Who was Phebe Higgins?

Phebe Higgins (1723–1755) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Phebe Higgins 1723–1755

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Feb 1723 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA

Died 30 Jan 1755 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA

Father Jonathan Higgins

Mother Rebecca Hopkins

Spouse John Taylor

Children Abigail Twin Taylor, Benjamin Taylor, Edward Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, Phebe Twin Taylor, Rebecca Taylor

Siblings Phoebe Higgins

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Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Biography

In 1723, Phebe Higgins entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, MA, born to jonathan higgins and rebecca hopkins. Phebe Higgins married john taylor, and had children including abigail twin taylor, benjamin taylor, edward taylor, jonathan taylor, phebe twin taylor, rebecca taylor. Phebe Higgins passed away in 1755 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA.

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1723

Birth of Phebe Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, MA

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1755

Death of Phebe Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, MA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Phebe Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Toddington, Gloucestershire, England (1466) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1723) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phebe Higgins (1723–1755) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe 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 9 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.
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