Legislator Details
Image Description:
Thomas T. Higgins, portrait from Nimmo, p.59
Thomas T. Higgins, portrait from Nimmo, p.59
Thomas T. Higgins
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/10/1844
City:
County: Randolf County, IN
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/26/1916
City: Jefferson Township, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 5/31/1912
City:
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Union or Dailey Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Caroline Rathbum, 2/20/1868, in Cass Co., MI; children: 7, Jay F., Minnie E., Florence (Shurter), Ralph, Elsie Maude (Atlee), Claude H. and Leila
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish ancestry. He came to Michigan with his parents, James T. and Mary (Higgins) Higgins in 1858, settling on a farm in Cass County.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart failure.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Northern Asylum for the Insane, Railroads , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Cassopolis
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Northern Asylum for the Insane
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Public Health , Institution for the Deaf , Liquor Traffic , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dailey
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: