In 1860 six Higgins dwellings at Bald Creek sat within 16 numbers on the enumerator’s route
| Dwelling | Head, as transcribed | Others in the dwelling, as transcribed |
|---|---|---|
| 831 | James Higgins 75 | Susan 50; William M. 22; George W. 18; Sarah A. 16; Margaret M. 14; James H. 12; Mitchel J. 6 |
| 831 | Mary L. 21 (second family group) | William 2; Lovicey 1/12 |
| 833 | Thrower Higgins 24 | Margaret L. 21; Thomas G. 6/12 |
| 834 | Massie Higgins 48 | David 20; Lucous H. 12 |
| 845 | John Higgins 50 | Winna 52; Emeline 20; John 17; Sanders 14; Gaston 12; Sarah 10; Wilson 8; James V. Harper 88 |
| 846 | Erwin Higgins 28 | Sarah 21; Margaret L. 2; William J. 7/365 |
| 847 | Emeline Higgins 21 | John W. 7; Peter 3; Samuel 2; William 8/12 |
Source. USGenWeb Census Project, 1860 Yancey County transcription, pp. 431b–432b.
Method and data
Method. Dwelling numbers follow the order of the enumerator’s visits, so close numbers suggest, but do not prove, close houses.
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