Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10483 Surname: Biggs, Wells ------------------------- Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator Thursday July 9, 1891 Obituary: G. W. Biggs was born in the State of New Jersey March 7, 1811; was reared in Bucks County, Pa. When about 33 years of age he moved to Miami County, Ohio, was married to Miss Barbara Wells on June 11, 1842. In September following he moved to the State of Wisconsin and settled in Jefferson Township, Green County. He was engaged in farming until 1865, when he sold his farm and settled near Juda, and to a certain extent retired from his favorite occupation. In 1884 he withdrew entirely from agricultural pursuits and located permanently in the town of Juda. Mr. Biggs was converted to Christianity and baptized into the fellowship of the Juda Baptist Church by Elder Patton, in 1845. After a painful and lingering illness death came as a relief June 30, 1891, aged 80 years, 3 months and 23 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his faithful companion and many friends. Thus at a ripe old age, the Master called him to come up higher. The funeral sermon was preached by his pastor, Rev. J. Andereek; Text Hebrews 4th Chapter, 9th verse.