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Thomas Higley 1791–1816

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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
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Higley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 11 May 1791 · Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Died 12 May 1816 · Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Father Brewster Higley
Mother Naomi Higley (1761–1850)
Siblings Brewster Higley, Cyrus Higley, Harriet Higley, Harriet Lucy Higley, Joseph Trumbell Higley, Lucius Higley, Susan Higley, Theresa Higley
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Higley was born in 1791 in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States, the child of brewster higley and naomi higley. Thomas Higley passed away in 1816 in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1791
Birth of Thomas Higley in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Birth
1816
Death of Thomas Higley in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Higley

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1522) to Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, USA (1791) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Higley (1791–1816) was born in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States and died in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, United States. 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 Thomas 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 9 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

Brewster Higley
Father
Naomi Higley
1761–1850 · Mother

Thomas Higley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Higley PTP
1791–1816
Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Parents
Unknown
Naomi Higley PTP
1761–1850
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Higley's Descendants

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Thomas Higley PTP 1791–1816