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Rebecca Higgins 1705–1776

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Higgins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Oct 1705 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies
Died 15 Jan 1776 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies
Father Isaac Higgins
Mother Lydia Collins (1676–1765)
Spouse Joseph Pepper
Children Lydia Pepper Dna
Siblings Elkanah Higgins, Isaac Higgins

Researchers connected through Rebecca Higgins 1705–1776

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Biography

The story of Rebecca Higgins began in 1705 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies. Rebecca Higgins married joseph pepper, and had children including lydia pepper dna. Rebecca Higgins passed away in 1776 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Rebecca Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies
Birth
1776
Death of Rebecca Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies (1705) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Higgins (1705–1776) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 8 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
1705–1776
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British American Colonies
Parents
Unknown
Lydia Collins PTP
1676–1765
Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Joseph Collins PTP
1713–1771
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Knowles PTP
1657–1714
Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts

Rebecca Higgins's Descendants

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Rebecca Higgins PTP 1705–1776