An American Family History

Blanch Pauline Bertrand Higgins was born on September 11, 1893 in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Gilles Joseph Bertrand and Viola Belle Long.

She married David Andrew Higgins on April 8, 1911 in Wapello, Iowa. Dave was born on December 25, 1889 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. His parents were Bernard Lawrence Higgins and Agnes Evelyn Coday.

Blanch and David's children were born in Braddock, Emmons County, North Dakota. Margaret Higgins Brown was born in 1914 and Laurence Gillis Higgins was born in 1918.

The family appeared in the 1920 census in Braddock. The household consisted of Dave A. age 30, Blanch P. age 29, Margaret L. age five and Lawrence G. who was one year and four months old. Dave was working as a pool hall manager.

Postcard postmarked 1914 Braddock, North Dakota
to Emma Smith in Chariton
Braddock
Hello sis and all.
Will send you a card I suppose you know where it is. Gee weare having nice weather.All the Folks were up for Xmas. And weare all invited to Vie's for New Year dinner. Well Lura went home Saturday with the folks. I sure miss her. I guess she will be in on the 2 o'clock  train.
Thanks for the things. Baby's bib is fine.

In 1930 they lived in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Dave worked in a starch factory. 

David died on January 20, 1954 in Cedar Rapids. (See obituary below)

Blanch died on April 16, 1957 in Cedar Rapids. She was buried in Cedar Memorial Cemetery.