ZINC – BIGELOW, Habitant, Nova Scotia
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One of three zinc headstones in the Habitant Cemetery, Habitant, Kings Co., Nova Scotia. This one is dedicated to members of the BIGELOW family.
Waymark Code: WM12289
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/07/2020
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A zinc spire mounted on two zinc plinths. The lower plinth is simulated stone. The upper plinth and spire contain symbols, epitaphs and dedications to the family members. The short spire has removable plaques on each side and is topped with a large multi-based vase. The headstone is about 5 feet high. There is significant damage to the vase and one plaque is missing.
Side 1:
Symbol – Crown
EBENEZER
BIGELOW
DIED
AUGUST, 14, 1889
AGED
74 YEARS.
I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD
FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY
COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE
FAITH. HIS LAST WORDS
Side 2:
Plaque is missing
BIGELOW
Side 3:
Symbol – Rose
GIDEON
SON OF
E&W BIGELOW,
DIED
AT SAN DIEGO CAL
JAN, 9, 1886 AGED
48 YEARS
THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH
GIVETH US THE VICTORY,
THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS
CHRIST.
Side 4:
Symbol – Sheaf of Wheat
WAITY S
WIFE OF
E BIGELOW
DIED
SEPT, 2, 1889 AGED,
72 YEARS
FOR EVER WITH THE
LORD
BIGELOW
Additional Research:
Ebenzer Bigelow Jr., b. 12 Jan 1815, Canning, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, son of Ebenezer Bigelow and Ann Rand. Occupation was shipbuilder. Ebenezer Bigelow married Waite/Waity Sanford, b. 19 Jun 1817, daughter of John Sanford and Lucy Farnsworth.
Children:
1. Lucy Ann (Bigelow) Huntley, b. 1840, d. 1898
2. John Emerson Bigelow, b. 1842, d. 1931
3. Gideon Bigelow, b. 1843, d. 1886
4. Emma Adelia (Bigelow) Cox, b. 1846, d. 1905
5. David Henry Bigelow, b. 1848
6. Carrie (Bigelow) Coalfleet, b. 1849, d. 1931
7. Joeseph Bigelow, b. 1854, d. 1860
8. Julia Bigelow, b. 1859, d. 1860
9. Samuel Bigelow, b. 1860, d. 1915
10. Daniel Bigelow, b. 1863, d. 1946.
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