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James Higgins 1688–1777

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Higgins 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 Jul 1688 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Jul 1777 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jonathan Sr. (1637–1711)
Mother Hannah Rogers (1652–1690)
Siblings Elizabeth Higgins, Mary Jane Higgins, Rebecca Higgins, Sarah Higgins
Records
Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Researchers connected through James Higgins 1688–1777

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

James Higgins was born in 1688 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of jonathan higgins sr and hannah rogers. James Higgins passed away in 1777 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of James Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1777
Death of James Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1637) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1688) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Higgins (1688–1777) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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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

Jonathan Sr.
1637–1711 · Father
Hannah Rogers
1652–1690 · Mother
Higgins US Census Records
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James Higgins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Higgins PTP
1688–1777
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jonathan Higgins Sr. PTP
1637–1711
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Rogers PTP
1652–1690
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Higgins's Descendants

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James Higgins PTP 1688–1777