Who was Samuel Higgins?

Samuel Higgins (1677–1761) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Higgins 1677–1761

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Mar 1677 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 Dec 1761 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Higgins 8Gg

Mother Lydia Bangs Higgins

Siblings Benjamin Higgins, Deborah Higgins, Ichabold Higgins, Isaac Higgins, John Higgins, Joshua Higgins, Lydia Higgins, Rebecca Rebeckah Deborah Higgins, Richard Higgins 7Gg

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Higgins 8Gg

Lydia Bangs Higgins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1677, Samuel Higgins entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to benjamin higgins 8gg and lydia bangs higgins. Samuel Higgins passed away in 1761 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1677

Birth of Samuel Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1761

Death of Samuel Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1677) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Higgins (1677–1761) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 Samuel 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 7 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.
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