEW HIGGINS and ELLENA HARRIGAN:
Marriage Witnesses: John Morrissey and Kathleen (Kate) Harrigan

THOMAS JOSEPH HIGGINS, b. 28 November 1878, Madison County, Ohio; d. 01 June 1965, London, Madison, Ohio.

Notes for THOMAS JOSEPH HIGGINS:
Baptismal Sponsors: William and Mary Hurley
Priest: J. Conway

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