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Calvin Kitridge Higgins

Birth	:	17 Jun 1844 Pittsfield, Somerset County, Maine, USA
Death	:	14 Dec 1928 Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2677994, -96.7052994
Plot	:	34
Description	:	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska Gage County, Nebraska Biographical pgs 722-23 CALVIN K. HIGGINS resides on section 35,Midland Township; he has closely been identified with public affairs in this county since 1874. He was born on the 17th of June,1844 in Pittsfield Maine, and is the son of Heman and Betsey (Tibbits) Higgins, natives of Maine and still residing in that state. Our subject is the eldest of four children, of whom Charity became the wife of William Dyer and resides in Burnham; George in Clinton; and Mary, the wife of Henry Lancaster, in Palmyra,... Read More	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska Gage County, Nebraska Biographical pgs 722-23 CALVIN K. HIGGINS resides on section 35,Midland Township; he has closely been identified with public affairs in this county since 1874. He was born on the 17th of June,1844 in Pittsfield Maine, and is the son of Heman and Betsey (Tibbits) Higgins, natives of Maine and still residing in that state. Our subject is the eldest of four children, of whom Charity became the wife of William Dyer and resides in Burnham; George in Clinton; and Mary, the wife of Henry Lancaster, in Palmyra, all in their native state. Our subject spent the early years of his life on his fathers farm, engaged in the various duties incident to a country life and attending the common schools, applying himself with such diligence to his studies that he secured a very good education. When his term of schooling was concluded he engaged in the profession of teaching, which he followed for five winters, alternating the arduous duties of the school room with the free and independent life on a farm during the summer. In 1872 he went to Lowell and served as watchman in one of the large cotton mills of that manufacturing city, retaining his position for one year, whence in 1874 he came to Nebraska. He had a sufficient amount of money to enable him to purchase 40 acres of land in this county and with a yoke and oxen he broke the sod, prepared it for cultivation, erected a primitive style "Shanty", and established himself in his "Bachelors Hall". By unceasing industry and due economy our subject prospered and accumulated quite a competence, which enabled him in the fall of 1881 to settle where he now resides. He owns 160 acres of splendid farming adjoining the city of Beatrice, which is values very highly, for which he has been offered $150.00 dollars per acre. He has erected a neat and commodious dwelling and a good set of farm buildings, and in various ways has he improved the land and added to its attractiveness. But such a pleasant home could not be graced alone by the owner, and in the same year that he established himself in his new home he brought his charming bride to share the comforts with him. The lady was Miss Rebecca Murgatroyd, who was born in Wisconsin on the 3rd of April 1857,and is the daughter of Emaunuel and Ellen (Newson) Murgatroyd, of Beatrice. Two children, name May Ellen and Charlie, now bless the home of our subject and his wife. To Mr. and Mrs. Murgatroyd there were born 10 children, five of whom are living; Thomas in Dakota; Margaret, now Mrs. Middleton, of Gage County; Mrs Higgins; Ann, now Mrs Eccleston, of Saunders County, Nebraska. and Mary at home with her parents in Beatrice. While our subject gives close attention to the work on his fine farm, and combines with his agricultural pursuits the raising of stock and good horses, he yet has time to devote to the service of the public and assumes a share of the labors tensing to the public improvement. He has acted in the capacity of School director, and in various ways has manifested his interest in the advancement of education and morality. He does care to identify himself with any political party, but supports the men whom he thinks best qualified to fill public offices, irrespective of party. All his wealth has been accumulated by his own energy and good management, aided by the inspiring presence and kind advice from his wife, and among men he is known to possess an unblemished reputation. also Source: History of Gage County, Nebraska By Hugh Jackson Dobbs (WESTERN PUBLISHING AND ENGRAVING COMPANY -1918) CALVIN K. HIGGINS is another of the sterling pioneers who has achieved independence and liberal prosperity through many years of active association with farm industry in Gage county, and his admirably improved farm home, in Section 35, Midland township, is in close proximity to the city of Beatrice,— a fine rural demesne that gives full evidence of the thrift and good management that have been brought to bear in its development. Mr. Higgins is a scion of the staunchest of New England stock in both the paternal and maternal lines and a representative of families early founded in the Pine Tree state, his paternal grandfather, Ephraim Higgins, having been born at Mount Desert, Maine, on the shores of the Atlantic, and having become one of the substantial farmers of his native state, where he passed his entire life, a number of his brothers having become seafaring men. Calvin K. Higgins was born in the town of Pittsfield, Somerset county, Maine, on the 17th of June, 1844, and is a son of Heman and Betsy (Tibbetts) Higgins, who passed their entire lives in the old Pine Tree state, where the father was a farmer by occupation. Mr. Higgins is the eldest in a family of four children; Charity, who became the wife of William Dyer, continued to reside in Maine until her death; George is a prosperous farmer at Clinton, that state; and Mary, the widow of Henry Lancaster, resides at Pittsfield, Maine. In connection with his farm enterprise the father was for a number of years engaged in lumbering operations, felling the timber and running the logs down the streams to the mill. He was a Democrat in politics. Calvin K. Higgins was not denied in his youth a full measure of experience in connection with the work of the somewhat austere New England farm, and that he made good use of the advantages afforded in the common schools is shown by the fact that as a young man he became a successful and popular teacher in the rural schools of his native state. He taught five winter terms, and during the intervening seasons continued his association with farm work. In 1872 he went to Lowell, Massachusetts, where for one year he was employed as a watchman in a large cotton mill, and in 1875 he came to Nebraska and numbered himself among the ambitious young pioneers of Gage county. His resources were such that he was able to purchase forty acres of unimproved land, in Midland township. In the primitive little shanty which he built on his farm he maintained "bachelor's hall." and success attended his activities. He finally sold this place and purchased his present fine farm estate, which comprises one hundred and eighty-four acres and which he had improved with excellent buildings and accessories that mark it as one of the most attractive homesteads of the township, the land being now exceptionally valuable. On his first farm, near Holmesville, he continued to maintain sway as a bachelor for six years and he then took unto himself a companion and help meet who has been his earnest coadjutor during the long intervening period and who has shared with him in the joys and sorrows that are the common lot of humanity. On the 7th of June, 1881, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Higgins to Miss Rebecca Murgatroyd, who was born in the state of Wisconsin, April 3, 1857, and who is a daughter of Emanuel and Ellen (Newson) Murgatroyd. Her parents were born and reared in England, where their marriage was solemnized. They became pioneer settlers in Gage county, Nebraska, where they passed the remainder of their lives- Of their ten children only four are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have six children: May is the wife of Harvey Essam and they reside in Logan township; Charles, a graduate of the Beatrice high school, remains at the parental home and has active management of the farm; Pansy likewise continues a member of the home-circle; Edith was graduated in the University of Nebraska, was for two terms a teacher in the schools of her native state and is now in the employ of the government, at Washington, D. C., engaged in the scientific testing of seeds; Grace remains at the parental home; and Julia was graduated in the Nebraska Agricultural College as a member of the class of 1918. A man of strong mentality and well fortified opinions, Mr. Higgins has been well fortified for leadership in community sentiment and action and has been known as one of the progressive and public-spirited citizens of Gage county. He has not been ambitious for public office but has rendered efficient service as a member of the school board of his district and is a Republican in his political allegiance. In connection with his general operations as an agriculturist and stock-grower he has developed a fine dairy herd of Jersey cows, and the milk from the same is sold to appreciative customers in the city of Beatrice. 1850; Census Place: Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M432_268; Page: 85A; Image: 169 Name Age Heman A Higgins 37 Betsy Higgins 38 Calvin K Higgins 6 Charity T Higgins 5 George W Higgins 2 1860; Census Place: Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 934 Name Age Heman Higgins 48 Betsey Higgins 48 Calvin K Higgins 16 Charity T Higgins 15 George W Higgins 12 Mary E Higgins 8 1870; Census Place: Pittsfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M593_559; Page: 327B; Image: 56985 Name Age Heman A Higgins 58 Betsy Higgins 56 Calvin K Higgins 25 Charity T Higgins 21 1900; Census Place: Midland, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: 928; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0059 Name Age Calvin K Higgins 55 Rebecca Higgins 44 May E Higgins 17 Charley Higgins 13 Pansy M Higgins 18 Edith C Higgins 8 Grace R Higgins 7 Julia F Higgins 5 1910; Census Place: Midland, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T624_846; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0063 Name Age C K Higgins 65 Rebecca Higgins 53 Charles Higgins 23 Pansy Higgins 20 Edith Higgins 18 Grace Higgins 16 Julia Higgins 15 1920; Census Place: Midland, Gage, Nebraska; Roll: T625_986; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 983 Name Age Calvin K Higgins 75 Rebecca Higgins 62 Charlie Higgins 32 Pansey Higgins 30 Grace Higgins 24 Julie Higgins 24

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Calvin Kitridge Higgins death on 14 Dec 1928 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.2677994
Longitude: -96.7052994

Family Members:

Parent

Betsy Tibbetts Higgins

(1810 - 1893)

Spouse

Rebecca Murgatroyd Higgins

(1857 - 1921)

Siblings

Charity T Higgins Dyer

(1845 - 1907)

Mary E. Higgins Lancaster

(1851 - 1946)

Children

Charles Calvin Higgins

(1887 - 1966)

Edith C Higgins

(1891 - 1980)

Grace Rebecca Higgins

(1893 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Home Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2677994, -96.7052994

2. Beatrice Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2625970, -96.7332670

3. Walnut Grove Pet Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2613200, -96.7605920

4. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2934100, -96.6521900

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3054700, -96.7460700

6. Austin Creek Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3282280, -96.7233020

7. Brethren Cemetery
Holmesville, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2125015, -96.6331024

8. Pleasant View Cemetery
Pickrell, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3493240, -96.7101000

9. First Mennonite Church Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2856800, -96.8120500

10. Stark Cemetery
Holmesville, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2122002, -96.6147003

11. Homestead National Historical Park
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2864800, -96.8271100

12. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Pickrell, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3456001, -96.6147003

13. Freeman Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2966933, -96.8435666

14. Blue Springs Cemetery
Blue Springs, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1526800, -96.6627000

15. Dolen Cemetery
Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3494950, -96.8225930

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Blue Springs, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1464005, -96.6806030

17. Filley Cemetery
Filley, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2761002, -96.5306015

18. First Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3053600, -96.8794400

19. Ellis Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2260017, -96.8785019

20. Anyon Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1548600, -96.8128800

21. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Pickrell, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4079410, -96.6848370

22. Wymore Cemetery
Wymore, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1241989, -96.6917038

23. Calvary Cemetery
Wymore, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1225014, -96.6917038

24. Sparks Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2485180, -96.8984970