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| Henry Sharp Higginbotham, Bessie Mine, Alabama, 1910, photo by Lewis Hine |
A greaser in a Coal Mine. Location: Bessie Mine, Alabama.
Henry Sharp Higginbotham's son married, and his wife died in 1993. In her obituary, no children were listed among the survivors,
so it appears that his son was Shorpy's only direct descendant.
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| Henry Sharp Higginbotham's death certificate (note that his birthplace is listed as Navoo, Alabama) |
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| Linn's Crossing Cemetery is near Graysville, Alabama (year of birth incorrect), photo by John Morse |
Thanks to John Morse for supplying this photo and some information
about the area. According to Mr. Morse, Navoo is spelled Nauvoo, and is located in Walker County, Alabama. The
Bessie Mine was in Jefferson County. Please see his article about Henry at the link below:
John Morse article
Higginbotham family website
History of Sloss Furnaces, where Henry worked
Shorpy: the 100-Year-Old Photo Blog
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