DEATH OF ANDREW BIGGS
Decease of a Prominent Louisville Distiller – The Funeral Arrangements.
Mr. Andrew Biggs, a prominent Louisville distiller, died at his residence, 908 Second Street, Thursday afternoon, of cancer of the throat. He had been sick for some weeks and his death was not entirely unexpected.
Mr. Biggs was born and raised in Greenup county. When a young man he was Sheriff of that county, and one of the best it ever had. His father and uncle were among the large iron furnace men of their day in Eastern Kentucky. Early in life Andrew Biggs took charge of the Mt. Savage Furnace, and operated it with marked success. About 1866 he removed with his family to Louisville, and was for several years in the iron commission business. In this he was very successful. He, together with William Patterson, Sr., and Geo. W. Swearingen built Mellwood Distillery, and he was for many years connected with that company. For the last few years, his health having failed, he has not been actively engaged in any business.
Mr. Biggs was a man of strong mind and of fine business qualities. His wife died many years ago and left a family of five young children, four daughters and one son, all of whom survive him.
The funeral will take place from his late residence, Second and College streets, at 2:00 this afternoon, the burial being private.
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1880 U.S. Fed Census of Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Andrew Bigg , 52, b. KY, whiskey manufacturer; Children: Liza 22; Susie A. 21; Molley M. 19; William K. 17; Nannie W. 13
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DEATH OF ANDREW BIGGS
Decease of a Prominent Louisville Distiller – The Funeral Arrangements.
Mr. Andrew Biggs, a prominent Louisville distiller, died at his residence, 908 Second Street, Thursday afternoon, of cancer of the throat. He had been sick for some weeks and his death was not entirely unexpected.
Mr. Biggs was born and raised in Greenup county. When a young man he was Sheriff of that county, and one of the best it ever had. His father and uncle were among the large iron furnace men of their day in Eastern Kentucky. Early in life Andrew Biggs took charge of the Mt. Savage Furnace, and operated it with marked success. About 1866 he removed with his family to Louisville, and was for several years in the iron commission business. In this he was very successful. He, together with William Patterson, Sr., and Geo. W. Swearingen built Mellwood Distillery, and he was for many years connected with that company. For the last few years, his health having failed, he has not been actively engaged in any business.
Mr. Biggs was a man of strong mind and of fine business qualities. His wife died many years ago and left a family of five young children, four daughters and one son, all of whom survive him.
The funeral will take place from his late residence, Second and College streets, at 2:00 this afternoon, the burial being private.
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1880 U.S. Fed Census of Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Andrew Bigg , 52, b. KY, whiskey manufacturer; Children: Liza 22; Susie A. 21; Molley M. 19; William K. 17; Nannie W. 13
[Provided by CatheaC #47339429]
Gravesite Details
Burial Date: 02/02/1889, Ref: Cemetery Records
Family Members
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William Biggs Jr
1830–1911
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Thomas Naylor Biggs Sr
1832–1912
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Susan Amanda Biggs
1834–1852
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James Davis Biggs
1837–1920
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Dr Romulus Culver Biggs
1843–1920
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George Nicholas Biggs
1846–1926
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Lucy Cornelia Biggs Beardsley
1849–1904
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Samuel Green Biggs
1852–1894
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Lola Lloyd Biggs Thompson
1854–1882
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Robinson Mills Biggs
1862–1904
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