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Elkanah Higgins 1729–1815

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Birth Date: November 12, 1729

Birth Location: Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Death Date: November 4, 1815

Death Location: Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

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The story of Elkanah Higgins began in 1729 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable). Elkanah Higgins married Sarah Knowles. Elkanah Higgins passed away in 1815 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

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

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

The story of Elkanah Higgins began in 1729 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Family

Elkanah Higgins married Sarah Knowles.

Later Years

Elkanah Higgins passed away in 1815 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
  2. 2
    Record <i>Vital Records of Eastham & Orleans, Massachusetts, vol. 15 - 1913</i> (Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants, Boston)
  3. 3
    Church Records The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1729
Born in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
1815
Died in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Found in 3 Family Trees

Each researcher's tree may show different family connections for this ancestor.