Arthur Charles Biggs

M, b. 16 June 1903, d. 4 December 1972
FatherGeorge Biggs b. 6 Aug 1859, d. 27 Dec 1933
MotherEllen Maria Lewis b. 8 Nov 1860, d. 30 Jun 1942
OccupationArthur Charles Biggs was a storekeeper at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.1 
Birth*He was born on 16 June 1903 at 1 Rose Terrace, Brettenham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.2,3,4,5,6,7,1  
BaptismHe was baptized on 6 April 1908 at Edmonton Methodist Church, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.3 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1911 as the son of George Biggs at 44 Fairfield Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.4 
Occupation*Arthur Charles Biggs was a woodwork machine hand circa 1921 at Messrs W & F Archer, Brush Manufacturers, Brettenham Brush Works, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.5 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1921 as the son of George Biggs at 22 Morley Avenue, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.5 
Residence*Arthur Charles Biggs lived circa 1928 at 27 Sweet Briar Walk, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.6 
OccupationHe was a bristle dresser between 1928 and 1939 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.6,7 
Marriage*He married Ann Elizabeth Eaton, daughter of Henry Eaton, on 4 August 1928 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included George Reginald Biggs and D. Eaton.6 
Death of FatherHis father George Biggs died on 27 December 1933 at 228 Fore Street, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.8 
Residence*Arthur Charles Biggs and Ann Elizabeth Eaton lived between 1939 and 1972 at 14 Ladbroke Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.7,9,1,10 
1939 Register*Arthur Charles Biggs appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1939 at 14 Ladbroke Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.7 
Death of MotherHis mother Ellen Maria (Lewis) Biggs died on 30 June 1942 at Chase Farm Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex, England.11 
(Beneficiary) WillArthur Charles Biggs was listed as a beneficiary in the will of Francis James Biggs dated 29 July 1969 at Romford, Havering, London, England.9 
Will*Arthur Charles Biggs left a will on 2 October 1972 at Enfield, Middlesex, England. The beneficiaries were Ann Elizabeth Eaton, John Harry Holland, Ethel Dorothy Joan Batteson, Joyce Ellen Farrow and Beryl Cox.10 
Death*Arthur Charles Biggs died on 4 December 1972 at North Middlesex County Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex, England, at age 69. The informant listed on the death certificate was Ann Elizabeth Eaton.1,10 
Probate*His estate was probated on 11 January 1973 at Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, London, England. The executors assigned by the court were Ann Elizabeth Eaton. The estate was valued at £2811 25s 0d.10 

Family

Ann Elizabeth Eaton b. 5 Nov 1903, d. 27 Aug 1992
Marriage*Arthur Charles Biggs married Ann Elizabeth Eaton, daughter of Henry Eaton, on 4 August 1928 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included George Reginald Biggs and D. Eaton.6 
Last Edited26 Feb 2023

Citations

  1. [S2364] England, death certificate for Arthur Charles Biggs, died 04 Dec 1972; citing 05b/781/149, Enfield registration district and Pymmes Park subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  2. [S2328] England, birth certificate for Arthur Charles Biggs, born 16 Jun 1903; citing 03a/601/179, Edmonton registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  3. [S2339] Edmonton Methodist Church, "Register of Baptisms [11 Jul 1841 - 01 Jun 1921]," p. 61, entry no. 227, Arthur Charles Biggs, 06 Apr 1908; imaged, "London, England, Non-conformist Registers, 1694-1931," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 07 Sep 2022), image 28 of 71; citing ACC/1104/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2362] England, marriage certificate for Arthur Charles Biggs and Ann Elizabeth Eaton, 04 Aug 1928; citing 03a/1450/87, Edmonton registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  7. [S2363] 1939 England and Wales Register, Edmonton, E.D. BDDS, Registration District/Subdistrict 132/5, 14 Ladbroke Road, Arthur C. Biggs household; imaged from … “1939 England and Wales Register,” Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 12 Nov 2022), image 5 of 21; citing “The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/739J."
  8. [S2340] England, death certificate for George Biggs, died 27 Dec 1933; citing 03a/836/147, Edmonton registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  9. [S2925] Principal Probate Registry, grant of probate and will for Francis James Biggs (29 Aug 1972); PDF copy of official transcript obtained from "Find a will," database with pay-for images, GOV.UK (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills : downloaded 26 Feb 2023); Principal Probate Registry, London.
  10. [S2397] London Principal Probate Registry, Will and Grant of Letters of Administration for Arthur Charles Biggs (11 Jan 1973); PDF copy of official transcript obtained from "Find a will," database with pay-for images, GOV.UK (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills : downloaded 21 Sep 2022); Principal Probate Registry, London.
  11. [S2405] England, death certificate for Ellen Maria Biggs, died 30 Jun 1942; citing 03a/762/122, Edmonton registration district and Enfield subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.