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Joshua Higgins 1732–1793

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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
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Higgins 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Jul 1732 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 02 Jun 1793 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joshua Higgins
Mother Ruth Twining (1699–1793)
Siblings Esther Higgins, Hannah Higgins, Levi Higgins, Priscilla Higgins, Rachel Higgins, Ruth Higgins, Sarah Higgins, William Higgins, Zaccheus Higgins

Researchers connected through Joshua Higgins 1732–1793

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Higgins began in 1732 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Joshua Higgins passed away in 1793 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1732
Birth of Joshua Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1793
Death of Joshua Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1732) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Higgins (1732–1793) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Joshua 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.

Joshua Higgins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Higgins PTP
1732–1793
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Twining PTP
1699–1793
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joshua Higgins's Descendants

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Joshua Higgins PTP 1732–1793