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Capt John Higginson 1675–1718

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Higginson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 20 Aug 1675 · Salem, Mass
Died 26 Apr 1718 · Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Col John Higgenson
Mother Sarah Ann Savage
Spouse Hannah Grafton Gardner

Researchers connected through Capt Higginson 1675–1718

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Biography

In 1675, Capt John Higginson entered the world in Salem, Mass, born to col john higgenson and sarah ann savage. Capt John Higginson married hannah grafton gardner, and had children including elizabeth higginson. Capt John Higginson passed away in 1718 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Capt John Higginson in Salem, Mass
Birth
1718
Death of Capt John Higginson in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Higginson

This ancestor line traces from Greenwich, Kent, England (1560) to Salem, Mass (1675) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Higginson (1675–1718) was born in Salem, Mass and died in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 Capt 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Capt Higginson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt John Higginson PTP
1675–1718
Salem, Mass
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Capt Higginson's Descendants

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Capt John Higginson PTP 1675–1718
  1. 1. Elizabeth Higginson PTP 1696–1723
    1. 1. John Prescott PTP 1743–1821
    2. 2. Hannah Prescott PTP 1719–1769
    3. 3. Sarah Prescott PTP 1712–1737