HAIRSTON.org ID#8031, b. 1 August 1755, d. 1 December 1844
| Birth* | Daniel HIGDON was born on 1 August 1755 in North Carolina. Cemetery marker indicates birth on 3 Aug 1755.1,2 |
| Military* | (an unknown value.)3 |
| Deed | On 17 August 1785, Thomas Harrington, Daniel Higdon and Charles Higdon sell a female slave named Lyd to James Jones. - Chatham Probate Estate Case Files 1782-1799, page 13. FSL #7640357, image 19.  |
| Census 1790* | He appeared on the census of 1790 in Chatham, North Carolina, Daniel Higdon, males 16+ 1, females 3. Listed next to Charle Higdon.4 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary BRYANT in April 1798 in Catham, North Carolina.5,1,3 |
| Census 1800* | Daniel HIGDON appeared on the census of 1800 in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina, Daniel Higdon, Males, under 10 1, 26-44 1, Females, under 10 2, 26-44 1.6 |
| Census 1810* | He appeared on the census of 1810 in Chatham, North Carolina, Dan'l Higdon, Males 45+ 1, Females under 10 1, 26-44 1.7 |
| Tax Rolls* | 1829 - Daniel Higdon pays taxes on 202 1/2 acres in Lee County. Hancock County
Note: The Georgia Land Lottery (1805-1827) awarded 202 1/2 acres to winners. |
| Census 1830* | He appeared on the census of 1830 in Hancock, Georgia, Daniel Higdon, Males 10-14 2, 15-19 1, 70-79 1, Females 5-9 1, 15-19 1, 40-49 1.8 |
| Property* | Daniel Higdon won a tract of land in the Georgia Land Lottery 1832-1833. This land was located in Muscogee County, Georgia. |
| Deed | )n 7 October 1835, Daniel Higdon purchases 202 1/2 acres in Muscogee County, Georgia from John R. Green on 7 October 1835. - This sale was recorded 11 May 1841 in Deed Book B, page 194. FSL #8192929, image 424. |
| Deed* | On 17 Fenruary 1837, Daniel Higdon sells 202 1/2 acres in Muscogee County to James Bell on 17 February 1837. - Recorded 11 May 1841 Muscogee County Deed Book B, page 194. FSL #8192929, image 424. |
| Military | Daniel Higdon gave a declaration in Muscogee County on 4 December 1839 concerning his service in the Revolutionary War in 1780.3 |
| Deed | On 1 march 1841, Daniel Higdon has the 2 property transactions recorded in the Muscogee County court. Deed Book B page 194. |
| Military | Georgia, Muscogee County: "Be it remembered that I Daniel Higdon of the county of Muscogee and State aforesaid being in perfect mind and memory and viewing the uncertainty of life, do make the following certificate in favor of my old friend and acquantance Edmund Carlisle to wit, I do certify that the said Edmund Carlusle rendered several tours of duty in the defence of the rights of America against Great Britian in the Revolutionary War in the State of North Carolina and further the said Edmund Carlisle did serve with me under Captain Joseph Janson (Johnson of Johnston) and was considered a faithful Whig and acquited himself with honor to his country. I credit to himself to the best of my recollection. In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and seal this 1st December 1843. Daniel Higdon (his mark.)" |
| Death* | He died on 1 December 1844 in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia, at age 89.1,3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Providence Church Cemetery, Muscogee, Georgia.2 |