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Rosela Higgs 1928–2009

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Rosela Higgs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Jun 1928 · Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Died 8 Nov 2009 · Sicklerville, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Father Ossie Higgs
Mother Ellen Smith
Siblings Baby Girl Smith Higgs, James Smith, Raymond Smith
Records
New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index Source
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Researchers connected through Rosela Higgs 1928–2009

and 2 more tree owners connected with Rosela Higgs 1928–2009

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Rosela Higgs was born in 1928 in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA, the child of ossie higgs and ellen smith. Rosela Higgs passed away in 2009 in Sicklerville, Camden, New Jersey, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index

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    Record Source

Life Timeline

1928
Birth of Rosela Higgs in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Birth
2009
Death of Rosela Higgs in Sicklerville, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rosela Higgs

This ancestor line traces from Lydd, Kent, , England (1526) to Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA (1928) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rosela Higgs (1928–2009) was born in Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA and died in Sicklerville, Camden, New Jersey, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rosela 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 14 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

Ossie Higgs
Father
Ellen Smith
Mother

Rosela Higgs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rosela Higgs PTP
1928–2009
Scotland Neck, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rosela Higgs's Descendants

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Rosela Higgs PTP 1928–2009