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Finding out who my husband's ancestries are

mshigham — 2012-01-22 21:23:40Z

Hi I'm married to a Higham from the US. My husb is the 5th generation here the story goes 3 brothers came to New Orleans escaping the life of ristorcats.(forgive the sp to lazy to look up)one stayed in the southern Ind area Thomas, he left his wife & baby here & went back to England to get more $$, as they were only allowed to bring so much at a time. Returning his wife & baby daughter had died from the flu. He remarried Anna they had one son Albert, (my husb grandfather), Albert had 3 sons Carroll, Ralph (his father), Raymond. They were supposed to have a home in Summerset, UK and we do know his grandfather recieved $$ from England until WWII. they had a cornation cloth from when Queen Victoria was crowned. It was an invitation the way I understand it that was woven into the cloth & only went to family members in this manner. I can get dates from the graveyard later this spring (sometime in May) as we are in Florida for the winter. Is this ringing a bell for anyone? The names Thomas, James, and Andrew are ring bells to me but am not for sure.

Re: Higham family tree

juberuba — 2012-01-03 04:57:31Z

I'm also related to Mary Higham b. 1771 (4G Grandmother I think). Richard and Ellen's daughter Mary married my GG Grandfather Henry Nuttall from Westhaughton. Most of the Nuttalls were coal miners. My grandfather another Henry Nuttall was a grocer's boy and went on to work for the Co-op.
My father's mother was a Ratcliffe and they were also a mining family.

Re: Higham family tree

juberuba — 2011-12-30 01:18:41Z

I was very interested to read your post.
I was a Nuttall with all relatives originating in Westhaughton, Lancashire.
Mary Higham (b. 1771) was my GGGG Grandmother. Mary Higham (b. 1838) married my GG Grandfather Henry Nuttall.
I am also related to Ratcliffes of Westhaughton and possibly Howarths.

Re: Highams In Liverpool

glenysdaniels77 — 2011-12-17 23:03:44Z

Hi- My Highams family are from the area of Edge Hill- James Higham b1807 he possibly married Ann Kennedy 1826.Now James Higham b 1807 was the father of James Higham b 1831 Liverpool - married Maria Roberts 1852 Liverpool and they were the parents of James Higham [HYAM] b 1855 Salford Lancashire- married Elizabeth Peake 1879
Thats all I can pass on sorry.

Re: Highams In Liverpool

1_james229 — 2011-12-15 19:32:34Z

Hello my name is James Higham and i live in Halewood,Liverpool. My dad is from Halewood his dad is from old swan and so was my dads mum. My dads name is Richard Higham and he was the oldest son his dad is called Richard Lenord Higham and he was the oldest son and that goes on for generations. If you have more infomation on my past could you please let me know.

Re: Highams In Liverpool

1_james229 — 2011-12-15 19:32:25Z

Re: Highams In Liverpool

1_james229 — 2011-12-13 21:50:35Z

Sir Charles Frederick Higham

aswell1 — 2011-11-16 11:36:03Z

The History of Advertising Trust (www.hatads.org.uk) would be interested in receiving the photo as a donation. They have his agency's work and several of his books in their archive and library. HAT's mission is to collect and preserve the heritage of the UK's advertising industry and to make it available for research and study to all.
Contact the archive & library collections manager enquiries@hatads.org.uk

Re: Sir Charles Higham, London advertising man, father of Charles, writer in England

rappaportE — 2011-10-28 18:14:08Z

I am researching Sir Charles Higham's advertising of tea in the US in the 1920s. There is information about him in T.R. Nevett's Advertising in Britain, but I am looking for any possible personal information, business letters, etc..

Re: Sir Charles Higham, London advertising man, father of Charles, writer in England

saral771 — 2011-10-05 16:57:48Z

Hi, I was very interested to read your messages last night. My Grandfather was Sir Charles Higham. My mum (Annabella) said that he did have a brother but we are not sure of his name. He died when my mum was only about one so she never knew him.

Re: Henry W. Higham, Bicycle Champion 1880, from Nottingham

townsleyb — 2011-09-06 14:53:06Z

Hi Joe,
Have recently been researching some 19th century cycle races and found various references to Henry Higham. Details are beening put online at sixday.org.uk web site.

Re: Higham family tree

gillyblakeston — 2011-05-28 23:38:31Z

Hi,I was a Higham also,ive been looking at my family tree,the Mary Higham you speak of was my 3 great grandmother,her son Richard Higham my great great grandfather did live at Baldwins farm,then his son also Richard was a coal miner and lived at 40 church st Bolton,then his son another Richard (seems a popular name lol)my grandad came to kinsley west Yorkshire and his son William my father was a miner and lived in Kinsley,and that leaves me ,im Gillian Blakeston nee Higham and I still live in Kinsley,so we must be long lost cousins xxx

Re: Higham Family History

292mckay — 2011-02-18 11:05:03Z

Hi Christine, My name is Judith Mc Kay and I am the grandaughter of your grandmother's brother John Higham. I live in Haydock as L lot of the Highams do. I live near to where Cissy Cunliffe lived, in fact she used to visit us when My sister and I were small with your grannmother Ruth. I am the daughter of John's youngest child Mabel Higham and I was an identical tin. Our names were Judith and Janice Boyers.
Tom Higham's daughter lives in Haydock, Peter Higham's daughter lives in Haydock, Elsie Higham's daughters live in Haydock, William Higham's daughter lives in Ashton in Makerfield, and then of course me. I lost my twin sister fourteen years ago in June, and it nearly killed me. We were inseparable. We got married together, and all four of us shared a house in Haydock. Please reply to me as I would be ecstatic. My email address is judith.mckay@btinternet.com Please don't forget the dot after judith. Love from Haydock, Judy.

looking for relatives of john higham born 1933

ianhigham — 2011-02-14 20:38:00Z

my fathers name was john higham born 23 may 1933, he was born in preston and i dont know if he had any siblings?? his fathers name was miles higham and his mothers name was sylvia (shorock) not sure if correct spelling. they reisided at waterloo street in preston for some time, anyone have anymore information or can help please reply to my thread as ive been hitting dead end for years :(

Re: Coat of arms

stephenkhigham — 2011-01-11 14:29:12Z

A better image

Re: Coat of arms

stephenkhigham — 2011-01-11 14:23:00Z

Attached is an image of the coat of arms I have.

Stephen Higham
Elkton, Maryland

Re: Coat of arms

stephenkhigham — 2011-01-11 14:20:59Z

Attached is an image of the coat of arms I have.

Stephen Higham
Elkton, Maryland

Re: Coat of arms

clairchatsworth — 2011-01-10 20:43:11Z

Hi

I have located the Higham coat of arms and attached it to my tree, this can be found by searching 'Higham' photos.

Best regards

Clair

Re: Sir Charles Higham, London advertising man, father of Charles, writer in England

clairchatsworth — 2011-01-10 20:39:12Z

I am researching my grandfather, Charles Higham's family tree, located in Stockport one of 4 brothers (Joe, Tom, Sid), married to Wyn (Winifred) Richardson.

I am really struggling to locate his family and wondered if you have any family connections relating to Charlie Higham born 28/9/1916 to 1979 I would be very interested.

Best regards Clair Higham

Margaret HIGHAM Schreier 1926-2010 b. Youngstown, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-11-04 15:03:44Z

COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP – There will be services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for Margaret E. Schreier, 84, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her daughters home in Boardman, Ohio.

Margaret was born June 1, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) a daughter of John and Alice Shuttleworth Higham and came to Coitsville in 1952.

She was a 1948 graduate of Youngstown College with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education.

She was an elementary school teacher at Scienceville Grade School from 1946 to 1950 and for Poland Union Grade School from 1950 to 1952.

She was a life member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Youngstown, where she had served the St. John’s Boar’s Head Luncheon and was a member of the Coitsville Church Women’s Association.

Her husband, Albert W. Schreier, whom she married June 24, 1950, passed away Feb. 14, 1986.

She is survived by her children, Albert W. (Evelyn) Schreier Jr. of Toledo, Ohio, Elaine A. (Mahlon) Hippley of Boardman, Ohio and Alice E. Kelades of Strongsville, Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She also leaves her sister, Mildred Hull of Mission, Texas.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; and her sister, Edith A. Higham.

There will be calling hours on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Jackson Cemetery in Coitsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave. Youngstown, OHIO 44503.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral homes website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2010/nov/04/margaret-e-sc...

Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home

Providing Funeral Services Since 1850

Re: Looking for Higham families

nancybarbour56 — 2010-09-12 20:47:50Z

Hi I am looking for any information about my family My grandfather was William Thomas Higham born around 1912 and he was married to Nancy Martin born 1912 they had 2 children Nancy born 1936 and William Stuart born 1947. They imigrated to Canada at the end of ww2 in 1947. My grandfather was born in Warrington My grandfather had 3 sisters Margaret May and
Edith. I have a few surnames that I have been told about Martin Macavoy also the the name Hardy has come up .My great grandfather was also Tom and he was married to Elizabeth.If you could help me in any way I would be grateful for the help
thank you.

Re: Sir Charles Higham, London advertising man, father of Charles, writer in England

margerice1 — 2010-08-22 00:56:02Z

I still have the original photo of Sir Charles Higham and my only wish is to reunite it with family, where it will be treasured. Thank you for your input in regard to this line of the Higham family; it was especially interesting to know of the origination of the "Your Country Needs You" poster.

Highams of Aspull, also Crewe

Jeremy_Higham — 2010-08-20 11:11:57Z

I am researching my family of Highams all from Aspull near Wigan, UK, and also related to the Pilkingtons and Tudges of Aspull. One branch of the Highams moved to Crewe.

I would welcome any infomation and be happy to share what I know. Please email me at: jeremy.higham@virgin.net.

See also my tree on Genes Reunited.

Re: Sir Charles Higham, London advertising man, father of Charles, writer in England

tony1tbb9mcbtkto5e9v5dbe7jvhs7on9 — 2010-08-14 22:09:47Z

Sir Charles was the originator of the famous "Your Country Needs You" recruiting poster of WW1. My mother (nee Higham) thought that he was a cousin, tho' I think his father was also Charles, and I haven't located an uncle Charles among her relations. However, Sir C's daughter, Annabella, bears a striking resemblance to my sister (going by a news photo'). As we're not certain of the relationship, I don't think we'd better claim the photograph you mention.

Re: The Higham and Bartley family 1937

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-29 09:01:01Z

Morning Judy

Just to get a handle on this:

Henry bc 1887 - wife?
had son
Thomas - born? married ?
had son John born PA? married 1937

is this right?

Re: The Higham and Bartley family 1937

292mckay — 2010-06-28 22:38:08Z

Hi Ell, Judy again. If dobs means date of births, I have Henry's. It's 1887. I don't know Virginia Mae Bartley's though. Henry was the only child of Henry and Phoebe's that was born in Allegheny. Hope that helps.

The Higham and Bartley family 1937

292mckay — 2010-06-28 22:37:48Z

I am searching for John Higham, son of Thomas Higham who emigrated to Allegheny in 1902 with his family. Thomas's father was Henry Higham, my grandad's brother, and I'm determined to try to find as many ancestors as I can. I was born the same year that Thomas's son John got married, 1937. He married a lady called Virginia Mae Bartley, and John was living at Alabama Avenue, Dormont at the time of his wedding. This is very important to me as I never got a chance to know any of them. Please help me if you can. My email address is judith.mckay@btinternet.com Plaease don't forget the dot after judith. I'm from Haydock Lancashire England.

Re: The Higham and Bartley family 1937

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-28 20:37:50Z

do you have an idea of their dob's?

The HGigham family

292mckay — 2010-06-23 12:08:38Z

I am putting out a request for a Ruth Higham. She emigrated with her family to Allegheny Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The date they left England was 1902, and they lived in ward 11 Alleghenny. She was a twin, but her twin doesn't seem to be with the family when they arrived in America. Her name was Annie, but she could have been married as I think Elizabeth was her older sister, because she wasn't with the family either. My namer is Judith Mc Kay, and this family are my ancestors. The head of the household Ruth's fathert Henry HighaM, was my grandad's brother. Please get in touch with me if you can help me find Ruth and her siblings. My email address is judith.mckay@btinternet.com please don't forget the dot after judith, and thanks.

Re: Robert Campbell Higham

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-18 18:49:11Z

WW11

Name: Robert C Higham
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: Pennsylvania
County or City: Allegheny
Enlistment Date: 12 Aug 1941
Enlistment State: Maryland
Enlistment City: Fort George G Meade
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of college
Civil Occupation: Salespersons
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 130

Re: Robert Campbell Higham

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-18 18:44:18Z

PROB:

Rita Higham
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Formerly of Pittsburgh

Rita (Schmitt) Higham, 89, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, March 5, 2005. Loving mother of Lorraine Hover Liebla, of West Palm Beach, and Wendy Higham Hallowell, of Tallahassee, Fla.; sister of Jean O'Brien, of Statesville, N.C., and Vera Marshall, of Pittsburgh; grandmother of Donna Hover Ridings and Wendy Hover Bessin, of Kenosha, Wis., Christy Hover Han, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Laura Hover, of Delray Beach, Fla.; also survived by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Higham, and a sister, Rose Donehue. Friends are invited to a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday in the BOGAN-WOLF FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville. Please add a tribute at www.woodrufffamilyservices.com.

Re: Robert Campbell Higham

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-18 18:41:49Z

Name: Robert C Higham
Gender: Male
Spouse's name: Rita
Divorce Date: 20 Oct 1971
County: Hillsborough
Certificate Number: 033639

Re: Robert Campbell Higham

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-18 18:40:28Z

public records

Name: Robert C Higham
Birth Date: 5 May 1917
Phone Number: 884-4596
Address: 8406 Boulder Pl, Tampa, FL, 33615-4912 (1993)

Re: Robert Campbell Higham

ELLinSpain — 2010-06-18 18:39:24Z

You hav'nt given any Dob's but :

Name: Robert Campbell Higham
Marriage Date: 4 Aug 1972
County of Marriage: Hillsborough
Gender: Male
Race: White
Volume: 3247
Certificate: 050038
Source: Florida Department of Health

Name: Robert Campbell Higham
Death Date: 15 Sep 1987
County of Death: Hillsborough
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 70
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 May 1917

Robert Campbell Higham

292mckay — 2010-06-17 12:41:25Z

Hi friends, I wrote in a plea yesterday for help in finding my ancestor's descendants in Tampa Florida. Robert's father was called Thomas, and his father Henry was my grandad's brother. Robert's grandparents Henry and Phoebe emigrated to Alleghenny in 1902 with their eight children, Robert's father being one of them, Thoms. They all left for England when my mum was only four, and she never got to know them, and I am determined to find one of the family. I live in Haydock St Helens Lancashire where Henry was Born. I would dearly love to hear from someone who can help me find them. My email address is Judith.mckay@btinternet.com Please don't forget the dot after judith, and a great big thank you.

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

292mckay — 2010-06-13 18:45:56Z

Hi Dranda, Thank you so much for replying to me. Janice and I would have been 20yrs old in 1956. My mum's name was Mabel, and Dad's James. It could so easily have been us on the photos. They get everywhere. My mother in Law got her photos out the first time I went to Alec's house, and he lived in Carnoustie Scotland, 320 miles from us. LOw and behold there on a photo with his brother Les was a classmate of mine from Haydock, so I am not surprised at anything now. I meant to ask you, have you researched the Higham's family in Haydock. I have got on quite well with them. I'm on my 4th great grandad now. Please keep in touch as we may have a link, cheers, Judy

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

Dranda_1 — 2010-06-13 15:11:10Z

Hi Judith. It appears that these girls are a different set with the name of Janice and Judith. They were about 13 in 1956. The parents were Fred and Ivy. I am not on facebook but will send you a photo by email.

Re: Higham Family History

292mckay — 2010-06-13 13:34:15Z

Hi, My name is Judith Mc Kay, and I am researching the Higham family from Haydock. My mum was Mabel Higham, the youngest child of John, who had a grocery business in Haydock. Please let me know if we are looking for the same Higham family. My grandad John had a sister Ruth, and his brother Henry had a twin daughter Ruth. Whether we are on the same family I don't know. Hope we are. Please let me know. My email address is judith.mckay@btinternet.com please don't forget the dot after judith

Re: Higham Family History

292mckay — 2010-06-13 13:25:11Z

Hi Vincent, My name is Judith Mc Kay, and My mum was Mabel Higham, born in Haydock as most of the Highams were. She was the youngest child of John Higham, who's wife was Alice Platts before marriage. I live in Haydock, and I have managed to find 4 lots of grandparents. They are, John and Alice, my grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth my great grandparents, John and Ellen, my great great grandparents, and William and Catherine, my great great great grandparents please let me know if these are your ancestors too. My grandad John had a brother named Henry, who emigrated to Allegheny Pensylvannia in 1910. I am now after finding descendants there. Please get in touch, Judith. My email address is, judith.mckay@btinternet.com Please don't forget the dot after judith.

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

292mckay — 2010-06-13 12:38:39Z

Hi Dandra1, Judith Mc Kay here. So great to get your message. These twins could possibly be us. We were called Judith and Janice Boyers, and we were born in 1937 in St Helens Lancashire. We were identical, and I have a photo on facebook of us when we were 14 yrs of age. If you request me as a friend I will accept and you can see them on my profile. Do you live in USA, or were you on holiday when you came upon the photos. Please let me know, as the ancestry can get dates wrong. My email address is judith.mckay@btinternet.com Please don't forget the dot after judith

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

Dranda_1 — 2010-06-13 02:54:00Z

Hello Judith,
This might seem strange but I am in Connecticut and I ran across 5 old photos at a flea market of twin girls named Judith and Janice. The girls would have been born around 1943 or so. The photos show the girls with Mom and Dab in Great Yarmouth around 1947 when they were still toddlers. Then the girls are around 13 at "the new estate." I don't know if this means anything to you or not since I don't have a last name.

Re: Highams of Westhoughton, Lancashire & Wath upon Dearne, Yorks

adhigham1 — 2010-06-12 11:04:41Z

could you check your tree for a William Henry Higham. Born about 1811 and moved to Australia in 1832-33.

He is my 6x Great grand father. And we lose the line once we get back to england.

It would be great to know what part of the country he came from.

Re: Anyone haveHigham family history Bramfield SuffolkEngland

kerrihigham — 2010-06-07 23:38:42Z

It appears my family originated from Bramfield, Suffolk. One of the Highams(Ernest Edward Higham)moved to Plymouth, U.K in about 1900. Highams still live there now. I believe there may have been a distant relative called John(an uncle of great grandad)who went to Austrailia.

Chris Higham
Plymouth

Re: Highams of Westhoughton, Lancashire & Wath upon Dearne, Yorks

daltonpeter — 2010-05-26 04:50:56Z

Hi, This is the same James Higham (b Aspull, Wigan 1806 and married to Margaret Halliwell b 1806, Wigan). In the church records James' parents are John and Mary - but I have a strong suspicion that although the mother's name is written as Mary, there is a possibiity that it could be Marg. The entry was sloppy and the surname misspelt.
Margaret Halliwell is daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Halliwell (nee Bolton and daughter of James Andrew Bolton.
But would like to find brothers and sisters of Joseph Higham.
Two of his sons (james Andrew and Ignatius) emigrated to Austalia. They emigrated with a Joseph Benedict Higham (son of Joseph and Jane Higham)who I believe may be their cousin.

Re: Higham family from Lancaster county england

nancyagray — 2010-05-24 17:38:35Z

Can you narrow this down at all? My Higham family is from Romilley, Werneth, Stockport, and Cheadle

Nancy Gray

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

292mckay — 2010-05-08 15:50:20Z

Hi Stephen, Judith Mc Kay here. So Glad you got in touch with me, and it is still not impossible for us to be distant relations. You have got everything right about my Higham family. Henry had a business in St Helens before he emigrated, and so did his dad Thomas. My grandad took over Thomases Buisness when he died. It was in Haydock where I have always lived. My mum was the youngest grandchild of Thomas and Elizabeth. Henry also had Twin girls Ruth and Annie like my mum did, me being one of them. Please keep in contact Stephen, it is great hearing from you, Judy

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

stephenkhigham — 2010-05-07 19:32:15Z

Judith,

My Highams were from Stockport area in Cheshire. Left there for Trenton, New Jersey in 1864. Found Henry and Phoebe Higham living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with five children in 1910 US Census. It appears Henry arrived at Philadelphia on 26 Nov 1902. New York passenger list suggests he returned from visit to England on 13 Mar 1922. Believe located Henry in Haydock in 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 UK census. Parents were Thomas & Elizabeth. 1851 census shows brother John, age 4 and 1871 census shows brother John, age 8. No John listed in 1861 census.

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

292mckay — 2010-05-07 14:06:06Z

Hi again, Judith Here. Thanks so much for your reply. Up to now I havent come across the Highams which are your family, but I may do when going further. My grandad Highams brother emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1910 with his large family. His name was Henry Higham, and they had a business in St Helens before leaving. Also I was delighted to find that he had twin girls as my mum did. We wer Judith and Janice. I am living in hopes that you are a relation somehow. We ar not far from Westhoughton. Please keep in touch as you search. The Highams in Haydock were a prominent family. All business people. Yours truly Judith

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

292mckay — 2010-05-07 14:03:12Z

Re: The Higham family from Haydock St Helens, Lancashire

jeansgt — 2010-05-06 04:48:28Z

Hello Judith,

I don't know if I'm a relative, but I am descended from Lancashire Highams who emigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- probably in the 1820s. My 3rd great-grandfather was Isaac Higham, b. 1804. He might have been born in Westhoughton, Lancashire because that is where Abel Higham was born in 1807. I believe Abel Higham was Isaac's brother. Abel's parents were Richard Higham, b. 1782 and Ellen, b. 1783. Richard and Ellen were Quakers and came with their children, Isaac?, Abel, Daniel, Rebecca, Eliza, and Anna to Philadelphia. Do your records include any of these people?