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Cyrus H Higley 1787–1854

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Cyrus Higley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1787 · Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Died 30 Jul 1854 · Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Father Hon Brewster Higley
Mother Naomi Higley (1761–1850)
Siblings Brewster Higley, Harriet Lucy Higley, Joseph Trumbell Higley, Lucius Higley, Susan Higley, Theresa Higley, Thomas Higley

Researchers connected through Cyrus Higley 1787–1854

and 2 more tree owners connected with Cyrus Higley 1787–1854

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Cyrus H Higley began in 1787 in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States. Cyrus H Higley passed away in 1854 in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1787
Birth of Cyrus H Higley in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Birth
1854
Death of Cyrus H Higley in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cyrus Higley

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1522) to Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, USA (1787) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Cyrus Higley (1787–1854) was born in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States and died in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Cyrus 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 9 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.

Cyrus Higley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Cyrus H Higley PTP
1787–1854
Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Parents
Unknown
Naomi Higley PTP
1761–1850
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Cyrus Higley's Descendants

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Cyrus H Higley PTP 1787–1854