Goldman Higgins was born on January 17, 1818.  He was the first child of Linville Higgins and Juda Kirby.  He married Margaret Hampton.  They had 10 children:

Andy, Griggs, Linville, Billy, Tom, Emmett, Julina, Lina, Angeline, and Marshline.

His second wife was Mandy Hodge.  They had 3 children:

Bud, Caroline, and Betty.