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Betsey Rich Freeman 1809–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jul 1809

Birth Location: Massachusetts

Death Date: Jul 1895

Death Location: Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Edmund Freeman

Mother: Priscilla Rich

Spouse(s): John Higgins

Children(s): John Jr, Edmund Higgins, Freeman Higgins, Lilla Higgins, Freeman Higgins, Addie Higgins

The story of Betsey Rich Freeman began in 1809 in Massachusetts. In 1850, Betsey Rich Freeman resided in Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1855, Betsey Rich Freeman resided in Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Betsey Rich Freeman married John S Higgins, and had children including Addie A W Higgins, Edmund F Higgins, Ella F Higgins, Freeman Higgins, John S Higgins Jr, Lilla Higgins, Lillie R Higgins, Lizie S Higgins, Mary J Higgins, Richard R Higgins. Betsey Rich Freeman passed away in 1895 in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Betsey Rich Freeman began in 1809 in Massachusetts.
  • In 1850, Betsey Rich Freeman resided in Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1855, Betsey Rich Freeman resided in Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Betsey Rich Freeman married John S Higgins, and had children including Addie A W Higgins, Edmund F Higgins, Ella F Higgins, Freeman Higgins, John S Higgins Jr, Lilla Higgins, Lillie R Higgins, Lizie S Higgins, Mary J Higgins, Richard R Higgins.
  • Betsey Rich Freeman passed away in 1895 in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Betsey Freeman's Ancestors

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Betsey Freeman
1809–1895
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Parents
Edmund Freeman
1780–1870
Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Priscilla Rich
1780–1812
Grandparents
Edmund Freeman
1757–1831
Wellfleet
Ruth Wiley
1757–1840
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Freeman
1733–1807
Thankful Higgins
1738–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Freeman
1688–1760
Abigail Young
1688–1781

Betsey Freeman's Descendants

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Betsey (Rich) Freeman (10 Jul 1809–Jul 1895) m. John (S) Higgins (18 July 1808–29 July 1866)
  1. 1. John (S Higgins) Jr 1831–1833
  2. 2. Edmund (F) Higgins 1839–1841
  3. 3. Freeman Higgins 1854–1855
  4. 4. Lilla Higgins 1849–1852
  5. 5. Freeman Higgins 1842–1853
  6. 6. Addie (A W) Higgins 1837–1867

Betsey Freeman's Timeline

5 Records

1809
10 Jul 1809
Birth of Betsey Rich Freeman in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1850
1850
Age 41
Betsey Rich Freeman resided here in Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 46
Betsey Rich Freeman resided here in Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1878
1878
Age 69
Betsey Rich Freeman resided here in Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
1895
Jul 1895
Age 86
Death of Betsey Rich Freeman in Melrose, Massachusetts, USA
Melrose, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1809
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 294
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_335; Page: 160A; Image: 326
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Freeman Genealogy : Freeman, Frederick in three parts, Viz : I Memorial of Edmund Freeman of Sandwi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Boston Ward 4, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_335; Page: 160A; Image: 326

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Malden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1895
    Event Place: Melrose, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 294
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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