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Edward Higby ⭐️ 1616–1699

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward ⭐️ 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 02 Feb 1616 · Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 23 Sep 1699 · Long Island City, Queens, New York Colony
Spouse Jedidah Skidmore
Children Jedidah Judith Higbee

Researchers connected through Edward ⭐️ 1616–1699

and 3 more tree owners connected with Edward ⭐️ 1616–1699

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Edward Higby ⭐️ began in 1616 in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England. Edward Higby ⭐️ married jedidah skidmore, and had children including jedidah judith higbee. Edward Higby ⭐️ passed away in 1699 in Long Island City, Queens, New York Colony.

Sources

Life Timeline

1616
Birth of Edward Higby ⭐️ in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1699
Death of Edward Higby ⭐️ in Long Island City, Queens, New York Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward ⭐️

This ancestor line traces from Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England (1585) to Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England (1616) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward ⭐️ (1616–1699) was born in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Long Island City, Queens, New York Colony. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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.
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.

Edward ⭐️'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Higby ⭐️ PTP
1616–1699
Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Edward ⭐️'s Descendants

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Edward Higby ⭐️ PTP 1616–1699