Bigford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: TRYING TO TRACE MY ANCESTRY

byronrenner00 — 2012-02-25 04:58:27Z

Janice, not sure after al this time this will reach you? I believe I may be descended from Samuel Bigford. Someone indicated that my ancestor was from his line. My ancestor is a Catherine Jane Bigford married to a George W. Palmer. She was born abt 1827 in NY. This is all that I have. Any information on Samuel and his descendents may prove useful in checking this possibility? Thank you, Byron

Re: Ancestors of Sally Bigford

wilsonseabaugh — 2011-05-23 21:38:27Z

My5th GGrandmother was Ede Lewis (wife of John Benson) sister of Magdalene Lewis who married Jeremiah Bigford. My 3rdGGrandfather married Lucy Bigford, sister of Sarah & Elizabeth.
I am searching for anymore info on the Bigford Family.
Sylvia

Re: Samuel Bigford

wilsonseabaugh — 2011-05-23 21:17:37Z

I am searching for the Family of Lucy Bigford,Bladen, N.C. who married Thomas Benson. Also for Sarah & Elizabeth Bigford.
Sylvia

Re: BIGFORD that arrived in tobago

ashannon02 — 2010-11-27 03:57:02Z

Hello Alicia!

I hope it is not late to respond. My name is Ayana, and I am looking also. I have heard the story similar to what you wroe. I am the great, great daughter of that beautiful black woman. I would love to chat and see of we are FAMILY! Much love Ayana

Thomas Bigford

lastonestanding — 2010-08-23 03:24:47Z

Past and Present of LaSalle county Illinois 1877 directory page 580 in DAyton township
Thomas Bigford,farmer Sec 4 with post office Wedron, born in Vermont in 1819, came to LaSalle county in 1875, Republican, owns 205 acres land value $6,150, wife was Ophelia Smith, 9 children: William,Henry,David,John,Samuel,Thomas,Levi, Jenny and Nettie who died in 1869.
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1880 census in Dayton,Illinois
Thomas Bigford 67,Ophelia 42,John 22, Lucy 19, Thomas
15,Samuel 12,Levi 11 and Jennie 10.
In the 1900 census this same Thomas born in Vermont in 1819 is in Dayton with wife Martha age 57.
Also nearby is John Bigford with wife and 2 daughters,David Bigford with wife and son and daughter and Thomas Bidford with wife and one son and one daughter. All farmers.
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Thomas Bigford married Mrs.Martha Griffin in LaSalle county May 27th 1893.
Jennie Bigford married Charles Mason in same county april 8 1886

Re: Genealogy

charlie_latham — 2009-09-17 17:13:39Z

John F Bigford, b. 10 Jun 1874 Arkansas D. 25 Sep 1955 Walters, Ok. 1st wife Sarah Elizabeth Bass b. Mar 1880 in Hunt County, Tx married 22 Dec 1896 Collin County, Tx. Lived in Mckinney,Collin County, Tx. 7 Children, 2nd wife Mary Holt (Walker)(Bigford)6 Children.

Re: Richard Bigford Family- Wolverhampton

waynebigford — 2009-07-29 10:28:40Z

hi how are you my grandad was arthur bigford he lived in wolverhampton but he died when i was you young i am trying to find to find out more because my dad died last year

Re: Richard Bigford Family- Wolverhampton

clare_swift — 2009-02-27 13:59:25Z

Hiya i am related to this family.

Richards younger brother Jeremiah is my gr gr gr grandfather. I do not know too much about Richard yet BUT thank you for letting me know what their mothers maiden name was.

You can email me if you need any info.
thanks clare.

Re: BIGFORD that arrived in tobago

triciamatson1 — 2008-08-21 19:42:42Z

hi alicia;
just saw your message as i was browsing my family ancestry also i am tricia, my surname was bigford until i got married to an english man my father name is darell bigford,his mother name is ursula bigford but both are deceased, i have aunts and uncle in tobago and on in puerto rico all are bigfords but i am not sure what else i can find out keep in touch.

BIGFORD that arrived in tobago

avbigford — 2008-04-15 19:20:32Z

I am also looking for information on BIGFORD (european male) who went to Tobago in the 1800's fell in love with a black woman and had many children. My father Hollis Bigford is probably one of BIGFORD great grandson born in 1949. The BIGFORDS have a family reunion every year in Tobago (bigfordclan.com). Personally, I do not know any of them. Family history is normally lost in the Caribbean. My brother, sister and I were bron in Trinidad. My father migrated to Canada and now both my brother and sister lives in Canada with their Canadian Children. I live in Atlanta Georgia and I am married to a U.S. citizen.
I am specifically interested in acquiring personal property i.e., land in georgia at a fair price in the near future, if any family member wants to pass on family inheritance at a fair value, let me know. Alicia.

Bigford of Bladen CO., NC

TomKing6705 — 2006-03-25 15:05:39Z

Am searching for parents of ELizabeth, Lucy and Sarah Bigford, who married John, Thomas and Francis Benson. An Onslow Co., NC deed of 1806 by these couples and Ann Bigford, appoint Samuel Bigford, attorney of Bladen Co to sell their lands in Onslow Co. Please contact me directly at: tomlking@netzero.net

Abigail Bigford

@@bowdien@msn.com — 2006-02-06 15:49:39Z

Abigail was born c. 1705.She married Philip Abbott in 1723 in Windham ,Conn.Her name is later shown as Bickford.She died c 1762.I have been unable to find anything about her parents or where/when she was born.Can anyone help me. Me thanks.

unknown Bigford / John W. Wiggins - 1870+ NY

ronni_houtzer — 2006-01-11 13:46:46Z

looking to complete this line

Bigford in OK 1880

suni56 — 2005-11-18 08:03:30Z

Odie or Obie BIGFORD, age 27, b. MO, his wife Selma, 20, MO, their 3 year old daughter Laura and 6 month old son Joseph Edward were living with Selma's parents, Benjamin and Josephine MARTIN in 1880 in Pittsburg Co., OK.. I would like to talk with any descendants - have a lot of MARTIN data to share.

Kay

Obit for Bigford, Nina

2005-09-14 13:55:17Z

Nina M. Bigford, 89, of Grand Ledge, died Jan. 24, 1992 in Vermontville.
Mrs. Bigford was a member of the Assembly of Yahweh of Eaton Rapids. She was retired from the State of Michigan, Education Department.
Survivors include two daughters, Babara (Bill) McDiarmid of Mulliken and Marjorie (Gerold) Brace of Stanton, a son, Richard (Ellie) Bigford of Grand Ledge; 11 grandchildren;26 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special neighbor and friend, Genevieve Dixon.
Funeral services were held Jan. 27 at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Pastor Samuel Graham officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Assembly of Yahweh Memorial Fund.
(I have an Oakwood cemertery lising online at Eaton county gen web.)

Found Lulu May Bigford's mother and father

2005-08-19 22:43:17Z

Since I had asked for help in locating Lulu Bigford's family I have found them. For anyone looking for a Bigford family, my great grandmother and father are Benjamin F. Bigford and Julia A. McCoy. He was born in Illinois in October of 1845 and she was born in W. Virginia in June of 1854. They were married on October 15, 1868. They had 7 children. Sarah born 1870, Illinois; Emma born Sept. 1872, Illinois; Henry born 1875, Illinois; Anna M born 1878, Illinois; Eva born Feb. 1880, Ohio; Lulu born March 1884, Ohio(she became my great grandmother); Grace born July 1890. In 1920 Emma married a Smith. They had a daughter named Dorothy Marie that was born around 1921 or 1922.

Richard Bigford Family- Wolverhampton

EEW619 — 2005-07-31 22:44:15Z

Seek information on the Richard Bigford family who lived in Wolverhampton. Richard born abt 1841 to William and Elizabeth (Kirk) Bigford. He married Eliza Steward about 1862. They had Emily, Eliza Jane, Richard, Arthur, Joseph and William. Any information would be deeply appreciated.

Correction: Re: Lulu May Bigford married to Gordon Davis 8/14/1904 in Marion, Ohio

2005-07-31 21:09:02Z

It is not the Davis side I have all of. I have Gordon Davis's mothers (Uncapher) side of the family.

Thank you..............Belinda............

Lulu May Bigford married to Gordon Davis 8/14/1904 in Marion, Ohio

2005-07-31 20:51:38Z

My grandmother Faye (Davis) Pickering's parents were Gordon and Lulu May. I have the Davis side of the family, but I am having a very difficult time finding Lulu's family. Grandma told me that her mother was Wyandot Indian. I would really like to locate any information that anyone may have. Lulu May Bigford was born 3/19/1884. She died 1/1/1964 in Maumee, Lucas Co., Ohio and buried in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio. Please email me with any information you may have, her parents, and such.

Thank you............Belinda.....................

Begginner looking for Bigford ancestry

2004-01-28 19:04:09Z

Hello,

I am just beggining the search for my Bigford ancestry. I have very little information to go by. My Grandfathers name was Donald Ray Bigford, he was born 10/03/1933, in Chicago Illinois. He had two sisters(possible more sibblings) named Jean and Vivian. His mothers name is Margaret (or Rose or some combination of Margaret and Rose). Nothing about his father is know. I hope to find more INFO on the Bigford ancestry. If you have any knowledge of my grandfather and before please let me know. Thank you.

Bigford/Bickford MO.

2003-11-10 03:33:29Z

I am searching for any info on Charles H.Bickford, sometimes spelled Bigford. He died in 1868 in Jefferson Co.,Mo. I don't know his birth date or place, it may have been in PA. He may have been in the Civil War.Also not sure where he was buried.
His probate records lists Lavinia over his estate & minors are Stella,Lucy,Viania & Charles. Also mentions a Clarissa,but unsure what her relationship is to Charles. Would appriciate any info on this family. Fran franmv@ktis.net

Re: TRYING TO TRACE MY ANCESTRY

2003-11-01 04:48:43Z

John, the first known Bigford of our line was Samuel Bigford, born about 1755 in County Wexford, Baricanu Town (now called Gorey Town), Ireland. It is not know when he came to America - perhaps with brothers who settled in New Hampshire as there were numerous Bigford families there during and after the Reveolutionary War bearing similar family first names.

Samuel's name first appears in records in the early part of spring, 1775/76 when he was drafted in the the Militia from Ballston, Saratoga, County, New York (then called Albany County).

Samuel married first Margaret McDonald, the daughter of Michael McDonald and Sara DuBois and fathered fourteen children.

This information was passed on to me by Jean Cook who is also related to Samuel Bigford. If I can help you, please let me know.

Janice Bigford Gable

MargaretMcDonald Samuel Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

I have 2 pages of early history on Michael McDonald as I desend from Samuel Bigford if Terry will contact me at my e-mail address and give me his home address I will copy and send him 2 pages of early history it' to long put on the internet but it will really help him.

McDonald

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

My e-Mail is jeaneyecook@aol.com

Samuel Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

Hi Jan ,Samuel Bigford and Margaret McDonald had 14 children I could send you what I have on all of them as I just sent Terry Scrom what I had on them. I desend from Samuel Bigford and his 2nd wife Laura Fancher he and his 2 wives had 10 children Please E-mail your address and I will copy what I have for you.How do you know your related ?

Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

Sorry Jan, I ran out of space so I couldn't get my e-mail in jeaneyecook@aol.com

Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

The history I have is lengthy and no INDEX so as soon as I can I will check it for you.Jean

Frank Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

I'm sorry I took so long getting back to you with Christmas and all ,I'm really busy I couldn't find a Frank that fit yours did you try the S.S.Death index ?

Frank Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

Hi I found Frank Bigford whose spouse was Julia Loraine Fry who were married abt. 1912 ofWahoo,Saunders,Nebraska you can order film no. 6142797 from LDS
I have track of my Samuel Bigford that settled in Washington Co. Nebraska they lived at Blair . Sorry to be so long Jean

Frank Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

Joseph ,I thought you might have answered my last message because I'm sure your Frank is related to my Sam who lived and raised a family in Nebraska. Did you check L.D.S. for Frank and Loraine's information? Let me know Jean Cook

Re: Samuel Bigford

teddy5 — 2003-09-20 21:32:53Z

Hi Gail, Our Samuel Bigford came from Ireland,served in Rev War, then married had a large family lived and died in New York State.
I desend from his son Samuel who was born in 1805 ..he moved to FonduLac ,Wi. and raised a large family also..My Great Grandmother was his daughter Charlotte born in 1842 he had 12 children and my last knowledge of him was he lived in Washington County,Ne.I can't find much of him after 1870.
I have found some Southern Bigford's but don't know how they tie in with ours.
You might contact...
Mildred Warner (The Bigford Historian)
socialfunding@earthlink.net
She may be able to help you.
Sincerely,Jean Cook

Early Bigfords in Devon.

2003-08-22 02:01:38Z

Hello
My earliest Bigford ancester is Benjamin who christened
Mary 1693, Peter 1694 and Benjamin 1696. in Alwington
Devonshire, England. Mary was my ancestress, Peter
married in 1725 as Bickford and descendents are known
as that.
Possibly the source of some early American Bickfords or Bickfords.
Thank You
Ethelda

Re: Charlotte or Lottie Bigford

ashsdlkjhaer — 2003-06-07 23:30:56Z

Donna, Since you are unsure of where in New York state Charlotte (BIGFORD) BERRY lived, this just might be a clue. There is a Charlotte BERRY buried in the Old Pine Plains Cemetery, now called Evergreen Cemetery, in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York. You can find the listing on the Rootsweb.com website for Dutchess County under cemeteries. Also contact the cemetery...the gentleman there is very helpful.
Please let me know any results.
Good luck,
Rose Mary

Re: Bigford of Bladen Co.

2003-06-06 01:38:05Z

My grandmother was Beatrice Bigford,
daughter of William Clifford Bigford.
Can you email me the information
that you have on the family?
There is a reference to
Jeremiah and Magdalene in the
book Between The Creeks.

Bigford-NY

byronrenner00 — 2003-05-11 02:04:44Z

Seeking information on my Gr-gr-grandmother Jane Bigford,
born in New York and believed died in MO. Jane married
George Palmer and had my Gr-grandmother Elnora (Dora) Palmer
3/17/1964 in Astubula, OH and died 1938. It is believed
from an unsent postcard that Jane Bigford Palmer remarried
an M.S. Carter and lived in Plattsburg, Clinton Co., MO.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you!

Re: Bigford Family History

JaniceGable — 2003-04-19 18:02:00Z

Hi Fran, so glad to hear from you - possibly, we are connected through the Bigfords. Samuel Bigford and Margaret McDonald had 14 children:

1. Thomas Bigford - 1774-1877 m . Polly Dodgson
2. Michael Bigford - 1820, unm.
3. Sarah (Sally) Bigford - m. George Lake, m. George Meade
4. Benjamin Bigford - m. Peggy Fralick
5. Samuel Bigford (Jr.) - m. Margaret West
6. Margaret Bigford 1788, m. Truman L. Canfield
7. Allesha (Alla) Bigford m. Nathan Ide
8. John Bigford 1793-1888, m. Polly Barrett m. Emma Crampton
9. Isaac Bigford 1796-1874, m. Polly (Mary) Nichols
10. Mary Bigford 1799-1874, m. Benjamin Dobson
11. Nancy Bigford 1799-1884, Abram Warner
12. William Bigford 1800-1890, m. Maria Tipple
13. Katy Bigford, m. Jacob Purcell
14. Andrew Biigford 1808- , m. Margaret Sheers

Do you recognize any of these names? My ancestor is Isaac Bigford. This fall we went to New York and found several grave sites - think we found Samuel Bigford's grave in Gloversville, New York in an old veterans cemetery; think William was also buried there. Found Isaac's grave in Gainsville, New York. In Medina, New York there is a Bigford Road and my great grandfather's (Charles Ferdinand Bigford) brother's (Frank Bigford) grave. Charles Ferdinand Bigford died here in Manhattan, Kansas and is buried here with his son, Clyde Owen Bigford.

Bigford is such an uncommon name so hope we find a connection to our families. Hope to hear from you again!

Jan Gable
3211 Ella Lane
Manhattan, KS 66502
email: bobjangable@aol.com
Phone: 785-539-0856

Bigford of Bladen Co.

boxmommy — 2003-03-04 22:43:11Z

Am searching for parents of ELizabeth, Lucy and
Sarah Bigford, who married John, Thomas and Francis
Benson. An Onslow Co., NC deed of 1806 by these
couples and Ann Bigford, appoint Samuel Bigford,
attorney of Bladen Co to sell their lands in
Onslow Co. Please contact me directly at:
tomking@freewwweb.com

Re: Bigford of Bladen Co.

mr0065 — 2003-01-15 02:31:49Z

I ,M LOOKING ANY THING ON JEREMIAM AND MAGDALENE LEWIS I HAVE A SOME LET ME KNOW

Re: Genealogy

2003-01-04 15:30:33Z

My husband's maternal grandparents were John f. Bigford and
Sarah Bass. They had a child named Nova that died when she
was about 2yrs old. Sarah Bigford died about 1915 when she was
about 33 yrs old. Could this be the same family?

Re: Bigford Family History

Franmv — 2002-12-20 17:26:16Z

Hi, I'm not sure if any of this info helps but my gt.gt.gr.mother
was Lavinia Johnson and she married Charles Bickford. They
also spelled their surname Bigfoot & Bigford. I haven't found info on marriage yet - still searching. There was 4 children -
Stella m/ L.M.Shaw; Lucy m/ Edward Gill; Vian m/ Chas.
Mercer & Charles (unknown). They lived in Jefferson Co., Mo
most of the time. Chas.Bickford was hung in Nov.1868.
Lavinia m/ W.H.Maness in Dec.1874. Are any of them in your
family tree? Fran
franmv@ktis.net

Re: TRYING TO TRACE MY ANCESTRY

Franmv — 2002-12-20 16:53:04Z

My gt.gt. grandmother was Lavinia Bigford (Bickford) nee'
Johnson and lived in Jefferson County,Mo.I think she was married to Charles Bickford. He was hung in Nov. 1868. I'm
sorry but I cann't find any info on him or their marriage but
I did locate a message board on rootsweb for Abraham Bickford, brooklyn,N.Y. that may interest you.I have found
surname spelled as BIGFORD - BIGFOOT & BICKFORD.
Hope this helps some. Fran
franmv@ktis.net

TRYING TO TRACE MY ANCESTRY

2002-12-12 17:39:52Z

I am trying to locate any bigford who can tell me who the first Bigford was that came to America and what year and where they came to. I have struggled for years trying to find out. I would appreciate anyone who can help. please e-mail me.

Re: Charlotte or Lottie Bigford

2002-09-20 12:30:09Z

Donna, can you send me your e-mail address?

Re: Charlotte or Lottie Bigford

dkwnek — 2002-09-19 22:21:15Z

No, no one ever responded to my query. Charlotte Bigford Berry was my 4th-Great Grandmother, and I know absolutely nothing about her, other than she was born in Vermont, lived in New York and lived in Michigan. I gathered this information from census records. I'm not even sure where she died.

Sorry I couldn't give you more information about another Charlotte Bigford - I hope your daughter doesn't become as much of a mystery as my 4th-Great Grandmother did!

Re: Charlotte or Lottie Bigford

2002-09-19 20:08:19Z

Hello. Did you ever find an answer to your question? I am curious because my daughter's name is Charlotte Bigford and I would love to find out about any others!
Thank you. My other e-mail address is jmfearer@rcn.com

Re: Samuel Bigford

2002-08-20 23:44:42Z

Thank you I will do that
Gail

Re: Samuel Bigford

2002-08-20 21:32:23Z

Where are your ancestors from - the Bigfords that I am associated with are from the North Carolina area - Bladen County, NC around Kelly & Elizabethtown.
Gail

Re: Looking for info on grandmothers family

2002-08-20 21:30:00Z

Where is your family from?? that would help, I am from the Bigfords from Bladen County,NC around Kelly and Elizabethtown NC>
Gail

Re: Bigford Family History

jamel1 — 2002-07-22 17:51:06Z

Is your Clyde Owen Bigford from Kansas? Does he have brothers named Ray & Charles "Earnest"? If so I have some information for you.

Re: Bigford Family History

jamel1 — 2002-07-22 17:51:06Z

Hi, Jan
I've been going through boxes & boxes of "stuff" from my grandmother & mom & finally trying to make sense of it all. I found some letters to my great grandmother & her mom. Some were written by Charles Ernest (Earnest) Bigford & his daughter Marjory of Ordway, CO, 1916-1918 discussing family relationships. From your information & theirs it seems that William A. who was father to Charles Ferdinand is brother to my g-g-grandmother Catherine (Kit) Bigford Smith. I have bundles of letters to & from Catherine & her daughter Elizabeth Ann Smith Holcomb. There is a scrap of paper labled "Family Record" with a list of all the siblings and birthdates, but no parents; & several photos of Catherine, and also of her brother Thomas (TJ) Bigford. Also several letters from Thomas from the Soldier's home in Quincy, Ill. A letter specifically mentions Marjory & Ernest's letters to Catherine. Will any of this be helpful to you? I'll be glad to send copies of anything & I'd love to know more regarding the Bigfords before William & Catherine. Thank you. Melinda