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Joshua Higgins 1695–1768 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 December 1695

Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1768

Death Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Richard Higgins

Mother: Sarah Hamlin

Spouse(s): Ruth Twining

Children(s): Ruth Higgins, Sarah Higgins, Zacheus Higgins, William Higgins, Esther Higgins, Hannah Higgins

The story of Joshua Higgins began in 1695 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1767, Joshua Higgins resided in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Joshua Higgins married Ruth Twining, and had children including Esther Higgins, Hannah Higgins, Joshua Higgins, Rachel Higgins, Ruth Higgins, Sarah Higgins, William Higgins, Zacheus Higgins. Joshua Higgins passed away in 1768 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joshua Higgins began in 1695 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1767, Joshua Higgins resided in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
  • Joshua Higgins married Ruth Twining, and had children including Esther Higgins, Hannah Higgins, Joshua Higgins, Rachel Higgins, Ruth Higgins, Sarah Higgins, William Higgins, Zacheus Higgins.
  • Joshua Higgins passed away in 1768 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Higgins
1664–1732
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
RH
Sarah Hamlin
1671–1734
Birth Location: Barnstable Town, Massachusetts, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

Ruth Twining
1699–1793
Birth Location: Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
RT

Children(s)

Ruth Higgins
1725–1784
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
RH
Sarah Higgins
1721–1767
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, MA
SH
Zacheus Higgins
1727–1817
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, MA
ZH
William Higgins
1734–
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
WH
Esther Higgins
1738–1793
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
EH
Hannah Higgins
1730–
Birth Location: –
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Joshua Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Higgins
1695–1768
Birth Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Richard Higgins
1664–1732
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Hamlin
1671–1734
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Higgins
1640–1691
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Lydia Bangs
1642–1709
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Johnathan (J) Hamlin
1644–1718
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Bearse
1646–1712
Barnstable County, New Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Richard Higgins
1603–1675
Lydia Chandler
1613–1651
Edward *
1591–1678
Rebecca GGM)
1611–1655
James Hamblin
1606–1690
Ann 'sctengam
1608–1690
Augustine Capt
1618–1686
Mary Hyanno
1624–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Higgins
1570–
Edmund Chandler
1588–1662
Elizabeth Alden
1591–1738
John GG
1567–1632
Jane GG
1567–1632
pp HUBBARD
1570–1646
Margaret Dewey
1574–1633
Giles Hamblin
1590–1689
Ashley
1595–
Edmund Scott
1562–1642
Agnes (Scott)
1564–1658
Gauche Bearse
1592–1618
Rebecca Matchowich
1596–1618
Chief Ihayannough
1565–1622

Joshua Higgins's Descendants

1.
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Joshua Higgins (5 December 1695–1768) m. Ruth Twining (27 August 1699–2 June 1793)
  1. 1. Ruth Higgins 1725–1784 m. Eleazer Rogers 1726–1780
    1. 1. Joanna ((Johanah) Rogers (6) GGM) 1747–1817 m. Asa (Nickerson (DNA) (5\16) Wampanoag) 1741–1817
      1. 1. Sarah Nickerson 1769–1867 m. Phineas Nickerson –1794 m. Watson Nickerson 1770–1870
        1. 1. Abigail Nickerson 1792–1856 m. Alexander Nickerson 1786–1867
        2. 2. Matilda Nickerson 1806–1887 m. Isaiah Nickerson 1803–1882
  2. 2. Sarah Higgins 1721–1767 m. Richard (Rogers 4th) Ggf 1728–1761
    1. 1. Gideon Rogers 1748–1836 m. Eunice Snow 1750–
      1. 1. Fanny Rogers 1793–1863
    2. 2. Sarah Rogers 1753– m. Jonathan Twining 1750–
    3. 3. Phebe Rogers 1755– m. Edward Cole 1750–
      1. 1. Spooner (A) Cole 1799–1859 m. Betsey Storkey 1801–
    4. 4. Peninah Rogers 1757– m. David Nickerson 1760–
    5. 5. Hezekiah (P) Rogers 1751–1832 m. Ruth Rogers 1756– m. Mary Yates 1754–
      1. 1. Betsey Rogers 1800–1868
    6. 6. Richard Rogers 1759–
  3. 3. Zacheus Higgins 1727–1817 m. Mercy Crosby 1728–1772
    1. 1. Mercy Highins 1752–1842 m. Joshua Rogers 1749–1842
      1. 1. Zenas Rogers 1794–1881
  4. 4. William Higgins 1734– m. Abigail Mayo 1732– m. Elizabeth Young 1737–
    1. 1. Abigal Higgins 1758– m. Thomas Snow 1750–1804
      1. 1. Thomas Snow 1791–1852
  5. 5. Esther Higgins 1738–1793 m. Edmund Higgins 1740–1793
    1. 1. Rachel Higgins 1770–1832
    2. 2. Ruth (Taylor) Higgins 1776–1809
    3. 3. Josiah Higgins 1762–1822
    4. 4. Jonathan Higgins 1773–1794
    5. 5. Hannah Higgins 1767–
    6. 6. Dorcas Higgins 1765–1812
    7. 7. Martha Higgins 1778–
  6. 6. Hannah Higgins 1730–

Joshua Higgins's Timeline

6 Records

1695
3 December 1695
Birth of Joshua Higgins in Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
1695
5 December 1695
Birth of Joshua Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1767
Abt 1767
Age 72
Joshua Higgins resided here in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
1767
17 Jul 1767
Age 72
Joshua Higgins - Probate in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1768
1768
Age 73
Death of Joshua Higgins in Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
1768
1768
Age 73
Death of Joshua Higgins in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 December 1695
    Event Place: Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 December 1695
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1767
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Eastham, Massachusetts Bay, British America, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1767
    Event Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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