While doing research on William, I came across an interesting — but mysterious — reference to two Bigham women who ran a hotel in York Spring, Penn., some time between 1740 and 1830. Who were they? I don’t know, but I have enjoyed creating scenarios about them. The story about them doesn’t belong in any of the set categories for my family tree, but it’s just too good not to pass on. So, I’ve started a page called “&tc.” where I’ll put these stray tales and tidbits. Feel free to send me any oddball stories you’d like to feature on the page. It doesn’t matter if the people are in my particular branch of the tree — as long as it’s about Bighams (or even Binghams, Biggums, et. al.).
I am so lost… My mother’s maiden name is Bigham. Charles Andrew Bigham was my grandfather. I always herd stories that he was half Native American. He was born in Old Albequrque, New Mexico, around 1895. I believe his mother was full blooded N.A. Is there a Bigham out there that can help me. My grandfather’s nick name was “Good time Charlie”. Thank you, Linda Ross
I don’t recall coming across that name in my research but I’ll email you with what I was able to find. If anyone else has any information, please share it here. Thanks!