BENJAMIN HAYWOOD DIGGS

Benjamin Haywood Diggs was born March 11, 1847 in Calhoun Co., Mississippi. It is believed that he was the son of Benjamin Henley/Henry Diggs and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Moorman. Benjamin Haywood Diggs died June 21, 1940 and is buried at East Tell Cemetery, Tell, Childress Co., Texas.

Benjamin Haywood Diggs married Francis Carolina Gambell about 1873. Frances was born February 3, 1855 in Arkansas and died December 29, 1923. Frances is buried at East Tell Cemetery, Tell, Childress Co., Texas.

Company E, 2 Battalion, MS Infantry, CSA

1880 Federal Census
Source Information:
Census Place Precinct 2, Lamar, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255314
NA Film Number T9-1314
Page Number 55B

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Benj. DIGGS Self M Male W 38 MS Farmer NC MS
Frances C. DIGGS Wife M Female W 25 AR Keeping House TN TN
James DIGGS Son S Male W 6 AR MS AR
Milas DIGGS Son S Male W 4 AR MS AR
Marg. A. DIGGS Dau S Female W 1 TX MS AR
Sarah C. DIGGS Sister S Female W 15 MS At Home NC MS