Heinrick was born 19 May 1820 as "Heinrick Valentin Bickelmann" [Birth Registry No. 56, Registrar's Office of Dudweiler, Saar, Germany]. At his 27 Nov 1843 immigration into New York City NY his name was changed to John Bigelman by Custom Officials. He applied for citizenship 26 Sept 1850 in New York City and it was granted 18 july 1855 in New York City [Superior Court NY Bundle 61 Record 167]. He was buried 10 Dec 1899 at Linden Hill M. E. Cemetery, Brooklyn NY [Cemetery Record; Plot D 19].
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