Home > United States of America > Kansas > Sedgwick County > Wichita > White Chapel Memorial Gardens > Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon

Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon

View larger map

Birth	:	4 Jul 1861 Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 1934 Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7162018, -97.2806015
Inscription	:	HIGDON Benjamin F. 1861 - 1953 Mary J. 1861 - 1934
Description	:	Extract from the 1870 Census: Name: Mary J Van Schoyck Age in 1870: 9 Estimated birth year: 1861 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relation to head-of-house: daughter Parents: James and Nancy Van Schoyck, ages 55 and 52 Home in 1870: Empire, McLean, Illinois Post office: LeRoy Education: able to speak English Education: able to read and write Father's birthplace: Ohio Mother's birthplace: Ohio Father's occupation: farmer Occupation: attending school Siblings living at home: Leyelia A (age 29), John (26), James M (24), David M (22), William N (20), Amas (19), Robert S (15), and Isaac (12) Census place: Empire,... Read More	Extract from the 1870 Census: Name: Mary J Van Schoyck Age in 1870: 9 Estimated birth year: 1861 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relation to head-of-house: daughter Parents: James and Nancy Van Schoyck, ages 55 and 52 Home in 1870: Empire, McLean, Illinois Post office: LeRoy Education: able to speak English Education: able to read and write Father's birthplace: Ohio Mother's birthplace: Ohio Father's occupation: farmer Occupation: attending school Siblings living at home: Leyelia A (age 29), John (26), James M (24), David M (22), William N (20), Amas (19), Robert S (15), and Isaac (12) Census place: Empire, McLean, Illinois; Roll: M593_259; Page: 392; Image: 231 Date: 12 Jul 1870 Extract from the 1880 Census: Name: Mary Van Schoyck Age: 18 Estimated birth year: 1862 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relationship to head-of-household: daughter Parent: Nancy Van Schoyck, age 60; widow Home in 1880: Ludlow, Champaign, Illinois Marital status: single Occupation: keeping house Siblings living at home: William (age 30), Robert S (25), and Isaac (23) Census place: Ludlow, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: T9_179; Family History Film: 1254179; Page: 161.3000; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 0323 Date: 9 Jun 1880 Extract from the 1900 Census: Name: Mary Higdon Age at last birthday: 38 Date of birth: Jul 1861 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relationship to head-of-house: wife Home in 1900: Pigeon Grove, Iroquois, Illinois Marital status: married Number of years of marriage: 14 Number of children: 6 Number of children living: 6 Able to read, write and speak English: yes Father's birthplace: Ohio Mother's birthplace: Ohio Occupation: none Census place: Pigeon Grove, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll T623_308; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 26 Date: 12 Jun 1900 Extract from the 1910 Census: Name: Mary J Higdon Age in 1910: 47 Estimated birth year: 1863 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relationship to head of family: wife Home in 1910: Button, Ford, Illinois Marital status: married Number of years of present marriage: 24 Number of children: 8 Number of children now living: 8 Able to speak English: yes Able to read and write: yes Father's birthplace: Ohio Mother's birthplace: Ohio Occupation: none Census place: Button, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T624_235; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 229 Date: 21 Apr 1910 Extract from the 1920 Census: Name: Mary Higdon Age: 58 Estimated birth year: 1862 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relationship to head of house: wife Home in 1920: Boone, Hancock, Iowa Address: farm Marital status: married Able to speak English: yes Able to read and write: yes Father's birthplace: Illinois [sic] Mother's birthplace: Illinois [sic] Occupation: none Census place: Boone, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: T625_492; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 86 Date: not listed Extract from the 1925 Iowa State Census: Name: Mary Joyce Higdon Age: 63 Estimated birth year: 1862 Birth location: Illinois Race: white Gender: female Residence county: Hancock Residence state: Iowa Relation to head of house: wife Marital status: married Highest grade completed: 12 Father: James Van Schoyck Father's age: not listed Father's birth location: Ohio Mother: Nancy Johnson Mother's age: not listed Mother's birth location: Ohio Parents' marriage location: Ohio Religion: Protestant Census date: 1 Jan 1925 Roll: IA1925_1738 Line: 20 Extract from the 1930 Census: Name: Mary Higdon Age: 68 Estimated birth year: 1862 Birthplace: Illinois Race: white Sex: female Relation to head-of-house: wife Home in 1930: Boone, Hancock, Iowa Marital status: married Age at first marriage: 24 Education: able to speak English Education: able to read and write Father's birthplace: Ohio Mother's birthplace: Ohio Occupation: none Census place: Boone, Hancock, Iowa; Roll: 657; Page: ; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 672.0 Date: 10 Apr 1930 Obituary from the "Globe-Gazette" of Mason City, Iowa dated 19 Apr 1934: Mrs. Higdon Funeral Conducted at Britt; 8 Children Survive Britt, April 19 - Funeral services for Mrs. Benjamin Higdon were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church with the Rev. G. W. Eggleston in charge. Burial was made in the Evergreen cemetery. Mary Jane Vanschoyck was born at Le Roy, Ill., July 4, 1861. On March 21, 1886, she was married to Benjamin Higdon and to this union were born eight children who with the husband survive. They are the Rev. E. K. Higdon, Manila, P. I., E. E. Higdon of Eureka, Ill., Mrs. Paul E. Million of Shelbyville, Ind., R. H. Higdon of Britt, Claude L. Higdon of Hebron, Ill., Benjamin F. Higdon, Jr., of Britt, Mrs. Floyd R. Nelson of Cody, Wyo., and Mrs. H. A. Raw of Red Wing, Minn. Obituary from the "Record" of Paxton, Illinois dated 26 Apr 1934: Higdon Family Is Bereaved - - - - - - - The Britt (Ia.) News-Tribune, April 18, 1934. Mrs. B. F. Higdon, after being bedfast since last August suffering from arthritis and heart trouble, died at her home southwest of Britt on Sunday morning at 4:00 o'clock. She had been helpless for a long time and loved ones cared for her constantly. Mary Jane Vanschoyck, daughter of David and Nancy Vanschoyck, was born at LeRoy, Ill., July 4, 1861, and passed quietly away at her home near Britt on April 15, 1934. She lived in this central Illinois community during the years of her childhood. As a young woman she united with the Methodist church at Ludlow, Ill. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Higdon on the 21st day of March, 1886, at Little Rock, Kans., where her family lived for a short time. To this union were born eight children, who with the husband survive. The children are Rev. E. K. Higdon, Manila, P. I.; Prof. E. E. Higdon, Eureka, Ill.; Mrs. Paul E. Million, Shelbyvllle, Ind.; R. H. Higdon, Britt; Claude L. Higdon, Hebron, Ill.; Benjamin F. Higdon, Jr., Britt; Mrs. Floyd R. Nelson, Cody, Wyo.; Mrs. H. A. Raw, Red Wing, Minn. All of the children with the exception of Mrs. Raw and Rev. E. K. Higdon arrived to attend the funeral. They were unable to come on account of illness and distance. Ten grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Higdon was the youngest in a family of nine children, two sisters and six brothers, all of whom have preceded her in death. After her marriage and while her children were young, she transferred her church membership to the Mt. Olivet Christian church, near Paxton, Ill., where practically all her growing family united with the church. Her deep interest in the Christian religion and her Christian character was felt as an uplifting influence in the lives of all her children. In the spring of 1919 the family moved from Paxton, Ill., to their present home near Britt. During recent years, due to falling health, she spent most of her time in her home, which was always her chief interest and where she made her finest contribution. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church in Britt on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. G. W. Eggleston. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery, Britt. Paxton friends, who will be deeply grieved to learn of the passing of Mrs. Higdon, join with the Record in extending sympathy to the heartbroken family. Children: (1) Elmer Higdon b. Nov 1887 in Illinois (2) Ernest Higdon b. Oct 1889 in Illinois (3) Goldie Higdon b. Jun 1892 in Illinois (4) Raymond Howard Higdon b. Mar 1896 in Illinois (5) Claude Higdon b. Mar 1898 in Illinois (6) Benjamin F Higdon b. Oct 1899 in Illinois (7) Gladys Mae Higdon b. 8 Feb 1903 in Illinois (8) Mildred Higdon b. about 1908 in Illinois.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon's memorial?
Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon's memorial is located at: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA.
When did Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon death?
Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon death on 16 Apr 1934 in Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Jane Van Schoyck Higdon's memorial?
Latitude: 37.7162018
Longitude: -97.2806015

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Benjamin Franklin Higdon Sr.

(1861 - 1953)

Siblings

Children

Raymond H Higdon

(1895 - 1961)

Ben F Higdon Jr.

(1899 - 1966)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. White Chapel Memorial Gardens
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7162018, -97.2806015

2. Wichita Hebrew Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7201004, -97.2798004

3. Mission Chapel Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7231200, -97.2955100

4. Old Mission Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7243996, -97.2964020

5. Old Mission Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7242600, -97.2967400

6. Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7277985, -97.2960968

7. Maple Grove Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7036018, -97.2949982

8. Highland Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7028008, -97.3007965

9. Temple Emanuel Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7014000, -97.3008000

10. Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6999272, -97.2505590

11. East Heights United Methodist Memorial Garden
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6854100, -97.2845500

12. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6865600, -97.2930000

13. Calvary Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6781006, -97.2949982

14. Mount Saint Mary Convent Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6704000, -97.2904000

15. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6918950, -97.3339670

16. Shirley Tilford Memorial Garden
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6942700, -97.3359600

17. Greenwich Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7518997, -97.2266998

18. Ascension Cemetery
Bel Aire, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7675018, -97.2533035

19. Lutheran Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7664986, -97.2443008

20. Pierpont Cemetery
Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7011400, -97.2077500

21. Kensington Gardens Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7230988, -97.2040024

22. Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7086601, -97.1978989

23. Kechi Township Cemetery
Park City, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8022003, -97.3000031

24. Adorers of The Blood of Christ Convent Cemetery
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6677700, -97.3787800