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Parents of Bernard Biggar b. 1716, Govan

jamespeerless — 2011-03-30 12:17:43Z

Greetings, Am seeking confirmation or correction that Bernard Biggar (Beggar, Bigar) was born of parents Hugh Biggar (b.abt 1680, Govan)and Janet Blair (b. 13 Jan 1683, Alloa). Any information would be helpful and greatly appreciated.

Re: Have to start somewhere - Biggar Saskatchewan

saskgenweb — 2010-11-29 21:09:31Z

http://biggarencyclopaedia.wetpaint.com/page/Biggar

The city of Biggar Saskatchewan Canadian National Railways Divisional Point was named after William Hodgins Biggar who was a General counsel for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.

Re: James Biggar / Mary Devin

babsfrog — 2010-04-08 15:54:52Z

yes, I only have there name and that Marry was born abt 1757, would like any info you have on both of them and there children..... thanks Barb

Re: James Biggar / Mary Devin

davebiggar — 2010-04-06 00:13:10Z

are you still looking for info on James Biggar? I am a descendant of his son William.

Biggars in Louisiana

BerylKrefft — 2009-05-22 04:49:53Z

Huge Biggar of Monroe, LA (posted 3/5/2000) stated his great greatfather was John Russell Biggar of Bastrop, LA. I have a Great grandfather John R Biggar who lived in New Orleans, born @ 1838 where ? and died 2/5/1890 in New Orleans and married Harriet Ricketts DOD 3/8/1901 in New Orleans. Could this be the same family? They had at least 4 children born in New Orleans. Did they possibly have a son, Nathaniel, who married Hazel Laura Graner? If so, I have the rest of the family down to me, but not before John R. Biggar. Thank you

BIGGAR Lottie Mae 1901-1977

t42Thurmond — 2009-03-23 15:27:08Z

BIGGAR Lottie Mae 1901-1977

I photographed this gravestone in the Thurmond Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Wise Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,215 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Alexander Biggar 1781-1838

zikomoinvest — 2009-02-21 13:24:48Z

Hi , we are a family of mixed ancestry from Durban, descended from Robert Biggar ,son of Alexander Biggar , there also are family members derived from Ann Harold Biggar, married Robert Dunn, the Simpsons And McNally's (sister of Agnes), White family.

thanks

Troy 0834452999

Re: The BIGGAR BOOK

zikomoinvest — 2009-02-08 11:46:46Z

Hi Guys, iam currently biulding our family tree in Durban ,South Africa ,i have found George Biggar ,James Biggar and Sophia Biggar born in the 1835-1839 era in Durban

James and George were taken care of by Dick Kings' family when Alexander and Robert died in 1838. Sophia Biggar moved to the Wascbank area in Biggarsberg with the Boers(Voortrekkers), as you know Alexander Biggar fought in the Battle of Blood River and had a close relationship with Carel Landman who also settled in Biggarsberg after the 1842 conflict with the English In Port Natal (Durban)

I will post family tree in due course, and yes its a family of mix descent, a veritable rainbow.

Thanks
Troy Meyers 0834452999

Re: Biggar

baxter1493 — 2008-11-19 15:56:50Z

Thank-you for info on John Dunn. The more I find out the more I'm certain to never really have a family tree.....way to complex.
Some of my great aunt from south africa changed the facts around to make it all the more difficult to trace.
For example only one aunt told me Natalia's parent were not married due to religious differences.(whatever that means) But I do know her surname was either, Mason-Biggar or Emerson-Biggar. I know that Natalia was a piano teacher and they lived in a few spots. I have many photos....some of them dating back to the first photo studios in Natal.

Re: Alexander Biggar 1781-1838

smartin1112 — 2008-11-19 07:39:52Z

Hi, Great to hear from another descendant after so long! I have learned a little more about my family since posting this query but it's still great to make contact with other Biggar descendants. It's interesting to find out how far the family has spread! Keri.

Re: Biggar

suka178 — 2008-11-19 05:33:26Z

Please note the article referred to has been moved to:
http://www.susan-nind-barrett.com/zululand_john_dunn.htm
Hope you find article of interest.
Kind regards,
Sue

Re: Biggar

baxter1493 — 2008-11-19 04:41:31Z

I am a descendant of alexander biggar My great grandmother was natalia emerson-Biggar she married Patrick Jeffries.Both born 1870ish, Lived Natal south africa moved to canada just before ww1

Re: The BIGGAR BOOK

baxter1493 — 2008-11-19 04:19:25Z

I am related to alexander biggar south africa the original 1820 british settlers

Re: Alexander Biggar 1781-1838

baxter1493 — 2008-11-19 04:11:37Z

I am a descendant, My great grandmother was a biggar. Natalia Emerson-Biggar married Patrick Joseph Jeffries Natal South Africa both born around 1870.came to canada 1915ish. I was told Natalia's parent never married due to religious differences, hence the hyphenated name.

need help with samuel plyley and catherine miller

rjb1340 — 2008-11-01 13:59:35Z

have these people in my tree as do you could you contact and we could maybe share this catherin is my great great grandmother's sister

James Biggar of the Lagg

nrwaugh — 2008-10-18 12:50:43Z

James Biggar was born July 9th, 1859 in Dunscore parish, Dumfriesshire, and is reported to have died 11th December 1938 in Renfrew, Ontario (recorded on a family tombstone in Irongray Kirkyard). His father was John Biggar, and mother Jane Corson.
Anyone know here he is buried? Presumably in Renfrew County somewhere?

Re: Evelyn and Dorothy BIGGAR

rmwharton — 2008-10-14 14:32:52Z

RE: Biggar, Morton.
Your names are in my family tree. I was raised in Avoca.
My e-mail address: 1rmwharton@embarqmail.com
Ron Wharton

Re: Seeking connections

shepherdscroft — 2008-07-03 23:34:15Z

I have HUGH BIGGARS in my family tree and would be interested to compare information. My grangfather and my great great grandfather were both of that name. What material do you have on them?

Adam Biggar/Bigger's parents

ikeller — 2008-03-17 17:57:01Z

I would appreciate help in finding Adam Biggar's parents and siblings.

Adam was born 16 Dec 1816 in Ohio. He was married Christanna HOLTON. His children are:
Rebecca J. was born 1840 in Ohio. She married Tom BRICKER.
Rachel Annie was born 1842 in Ohio. She married Hiram CARLTON.
Nancy C. was born in 1849 in Ohio. Her husbands were Robert MCLANGHLIN and David CARLTON.
George Maynard was born 6 Aug 1852 in Miami Co., Ohio. He married Nancy Elizabeth WELCH. in Clinton, DeWitt, IL on 2 Dec 1873.
Frances Susan was born Sept. 1854. She married Samuel AXLEY.
Alice was born 1 Aug 1855. She married William BAHRUTH.
Luella Bigger was born about 1859 in OH.
Charles McFermon was born 3 Jun 1861 in St. Mary's, Auglaize Co., OH. He married Caledonia JAMES.

He died near Geuda Springs, Kansas on 28 Aug. 1899.
His tombstone in Tannehill Cemetery near Arkansas
City, KS reads "ADAM MAC Bigger".

My email address is kelleri@comcast.net

Re: Biggars from PEI

daddybiggar — 2008-03-13 03:54:23Z

hi my name is mike and i belong to the biggars of portage

Re: The BIGGAR BOOK

mgdhopkin — 2007-11-15 05:05:55Z

HI, You wouldnt have a Ernest Howard Bigger from Tabusintac New Brunswick born abt 1871 marred to a Agnes Duguay Melanson in 1900. His mother was Elisabeth Jane Ross and father Unknown Biggers, Bigger, Biggar he went under Biggers
Thanks Glenna

To the person who has Texas Biggars'

jamesthoman62 — 2007-07-04 16:32:10Z

I am searching for the woman who had Texas Biggars', the person who was looking for some help with their military records.
This person was in real estate

Please contact me
jim thoman
jet4312@yahoo.com

Re: Biggar PEI

2007-02-12 00:33:26Z

Dear Merdie,
I must apologise my great grandfather was Samuel Simms Enman And his wife was Elizabeth Johnstone Biggar. I received this info via www.tcc.on.ca/~falconer. hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Noelle

Re: Biggar PEI

2007-02-12 00:32:30Z

Well I have been getting a little more info. My grandmother was born 1899 on PEI.Her father was Daniel Enman and her mother was Elizabeth Biggar.

Re: any family history i can find..

2007-02-12 00:31:51Z

TELL ME MORE OF YOUR GRANDMOTHER 'S MOTHER...WHAT WAS HER NAME ----
.MY TOP LINE OF NAMES ARE JOHN SR. BIGGAR AND ELIZABETH DOBSON THEY WERE MARRIED MAYBE THERE IS A CONNECTION SOMEWHERE IF SO THIS WOULD BE SUPER!!

Re: Biggar PEI

2007-02-12 00:31:20Z

My grandmother was born on Prince Edward Isle late 1890s her name was Alberta Enman but her mother was a Biggar. I too am interested in learning more

Re: Biggar

@@cellis51@cogeco.ca — 2007-02-12 00:30:49Z

Thank you for your reply. I didn't receive notice that you had replied because my e-mail address changed a while back. It is now cellis51@cogeco.ca
I am not aware of any BIGGAR's in Dundas, so I will have to do a bit of research and find out who they are and where they are now.

Carol

Re: Biggar

JudithSmith550 — 2007-02-12 00:30:21Z

Carol:

As a child I lived in Dundas, Ontario. There was a large family of Biggars living in Dundas at that time. I don't know if there are still some of them there, but it is quite possible.

I remember going to school in the early 1950's to mid-60's with a girl named Ann Biggar. If memory serves me correctly they lived on Creighton Road in Dundas. I also believe there is a street called "Biggar Ave." in Dundas.

Judy

Re: Biggar

cellis51 — 2007-02-12 00:29:52Z

I came across your message regarding the BIGGAR family. Do you know if he had any relatives in the Oakville, Niagara area. I have done an extensive search of the BIGGAR name in Ontario. I looked up the information for every BIGGAR record of birth, death and marriage in the Ontario Archives.
If you can give me a bit more information, I might be able to find something about his family.
Did he marry a Dobson woman in Canada?? - Ontario, NB, PEI??
There are BIGGARs in Oakville, Niagara, Simcoe, London, Brantford, Owen Sound, Elora etc.
What was your grandfather's name?? Where/ when was he born?? Who did he marry.
I would be happy to share information with you.
Carol Ellis
Burlington, ON

Biggar 1840

2007-02-12 00:29:12Z

I resided in Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island and remember going to school with some children with the last name of Biggar. There was a set of twin boys and one daughter. I visited recently and the Biggar family still resides in Tyne Valley. Hope this is helpful.

Biggar 1840

2007-02-12 00:28:20Z

hi,i have lots of info on my family trying to find lost info.my great -grandfather was john sr. biggar who married a dobson lady ,dec,31 1840.any info,on any and all parts would be greatly appreciated.

Re: any family history i can find..

MelanieGreer65 — 2007-02-11 21:56:56Z

Please email me:tmboyd@nbnet.nb.ca
Melanie (Brymer) Meridith,see if you can get a copy at the kwik-way print shop in woodstock n.b.,canada they have had a print just recently done for my friend(I have one of the original copis.

called"History Of Foreston careleton county,new brunswick,
Biggar Ridged & Beaufort.

This will be really helpful to you.
Good Luck
Melanie Brymer

Re: any family history i can find..

MelanieGreer65 — 2007-02-11 21:05:56Z

Hi there
I'm not sure if I have the info all guys have been looking for but here it is;
William Alfred Biggar was born in Kings County,N.B., Dec 1845,oldest son of John and Elizabeth(Dobson) Biggar.Married Susan Elizabeth Harrington, daughter of James,April 17,1867.Came to East Foreston(later Biggar Ridge) in 1870,believed to be the first settler in that community.Died May 20,1917.Mrs.Biggar died in 1927.
Children:Walter A., died July,1870;Alfred, born March 1871, died young; Margaret Elizabeth, born 1873, married Asa Brooks Feb.27,1894, died Jan.20,1911;Louisa Mabel, born 1877, married Edward Brooks Oct. 6,1897, died 1943; Harvey Berton, born 1879, married Blanche Brooks Aug. 14,1901, died 1918; Eleda Ethel(Elle), married Austin Belyea; Augusta Blanche,born1885,died Mar.5,1899; VIVIAN MYRTLE,born Feb.26,1888,married LEE BROOKER June 1,1904,died March 27, 1968;Edith Mildred, born 1890,married Moody Brooker June 6,1906,died May 21,1966; Laura Faye, married 1 Norman MacDonald,2 Fred Brooker,died Feb.1962.

John Sr. Biggar from Smith Creek,Kings County,born N.B. Canada, of Loyalist stock in 1811. married Elizabeth Dobson on Dec.31,1840.Came to east Foreston N.B. Canada,a few years later after son Alfred. First postmaster in B.R. 1885-1896. died Aug.6,1896.Mrs.Biggar die July 28,1892.Known children: Augusta,m.Mr.Keith;Mary J.,m.Frederick G. Redstone Aug.1,1864;William Alfred,b.1845,m.Susan Harrington,d.1917;John Wesly,m.Rebecca Elizabeth Davidson Mar.28,1874,d.1906;James H.;Joshua Melbourne,m.Emeline______,d.1888;Hannah,m.Mr.Whitenect;Walter Hiram,b.1858,m.Sarah Brookes,d.1942;Harvey Urias,b.1861,m. Minnie Bell Mallory,d.1927;Sarah,d.Feb.29,1881;Barbara Susan,b. Mar.6,1867,m.Charles Bell,d.Mar.8,1958.

I can keep on going!!!!
This info is from the book titled,"History of Foreston",Biggar Ridge & Beaufort
email me if this sounds pretty good to anyone
Melanie Greer (from biggar/brooker/brymer/greer)
tmboyd@nbnet.nb.ca

James Biggar / Mary Devin

babsfrog — 2006-11-09 22:02:25Z

Need any dates of these , they married in Va 1770-1790. had son John need help

news article - Walter Biggar of Dalbeattie, Scotland, 1946

kydave — 2006-08-19 03:09:47Z

This scrap of a news article was on the back of my in-laws wedding announcement. The newspaper was from Grant Co., KY and was printed in Nov or Dec 1946. The top half of the article is missing. [I know nothing else about this article, not even why there's a comma between Walter and Biggar.]

Walter, Biggar, internationally known cattleman and judge, of Dalbeattie, Scotland, has been named to judge all of the individual steer classes at this year's show. It will be the 13th time since 1920 that Biggar has officiated in this capacity.
The famous International Horse Shows are planned as a daily entertainment feature.

Re: Evelyn and Dorothy BIGGAR

mdtbwfsl — 2006-05-21 01:35:34Z

My dad was Thomas Morton Biggar and we resided in Old Forge, PA. My dad's father was Walter Biggar and his parents were John Biggar and Elizabeth Morton. They were both from Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland and came to America. They married on 12-24-1872 in Pleasant Valley, Luzerne county, PA. Pleasant Valley became Avoca. They both died in Avoca, PA. I have done extensive research on the Biggar Family when I was living in England and I am curious as to who Evelyn and Dorothy Biggar could be.

Re: Thomas/Sophia (Chalmers) Biggar, Glasgow Scotld 1810/20s

2006-01-20 00:04:33Z

Pat...
My daughter posted the request for info some time ago but I have the data on my computer.
I know how heart stopping a new connection to ones family tree can be so with crossed fingers I relay this information:
Thomas Biggar, born Unknown, married Sophia Chalmers, born Unknown, in September 23, 1843 in Glasgow, Scotland.
They had a daughter Janet Biggar, born October 6, 1865 in Glasgow, Scotland and died February 21, 1945 in Staten Island, NY. The only other information that I have is that Thomas Biggar had two brothers: Alexander, born abt. 1844 in Scotland and James Biggar born unknown. You can e-mail me directly at sandandsea2@optonline.net should you think we connect.

Biggar, William

2006-01-04 16:33:13Z

Searching for ancestors/descendants of William Biggar, newspaper writer, DOB 1809, Edinbugh; William Biggar, newspaper proprietor, DOB 25 Jul 1862, St. Pancras; Charles Walter Biggar, DOB Dec 1885, St. Hornsey, Edmonton; Marjorie N. Biggar, DOB 1890, Stoke Newington; Kenneth W. Biggar DOB 1892, Stoke Newington; Patience Biggar, DOB 1901, 91 Shepherds Bush Rd., Hammersmith.

Re: Evelyn and Dorothy BIGGAR

2005-12-16 05:25:55Z

I'm sorry I should have said Biglin not Biggar.

Re: Biggar's of Saltfleet

2005-11-06 20:34:14Z

Hi,

Glad to see your name is stilsl on the message board. Are you still secretary of the Biggar Reunion in Saltfleet/Niagara-on-the-Lake? Please tell me about the reunion...Thanks!

T. Bigger

Re: Eva M. Biggar, Niagara Ontario

2005-09-01 23:11:18Z

I beleive you grandfather was my 4th cousin once removed. I am sending you an e-mail with a PDF file for you to check for sure. Your grandfather, as best I can tell was the son of William M. Biggar and the grandson of Charles Pettit Biggar and the great grandson of Amos Biggar and the great great grandson of John Biggar U.E. who imigrated to Grimsby, Ontario in 1788.
Thanks for your post.
Dale Biggar

Re: Eva M. Biggar, Niagara Ontario

2005-08-31 15:47:56Z

My grandfather was Percy Wright Bigger, born 1894 in Amador, Michigan. My dad, Clarence William Bigger, who is now 90, told me that his Canadian relatives spelled their name Biggar. I know that Percy had siblings Charles and Queenie. Hazel French and Glover were cousins. Percy's mom was Lillie Wright, I believe. Do these names sound familiar? I'm looking for any info I can find. Thank you.

Biggar, William

Carole_Finlay — 2005-08-09 21:30:51Z

Searching for DESCENDENTS and/or ancestors of William Biggar, born July 25, 1862, St. Pancras; married Amy Kate Nuding Jan. 1, 1885, Stoke Newington; died November 29, 1907, Bournemouth. Three children: Marjorie N., 1889, Stoke Newington; Kenneth W., 1892, Stoke Newington; Patinece, 1901, 91 Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmtih.

Re: Eva M. Biggar, Niagara Ontario

2005-08-04 19:01:44Z

Eva would be my great aunt. If you have any questions that I could answer, please contact me. My sister, Dixie Biggar Plata also corrected the family history posted to the Biggar Family Website at http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/familytree0/bpettit.htm
If you have any specific questions, my father would be a good one to ask as he is still very sharp at age 94.
Dale Biggar
aplinthblock@aol.com
Berrydale, Washington

Eva M. Biggar, Niagara Ontario

JLEfamilylines — 2005-08-03 18:23:21Z

Searching for family of Eva M. Biggar, born Ontario died in Seattle, Washington. Married George Winfield Wolf. Please contact me.

Re: Biggers/Halpenny

2005-05-03 16:28:24Z

have some info on my dads family sadly not enough*
Maybe this will ring bell .
Annie Elizabeth Baker B. March 14 1898 Died 1986 Brampton Ontario Canada /Married Christopher Carter
Had 8 Children In Montreal Quebece Canada, Gerald Thomas carter April 11, June Carter Wilkins, Patricia Carter ? Married name,William carter,James/Jimmy Carter,Red Carter, the other I am not sure of names.
If this seems familiar let me know thanks in advance:o)

Re: Robert Biggar & Mary Lauder

2005-02-02 00:43:59Z

Hi dale

Sorry i have been trying to email you but for some reason its bouncing back. the attachment you sent for some reason would not open. I do have family treemaker. Not sure what happened.
The info iam looking for is the 2 children from robert biggar and Mary Lauder that iam missing and there spouses and children if any I posted the names of the children that i do have in the previous posting.
Thanks so much for your help and time

Rose

Re: Robert Biggar & Mary Lauder

2005-01-31 02:27:11Z

Rose,
I am sorry I was so slow to reply to your query about Robert Biggar and Mary Lauder's family. I had a computer failure and was unable to assemble the information that I thought I had until I could get a back up copy from my sister. We kept this information not because of the relationship with our Biggar/Bigger family but because the Rev. Hamilton Biggar officiated at so many of our families weddings in the Brantford area. I'm sure the relationship exist but it must predate my family leaving Scotland for Ireland in the Coventeer era of the 1630s. I know I have additional paper files of this family that I received from a now deceased cousin named James Dove. I will continue to search for those records. If you wish to contact me I will be glad to send you all the information that I have.
Dale Biggar
Aplinthblock@aol.com

Re: BIGGAR, AITKEN - of Glasgow, Scotland

2005-01-23 19:19:05Z

I have not had any luck in my research on MARY BIGGAR. All I know is that she married into my AITKEN line, but I will keep an eye open for an AGNES BIGGAR. Good luck in your search.

Pat

Re: BIGGAR, AITKEN - of Glasgow, Scotland

2005-01-23 06:21:37Z

In your Mary Biggar information, do you have anything about an Agnes Biggar, born 13 May 1806, died 16 Oct. 1842, who married Andrew Smith in June or July, 1830? They are my great-grandparents. I would greatly appreciate any information you might have.
Thanks