Who was Sarah Higgins?

Sarah Higgins (1706–1766) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Higgins 1706–1766

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 13 Jul 1706 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 17 Nov 1766 · Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA

Father Benjamin Higgins

Mother Sarah Freeman

Siblings Elizabeth Higgins, Experience Higgins, Freeman Higgins, Isaac Higgins, Lois Higgins, Paul Higgins, Priscilla Higgins, Reliance Higgins, Solomon Higgins, Thankful Higgins, Thomas Higgins, Zaccheus Higgins

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Higgins

Sarah Freeman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Higgins began in 1706 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Higgins passed away in 1766 in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1706

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

Birth

1766

Death of Sarah Higgins in Carmel, Putnam, New York, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Higgins

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, Massachusetts, USA (1640) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1706) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Higgins (1706–1766) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Carmel, Putnam, New York, 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 Sarah 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 3 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.