Obituary of Thomas HIGGINS, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site I have no connection to this family. THOMAS HIGGINS DIES Mr. Thomas Higgins was born in Crawford Co. Illinois Sept. 1, 1836 and resided in this county all of his life with the exception of about two years spent in Missouri. On Dec.2, 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Buntin. To this union were born 3 children all of whom survive...His wife preceded him to the other world about 4 years ago. Since then he has continued to reside at his home west of Palestine. He had been in poor health for some months yet even his nearest friends did not think the time of his departure so near at hand. He died 3:30 A.M. March 25, 1910, aged 73 years, 6 months, and 24 days. By his genial disposition and true honesty he won the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his death three children, Mrs. Martha McCoy, Mrs. Jennie Climer, and Mr. F. O. Higgins all of Palestine ; one brother, Mr. John Higgins of Wayne County; thirteen grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Wabash Pearl *************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. *************************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site