Albert Henry Biggs

M, b. 25 May 1891, d. 31 January 1957
FatherGeorge Biggs b. 6 Aug 1859, d. 27 Dec 1933
MotherEllen Maria Lewis b. 8 Nov 1860, d. 30 Jun 1942
OccupationAlbert Henry Biggs was a production clerk at a bread company.1 
Birth*He was born on 25 May 1891 at 38 West Avenue, Twerton, Bath, Somerset, England.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1  
BaptismHe was baptized on 4 February 1897 at Saint John the Devine, Stamford Hill, Middlesex, England.4 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1901 as the son of George Biggs at 1 Rose Terrace, Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.3 
Occupation*Albert Henry Biggs was a clerk (nursery) circa 1911 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.5 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1911 as the son of George Biggs at 44 Fairfield Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.5 
(Witness) MarriageAlbert Henry Biggs witnessed the marriage of Frederick George Biggs and Agnes Elsie Chidgey on 19 October 1912 at St. James Church, Taunton, Somerset, England.10 
(Witness) MarriageAlbert Henry Biggs witnessed the marriage of Arthur George Farran and Ellen Edith Biggs on 22 March 1913 at Wesleyan Chapel, Fore Street, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
OccupationAlbert Henry Biggs was a bookkeeper circa 1921 at Messrs W & F Archer, Brush Manufacturers, Brettenham Brush Works, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.6 
OccupationHe was (an unknown value) between 1921 and 1922 at 22 Morley Avenue, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.7 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 as the son of George Biggs at 22 Morley Avenue, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.6 
(Witness) MarriageAlbert Henry Biggs witnessed the marriage of George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber on 25 December 1921 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.12 
OccupationAlbert Henry Biggs was a cashier circa 1922 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.7 
Marriage*He married Dorothy Ada Holt, daughter of Richard Holt, on 17 April 1922 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by Herbert Holt, Ethel Holt, Edith Holt and George Reginald Biggs.7 
Residence*Albert Henry Biggs and Dorothy Ada Holt lived circa 1928 at 27 Sweet Briar Walk, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.13 
OccupationAlbert Henry Biggs was a brush manufacturer's secretary between 1928 and 1931 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.13,14 
ResidenceHe and Dorothy Ada Holt lived circa 1931 at 40 Dorchester Avenue, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.14 
OccupationAlbert Henry Biggs was a stationer's shopkeeper circa 1939 at Thames Ditton, Surrey, England.8 
1939 Register*He appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1939 at 2 Jesmond Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England.8 
Residence*He lived between 1955 and 1957 at 18 Ladbroke Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.9,1 
Immigration*He and Dorothy Ada Holt returned on 1 September 1955 to Liverpool, Lancashire, England, from Montreal, Canada aboard the "R.M.S. Ivernia."9 
Death*Albert Henry Biggs died on 31 January 1957 at 18 Ladbroke Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England, at age 65. The informant listed on the death certificate was Dorothy Ada Holt.1 

Family

Dorothy Ada Holt b. 4 Jan 1896, d. 14 Jan 1960
Marriage*Albert Henry Biggs married Dorothy Ada Holt, daughter of Richard Holt, on 17 April 1922 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by Herbert Holt, Ethel Holt, Edith Holt and George Reginald Biggs.7 
Children
  • June Ethel Marguerite Biggs
  • Alan Bertram Biggs
Last Edited14 Sep 2022

Citations

  1. [S2375] England, death certificate for Albert Henry Biggs, died 31 Jan 1957; citing 05e/295/177, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  2. [S2326] England, birth certificate for Albert Henry Biggs, born 25 May 1891; citing 05c/553/5, Bath registration district and Twerton subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  3. [S2331] 1901 census of England, Middlesex, Edmonton, p. 3, George Biggs household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Sep 2022); citing Class: RG13; Piece: 1262; Folio: 32; Page: 3.
  4. [S2336] Saint John the Devine Parish (Stamford Hill), "Register of Baptisms [Jun 1890 - Jul 1897]," p. 184, entry no. 1471, Albert Henry Biggs, 04 Feb 1897; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 06 Sep 2022), image 144 of 428; citing DRO/035/A/01/002 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  5. [S2334] 1911 census of England, Middlesex, Edmonton, George Biggs household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Sep 2022); citing RG14 PN7358 RD132 SD5 ED8 SN196, 1911 Census Returns of England and Wales, The National Archives of England, Kew.
  6. [S2335] 1921 census of England, Middlesex, Edmonton, George Biggs household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 06 Sep 2022); citing RG 15 PN 06889 RD 132 RS 5 ED 15 SN 108, 1921 Census of England and Wales, The National Archives of England, Kew.
  7. [S2371] England, marriage certificate for Albert Henry Biggs and Dorothy Ada Holt, 17 Apr 1922; citing 03a/1054/66, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  8. [S2374] 1939 England and Wales Register, Thames Ditton, Surrey, E.D. CMPL, Registration District/Subdistrict 30/2, 2 Jesmond Portsmouth Road, Albert H. Biggs household; imaged from … “1939 England and Wales Register,” Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 13 Sep 2022), image 12 of 32; citing “The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/1341G."
  9. [S2377] Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department, "Liverpool: RMS Ivernia (The Cunard Steamship Company Ltd) travelling from Montreal to Liverpool [01 Sep 1955]," unpaginated, p.14 from start of list, entry 2006-2007, Alan and Dorothy Biggs, 01 Sep 1955; imaged, "UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 14 Sep 2022), image 92 of 238; citing BT 26/1341/19 held by the National Archives of the UK.
  10. [S2379] England, marriage certificate for Frederick George Biggs and Agnes Elsie Chidgey, 19 Oct 1912; citing 05c/702/135, Taunton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  11. [S2341] England, marriage certificate for Arthur George Farran and Ellen Edith Biggs, 22 Mar 1913; citing 03a/983/24, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  12. [S2366] England, marriage certificate for George Reginald Biggs and Elizabeth Maud Coomber, 25 Dec 1921; citing 03a/989/452, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  13. [S2372] England, birth certificate for June Ethel Marguerite Biggs, born 01 Jun 1928; citing 03a/1024/112, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  14. [S2373] England, birth certificate for Alan Bertram Biggs, born 01 Jun 1931; citing 03a/1145/157, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.