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Joseph H. Higginbotham

Joseph H. Higginbotham

Male 1763 - 1840  (> 78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph H. HigginbothamJoseph H. Higginbotham was born in 1763 in Augusta Co., VA; died in AFT. 1840 in Paradise, Red House Hill, Mason Co., VA (now Putnam Co., WV).

    Family/Spouse: Mary Caruthers. Mary was born in ABT. 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Mary Reed on 7 Dec 1784 in Greenbrier Co., VA. Mary (daughter of ROBERT REED and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN) was born in ABT. 1765 in VA; died in AFT. 1820 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1787 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., (West) VA.
    2. 3. Jane Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1788 in Second Creek, Greenbriar Co., VA; died in AFT. 1850 in Mason Co., VA.
    3. 4. Jonathan Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1789-1790 in Greenbrier or Monroe Co., VA; died on 24 Oct 1869 in Putnam Co., WV; burial Putnam Co., WV.
    4. 5. Nancy Elizabeth Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1792 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., VA; died in Apr 1854.
    5. 6. Samuel Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1794 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., VA.
    6. 7. Francis M. Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1805 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., VA; died in BEF. 1843 in Mason Co., VA.
    7. 8. Abigail Elizabeth "Abby Eliza" Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1806 in Second Creek, Greenbrier, Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 1 Apr 1854 in Pocatalico River, Putnam Co., VA.
    8. 9. James M. Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1806 in Second Creek, Greenbriar Co., VA; died on 4 Sep 1868 in Meigs Co., OH.

    Joseph married Mary Harrison on 27 May 1823. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1787 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., (West) VA.

    Mary married Leonard Fisher on 10 May 1804 in Monroe Co., VA. Leonard was born in ABT. 1783 in Greenbrier Co., VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jane Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1788 in Second Creek, Greenbriar Co., VA; died in AFT. 1850 in Mason Co., VA.

    Jane married William Childress in 1809 in Kanawha Co., VA. William was born in ABT. 1788; died in AFT. 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Jonathan Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1789-1790 in Greenbrier or Monroe Co., VA; died on 24 Oct 1869 in Putnam Co., WV; burial Putnam Co., WV.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Childress. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Jonathan married Mary Tucker on 16 Mar 1812 in Mason, WV. Mary was born in ABT. 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Ellery Perry Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1814 in Eighteen Mile Creek, Putnam Co., (West) VA; died in 1904 in Paradise, Putnam Co., WV.
    2. 11. Laurana Belle "Lauranie" Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1832 in Eighteen Mile Creek, Putnam Co., VA; died on 3 Aug 1894 in Extra, Putnam Co., WV.

  4. 5.  Nancy Elizabeth Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Jun 1792 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., VA; died in Apr 1854.

    Nancy married Alexander Gualtney on 16 Nov 1814 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Samuel Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1794 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., VA.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gualtney. Elizabeth was born in 1797. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Francis M. Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1805 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., VA; died in BEF. 1843 in Mason Co., VA.

    Francis married Nancy (E.) Unknown on 13 Feb 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Abigail Elizabeth "Abby Eliza" HigginbothamAbigail Elizabeth "Abby Eliza" Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1806 in Second Creek, Greenbrier, Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 1 Apr 1854 in Pocatalico River, Putnam Co., VA.

    Abigail married Michael Shivertaker on 7 Apr 1825 in Kanawha Co., VA. Michael (son of Michael Shiverdecker and ANNA GAUST\GARETT) was born in 1804 in Second Creek, Greenbrier Co., Kanawha, (West) VA; died on 1 Apr 1854 in Putnam Co., (West) VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Martha Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in BEF. 1852 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.
    2. 13. Mary Ann Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 7 Aug 1853 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.
    3. 14. Christopher "Columbus" Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1831 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; of Lorance Twp., Bollinger Co., MO; died on 10 Feb 1875.
    4. 15. Sydney Jane Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in AFT. 9 Sep 1833 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 12 Mar 1881 in Putnam Co., (West) VA.
    5. 16. Eliza Ann Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.
    6. 17. Harriet Ellen Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.
    7. 18. Frances G. Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in Putnam Co., (West) VA; died in 1869 in Putnam Co., WV.
    8. 19. Almedia Samantha Virginia Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in 1924.
    9. 20. James Reynolds Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1843 in Putnam Co., VA; died on 21 Feb 1918 in Sissonville, WV; burial: Fisher Cem., Shirkey Lane, DerricksCreek,Sissonville,WV.
    10. 21. Perry O. Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ABT. 1847 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in 1876-1877.
    11. 22. Henry A. Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847.

  8. 9.  James M. Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1806 in Second Creek, Greenbriar Co., VA; died on 4 Sep 1868 in Meigs Co., OH.

    James married Elizabeth Unknown in 1841. Elizabeth was born in 1822 in VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    James married Elizabeth Virginia Grass on 5 Dec 1853 in Kanawha Co., VA. Elizabeth was born in 1820; died in 1900 in Meigs Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Ellery Perry Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Sep 1814 in Eighteen Mile Creek, Putnam Co., (West) VA; died in 1904 in Paradise, Putnam Co., WV.

    Ellery married Delilah Witherow in 1835 in Fayette Co., VA. Delilah was born in 1813; died in 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Perry Oglesberry Higginbotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841; died in 1929.

    Ellery married Sarah E. Wood on 10 Jan 1850 in Putnam Co., WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ellery married Caroline Julia Sullivan on 10 Nov 1856 in Putnam Co., WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Laurana Belle "Lauranie" Higginbotham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Oct 1832 in Eighteen Mile Creek, Putnam Co., VA; died on 3 Aug 1894 in Extra, Putnam Co., WV.

    Family/Spouse: Henry Null. Henry was born on 15 Oct 1822 in Kanawha Co., WV; died on 6 Jul 1899 in Putnam Co., WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Martha Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1826 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in BEF. 1852 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.

    Martha married George Henry Fisher in ABT. 1843. George (son of John Fisher and Lucretia Harrison) was born in 1823 in WV; died in 1863 in Miami Co., KS; burial: Fisher Cem., Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Edwin Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1844 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 12 Mar 1932 in Keavenworth Co., KS; burial: National Cem., Levenworth, KS.
    2. 25. Alpheus "Deck" Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1845 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 21 Dec 1916 in Paola, KS.
    3. 26. Luvica Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ABT. 1848 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.
    4. 27. Langburn "Lang" Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1849 in Sissonville, Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in Jun 1926 in Interior, Jackson Co., SD.
    5. 28. Evira Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV; died in Hillsdale Cem., Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS.

  4. 13.  Mary Ann ShiverdeckerMary Ann Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1828 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 7 Aug 1853 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.

    Mary married George Henry Fisher on 15 Jun 1852 in Putnam Co., WV. George (son of John Fisher and Lucretia Harrison) was born in 1823 in WV; died in 1863 in Miami Co., KS; burial: Fisher Cem., Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Charles Lee Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1853 in Kanawha Co., WV; died on 13 Dec 1938 in Kanawha Co., WV; Asbury Cem., Liberty, Putnam Co., WV.

  5. 14.  Christopher "Columbus" ShiverdeckerChristopher "Columbus" Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 13 Mar 1831 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; of Lorance Twp., Bollinger Co., MO; died on 10 Feb 1875.

    Family/Spouse: Julia Ann Lockett. Julia (daughter of John Owen Lockett and Lucretia\ Lurischa Withrow) was born on 18 May 1831 in VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Mary Francis Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1861 in MO; died in 1920-1930 in probably in MO.
    2. 31. Christina "Tina" Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1862 in MO; died on 11 Jun 1935 in CottonHillTwp.,DunklinCo.,MO;burial:StevensCem.,nearMalden,DunklinCo.,MO.
    3. 32. James William "Uncle Bud" Shiverdeck  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Fillmore Twp.(?), Bollinger Co., MO; died on 1 Oct 1942 in Grassy, Bollinger Co., MO; bur:GrassyFriendshipCem,Grassy,BollingerCo.,MO.
    4. 33. Sarah Catherine Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1868 in Buchanan, Sullivan Co., MO; died on 8 Apr 1952 in Burial: Park Cem., Malden, Dunklin Co., MO.
    5. 34. David Lizander Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1869 in of Stoddard Co., MO; died in 1966 in Burial: Shelton Cem., Bollinger Co., MO.
    6. 35. Lucinda Angeline "Cinda" Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1871 in MO; of Buchanan, MO; of Zalma & of Wayne Twp. & of Sturdivant, Bollinger Co., MO; died on 3 Feb 1939 in Union Hill Cem., Zalma, Bollinger Co., MO.
    7. 36. D. C. A. Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ABT. 1874 in MO.

  6. 15.  Sydney Jane ShiverdeckerSydney Jane Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in AFT. 9 Sep 1833 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died on 12 Mar 1881 in Putnam Co., (West) VA.

    Sydney married Martin Edward King on 15 Sep 1855 in Pocatalico, Putnam Co., VA (at residence of Col. Shiverdecker). Martin (son of Martin King and Frances A. Wilkerson) was born in AFT. 9 Sep 1833 in Bedford Co., VA; died on 14 Mar 1884 in Laurel Coal Mine explosion, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co.,VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. William Morrison King  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1856 in Putnam Co., (West) VA; died on 23 Apr 1937 in Fayette Co., WV; burial: Rose Cem., Mulberry, Fayette Co., WV.
    2. 38. Charles R. King  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1858; died on 16 Mar 1930.
    3. 39. Octavia Jane King  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860; died on 9 Nov 1939 in Putnam Co., WV.
    4. 40. Martin Edward King  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1861; died on 28 Feb 1937 in Putnam Co., WV.
    5. 41. Frances A. King  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ABT. 1867 in Putnam Co., WV.
    6. 42. Mandana M. King  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1872 in Putnam Co., WV; died on 25 Mar 1932.
    7. 43. James M. King  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ABT. 1872 in Putnam Co., WV; died on 14 Mar 1884 in Laurel Coal Mine explosion, Pocahontas, Tazewell Co.,VA.

  7. 16.  Eliza Ann ShiverdeckerEliza Ann Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1834 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.

    Eliza married George Henry Fisher in AFT. 1853. George (son of John Fisher and Lucretia Harrison) was born in 1823 in WV; died in 1863 in Miami Co., KS; burial: Fisher Cem., Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. John Franklin Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1859; died on 9 Jan 1948.
    2. 45. George Taylor Fisher  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1862 in Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS; died on 28 May 1956.

    Eliza married Silas Painter on 4 Feb 1854 in Kanawha Co., VA. Silas was born in Sep 1825 in Putnam Co., VA; died in ABT. 1900 in Putnam Co., VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 17.  Harriet Ellen ShiverdeckerHarriet Ellen Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1837 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA.

    Harriet married Elias A. Thomas in 1856 in Putnam Co., (West) VA. Elias was born in 1833 in Jackson Co., (West) VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Perry M. Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859.
    2. 47. John E. Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862.
    3. 48. George C. Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867.
    4. 49. Yuluann Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870.
    5. 50. Samuel R. Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874.

  9. 18.  Frances G. ShiverdeckerFrances G. Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1840 in Putnam Co., (West) VA; died in 1869 in Putnam Co., WV.

    Family/Spouse: Sebastian M. Ray. Sebastian was born in 1834 in Allegheny Co., VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Unknown Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858.
    2. 52. Margaret A. Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860.
    3. 53. Martha Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1861; died in 1929.
    4. 54. Samantha E. Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863.
    5. 55. Julius C. Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1865.
    6. 56. Candius P. Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866.

  10. 19.  Almedia Samantha Virginia ShiverdeckerAlmedia Samantha Virginia Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1842 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in 1924.

    Almedia married William Riley Chauncey in 1862 in Jackson Co., (West) VA. William was born in 1839 in Jackson Co., (West) VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. John M. Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863.
    2. 58. Caroline "Carrie" Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1868; died in 1946.
    3. 59. Emma Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1869.
    4. 60. Whitney H. Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873.
    5. 61. Samuel Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873.
    6. 62. Harriet Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 63. Myrh Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877; died in 1959.
    8. 64. Benus Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 65. Edgar Chauncey  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 20.  James Reynolds ShivertakerJames Reynolds Shivertaker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 13 Aug 1843 in Putnam Co., VA; died on 21 Feb 1918 in Sissonville, WV; burial: Fisher Cem., Shirkey Lane, DerricksCreek,Sissonville,WV.

    James married Frances Kathleen "Fanny" Sessler in 1869 in Kanawha Co., WV. Frances was born in ABT. 1850 in Montgomery Co., VA; died in ABT. 1883 in Kanawha Co., WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Theodocia "Docia" Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1871; died on 13 Jan 1946 in Kanawha Co., VA.
    2. 67. Lura Ann Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1873 in Kanawha Co., WV; died on 15 Mar 1941 in Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV; burial: Grandview Mem. Cem, Dunbar, WV.
    3. 68. Josephine Alice "Aunt Jo" Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1876 in Kanawha Co., WV; died on 24 Dec 1944 in Fayette Co., WV; burial: Old Pratt Cem., Pratt, WV.

    James married Sarah Jane (also Wilkerson) Wilkinson on 8 Aug 1885 in Kanawha Co., WV. Sarah (daughter of James Hannibal Wilkinson and Mary Elizabeth Kelly) was born on 18 Mar 1859 in Foggs Creek, VA; died on 1 Mar 1945 in DerricksCreek, WV; bur:ShirkeyLane,Der.Cr.,FisherCem.,Sissonville,KanawhaCo.,WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 69. Vertie N. Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1886; died on 18 Dec 1978 in Burial: Fisher Cem., Shirkey Lane, Derricks Creek, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV.
    2. 70. Perry Everet Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1888; died on 3 Sep 1958 in Burial: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co.,CA.
    3. 71. Mary Amy "Violet" Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1903 in Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV; died on 5 May 1989 in Kanawha Co., WV.
    4. 72. John William "Fodder Bill" Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1890 in Poca, Putnam Co., WV; died on 22 Oct 1968 in Burial: Sunset Mem. Park, Spring Hill, Kanawha Co., WV.
    5. 73. Ernest Jackson Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1894; died in 1962 in Burial: Fisher Cem., Shirkey Lane, Derricks Creek, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV.
    6. 74. Tressia Florence "Tressie" Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1895 in Kanawha Co., WV; died on 8 Feb 1946 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV; burial: Fisher Cem.,ShirkeyLane,DerricksCreek, WV.
    7. 75. Oscar Lee Shivertaker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1899; died in ABT. 4 Jul 1927 in Burial: Fisher Cem., Shirkey Lane, Derricks Creek, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV.

  12. 21.  Perry O. Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in ABT. 1847 in Kanawha Co., (West) VA; died in 1876-1877.

    Perry married Malinda Thomas on 20 Sep 1874 in Phelps Co., MO. Malinda (daughter of Hiram Powers Thomas and Nancy Elizabeth Landers) was born on 13 Jun 1850 in Ripley, Jackson Co., (West) VA; died on 9 Dec 1917 in Leadwood, St. Francois Co., MO; burial: Leadwood Cem., St. Francois Co., MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Nettie "Alberta" Shiverdecker  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877; died in 1952.

  13. 22.  Henry A. ShiverdeckerHenry A. Shiverdecker Descendancy chart to this point (8.Abigail2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1847.


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