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Black plaque № 21010

Bailey, TX, United States

James Fowler Biggers. (January 21, 1829 - October 26, 1914) A native of South Carolina, James Fowler Biggers grew up in Mississippi. In 1869 he and other members of his family traveled to Texas by wagon train and settled in Fannin County. Biggers helped establish the White Rock Primitive Baptist Chu

rch and often serve the congregation as a lay preacher. He was also instrumental in organizing a school in the church building and in establishing the White Rock Community Cemetery. #8843

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