Sothoron & Related Families - 151 (Notes Pages)

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Strother Ada Belle [Female] b. AUG 1876 Missouri - d. 1942 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO

Person ID: 3040

William Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, m. Ada Strother. (Cheryl*)

See husband's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

HIGGS, Ada Belle, 1876 - 1942. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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Higgs Estel Bryan [Male] b. 8 JUL 1898 Missouri - d. 7 APR 1964 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Person ID: 3041

Bryan Higgs, son of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Lois Henson. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

Bryan Higgs of R.R.D. #4, Purdy, Barry Co., MO registered for the draft at Cassville, Barry Co., MO on 12 Sept 1918. He was 20 years old, born 8 July 1898, White & Native Born. Occupation Farmer at home address. Nearest relative was Lois Higgs of same address. Described as medium height, slender, gray eyes, brown hair. Serial No. 1665, Order No.A-1801. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.16) Purdy Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 19, Sh 9B, Ln 65, 212/213 (immediately below entry for his father)
- Higgs, Estel B. Head, 21 year old married white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Farm Operator, working on O. A.; Farm Schedule # 95.
-----, Lois L. Wife, 20 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Darrel L. Son, 1 8/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.11) Purdy Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 25, Sh 3B, Ln 91, 63/66
- Higgs, Bryan. Head, 31 year old married white male, married since age of 19. Renting his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation General Farmer (E), Farm Schedule # 51. Not a veteran.
-----, Lois. Wife, 30 year old married white female, married since age of 19. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Darrel. Son, 11 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri.

HIGGS, Bryan, 8 July 1898 - 7 April 1964, Lois Higgs. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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Higgs William Earl [Male] b. 28 JUN 1895 Purdy, Barry Co., MO - d. 7 JUN 1964 Missouri
Person ID: 3042

Earl Higgs, son of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Leona Albright. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

William Earl Higgs of Purdy, MO registered for the draft at Purdy, Barry Co., MO on 5 June 1917. He was 21 years old, born 28 June 1895 in Purdy, MO, single & Caucasian. No military experience, no exemptions, no dependants. Occupation Farming for himself at Purdy, MO. Described as medium height & build, lt. brown eyes, dk. brown hair, not bald, no impairments. Call No 1372, No. 23. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.21) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 4(258)A, Ln 27, 69/69
- Higgs, William E. Head, 24 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation General Farmer, paid on O.A., Farm Schedule #68.
-----, Leona. Wife, 20 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Oklahoma, parents in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Frances N. Daughter, 1/12 year old white female. She & father born in Missouri, mother in Oklahoma.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.15) 616 Eighth, Monett City, Ward 3, Barry Co., MO - ED 17, Sh 7B, Ln 81, 187/195
- Higgs, William E. Head, 34 year old married white male, first married at 22. Renting his non-farm home for $12 per month, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Insurance Agent (O). Veteran of WW.
-----, Leona M. Wife, 30 year old married white female, married first at 18. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Oklahoma, father in Missouri, mother in Texas. Occupation none.
-----, Nadine. Daughter, 10 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & father born in Missouri, mother in Oklahoma.
-----, William K. Son, 8 year old white male. Attended school since Sept. He & father born in Missouri, mother in Oklahoma.

HIGGS, William Earl, 28 June 1895 - 7 June 1964, Missouri. Pvt 416 Tech Sch SQ AAF, World I & II. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

William Higgs, SSN 491-01-7044
Born 28 Jun 1895
Issued MO (before 1951)
Died Jun 1964
(SSDI*)

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Higgs Lottie Murel [Female] b. 22 APR 1901 Missouri - d. 23 APR 2005
Person ID: 3043

Lottie Higgs, dau of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Jim Whittington. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry, & husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

Middle name from husband's Draft Registration Card (see his Notes).

Lottie M. Whittington, SSN 486-40-8700
Born 22 Apr 1901
Issued MO (1953-54)
Last Residence 65723 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO
Died 23 Apr 2005
(SSDI*)

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Higgs Otha Nova [Female] b. ABT 1911 Missouri - d. AFT APR 1930
Nickname: Toots
Person ID: 3044

Nova "Toots" Higgs, dau of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Earnie Lane. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Higgs Omah B. [Female] b. 31 AUG 1905 Missouri - d. 7 FEB 2002
Person ID: 3045

Oma Higgs, dau of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Morris England. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, husband's Notes for 1930 entry.

Omah B. England, SSN 490-68-6440
Born 31 Aug 1905
Issued MO (1973)
Last Residence 65708, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Died 7 Feb 2002
(SSDI*)

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Henson Lois L. [Female] b. 1 DEC 1899 Missouri - d. 5 APR 1997 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Person ID: 3046

Bryan Higgs, son of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Lois Henson. (Cheryl*)

See husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

HIGGS, Lois, 1 Dec 1899 - 5 Apr 1997, Bryan Higgs. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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Albright Leona M. [Female] b. 10 FEB 1900 Oklahoma - d. 23 NOV 2000 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Person ID: 3047

Earl Higgs, son of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Leona Albright. (Cheryl*)

HIGGS, Leona M., 10 Feb 1900 - 23 Nov 2000. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

See husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Whittington James Otis [Male] b. 30 DEC 1900 Missouri - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 3048

Lottie Higgs, dau of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Jim Whittington. (Cheryl*)

James Otis Whittington of Purdy, Barry Co., MO registered for the draft at Cassville, MO on 12 Sept 1918. He was 18 years old, born 30 Dec 1900 in USA, White. Occupation Clerk at Gurley Bros. Hardware Co., Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Nearest relative was Lottie Murel Whittington of same address. Described as medium height & build, blue eyes, lt. hair, no impairments. Serial No. 1654, Order No. 1369. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.03) Purdy Village, Purdy Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 19, Sh 3(148)A, Ln 45, 72/72
- Whittington, James. Head, 20 year old married white male, owns his home with a mortgage. Can read & wirte, speaks English. He & father born in Missouri, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Salesman at Hardware Store, drawing wages.
-----, Lottie M. Wife, 19 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.24) Fairview Town, Franklin Twp., Newton Co., MO - ED 6, Sh 1B, Ln 59, 13/13
- Whittington, Jas. O. Head, 30 year old married white male, first married at 19. Renting his non-farm home for $10 per month, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Agent for Standard Oil Co., drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Lottie. Wife, 27 year old married white female, first married at 15. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Delmah. Daughter, 10 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.

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Lane Earnie [Male]
Person ID: 3049

Nova "Toots" Higgs, dau of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Earnie Lane. (Cheryl*)

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England Morris E. [Male] b. 6 DEC 1904 Missouri - d. JUL 1972
Person ID: 3050

Oma Higgs, dau of William Higgs & Ada Strother, m. Morris England. (Cheryl*)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.04) Purdy, Purdy Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 24, Sh 3(73)A, Ln 13, 60/65
- England, Morris E. Head, 25 year old married white male, first married at 19. Owns his non-farm home valued at $1,600. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Missouri, father in Kentucky. Occupation Cafe Manager (E). Not a veteran.
-----, Oma B. Wife, 24 year old married white female, first married at 18. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation None.
-----, Vera B. Daughter, 5 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Velma M. Daughter, 2 3/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.

Morris England, SSN 488-54-4567
Born 6 Dec 1904
Issued MO (1965)
Last Residence 65708, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Died Jul 1972
(SSDI*)

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Duncan Dicy Ann [Female] b. 8 SEP 1870 Missouri - d. 24 NOV 1934 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Person ID: 3051

John Monroe Higgs, son of James Kelly Higgs & Martha Jane Williams, b. 1869, d. 1952; m. in 1892, Dicy Ann Duncan, dau of William W. Duncan & Susan Jane Lamberson, b. 1870, d. 1934. (Cheryl*)

See husband's Notes for 1900 through 1930 Federal Census entries.

HIGGS, Annie D., 8 Sept 1870 - 24 Nov 1934, John M. Higgs. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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Higgs Effie Chloe [Female] b. JAN 1893 Missouri - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 3052

Chloe Higgs, dau of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. James Emmet Goostree, son of James Franklin Goostree & Sophronia Antle, b. 19 Jan 1892, d. 24 Jun 1948. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries, & husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

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Higgs Forrest [Male] b. 6 APR 1895 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 3053

Forest Higgs, son of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. Emma Zuspann. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

Forrest Higgs of Cassville, MO registered for the draft at Butterfield, Barry Co., MO on 5 June 1917. He was 22 years old, born 6 April 1895 at Butterfield, MO, White, with wife & child. He had no military experience; exemption claimed for wife & child. Occupation Farming, self-employed near Butterfield, MO. Described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair, not bald, no impairments. Call # 1283, Registered No. 32. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.22) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 4B, Ln 94, 85/85
- Higgs, Forest. Head, 24 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation General Farmer, paid O.W., Farm Schedule #84.
-----, Emma. Wife, 23 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Virgil. Son, 4 1(?)/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Willard. Son, 1 9/12 year old white male. He & parents born in Missouri.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930 04.17) East Huerfano County Road, Precinct 109, Pubelo Co., CO - ED 77, Sh 4(87)A, Ln 21, 75/75
- Higgs, Forrest. Head, 35 year old married white male, renting his farm home, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Farmer (employer), not a veteran. Farm Schedule #59.
-----, Emma. Wife, 33 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Virgil K. Son, 14 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Willard C. Son, 12 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Earnest J. Son, 9 year old white male. Attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Rose L. Daughter, 7 year old white female. Attended school since Sept. Born in Kansas, parents in Missouri. Occupation none.

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Higgs Zula [Female] b. 30 JAN 1899 Missouri - d. 15 JUN 1994
Person ID: 3054

Zula Higgs, dau of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. Ed Zuspann. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries, & husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

Zula Zuspann, SSN 511-68-0986
Born 30 Jan 1899
Issued KS (1973)
Last Residence 67735 Goodland, Sherman Co., KS
Died 15 Jun 1994
(SSDI*)

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Higgs Olon [Male] b. 27 NOV 1903 Missouri - d. 22 JUL 1940 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Person ID: 3055

Olan Higgs, son of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. Maxine Jordan. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1910 through 1930 Federal Census entries.

HIGGS, Olon, 27 Nov 1903 - 22 July 1940, Maxine Higgs. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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Higgs Clara [Female] b. APR 1896 Missouri - d. AFT 1 JAN 1920
Person ID: 3056

Clara Higgs, dau of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. Otto Yarnell. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries, & husband's Notes for 1920 entry.

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Higgs Jewell [Female] b. ABT FEB 1909 Missouri - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 3057

Jewell Higgs, dau of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. Brit Lowe. (Cheryl*)

Jewell Higgs, dau of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Anne Duncan, m. Britt Lowe. (Bridges* :95)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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Higgs Ray [Male] b. 3 JUN 1901 Missouri - d. 24 AUG 1959 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Person ID: 3058

Ray Higgs, son of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. 1923, Mildred D. Strother, dau of William Arthur Strother & Bithena Emetia Lake, b. 1904, d. 1981. (Cheryl*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.07) 1839 Kedden, Lincoln Park, Ecorse Twp., Wayne Co., MI - ED 1012, Sh 4B, Ln 83, 90/94
- Higgs, Ray. Head, 22 year old married white male, married at age of 22. Renting his home for $22 per month. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation machine repairman in auto industry, drawing wages, no unemployment. Not a veteran.
-----, Mildred D. Wife, 26 year old married white female, married at age of 20. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, LaVelle. Daughter, 6 year old white female, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Dorthela. Daughter, 3 8/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Missouri.

HIGGS, Ray, 3 June 1901 - 24 Aug 1959, Mildred D. Higgs. (Rootsweb.com* - Grave Marker, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO)

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Goostree James Emmet [Male] b. 19 JAN 1892 Missouri - d. 24 JUN 1948
Person ID: 3059

Chloe Higgs, dau of John Monroe Higgs & Dicy Ann Duncan, m. James Emmet Goostree, son of James Franklin Goostree & Sophronia Antle, b. 19 Jan 1892, d. 24 Jun 1948. (Cheryl*)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.22) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 5B, Ln 88, 103/103
- Goostree, J. E. Head, 26 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation General Farmer, paid on O.A., Farm Schedule #100.
-----, Chloe. Wife, 26 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.15) Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO - ED 2, Sh 6(158)A, Ln 44, 124/124
- Goostree, Emmet. Head, 37 year old married white male, married first at 21. Renting his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Missouri. Occupation Farmer (O), Farm Schedule #95. Not a veteran.
-----, Chloe. Wife, 37 year old married white female, married first at 21. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Missouri. Occupation none.
-----, Lois. Daughter, 10 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.
-----, Lavon. Daughter, 8 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Missouri.

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