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Pearlie Mae Higgs 1948–1953

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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 Pearlie Higgs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Mar 1948 · Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Died 20 Mar 1953 · Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Father Walter Darcey
Mother Viola Johnson
Siblings Carolyn Ann Higgs, Clayton Higgs, James Allen Higgs, Ruth Higgs

Researchers connected through Pearlie Higgs 1948–1953

and 1 more tree owner connected with Pearlie Higgs 1948–1953

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1948, Pearlie Mae Higgs entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, United States, born to walter darcey and viola johnson. In 1950, Pearlie Mae Higgs resided in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Pearlie Mae Higgs passed away in 1953 in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Birth Records North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000

  3. 3
    Death Records North Carolina, Death Certificates

  4. 4
    Death Records North Carolina, Death Indexes

Life Timeline

1948
Birth of Pearlie Mae Higgs in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1950
Pearlie Mae Higgs resided here in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1953
Death of Pearlie Mae Higgs in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Pearlie Higgs

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Halifax, North Carolina, United States (1948) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pearlie Higgs (1948–1953) was born in Halifax, North Carolina, United States and died in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Pearlie 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 15 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.

Pearlie Higgs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Pearlie Mae Higgs PTP
1948–1953
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Pearlie Higgs's Descendants

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Pearlie Mae Higgs PTP 1948–1953