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Jonathan Higgins Sr. 1637–1711

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Sr. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 16 Jul 1637 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 21 May 1711 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Hannah Rogers (1652–1690)

Researchers connected through Jonathan Sr. 1637–1711

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Sr. 1637–1711

Biography

Jonathan Higgins Sr. was born in 1637 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Jonathan Higgins Sr. married hannah rogers, and had children including elizabeth higgins, james higgins, mary jane higgins, rebecca higgins, sarah higgins. Jonathan Higgins Sr. passed away in 1711 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Jonathan Higgins Sr. in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1711
Death of Jonathan Higgins Sr. in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Sr.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Sr. (1637–1711) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, 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 Jonathan 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 1 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.

Jonathan Sr.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Higgins Sr. PTP
1637–1711
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Sr.'s Descendants

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JS
Jonathan Higgins Sr. PTP 1637–1711 m. Hannah Rogers PTP 1652–1690
  1. 1. Elizabeth Higgins PTP 1680–1721
  2. 2. Sarah Higgins PTP 1706–1766
  3. 3. Mary Jane Higgins PTP 1682–1750
  4. 4. James Higgins PTP 1688–1777