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Rachel Higgins 1737–1767

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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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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 Rachel 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, with linked records

Born 23 Aug 1737 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Died 28 Sep 1767 · Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Father Joshua Higgins
Mother Ruth Twining (1699–1793)
Siblings Esther Higgins, Hannah Higgins, Joshua Higgins, Levi Higgins, Priscilla Higgins, Ruth Higgins, Sarah Higgins, William Higgins, Zaccheous Higgins, Zaccheus Higgins
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rachel Higgins began in 1737 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Rachel Higgins passed away in 1767 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Rachel Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1767
Death of Rachel Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1737) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Higgins (1737–1767) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. 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 Rachel 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.

Related Records

Joshua Higgins
Father
Ruth Twining
1699–1793 · Mother
Higgins US Census Records
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Rachel Higgins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Higgins PTP
1737–1767
Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Twining PTP
1699–1793
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rachel Higgins's Descendants

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Rachel Higgins PTP 1737–1767