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Florine Higgs 1930–2003

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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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Florine 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

Born 5 May 1930 · Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Died 16 Mar 2003 · Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina
Father Osie Higgs
Mother Novella Smith
Children Brenda D Hieke Moore
Siblings Baby Girl Smith Higgs, Bessie Elizabeth Barnes, Carenthia Higgs, Cleveland Higgs, Daveller Ray Higgs, James Thomas Smith, Mary Higgs, Merlyn Higgs, Raymond Smith, Rose Anna Higgs, Rosela Higgs, Walter Darcey
Records
1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … North Carolina, Death Indexes Source
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Florine Higgs was born in 1930 in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA, the child of osie higgs and novella smith. In 1935, Florine Higgs resided in Rural, Halifax, North Carolina. In 1940, Florine Higgs resided in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Florine Higgs had children including brenda d hieke moore. Florine Higgs passed away in 2003 in Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina.

Sources

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Birth Records North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records North Carolina, Death Indexes

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    Record Source

Life Timeline

1930
Birth of Florine Higgs in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1935
Florine Higgs resided here in Rural, Halifax, North Carolina
Residence
1940
Florine Higgs resided here in Palmyra, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1950
Florine Higgs resided here in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Residence
2003
Death of Florine Higgs in Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Florine Higgs

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA (1930) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Florine Higgs (1930–2003) was born in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA and died in Rocky Mount, Nash, 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 Florine 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.
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.

Related Records

Osie Higgs
Father
Novella Smith
Mother

Florine Higgs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Florine Higgs PTP
1930–2003
Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Florine Higgs's Descendants

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Florine Higgs PTP 1930–2003