Bettie Chinn Webb was born on February 1, 1832 in Scott County to parents Mitchum Boswell and Susan Holmes Webb. She was the second daughter for the couple, joining older sister Mary Boswell Webb. On September 20, 1852 Bettie married John Allen Higgins. Together they had eight children including Alline Higgins Headley and Mary Ford Higgins Rodes. Bettie passed away on November 20, 1899 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 67. She is buried in the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky.

Photographs

Bettie Chinn Webb
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Bettie Chinn Webb Higgins and John Allen Higgins
Bettie Chinn Webb Higgins and John Allen Higgins

Bettie is pictured here with her husband John Allen Higgins, The photo was probably taken in the 1850s, though it does not have a specified date.

Bettie Chinn Webb Higgins
Bettie Chinn Webb Higgins

This is a cropped version of the original photo of Bettie and  her sister Mary. Though is has obviously been damaged over time, you can still see many of the intricate and beautiful details of her dress and jewelry.