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Rebecca Higgins 1686–1776

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Higgins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Nov 1686 · Eastham
Died 25 Dec 1776 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Jonathan Higgins (1664–1754)
Mother Hannah Rogers
Siblings Elizabeth Higgins, James Higgins, Mary Higgins, Sarah Higgins

Researchers connected through Rebecca Higgins 1686–1776

and 5 more tree owners connected with Rebecca Higgins 1686–1776

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Rebecca Higgins was born in 1686 in Eastham, the child of jonathan higgins and hannah rogers. Rebecca Higgins passed away in 1776 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  2. 2
    Record 2711422.FTW

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Rebecca Higgins in Eastham
Birth
1776
Death of Rebecca Higgins in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Burgundy, France (1065) to Duxbury, Plymouth, MA (1652) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Higgins (1686–1776) was born in Eastham and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 19 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.

Rebecca Higgins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rebecca Higgins PTP
1686–1776
Eastham
Parents
Jonathan Higgins PTP
1664–1754
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Jonathan Higgins PTP
1664–1754
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Rogers PTP
1639–1677
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Rebecca Higgins's Descendants

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Rebecca Higgins PTP 1686–1776