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Hannah Higley 1737–1823

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah Higley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1737 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 27 Jan 1823 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Brewster Higley (1709–1794)
Mother Hester Holcombe
Siblings John Higley, Seth Higley

Researchers connected through Hannah Higley 1737–1823

and 1 more tree owner connected with Hannah Higley 1737–1823

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hannah Higley began in 1737 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Hannah Higley passed away in 1823 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Hannah Higley in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1823
Death of Hannah Higley in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Higley

This ancestor line traces from Of, Brabant, Antwerp, Belgium (1511) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1737) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Higley (1737–1823) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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 6 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.

Hannah Higley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Higley PTP
1737–1823
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Brewster Higley PTP
1709–1794
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Brewster Higley PTP
1709–1794
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Hannah Higley's Descendants

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Hannah Higley PTP 1737–1823