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Harriet Lucy Higley 1793–1872

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 Harriet Higley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 17 Feb 1793 · Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Died 18 May 1872 · Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Father Hon Brewster Higley
Mother Naomi Higley (1761–1850)
Siblings Brewster Higley, Cyrus H Higley, Joseph Trumbell Higley, Lucius Higley, Susan Higley, Theresa Higley, Thomas Higley

Researchers connected through Harriet Higley 1793–1872

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Harriet Lucy Higley began in 1793 in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States. Harriet Lucy Higley passed away in 1872 in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States.

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Life Timeline

1793
Birth of Harriet Lucy Higley in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Birth
1872
Death of Harriet Lucy Higley in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Harriet Higley

This ancestor line traces from Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England (1540) to Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States (1793) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harriet Higley (1793–1872) was born in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States and died in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, 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 Harriet 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 8 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.

Harriet Higley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Harriet Lucy Higley PTP
1793–1872
Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Parents
Unknown
Naomi Higley PTP
1761–1850
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Harriet Higley's Descendants

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Harriet Lucy Higley PTP 1793–1872