Walter Higman (buried 1926)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Higman
First name: 
Walter
Other Christian names: 
Henry
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1269
Born: 
11/3/1875
Died: 
13/11/1926
Buried: 
17/11/1926
Occupation: 
Indian Railway Superintendent
Distinction: 
Born in Bengal, India.
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
7
Cemetery plot: 
23
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Walter Henry Higman born 11th March 1875 died 13th November 1926

Life story

Life story

Walter Henry Higman was born on 11th March 1875 in Multan, Bengal, India.  He was the son of Frederick Andrew Higman, 35yrs, and Emma Elizabeth, 26yrs, nee Rose. Walter had 4 siblings, all born in India, Oswald b.1869, Amy b.1871 (died 1872), Bertram b.1877, and Ethel b.1881. Walter was at boarding school in Belper, Derbyshire, in 1891, returning to India after finishing his education where he married Mildred Lucy Baron, (born India 1871) on 13th April 1898 at Rajasthan.

At the time of his marriage, Walter was an Assistant Traffic Superintendent with the Baroda and Central India Railway.

Walter and Emma had 4 children in India, Walter Frederick b.1902, Lucy Elizabeth b.1905, Marjorie Ethel b.1907, and Evelyn Frances b.1910.

On 13th November 1926, Walter died at 14, Cowper Road, Worthing, Sussex, aged 51yrs. Probate was granted to Bertram Frederick Higman, railway manager, and Ethel Brenda Thomas, widow, effects £4743 15s 9d. Value 2022 - £309K.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
11/03/1875
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Mildred Lucy
Spouse one last name: 
Baron
Marriage one date: 
13/04/1898
Marriage one address: 
Bengal, India

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
13/11/1926
Age (at time of death): 
51
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
14 Cowper Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Bertram Frederick Higman status: Railway Manager: Ethel Brenda Thomas status: Widow
Probate pounds: 
£4,743