Comments for The Bigham Family Tree http://bighamfamilytree.com What I've learned about my family .... and myself Tue, 01 May 2012 23:08:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Bigham name by Pam http://bighamfamilytree.com/name#comment-3000 Pam Tue, 01 May 2012 23:08:06 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-3000 I am working on the Robert Samuel Bigham tree. He was born 1787 in NC and married 28 March 1810 to Margaret Clark. He died "before 1850 in Bedford Co, TN." His father is supposedly Samuel Bigham, Sr. who married Ursula Granville. His descendants are longtime Coryell Co, TX, residents. A descendant told me that his father (grandson of RSB) said they were not related to the Bighams in Bell Co, TX. However, your info says Samuel Bigham's son was Elihu Hall Bigham (from The Story of Bell County, TX, vol 1, published by Bell Co Historical Commission). So, IF Samuel Bigham and Ursula Granville were the parents of Robert Samuel Bigham, they must be related to the Bell Co Bighams. Can you comment or send me your information on Samuel? I know I'm asking alot, but this research has been difficult. Can you contact me on pick@zianet.com? Pam I am working on the Robert Samuel Bigham tree. He was born 1787 in NC and married 28 March 1810 to Margaret Clark. He died “before 1850 in Bedford Co, TN.” His father is supposedly Samuel Bigham, Sr. who married Ursula Granville.
His descendants are longtime Coryell Co, TX, residents.

A descendant told me that his father (grandson of RSB) said they were not related to the Bighams in Bell Co, TX. However, your info says Samuel Bigham’s son was Elihu Hall Bigham (from The Story of Bell County, TX, vol 1, published by Bell Co Historical Commission).

So, IF Samuel Bigham and Ursula Granville were the parents of Robert Samuel Bigham, they must be related to the Bell Co Bighams.

Can you comment or send me your information on Samuel? I know I’m asking alot, but this research has been difficult. Can you contact me on pick@zianet.com?

Pam

]]> Comment on The Bigham name by bb http://bighamfamilytree.com/name#comment-2998 bb Tue, 01 May 2012 17:12:17 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-2998 Although I'm familiar with "The Last Of the Bighams" I hadn't heard of the "Foxes Hide" book. I suppose all families have a few skeletons in their closet -- including the Bighams! Although I’m familiar with “The Last Of the Bighams” I hadn’t heard of the “Foxes Hide” book. I suppose all families have a few skeletons in their closet — including the Bighams!

]]> Comment on The Bigham name by Robert Clyde Bigham http://bighamfamilytree.com/name#comment-2997 Robert Clyde Bigham Tue, 01 May 2012 16:40:06 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-2997 I have not really looked into our lineage much, but am interested in finding a connection to the overall Bigham scheme. My granfather's name was Claude Bigham and lived in Attala, Ala. He was married to Grace Grady and had 11 children. His father was named James ( I dont know his middle name ). Fairly sketchy info, huh? Also, there is a book written about the Bighams in Virginia, called " A Piece of the Foxes Hide ". It chronicles a more notorious side of the family. I have not really looked into our lineage much, but am interested in finding a connection to the overall Bigham scheme. My granfather’s name was Claude Bigham and lived in Attala, Ala. He was married to Grace Grady and had 11 children. His father was named James ( I dont know his middle name ). Fairly sketchy info, huh? Also, there is a book written about the Bighams in Virginia, called ” A Piece of the Foxes Hide “. It chronicles a more notorious side of the family.

]]> Comment on Overview by Charlie Tooley http://bighamfamilytree.com/overview#comment-2885 Charlie Tooley Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:45:06 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-2885 For nearly 30 years I've been seeking parents for my paternal line, 2nd Great-Grandfather, Samuel Bingham Young. Samuel was born in KY in 1824 and died in Sevier Co., AR in February, 1900. Samuel was born to parents that came from Ireland, but names are unknown. Samuel, likely as a young teen, ran away from home and changed his surname to Young because his father collected his wages and would not let him have them. Stories from two branches of his family lines that I have have connected with share a similar story about the surname change because Samuel was married to three different wives due to death of other wives; hence several children and lots of descendants with the same/similar story. We would like to learn of his parents. I am the key connection for all family members to each of the offspring of Samuel. I have a photo of him as well. Thanks for any and all information. No lead would be turned down. - Charlie For nearly 30 years I’ve been seeking parents for my paternal line, 2nd Great-Grandfather, Samuel Bingham Young. Samuel was born in KY in 1824 and died in Sevier Co., AR in February, 1900. Samuel was born to parents that came from Ireland, but names are unknown. Samuel, likely as a young teen, ran away from home and changed his surname to Young because his father collected his wages and would not let him have them. Stories from two branches of his family lines that I have have connected with share a similar story about the surname change because Samuel was married to three different wives due to death of other wives; hence several children and lots of descendants with the same/similar story. We would like to learn of his parents. I am the key connection for all family members to each of the offspring of Samuel. I have a photo of him as well. Thanks for any and all information. No lead would be turned down. – Charlie

]]> Comment on William Bigham’s page uploaded by bb http://bighamfamilytree.com/william_uploaded#comment-2863 bb Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:50:28 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com/?p=341#comment-2863 That's a real problem with genealogy. Gays and lesbians seldom left a "paper trail" since they could not marry, own land together, etc. This was especially hard for women since they it was difficult for them to do much of anything without a husband. And of course, until the last couple of decades or so, GLBTs would not admit to their sexuality even in their private diaries (much less the family Bible!) Most suppressed their natural affinities and lived the life of a straight person, marrying and having children. Because of that, they are indistinguishable from their heterosexual relatives. That’s a real problem with genealogy. Gays and lesbians seldom left a “paper trail” since they could not marry, own land together, etc. This was especially hard for women since they it was difficult for them to do much of anything without a husband. And of course, until the last couple of decades or so, GLBTs would not admit to their sexuality even in their private diaries (much less the family Bible!) Most suppressed their natural affinities and lived the life of a straight person, marrying and having children. Because of that, they are indistinguishable from their heterosexual relatives.

]]> Comment on William Bigham’s page uploaded by Vincent Bigham http://bighamfamilytree.com/william_uploaded#comment-2860 Vincent Bigham Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:45:00 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com/?p=341#comment-2860 Yes, I am a Bigham,I am also Gay.Maybe you should look for loophole's in you're family tree.Lesbian and Gay family member's ? Yes, I am a Bigham,I am also Gay.Maybe you should look for loophole’s in you’re family tree.Lesbian and Gay family member’s ?

]]> Comment on Hugh Braly Bigham page added by Kim http://bighamfamilytree.com/hughbraly#comment-2326 Kim Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:23:28 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com/?p=403#comment-2326 Wondering if you have any other information on his mother's family, the Braly's. My Brawley family we think was originally spelled Braly & there are a whole line of Hugh's in the family. I do show a Sarah Brawley, born about 1772 in Guilford NC, but my records show she married an Andrew Wood. Could be a first marriage?? My Sarah's father's name was Hugh...Hugh's family immigrated from Ulster Ireland probably between 1753-1758. Sadly, this is about as much as I know. But if it meshes up with your info or you want to check notes, please feel free to contact me. Wondering if you have any other information on his mother’s family, the Braly’s. My Brawley family we think was originally spelled Braly & there are a whole line of Hugh’s in the family. I do show a Sarah Brawley, born about 1772 in Guilford NC, but my records show she married an Andrew Wood. Could be a first marriage?? My Sarah’s father’s name was Hugh…Hugh’s family immigrated from Ulster Ireland probably between 1753-1758.

Sadly, this is about as much as I know. But if it meshes up with your info or you want to check notes, please feel free to contact me.

]]> Comment on The Bigham name by Mark Cooper http://bighamfamilytree.com/name#comment-1897 Mark Cooper Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:35:03 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-1897 Hi, Barbara Thans very much for the information and link. They really helped and seems to confirm that my family is indeed related to William Gilmore Bingham and many others before him. Last night I pretty much completed the trail from my Great Grandfather Lemmard Bingham all the way back to James B. II Bingham who was born in 1655. Thanks so much for all of your help. If you would like to contact me, my e-mail is: tutterz@verizon.net Thanks, Mark Hi, Barbara

Thans very much for the information and link. They really helped and seems to confirm that my family is indeed related to William Gilmore Bingham and many others before him. Last night I pretty much completed the trail from my Great Grandfather Lemmard Bingham all the way back to James B. II Bingham who was born in 1655.

Thanks so much for all of your help. If you would like to contact me, my e-mail is:
tutterz@verizon.net

Thanks,

Mark

]]> Comment on The Bigham name by bb http://bighamfamilytree.com/name#comment-1867 bb Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:46:24 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-1867 Hello! Samuel Moses Bingham/Bigham is actually my first cousin 6x removed! Although not in my direct "pedigree" I have done some research on him. I'm assuming you know he was married to Ursula Granville and had 7 children by her, one of whom was Elihu Hall Bigham (1800-1873). Quite an interesting history there! Be sure to check http://is.gd/WV8dn5 and http://is.gd/L50WRb for more info. I'll email you directly to provide more details. Thanks for stopping by this site! Hello! Samuel Moses Bingham/Bigham is actually my first cousin 6x removed! Although not in my direct “pedigree” I have done some research on him. I’m assuming you know he was married to Ursula Granville and had 7 children by her, one of whom was Elihu Hall Bigham (1800-1873). Quite an interesting history there! Be sure to check http://is.gd/WV8dn5 and http://is.gd/L50WRb for more info. I’ll email you directly to provide more details. Thanks for stopping by this site!

]]> Comment on The Bigham name by Mark Cooper http://bighamfamilytree.com/name#comment-1829 Mark Cooper Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:36:17 +0000 http://bighamfamilytree.com#comment-1829 Hi- I love all of the information you have uncovered. It's wonderful! I have been tracing the Bingham side of my family going back to Ireland ("Bigham"). I was wondering if you know anything about a Samuel Moses Bingham. He seems to be the first to change the name from Bigham to Bingham. I sure hope I am on the correct trail. Samuel Moses Bingham was born in York, PA in either 1759 and died Bedford, Tennessee. His parents (Samuel and Elizabeth Kennedy) came over from Dublin, I believe. If my research is correct, I have traced the Binghams or Bighams back to a James B. II Bigham who was born in 1665 in Ireland. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Hey, we may be related! Thanks very much, Mark Cooper Hi- I love all of the information you have uncovered. It’s wonderful! I have been tracing the Bingham side of my family going back to Ireland (“Bigham”). I was wondering if you know anything about a Samuel Moses Bingham. He seems to be the first to change the name from Bigham to Bingham. I sure hope I am on the correct trail. Samuel Moses Bingham was born in York, PA in either 1759 and died Bedford, Tennessee. His parents (Samuel and Elizabeth Kennedy) came over from Dublin, I believe. If my research is correct, I have traced the Binghams or Bighams back to a James B. II Bigham who was born in 1665 in Ireland. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Hey, we may be related!

Thanks very much,

Mark Cooper

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