Individual Details

William & Mary lived in Augusta Co for several years before moving back to New Glasgow in Amherst Co. William inherited his father's old home place; later leaving it to his son Robert.

Amherst Co WB 8, p.174
Will of William Higginbotham 2 Jan 1832; probate 20 Feb 1832
To son Robert, privded he cares for his mother Mary, whole of estate. 204 acres where he now lives, houses & lots in New Glasgow, 13 slaves. At the death of Robert to be divided among his children share and share alike. All livestock, crops, utensils, furniture, all the debts due me on account of my former grocery at New Glasgow.
To grandchildren, children of daughter Jane S. Watts, dec'd: Shannon T., Sterling F., Robert William & James M. Watts, 11 slaves with their increase; their share to be delieved them when they attain the age of 21 or marry. My executors to share my interest [one and half shares] in the lands of my brother Charles Higginbotham, dec'd, on Buffalo River and pay the proceeds to my four grandchilren. All other monies to be put out to interest as a joint fund for all my grandchildren, the children of my son Robert and my daughter Watts. To Robert my man Isaac, who shall not be sold out of my family. Executors: Son Robert and son-in-law James D. Watts. Wit: Hudson M. Garland, William H. Knight.
Security: James S. Higginbotham & William S. Knight

Birth	Abt 1762	Amherst County, Virginia
Marriage	16 Mar 1790	Augusta County, Virginia - Mary Shannon
Death	12 Jan 1832	Amherst County, Virginia

Spouse	Mary Shannon ( - 1835)
Child	Robert Higginbotham (1792 - 1875)
Child	Shannon Higginbotham (1796 - 1819)
Child	Jane S. Higginbotham (1799 - 1832)

Father	Moses Higginbotham (1715 - 1790)
Mother	Frances Kyle (1734 - 1825)
Sibling	Joseph Higginbotham (1751 - 1827)
Sibling	Robert Higginbotham (1752 - 1825)
Sibling	James Moses Higginbotham (1755 - 1826)
Sibling	Rachel Higginbotham (1758 - 1833)
Sibling	Charles Higginbotham (1760 - 1815)
Sibling	Frances Higginbotham (1765 - 1830)