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Joel P Higley 1739–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1739

Birth Location: Simsbury, Connecticut

Death Date: Jul 1820

Death Location: Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Brewster Higley

Mother: Hester Higley

Spouse(s): Eunice Higley

Children(s): Maj Higley***, Electa Williams, Abiah Whitlock, Sophia Stearns, Eunice Knight, Elam Higley

In 1739, Joel P Higley entered the world in Simsbury, Connecticut, born to Brewster Higley And Hester Higley. In 1785, Joel P Higley resided in Granby, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, Joel P Higley resided in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Joel P Higley married Eunice Higley, Mary Higley, and had children including Abiah Whitlock, Elam Higley, Electa Williams, Eunice Knight, Maj Joel Higley, Sophia Stearns. Joel P Higley passed away in 1820 in Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1739, Joel P Higley entered the world in Simsbury, Connecticut, born to Brewster Higley And Hester Higley.
  • In 1785, Joel P Higley resided in Granby, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, Joel P Higley resided in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
  • Joel P Higley married Eunice Higley, Mary Higley, and had children including Abiah Whitlock, Elam Higley, Electa Williams, Eunice Knight, Maj Joel Higley, Sophia Stearns.
  • Joel P Higley passed away in 1820 in Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Higley's Ancestors

Self
Joel Higley
1739–1820
Birth Place: Simsbury, Connecticut
Parents
Brewster Higley
1709–1794
Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Hester Higley
1713–1774
Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Ann Pettibone
1679–1753
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Higley's Descendants

1.
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Joel (P) Higley (1 Aug 1739–Jul 1820) m. Eunice Higley (14 January 1746–1823)
  1. 1. Maj (Joel) Higley*** 1764–1823 m. Cynthia Phelps 1767–1832
    1. 1. Mary ("Polly") Higley 1786–1866
      1. 1. Sarah "Sally" 1809–1880 m. William Suthers 1792–1878
        1. 1. Elletha Suthers 1855– m. George Benson 1851–
  2. 2. Electa Williams 1778–1865
  3. 3. Abiah Whitlock 1768–1827
  4. 4. Sophia Stearns 1782–1873
  5. 5. Eunice Knight 1776–1839
  6. 6. Elam Higley 1783–1837

Joel Higley's Timeline

9 Records

1739
1 Aug 1739
Birth of Joel P Higley in Simsbury, Connecticut
Simsbury, Connecticut
1785
Second Sabbath Mar 1785
Age 46
Joel P Higley resided here in Granby, Connecticut, USA
Granby, Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 51
Joel P Higley resided here in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1800
1800
Age 61
Joel P Higley resided here in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut
Granby, Hartford, Connecticut
1806
1806
Age 67
Joel P Higley resided here in Miscellaneous Township, Gallia County, OH
Miscellaneous Township, Gallia County, OH
1820
1820
Age 81
Joel P Higley resided here in Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States
1820
Jul 1820
Age 81
Death of Joel P Higley in Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America
Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America
1820
6 Jul 1820
Age 81
Joel P Higley - Probate in Meigs, Ohio, USA
Meigs, Ohio, USA
1830
1830
Age 91
Joel P Higley resided here in Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, USA
Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1739
    Event Place: Simsbury, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 321
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1739; Birth city: Simsbury; Birth state: CT
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Second Sabbath Mar 1785
    Event Place: Granby, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Granby, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 469; Image: 639; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Granby, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Granby, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 1; Page: 516; Image: 273; Family History Library Film: 205618

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Miscellaneous Township, Gallia County, OH
    Record Source: Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Salisbury, Meigs, Ohio; Page: 116; NARA Roll: M33_88; Image: 196

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1820
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Court and Probate Records, 1820-1928; General Index, 1824-1972; Probate Place: Meigs, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rutland, Meigs, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Rutland, Meigs, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 135; Page: 259; Family History Library Film: 0337946

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Official records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1820
    Event Place: Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 321
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1739; Birth city: Simsbury; Birth state: CT
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Court and Probate Records, 1820-1928; General Index, 1824-1972; Probate Place: Meigs, Ohio
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1820
    Event Place: Meigs, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Court and Probate Records, 1820-1928; General Index, 1824-1972; Probate Place: Meigs, Ohio

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