Cleveland Higgs 1928–1981
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Cleveland Higgs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Cleveland Higgs 1928–1981
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1928, Cleveland Higgs entered the world in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, born to osie higgs and novella smith. In 1930, Cleveland Higgs resided in Scotland Neck, Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carol. In 1935, Cleveland Higgs resided in Rural, Halifax, North Carolina. Cleveland Higgs married serena higgs, and had children including cleveland higgs. Cleveland Higgs passed away in 1981 in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina.
Sources
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1Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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4Birth Records North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
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5Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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6Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Cleveland Higgs
This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Scotland Neck, North Carolina (1928) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Cleveland Higgs (1928–1981) was born in Scotland Neck, North Carolina and died in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Cleveland 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 14 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.
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Related Records
Cleveland Higgs's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record