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Brewster Higley III 1735–1805

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Brewster III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Mar 1735 · Simsbury, Connecticut
Died 11 Apr 1805 · Castleton, Vermont
Father Brewster Higley Ii
Mother Hester Esther Mnu Higley
Siblings Seth Higley
Records
U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Brewster Higley III was born in 1735 in Simsbury, Connecticut, the child of brewster higley ii and hester esther mnu higley. Brewster Higley III passed away in 1805 in Castleton, Vermont.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Brewster Higley III in Simsbury, Connecticut
Birth
1805
Death of Brewster Higley III in Castleton, Vermont
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Brewster III

This ancestor line traces from Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA (1709) to Simsbury, Connecticut (1735) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brewster III (1735–1805) was born in Simsbury, Connecticut and died in Castleton, Vermont. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Brewster in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Brewster Higley Ii
Father
Hester Esther Mnu Higley
Mother

Brewster III's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Brewster Higley III PTP
1735–1805
Simsbury, Connecticut
Parents
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Grandparents
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Brewster III's Descendants

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Brewster Higley III PTP 1735–1805