Last additions - Ancestors
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Betty Higham Harding175 viewsBetty Higham Malone Harding and Emmett "Mike" Harding wedding photo, 1999. See Krispy Kreme connection for Mike's life story. Mike died November, 15, 2009 and Betty died May 10, 2022, at age 101.Aug 16, 2022
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Krispy Kreme Connection, page 3139 viewsMike Harding relates his life story in a newspaper interview, and his connection to Betty Higham, daughter of Charles William Higham. This is page 3 of 3.Aug 11, 2022
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Krispy Kreme Connection, page 2136 viewsMike Harding relates his life story in a newspaper interview, and his connection to Betty Higham, daughter of Charles William Higham. This is page 2 of 3.Aug 11, 2022
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Krispy Kreme Connection, page 1139 viewsMike Harding relates his life story in a newspaper interview, and his connection to Betty Higham, daughter of Charles William Higham. This is page 1 of 3.Aug 11, 2022
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418 Floyd Avenue, Rome, NY205 viewsThe house was completed in 1888 by Joseph Higham (see obituary), and occupied by the Higham Family until at least 1919. Ownership was eventually acquired by Arthur Walsworth by at least 1924. His father, Henry Walsworth was involved in the original construction. The Walsworth family was in continuous ownership until 2016 when Sylvia Walsworth Eakin, daughter of Arthur, passed away. Sylvia was married to Jack Eakin who passed away in 2006. Following Sylvia's death the house was sold.Aug 25, 2021
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Joseph and Susanna Cheetham Higham at 418 Floyd Avenue. c1900110 viewsJoseph and Susanna Cheetham Higham seated in a room at 418 Floyd Avenue about 1900. Note the lamp on the stand to the right of Joseph, the Smith-American Organ to the left of Susanna, and the Family Photo taken on the side lawn at the house about 1900. The lamp and organ are in the possession of Jack & Jan Higham in Vestal, and viewable in the Ancestors Album.Aug 25, 2021
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Joseph Higham 418 Floyd Avenue Obituary112 viewsThe full obituary for Joseph Higham who died October 4, 1901.
The obituary was typed from the listing in the Rome Sentinel and obtained on Old Fulton Postcards web site.
Joseph was the builder of the house at 418 Floyd Avenue, Rome, NY, completing it in 1885.
He and Susanna lived in it for 16 years until his passing in 1901.Aug 25, 2021
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Higham Family1919 viewsThe update to the Old Oak Chest write was written by Jack Higham in 2013.Aug 25, 2014
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Higham Family224 viewsThe Old Oak Chest article in the photo was written by Jane Sara Higham in 1926.Aug 25, 2014
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Higham Family309 viewsHigham Dining Room Sideboard.
Origin uncertain. May have been at 418 Floyd Ave., Rome, NY.
Was in possession of W. Ray and Mary Higham, then Wilfred and Mildred Higham, now at the Jack and Jan Higham residence, Vestal, NY. It accompanies the Higham Oak Dining Table.Aug 25, 2014
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Higham Family277 viewsThe Simon Aisch Clock
The clock dates to the early 1700s (c 1690 - 1710)
It began life as a one-hand clock.
Chapter ring hours are divided into fourths. Was upgraded to a 30 hour clock with chimes and music in 1800s.
Acquired by Charles Cheetham Higham in the late 1800s (c1890)
Was passed to Joel Williams Higham, then to his daughter, Ruth Norton Higham Bishop, than following her death to Jack Higham.
Extensive restoration has been done by master clockmaker, John Frieman, Owego, NY. Clock runs superbly, losing about 1/8 sec. per hour. It is now at the Jack and Jan Higham Residence, Vestal, NY.Aug 25, 2014
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Higham Family267 viewsThe Old Higham Lamp.
Originally an oil lamp, has been electrified.
Origin is uncertain. It was in the house at 418 Floyd Ave., Rome, and appears in a photo of Joseph and Susanna sitting in a room at 418 Floyd.
Was in the possession of Dorothy Higham Rung, and passed on to Jack and Jan Higham. It is now at their residence.Aug 25, 2014
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