Rebecca Higgins 1686–1776
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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
Researchers connected through Rebecca Higgins 1686–1776
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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2Record 2711422.FTW
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Higgins
This ancestor line traces from Burgundy, France (1065) to Duxbury, Plymouth, MA (1652) across 19 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