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John\Jno Higginson 1675–1718

Public Tree Person

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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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B Reliability
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John\Jno Higginson 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Aug 1675 · Salem, Mass
Died 26 Apr 1718 · Salem
Father John Higginson Ii
Mother Sarah Savage
Spouse Hannah Gardner
Children Francis Higginson, Henry Higginson, John Higginson Iv, Samuel Higginson, Sarah Higginson

Researchers connected through John\Jno Higginson 1675–1718

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Biography

The story of John, Jno Higginson began in 1675 in Salem, Mass. John, Jno Higginson married hannah gardner, and had children including francis higginson, henry higginson, john higginson iv, samuel higginson, sarah higginson. John, Jno Higginson passed away in 1718 in Salem.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of John, Jno Higginson in Salem, Mass
Birth
1718
Death of John, Jno Higginson in Salem
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John\Jno Higginson

This ancestor line traces from Boston, USA (1653) to Salem, Mass (1675) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John\Jno Higginson (1675–1718) was born in Salem, Mass and died in Salem. 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 John\Jno 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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John\Jno Higginson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John\Jno Higginson PTP
1675–1718
Salem, Mass
Parents
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Grandparents
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John\Jno Higginson's Descendants

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John\Jno Higginson PTP 1675–1718