She was the 1st wife of John R. Higgins.
She was the daughter of Peter and Melissa Sheen (nee Robinson)
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska - Publisher: Chapman Brothers, 1888
pages 480-481
JOHN R. HIGGINS, in the spring of 1882, settled upon a tract of wild land on section 26, in Grant Township, which by the exercise of constant industry he has transformed into a valuable farm. It is 160 acres in extent, already fairly well supplied with good buildings, and each year adds something to the attractiveness and value of the property. Not the least among the surroundings conducive to the comfort of the family is a fine young orchard of choice apple trees, and Mr. H. has also planted shade trees, having in view the comfort of his live stock and the general embellishment of the farm.
Peoria, Ill., had formerly been the home of our subject, where he lived from the time he first drew breath until reaching manhood. He was born Aug. 22, 1854, and is the son of James and Mary (Burns) Higgins, who settled in Peoria County during its pioneer days. James Higgins was born in Ireland, and crossed the Atlantic when a mere boy, settling with his parents at Peoria, Ill., during the days when it was known as Ft. Clark. There he was reared to manhood, receiving a limited education, and married Miss Burns, whose parents had likewise emigrated to the West about the same time that the parents of Mr. Higgins settled in Peoria County His father, James Higgins, was a marble cutter by trade, and at this employment spent the greater par of his active life, he was a man of many excellent qualities and became one of the most highly respected citizens of Peoria, where he spent many years, and where his death occurred when his son our subject, was but a lad of tender years. The mother had previously passed away, and thus young John R. was orphaned at an early age. He had two brothers and one sister, and upon the death of the father the family was scattered, the brothers having to take care of themselves, and the sister died in Peoria in infancy. James Higgins, the younger brother of our subject, is a resident of Virginia, and engaged in the hardware business.
John R. Higgins, thrown upon his own resources early in life, made his way through many difficulties and secured a practical education. This experience, however, proved of essential benefit, making him independent and self-reliant, and fitting him admirably for the difficulties which art the common lot of man. He suffered no discouragement to overcome him, and in due time began to see his way toward the establishment of a home of his own. On the 1st of March, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Melissa, daughter of Peter and Melissa (Robinson) Sheen, the wedding taking place at the home of the bride in Woodford County, Ill. Peter Sheen was formerly one of time most prominent residents of Peoria, whence became to Nebraska about 1882. He is now an extensive land-owner in Grant Township. He settled in Peoria when it was a mere hamlet containing but one store. He married his wife there, and she is yet spared to her home and family.
Mrs. Higgins was born in Peoria, Ill., April 22, 1857, and was reared to womanhood in her native town, acquiring a common-school education. She was carefully trained by an excellent mother to those habits of industry and economy which have fitted her to preside properly over time home which has been built up solely by honest labor. Of her union with our subject there have been born four children, two of whom, Arthur and Jessie, are living. Herbert and an infant died at the age of about twenty days. Mr. Higgins has very little time to devote to political matters but keeps himself informed upon current events, and uniformly votes the Democratic ticket. Both he and his excellent wife stand well among their neighbors, and their home forms the resort of a large circle of warm friends.
She was the daughter of Peter and Melissa Sheen (nee Robinson)
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska - Publisher: Chapman Brothers, 1888
pages 480-481
JOHN R. HIGGINS, in the spring of 1882, settled upon a tract of wild land on section 26, in Grant Township, which by the exercise of constant industry he has transformed into a valuable farm. It is 160 acres in extent, already fairly well supplied with good buildings, and each year adds something to the attractiveness and value of the property. Not the least among the surroundings conducive to the comfort of the family is a fine young orchard of choice apple trees, and Mr. H. has also planted shade trees, having in view the comfort of his live stock and the general embellishment of the farm.
Peoria, Ill., had formerly been the home of our subject, where he lived from the time he first drew breath until reaching manhood. He was born Aug. 22, 1854, and is the son of James and Mary (Burns) Higgins, who settled in Peoria County during its pioneer days. James Higgins was born in Ireland, and crossed the Atlantic when a mere boy, settling with his parents at Peoria, Ill., during the days when it was known as Ft. Clark. There he was reared to manhood, receiving a limited education, and married Miss Burns, whose parents had likewise emigrated to the West about the same time that the parents of Mr. Higgins settled in Peoria County His father, James Higgins, was a marble cutter by trade, and at this employment spent the greater par of his active life, he was a man of many excellent qualities and became one of the most highly respected citizens of Peoria, where he spent many years, and where his death occurred when his son our subject, was but a lad of tender years. The mother had previously passed away, and thus young John R. was orphaned at an early age. He had two brothers and one sister, and upon the death of the father the family was scattered, the brothers having to take care of themselves, and the sister died in Peoria in infancy. James Higgins, the younger brother of our subject, is a resident of Virginia, and engaged in the hardware business.
John R. Higgins, thrown upon his own resources early in life, made his way through many difficulties and secured a practical education. This experience, however, proved of essential benefit, making him independent and self-reliant, and fitting him admirably for the difficulties which art the common lot of man. He suffered no discouragement to overcome him, and in due time began to see his way toward the establishment of a home of his own. On the 1st of March, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Melissa, daughter of Peter and Melissa (Robinson) Sheen, the wedding taking place at the home of the bride in Woodford County, Ill. Peter Sheen was formerly one of time most prominent residents of Peoria, whence became to Nebraska about 1882. He is now an extensive land-owner in Grant Township. He settled in Peoria when it was a mere hamlet containing but one store. He married his wife there, and she is yet spared to her home and family.
Mrs. Higgins was born in Peoria, Ill., April 22, 1857, and was reared to womanhood in her native town, acquiring a common-school education. She was carefully trained by an excellent mother to those habits of industry and economy which have fitted her to preside properly over time home which has been built up solely by honest labor. Of her union with our subject there have been born four children, two of whom, Arthur and Jessie, are living. Herbert and an infant died at the age of about twenty days. Mr. Higgins has very little time to devote to political matters but keeps himself informed upon current events, and uniformly votes the Democratic ticket. Both he and his excellent wife stand well among their neighbors, and their home forms the resort of a large circle of warm friends.
She was the 1st wife of John R. Higgins.
She was the daughter of Peter and Melissa Sheen (nee Robinson)
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska - Publisher: Chapman Brothers, 1888
pages 480-481
JOHN R. HIGGINS, in the spring of 1882, settled upon a tract of wild land on section 26, in Grant Township, which by the exercise of constant industry he has transformed into a valuable farm. It is 160 acres in extent, already fairly well supplied with good buildings, and each year adds something to the attractiveness and value of the property. Not the least among the surroundings conducive to the comfort of the family is a fine young orchard of choice apple trees, and Mr. H. has also planted shade trees, having in view the comfort of his live stock and the general embellishment of the farm.
Peoria, Ill., had formerly been the home of our subject, where he lived from the time he first drew breath until reaching manhood. He was born Aug. 22, 1854, and is the son of James and Mary (Burns) Higgins, who settled in Peoria County during its pioneer days. James Higgins was born in Ireland, and crossed the Atlantic when a mere boy, settling with his parents at Peoria, Ill., during the days when it was known as Ft. Clark. There he was reared to manhood, receiving a limited education, and married Miss Burns, whose parents had likewise emigrated to the West about the same time that the parents of Mr. Higgins settled in Peoria County His father, James Higgins, was a marble cutter by trade, and at this employment spent the greater par of his active life, he was a man of many excellent qualities and became one of the most highly respected citizens of Peoria, where he spent many years, and where his death occurred when his son our subject, was but a lad of tender years. The mother had previously passed away, and thus young John R. was orphaned at an early age. He had two brothers and one sister, and upon the death of the father the family was scattered, the brothers having to take care of themselves, and the sister died in Peoria in infancy. James Higgins, the younger brother of our subject, is a resident of Virginia, and engaged in the hardware business.
John R. Higgins, thrown upon his own resources early in life, made his way through many difficulties and secured a practical education. This experience, however, proved of essential benefit, making him independent and self-reliant, and fitting him admirably for the difficulties which art the common lot of man. He suffered no discouragement to overcome him, and in due time began to see his way toward the establishment of a home of his own. On the 1st of March, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Melissa, daughter of Peter and Melissa (Robinson) Sheen, the wedding taking place at the home of the bride in Woodford County, Ill. Peter Sheen was formerly one of time most prominent residents of Peoria, whence became to Nebraska about 1882. He is now an extensive land-owner in Grant Township. He settled in Peoria when it was a mere hamlet containing but one store. He married his wife there, and she is yet spared to her home and family.
Mrs. Higgins was born in Peoria, Ill., April 22, 1857, and was reared to womanhood in her native town, acquiring a common-school education. She was carefully trained by an excellent mother to those habits of industry and economy which have fitted her to preside properly over time home which has been built up solely by honest labor. Of her union with our subject there have been born four children, two of whom, Arthur and Jessie, are living. Herbert and an infant died at the age of about twenty days. Mr. Higgins has very little time to devote to political matters but keeps himself informed upon current events, and uniformly votes the Democratic ticket. Both he and his excellent wife stand well among their neighbors, and their home forms the resort of a large circle of warm friends.
She was the daughter of Peter and Melissa Sheen (nee Robinson)
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Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Gage County, Nebraska - Publisher: Chapman Brothers, 1888
pages 480-481
JOHN R. HIGGINS, in the spring of 1882, settled upon a tract of wild land on section 26, in Grant Township, which by the exercise of constant industry he has transformed into a valuable farm. It is 160 acres in extent, already fairly well supplied with good buildings, and each year adds something to the attractiveness and value of the property. Not the least among the surroundings conducive to the comfort of the family is a fine young orchard of choice apple trees, and Mr. H. has also planted shade trees, having in view the comfort of his live stock and the general embellishment of the farm.
Peoria, Ill., had formerly been the home of our subject, where he lived from the time he first drew breath until reaching manhood. He was born Aug. 22, 1854, and is the son of James and Mary (Burns) Higgins, who settled in Peoria County during its pioneer days. James Higgins was born in Ireland, and crossed the Atlantic when a mere boy, settling with his parents at Peoria, Ill., during the days when it was known as Ft. Clark. There he was reared to manhood, receiving a limited education, and married Miss Burns, whose parents had likewise emigrated to the West about the same time that the parents of Mr. Higgins settled in Peoria County His father, James Higgins, was a marble cutter by trade, and at this employment spent the greater par of his active life, he was a man of many excellent qualities and became one of the most highly respected citizens of Peoria, where he spent many years, and where his death occurred when his son our subject, was but a lad of tender years. The mother had previously passed away, and thus young John R. was orphaned at an early age. He had two brothers and one sister, and upon the death of the father the family was scattered, the brothers having to take care of themselves, and the sister died in Peoria in infancy. James Higgins, the younger brother of our subject, is a resident of Virginia, and engaged in the hardware business.
John R. Higgins, thrown upon his own resources early in life, made his way through many difficulties and secured a practical education. This experience, however, proved of essential benefit, making him independent and self-reliant, and fitting him admirably for the difficulties which art the common lot of man. He suffered no discouragement to overcome him, and in due time began to see his way toward the establishment of a home of his own. On the 1st of March, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Melissa, daughter of Peter and Melissa (Robinson) Sheen, the wedding taking place at the home of the bride in Woodford County, Ill. Peter Sheen was formerly one of time most prominent residents of Peoria, whence became to Nebraska about 1882. He is now an extensive land-owner in Grant Township. He settled in Peoria when it was a mere hamlet containing but one store. He married his wife there, and she is yet spared to her home and family.
Mrs. Higgins was born in Peoria, Ill., April 22, 1857, and was reared to womanhood in her native town, acquiring a common-school education. She was carefully trained by an excellent mother to those habits of industry and economy which have fitted her to preside properly over time home which has been built up solely by honest labor. Of her union with our subject there have been born four children, two of whom, Arthur and Jessie, are living. Herbert and an infant died at the age of about twenty days. Mr. Higgins has very little time to devote to political matters but keeps himself informed upon current events, and uniformly votes the Democratic ticket. Both he and his excellent wife stand well among their neighbors, and their home forms the resort of a large circle of warm friends.
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