Who was Elizabeth Higgins?

Elizabeth Higgins (1680–1721) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Higgins 1680–1721

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Feb 1680 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 4 Nov 1721 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jonathan Higgins Sr

Mother Hannah Elizabeth Rogers

Siblings James Higgins, Mary Jane Higgins, Rebecca Higgins, Sarah Ann Higgins

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … 2711422.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Higgins Sr

Hannah Elizabeth Rogers

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1680, Elizabeth Higgins entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to jonathan higgins sr and hannah elizabeth rogers. Elizabeth Higgins passed away in 1721 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Record 2711422.FTW

Life Timeline

1680

Birth of Elizabeth Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1721

Death of Elizabeth Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Burgundy, France (1065) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1680) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Higgins (1680–1721) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 20 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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