It is believed, by me, that in the 1860 census, prior to the Civil War, George can be found working on a farm in Williamsburg South Carolina, where he can be found living as a bachelor with numerous other farm workers on the farm.

Found in 1870 census, Hillsboro, Marion Co.,Nichols Depot Post Office, South Carolina, as being George W. Higgins, age 30. Birthplace: South Carolina. At the time he was woring as a dry goods merchant, living with, presumedly, his 28 year old brother, John D. Huggins who was also a merchant. He did not own property, however had about $1,000 in personal property. Three years, later, in 1873, he got married.

George is listed in 1880 census Nichols, Marion Co., South Carolina as G. W. Huggins, aged 42. Birthplace: South Carolina, Head of House and married to Sallie Huggins.
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Occupation: Merchant Farmer
Other houshold members,
Daughter, Mable Huggins 5
Brother, Charles Huggins 23
Servant, mulatto, Nannie Hill, 6

From 1900 census, Ty Ty, Colquitt Co., GA
Name: George W Huggins
Age: 60 Birth Date: Mar 1840 Birthplace: South Carolina
Head of House, Married, Owns home.
Spouse: Sallie W Huggins, born in SC. Marriage Year: 1873
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Occupation: Turpentine Operator.
Other Household Members: Name Age
Daughter, Mattie B Huggins 19, born in SC
Daughter, Georga Lulu Huggins 15, born in SC
Son, George W Huggins 12, born in Georgia
Lodger, Robert L Gorman 22

The following information from file contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Gloria Harbuck:

Husband of Sallie W., the father of 1)G. Eula who married Dr. Lofton H. Smith, 2)Mabel who married Owen D. Gorman, 3)Mattie B. who married Robert Gorman (in Colquitt Co. Ga.
1 Nov. 1900) and 4)George Jr. who married Moonie Pelham
(in Taylor County 4 Oct. 1913).