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Edward Higby 1684–1775

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Birth Date: August 24, 1684

Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: November 21, 1775

Death Location: Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

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Mother:

Children: Stephen Higby, Sarah Higby

The story of Edward Higby began in 1684 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA. Edward Higby married Rebecca Wheeler, Sarah Davies, and had children including Daniel Higbee, David Higby, Isaac Higby, John Higby, Rebecca Higby, Samuel Higby, Sarah Higby, Stephen Higby, William Higby. Edward Higby passed away in 1775 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Stephen Higby
1730–1812
SH
Sarah Higby
1721–1721
SH

Biography

Early Life

The story of Edward Higby began in 1684 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA.

Family

Edward Higby married Rebecca Wheeler, Sarah Davies, and had children including Daniel Higbee, David Higby, Isaac Higby, John Higby, Rebecca Higby, Samuel Higby, Sarah Higby, Stephen Higby, William Higby.

Later Years

Edward Higby passed away in 1775 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV
  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. 3
    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Marriage Index
  4. 4
    Military Connecticut Soldiers, French and Indian War, 1755-62
  5. 5
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1684
Born in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
1775
Died in Westfield Soc., Nearby, Middletown, CT

Found in 5 Family Trees

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