Background
Higgins, William Lincoln was born on March 8, 1867 in Chesterfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Martin Luther and Elizabeth Susan (Hayden) Higgins.
Higgins, William Lincoln was born on March 8, 1867 in Chesterfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Martin Luther and Elizabeth Susan (Hayden) Higgins.
Doctor of Medicine, University City New York, 1890.
October 8, 1890 (died February 2, 1943). Children—Ruth Amelia (Mistress William A. T. Cassedy), Ruby Elizabeth (Mistress LeRoy Carrier Brown).
Married second, Mistress Lillian A. Curley, April 22, 1946.
Began practice at Willington, Connecticut, 1890. Removed to South Coventry, Connecticut, 1891.
Has served as medical examiner for several insurance companies. Medical examiner for coroner of Tolland County, Connecticut, 1891-1947.
Sergt. Home Guard, South Coventry, and served as surgeon Student Training Corps, Connecticut State College, World War I. First selectman, Coventry, 16 years.
County commissioner Tolland County, 12 years.
Member Connecticut House of Representatives, 1905, 07, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27. Member Connecticut Senate, 1909-1910. Member 73d and 74th Congresses, 2d Connecticut District Ex-president Booth-Dimock Memorial Library.
Member American Medical Association, Connecticut Medical Society (president 1906.
Mason (32°, Knights Templar, Shriner), Elk. Member Grange.; Clubs: Fox and Coon, Men's Social.
Married Annah J. Clapp. Married second, Mistress. Children: Ruth Amelia (Mistress William