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Rita J. Higgins

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rita J. Higgins (daughter of Gordon Keith Higgins and Nola Ruth Chard).

    Family/Spouse: Colin Williams. Colin was born in 1941 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK; died in 2014 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK; was buried . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gordon Keith Higgins was born on 28 Jun 1928 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK (son of Milbourne Theodore Higgins and Olive Ada Gregory); died on 25 Jun 1995 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Gordon married Nola Ruth Chard in 1950 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK. Nola (daughter of Oliver Charles Henry Chard and Dorothy Grace Ashman) was born on 4 Nov 1931 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 2 Feb 2021 in Keynsham, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Nola Ruth Chard was born on 4 Nov 1931 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of Oliver Charles Henry Chard and Dorothy Grace Ashman); died on 2 Feb 2021 in Keynsham, Somerset, England, UK.
    Children:
    1. 1. Rita J. Higgins
    2. Jeffrey R. Higgins
    3. Michael K. Higgins


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Milbourne Theodore Higgins was born on 11 Feb 1894 in Curry Rivel, Somerset, England, UK (son of Frederick Theodore Higgins and Ada Newton); died in 1969 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 7 Mar 1894, Curry Rivel, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      St. Andrews Church, Curry Rivel, Somerset, England, UK
    • Military Service: 1915; Royal Garrison Artillery - 21st Heavy Battery
    • Occupation: 1939; Colliery Lorry Driver

    Milbourne married Olive Ada Gregory in 1920 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK. Olive (daughter of Alfred Gregory and Sarah Emma Nicholas) was born on 25 May 1895 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1954 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Olive Ada Gregory was born on 25 May 1895 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of Alfred Gregory and Sarah Emma Nicholas); died in 1954 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 9 Sep 1897, Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      Methodist Chapel, Paulton, Somerset, England, UK

    Children:
    1. Kenneth Melbourne Higgins was born on 10 May 1922 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 23 Mar 2002 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. 2. Gordon Keith Higgins was born on 28 Jun 1928 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 25 Jun 1995 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.

  3. 6.  Oliver Charles Henry Chard was born on 20 Feb 1906 in Gurney Slade, Somerset, England, UK (son of Arthur Thomas Chard and Elizabeth Arthurina Fry); died on 7 Dec 1984 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1939; Roundsman & Farm Miller
    • Probate: 21 Feb 1985, Bath, Somerset, England, UK

    Oliver married Dorothy Grace Ashman in 1931 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK. Dorothy (daughter of Edward Ashman and Louisa Curtis) was born on 21 Jul 1909 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 19 Dec 1962 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Dorothy Grace Ashman was born on 21 Jul 1909 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of Edward Ashman and Louisa Curtis); died on 19 Dec 1962 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    Children:
    1. 3. Nola Ruth Chard was born on 4 Nov 1931 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 2 Feb 2021 in Keynsham, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. Graham Hansford Chard was born on 5 Jan 1934 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 14 Jun 2022 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.
    3. Brian Ottaway Chard was born on 14 Sep 1936 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 3 May 1972 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    4. Brenda Margaret Chard was born in 1939 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1939 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    5. John Henry Chard
    6. Norman L. Chard
    7. Shirley M. Chard


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Frederick Theodore Higgins was born in 1867 in Langport, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1927 in Highbridge, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Police Constable

    Frederick married Ada Newton in 1892 in Wellington, Somerset, England, UK. Ada died in 1946 in Highbridge, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ada Newton died in 1946 in Highbridge, Somerset, England, UK.
    Children:
    1. 4. Milbourne Theodore Higgins was born on 11 Feb 1894 in Curry Rivel, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1969 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.

  3. 10.  Alfred Gregory was born in 1859 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK (son of John Gregory and Mary Kingston); died in 1929 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Coalminer
    • Baptism: 1 Jul 1859, Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      Holy Trinity Church, Paulton, Somerset, England, UK

    Alfred married Sarah Emma Nicholas in 1892 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Nicholas and Eliza Obern) was born on 24 Mar 1871 in Stoke Lane, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1941 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Sarah Emma Nicholas was born on 24 Mar 1871 in Stoke Lane, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of Joseph Nicholas and Eliza Obern); died in 1941 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 7 May 1871, Stoke Lane, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      St. Michaels Church, Stoke St. Michael, Somerset, England, UK

    Children:
    1. Mary Eliza Gregory was born on 14 Sep 1893 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1974 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. 5. Olive Ada Gregory was born on 25 May 1895 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1954 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    3. Rhoda Gregory was born on 17 Jul 1897 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 17 May 1978 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
    4. Alice Gregory was born on 23 Mar 1900 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1993 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
    5. Rose Gregory was born on 14 Apr 1902 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1980 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
    6. Alfred Gregory was born on 7 May 1904 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1986 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
    7. Annie Martha Gregory was born on 10 Mar 1907 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 2 Nov 1978 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.
    8. Julia Gregory was born on 22 Jul 1913 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1996 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.

  5. 12.  Arthur Thomas Chard was born on 14 Jan 1876 in Binegar, Somerset, England, UK (son of Henry John Chard and Hannah Reakes); died on 10 Jul 1944 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 13 Jul 1944 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Quarryman
    • Court Proceedings: 6 Jun 1912, Wells, Somerset, England, UK
    • Emigration: 19 Jun 1912, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Court Proceedings:
    At the Petty Sessions Elizabeth Authorina Chard of Church Square, Midsomer Norton applied for a separation order against her husband Arthur Thomas Chard quarryman of Moon's Hill, Gurney Slade on the grounds of persistent cruelty. They married 1 May 1900 and there were 5 children. At that time her husband was a farmer with 18 cows and 70 acres of land, under his father.

    The Complainant alleged that owing to drink he neglected his business and as a result was now a quarryman. Whilst under the influence of drink he had kicked her and neglected her and the children. On 2nd April she left home because she was in danger of her life. On March 30th he threatened to commit a "good murder" between Gurney Slade and Old Down before the morning and between 12 and 1 o clock he beat her. On the following day she asked him what he meant by his remarks and he threatened to "spade her into pieces with a spade". He told her to leave him and he would allow her 25s a week to keep away. On 1st April he came home and found her in the house and told her to go.

    In August 1911 her mother took one of the children and the defendant at once stopped some of the money he paid to her for household purposes because there were not so many children to keep. If she earned any money milking he would stop the equivalent out of her weekly allowance. She was afraid to go back to him because he was so cruel to her. Ivan Chard, aged 11, said he had seen his father hit his mother on many occasions. The noise his father made at night had kept them awake. Evelyn Chard, aged 10, corroborated and said she saw her father on one occasion sharpen a bill-hook and he said he would chop their heads off.

    The defendant denied he was cruel and said he was a loving and devoted husband. He was willing to take his wife back and keep a happy home.
    Defendant alleged that his wife wanted to go to Midsomer Norton to live with her people, and consequently left his home. He described his wife's story as a pure invention.

    The Bench granted the separation order and ordered the defendant to contribute 10s a week towards his wife's maintenance. Mrs Chard was given the custody of the children and the defendant was ordered to pay the costs of ?1-13-6d.

    Emigration:
    Sailed aboard the Royal George

    Arthur married Elizabeth Arthurina Fry on 1 May 1900 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. Elizabeth (daughter of Charles James Fry and Mary Ann Harding) was born on 15 Nov 1880 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 16 May 1960 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Arthurina Fry was born on 15 Nov 1880 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of Charles James Fry and Mary Ann Harding); died on 16 May 1960 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 26 Dec 1880, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      St. John the Baptist Church, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,

    Children:
    1. Ivan Arthur Charles Henry Chard was born on 21 Feb 1901 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; died on 3 Feb 1993 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. Evelyn Arthorina Chard was born on 13 Jan 1902 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1987 in Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.
    3. Leonard Wilfred Chard was born on 19 Jul 1903 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; died on 28 Jul 1996 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    4. 6. Oliver Charles Henry Chard was born on 20 Feb 1906 in Gurney Slade, Somerset, England, UK; died on 7 Dec 1984 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    5. Vera Kate Chard was born on 1 Feb 1908 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1991 in Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.

  7. 14.  Edward Ashman was born on 20 Jan 1870 in Clandown, Somerset, England, UK (son of Frederick James Ashman and Maria Woodland); died on 20 Sep 1945 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; Boot Manufacturer
    • Baptism: 23 Jan 1870, Clandown, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      Methodist Chapel, Clandown, Somerset, England, UK

    Edward married Louisa Curtis in 1890 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK. Louisa (daughter of William Curtis and Rachel Carter) was born on 9 Sep 1871 in Farmborough, Somerset, England, UK; died on 30 Sep 1955 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Louisa Curtis was born on 9 Sep 1871 in Farmborough, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of William Curtis and Rachel Carter); died on 30 Sep 1955 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 29 Oct 1871, High Littleton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      Holy Trinity Church, High Littleton, Somerset, England, UK

    Children:
    1. Elsie Ashman was born on 17 Dec 1890 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 15 Aug 1945 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
    2. Arthur Ashman was born on 9 May 1893 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 20 Dec 1962 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
    3. Cyril Ashman was born on 11 Aug 1898 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 25 Jul 1966 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.
    4. Lawrence Ashman was born on 2 Jul 1903 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 23 Jul 1975 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK.
    5. Hilda Ashman was born on 12 Aug 1904 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 24 Oct 1989 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
    6. 7. Dorothy Grace Ashman was born on 21 Jul 1909 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 19 Dec 1962 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.


  

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