The must be a deeper story here. His wife died of Barniturate Poisoning in 1963, and he shot himself in 1965. Both in Bulywayo. I cannot get the inquest on either death
1897 Jan 21 born Ayrshire
1901 census at W Kilbride. His father was a Driving Steam Thresher
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| William R Higgins | 31 | Head |
| Marrion Higgins | 32 | Wife |
| Jeanie W Higgins | 8 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Hugh Higgins | 6 | Son |
| James B Higgins | 4 | Son |
| Maggie W Higgins | 1 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Marrion B Higgins | 1 | Daur (Daughter) |
1921 Jan 26 enlisted in RIC as # 78288. Threshing Millman & ex-Soldier
1921 Feb 18 posted Kings
1922 Feb 2 disbanded
1922 Apr 5 . Enlisted in Palestine Gendarmerie as a Constable
1923 Sep 5 Married Jean McVean at Blythswood. They appear to then have gone to Rhodesia in 1923
1926 Jun 26 arrives UK from Rhodesia. He is a Steward
1937 Aug 23 . Arrives UK from S Rhodesia. He is a Chief Steward. With wife. Gateside St, West Kilbride
1952 Voter registration in Bulawayo
1963 Nov 21 His wife died of Barbiturate Poisoning in Bulawayo
1965 Sep 24 Died Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Suicide
