George HIGGITT
- Born: 12 Feb 1867, Langley, Worcester, England
- Marriage: Selina CORNWELL on 27 Nov 1887 in Blackheath, Worcestershire, England
- Died: 1896 at age 29
General Notes:
1871 Census 169 Wrigley Street, Oldbury. Head of house is Elizabeth Higgitt, widow
1881 Census Boarding with Samuel and Sarah Brookes at 12 Park Street, Oldbury. Other boarders include Richard Jackson (14) and Richard Jackson (36). Name is spelt Heagrit, aged 14. Dwelling: 12 Park St Census Place: Oldbury, Worcester, England Source: FHL Film 1341681 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2840 Folio 75 Page 40 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Samuel BROOKES M 28 M Oldbury Rel: Head Occ: Coal Miner Sarah BROOKES M 34 F Oldbury Rel: Wife Richard JACKSON 14 M Oldbury Rel: Son Occ: Labourer George HEAGRIT 14 M Oldbury Rel: Boarder Occ: Labourer Richard JACKSON M 36 M Stafford, England Rel: Lodger Occ: Coal Miner
1891 Census Married to Selina and living with daughter Elizabeth at 16 Birchfield Lane, Oldbury. House contains Selina's parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. The house had 3 rooms.
1914 Marriage certificate of George Henry lists father as deceased brickworker.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Brickyard labourer.
George married Selina CORNWELL, daughter of Thomas CORNWELL and Selina, on 27 Nov 1887 in Blackheath, Worcestershire, England. (Selina CORNWELL was born about 1871.)
Marriage Notes:
Marriage certificate lists father's name as James Jackson, occupation miner Birth certificate gives no name for father but mother is listed as Elizabeth Higgett, formerly Brown.
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