Adam Albritton Biggs

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• Residence: 1850, District 2, Graves, Kentucky, USA
• Residence: 1870, Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky, USA
• Residence: 1910, Mountain View Ward 1, Kiowa, Oklahoma

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Capt. Adam A. Biggs Obituary

Died Saturday, January 31, 1914. Capt. Adam Albriton Biggs, aged 73 years, 11 months and 21 days.

Captain Biggs was the fourth son of James and Nellie Biggs and was born in North Carolina, February 10, 1840. At the age of two years his parents moved to Kentucky where most of his early life was spent. He enlisted in the Confederate army at the age of 20 years, and was later raised to the rank of captain in General Forest's Brigade.

After the war he engaged in the mercantile business in Paducah, Ky. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ellen Balenger, of Mayfield, Kentucky and to this union was born seven children, four girls and three boys, all living except one son. In 1878 Captain Biggs moved to Texas and in 1898 moved to Chickasha. Two years later he moved to Mountain View and became a settler of this town. He came here on the first train that ran into the town. He engaged in the hotel business and was successful and made many friends, as he was strictly moral and temperate in all things, and he was proud of the fact that he never used tobacco nor strong drink.

Professing religion at an early age he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church and ever after lived a consistent Christian, Capt. Biggs was a genial, whole-souled man - one who won the hearts of men. The little children were his friends and no one was too small or insignificant to be greeted by his cheerful word. The world is better from the fact that Captain Biggs once lived and was one human among many.

The children who were at his bedside at death or attended the funeral are G. A. Biggs, Marlow: Mrs. Joseph Huber, Blair; Mrs. W.H. Kuder, Gotbo; Mrs. Fred Campbell, Hobart. Martha Lucinda Lamm, of Greenville, Texas, was with him for some time, assisting the wife and children in caring for the loving husband, father and brother.

The floral offering from friends here, and from Chickasha, Comanche, Hobart and Gotbo were many and beautiful.

Funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday, February 1, conducted by Rev. J.W. French, of the Methodist Church. The songs were touching and sweet and especially the solo "Face to Face" rendered by Mrs. F.D. Lucas, of Gotbo. The remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery. Those who acted as pallbearers were O.K. Botts, James Lamm, William Reed, D.E. McBride, James Bradbury, and William Parnell.

‘Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart.
Tis hard, so hard to speak the words "Must we forever part?"
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace,
But the memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face

SOURCE: Find A Grave

Family/Spouse: Mary Ellen Balenger. Mary was born in 1840 in Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Walter Biggs was born in 1868 in Graves, Kentucky, USA.
2. Carrie Biggs was born in Dec 1869 in Graves, Kentucky, USA.
3. Fannie Eugenia Biggs was born on 8 Jun 1878 in Texas, USA; died on 22 Sep 1960 in Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA.
4. Ada Jane Biggs was born on 22 Feb 1873 in Jackson, Tennessee, USA; died in 1947; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Kiowa, Oklahoma, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, District 2, Graves, Kentucky, USA

James married Nellie Allbritton in 1836. Nellie (daughter of Adam Albritton and Eleanor Cason) was born in 1815 in Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died in 1845 in Graves, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adam married Eleanor Cason on 16 Aug 1791 in Pitt, North Carolina, USA. Eleanor (daughter of John Cason and Eleanor Pinkston) was born in Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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20 Sept 1788 John Cason deeded to Robert Daniel, grandson, 100 A , for love and affection. Witnesses: Robert Daniel, Eleanor Cason. Deed Book M- p. 112. 7 Oct. 1791 John Cason (D1761) deeded to Eleanor Albriton 181 A for 200 Pounds. Former owner: Archibald Adams. Adj. James Adams. Deed Book M, p. 483. 15 Dec 1791 John Cason deeded to Eleanor Albriton, daughter -2 negroes -for love and affection. Witnesses: Robert Hatton, James Albriton. Deed Book M , p. 484. from Index and Abstracts of Deeds of Record of Pitt County, North Carolina, Vol. 2 (1782-1801)

James + Mary Arnett. Mary was born in 1750 in Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died in Pitt, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!Emigration: Moved to Georgia in 1793 from Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 7, p 79

!Land Grant: Sampson County, North Carolina Date of Grant: 10 November 1784 Book Sitter(?) A, page 168, 169, 170 Registered: 10 April 1786 Grantor: State of North Carolina Grantee: John Cason Witnesses: Acreage: 138 Consideration: 50 shillings for every hundred acres Description: County of Dupelin (sic), West side of Six runs, north side of Stephen's Branch. Beginning at a pine Clintons and Nolly's Corner and runs along Clinton's line N 25 W past his corner 260 pole to a pine in Sikes line, thence east along Sikes line 148 poles to a pine in Jacob's line thence along Jacob's line S 30 W 100 pole to a pine his corner thence S 62 E along Jacob's other line 186 pole to a pine his and Nolly's corner thence along Nolly's to the beginning.

!Land: Sampson County, North Carolina Deed Book 20, p. 156 Date of deed: 9 March 1786 Registered: Grantor: John Cason Grantee: Josiah Nolley Witnesses: Acreage: 188 Consideration: Description: west side of Six Runs and North side of Stewart's Branch- mentions Clinton's and Nolley's corner, Sikes line, Jacob's line

!Land: Pitt County, North Carolina from Index and Abstracts of Deeds of Record of Pitt County, North Carolina, Vol. 2 (1782-1801)

25 May 1762 John Cason, witness, land transfer from Archibald Adamsto Levi Adams, his son.

Deed Book B-p.95 11 Sept 1764 James Albritton granted __Acres to Matthias Moor for 30 Pounds. Witnesses: John Cason, Thos. Pinkett and James Cason.

Deed Book C- p. 187 23 Jan 1770 Matthias Moore deeded 50 A to John Legate. Witness: John Cason, Thos. Pinkitt, George Cherry.

Deed Book D -p.109 1 July 1771 Hillery Cason deeded 100A for 41 Pounds to John Hennington . Former owners: George Cannon, James Cason (Pat. 1761). Witness: John Cason, Jonathan Hininton.

Deed Book F - p. 192 29 Jul 1778 Benjamin Bowers, Sheriff, deeded to John Cason 100 A. for 160 Pounds.

Deed Book F - p. 532. 21 Oct. 1782 John Cason was granted 550 A. Chain bearers: William James, Emanuel Daniel. Mentions Lemuel James, Henry Cason, Joseph James, Robert Daniel, John Jordan

Grant Book G p. 179 21 Oct 1782 Joshua James was granted 640 A. Chain bearers: Henry James, William James. Mentions: John Wallis, Robert Lanier Daniel, John Cason, Lemuel James.

Grant Book G pl 193 21 Oct. 1782 George Daniel was granted 535 A. Chain bearer: Thomas James. Mentions: John Cason, Robert Daniel.

Grant Book G p. 281 22 Feb 1779 Nathan Cherry granted 100 A to William Kinsaul. Adj; Matthias Moore. Witnesses: John Cason, Thomas Pinkett.

Deed Book H p17 25 May 1780 John Cason deeded to John Moore 100 A for 1500 pounds. Witness: Colson Adams

Deed Book H - p. 119 from Index and Abstracts of Deeds of Record of Pitt County, North Carolina, Vol. 1 (1765-1785) ______ 1784 John Cason (1782) deeded to William James ___A for??

Deed Book I - p. 256 23 Mar 1784 John Cason deeded to James Albrittain 236 A for 40 Pounds.

Deed Book I - p. 260 20 Sept 1788 John Cason deeded to Robert Daniel, grandson, 100 A , for love and affection. Witnesses: Robert Daniel, Eleanor Cason.

Deed Book M- p. 112 19 Jan 1789 John Cason (G- 1782) deeded to James Albriton 250 A for 80 Pounds. Adj: Robert Daniel. Witness: Hillery Cherry.

Deed Book M, p. 114. 28 April 1789 John Dearman deeded to John Cason 200 A. for___. Witnesses: Richard Blackledge, Colson Adams.

Deed Book M, p. 179. 17 Oct 1789 Andrew Cogburn deeded 150 A to Colson Adams. Adj: John Cason.

Deed Book M, p. 235. 12 Jan 1790 Joshua James (G-1782) deeded to Shadrach Perry 100 A for 20 Pounds. Adj: James Albriton, Jr., Robert Lanier Daniel, John Cason Witnesses: Jordan Shepherd, Joseph Daniel.

Deed Book M, p. 415. 1 Jun 1791 John Cason deeded to Robert Daniel, grandson, a negro -love and affection. Witnesses: John Presson, James Albritton.

Deed book M, p. 647. 9 Aug 1791 John Cason deeded to Francis Hatton, daughter, and her husband John Hatton - two negroes- for love and affection. Witnesses: Matts. Moore, Colson Adams.

Deed Book M, p. 496. 7 Oct 1791 John Cason (Patent 1761) deeded to Jane Adams 20 A for 10 Pounds. Former owner Archibald Adams. Witnessses: Jacob Little, Jonathan Albriton.

Deed Book M, p. 471. 7 Oct 1791 John Cason (D 1761) deeded to James Albriton, Jr., 15 A. for 15 Pounds. Former owner: Archibald Adams.

Deed Book M, p.473. 7 Oct. 1791 John Cason (D1761) deeded to Eleanor Albriton 181 A for 200 Pounds. Former owner: Archibald Adams. Adj. James Adams.

Deed Book M, p. 483. 7 Oct 1791 John Cason deeded to Jonathan Albriton 200 A for $100 (Spanish milled). Former owners: Thomas Nobles, Jonathan Jolly, John Jolly, John McDearman. Mentioned: James Albriton, Sr. Witnesses: Colston Adams, Adam Albriton.

Deed Book M, p. 495. 7 Oct 1791 John Cason deeded a Negro (no price given) to the children of Colson Adams. Mentions Rachel Adams, daughter of John Cason, and her husband, Colson Adams. Witnesses: Adam Albriton, Jonathan Albriton.

Deed Book M p. 509 15 Dec 1791 John Cason deeded to Eleanor Albriton, daughter -2 negroes -for love and affection. Witnesses: Robert Hatton, James Albriton.

Deed Book M , p. 484. 15 Dec 1791 John Cason deeded to James Albriton -4 negroes, for 150 Pounds. Witnesses: Robert Hatton, Adam Albriton.

Deed Book M, p. 533. 16 Dec. 1791 John Cason deeded to Colson Adams 75 A for 75 Pounds. Adj: John Spear, Richard Moore. Witnesses: John James, Samuel James.

Deed Book N, p. 409. 16 May 1793 Colson Adams deeded to Adam Albritton 150 A. for 100 Pounds. Adj: John Cason. Witnesses: Josiah Carney, Jonathan Albritton.

Deed Book N, p. 199. 25 May 1793 James Albriton granted to Jonathan Albriton 250 A for 100 Pounds. Adj. John Jordan, Robert daniels. Former Owner: John Cason . (1782). Witnesses: David Perkins, Adam Albritton.

Deed Book N, p. 169. 6 Feb. 1794 Colson Adams and Thomas Daniel deeded to William clements 200 A for 75 Pounds. Former owners, Thos. Nobles, Jonathan Jolley, John McDeerman, John Cason, Jonathan Albriton. Witnesses: Charlton Clements, George Clements.

Deed book N, p. 394. 29 Sept. 1794 William James deeded 100 A to Simon Keel for $500. Adj: Matthew James. Former owners: Hillery Cason, John Eason [Cason?] (G-1782). Witnesses: John Jordan, Jr., Joshea James.

Deed book N, p.514.

FROM Susan Sharp

John + Eleanor Pinkston. Eleanor (daughter of Living) died in 1791. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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from Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol 7, p 79 daughterof Thomas Pinkston