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Lucy Burwell Higginson 1625–1675 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1625

Birth Location: Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 6 Nov 1675

Death Location: White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Capt Higginson

Mother: Joanna Tokesay

Spouse(s): Gov. Ludwell, William Bernard, Major Burwell, William Ii

Children(s): Philip Ludwell, Jane Ludwell, Lewis Burwell, Philip Ludwell, Nathaniel Burwell, Elizabeth Burwell, Lucy Gwyn, Elizabeth Ii, George Bernard, Lucy BERNARD, Lewis BURWELL, Lucy Ludwell, Hannah Ludwell, Elizabeth Bernard

In 1625, Lucy Burwell Higginson entered the world in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States, born to Capt Robert Kingwell Higginson And Joanna Tokesay. Lucy Burwell Higginson married Gov Philip Ludwell, Major Lewis Burwell, William Bernard, William Woolhouse Bernard Barnard Son Of Francis Ii 2Husb Of Lucy Higginson Ii, and had children including Elizabeth Burwell, Elizabeth Ludwell Bernard, Elizabeth Tokesay Torkesy Bernard Barnard Daughter Of William Woolhouse Bernard Married Thomas Todd Ii Ii, George Woolhouse Bernard Barnard Son Of William Woolhouse Bernard, Hannah Harrison Ludwell, Jane Ludwell, Lewis 1653 Burwell, Lewis Burwell, Lucy Higginson Bernard, Lucy Higginson Bernard Barnard Daughter Of William Woolhouse Bernard Married Gwyn, Lucy Ludwell, Nathaniel Burwell, Philip Ludwell. Lucy Burwell Higginson passed away in 1675 in White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1625, Lucy Burwell Higginson entered the world in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States, born to Capt Robert Kingwell Higginson And Joanna Tokesay.
  • Lucy Burwell Higginson married Gov Philip Ludwell, Major Lewis Burwell, William Bernard, William Woolhouse Bernard Barnard Son Of Francis Ii 2Husb Of Lucy Higginson Ii, and had children including Elizabeth Burwell, Elizabeth Ludwell Bernard, Elizabeth Tokesay Torkesy Bernard Barnard Daughter Of William Woolhouse Bernard Married Thomas Todd Ii Ii, George Woolhouse Bernard Barnard Son Of William Woolhouse Bernard, Hannah Harrison Ludwell, Jane Ludwell, Lewis 1653 Burwell, Lewis Burwell, Lucy Higginson Bernard, Lucy Higginson Bernard Barnard Daughter Of William Woolhouse Bernard Married Gwyn, Lucy Ludwell, Nathaniel Burwell, Philip Ludwell.
  • Lucy Burwell Higginson passed away in 1675 in White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt Higginson
1597–1649
Birth Location: Berkswell, Warwickshire, England
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Joanna Tokesay
1603–1675
Birth Location: Berkeswell, Warwickshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Gov. Ludwell
1635–1723
Birth Location: Bruton, Somerset, England
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William Bernard
1621–
Birth Location: –
WB
Major Burwell
1622–1653
Birth Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
MB
William Ii
1603–1665
Birth Location: Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire, England
WI

Children(s)

Philip Ludwell
1650–1703
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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Jane Ludwell
1665–1746
Birth Location: Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
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Lewis Burwell
1653–1710
Birth Location: Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia Colony
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Philip Ludwell
1672–1726
Birth Location: –
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Nathaniel Burwell
1653–1654
Birth Location: Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
NB
Elizabeth Burwell
1640–1670
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EB
Lucy Gwyn
1660–1675
Birth Location: York County, Virginia
LG
Elizabeth Ii
1658–1700
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia
EI
George Bernard
1655–
Birth Location: Virginia
GB
Lucy BERNARD
1647–1675
Birth Location: York, Virginia, United States
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Lewis BURWELL
1653–1710
Birth Location: Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
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Lucy Ludwell
1670–1716
Birth Location: Pro "Green Springs",James City County,Virginia
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Hannah Ludwell
1701–1749
Birth Location: Bruton Parish, James City, Virginia Colony
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Elizabeth Bernard
1663–1710
Birth Location: Isle of Wright, Virginia Colony
EB

Lucy Higginson's Ancestors

Self
Lucy Higginson
1625–1675
Birth Place: Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Parents
Capt Robert Kingwell Higginson
1597–1649
Berkswell, Warwickshire, England
Joanna Tokesay
1603–1675
Berkeswell, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lucy Higginson's Descendants

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Lucy (Burwell) Higginson (1625–6 Nov 1675) m. Gov. (Philip) Ludwell (5 Jul 1635–1723) m. William Bernard (1621–) m. Major (Lewis) Burwell (1622–19 Nov 1653) m. William (Woolhouse Bernard Barnard, son of Francis II, #2husb of Lucy Higginson) Ii (Apr 1603–31 Dec 1665)
  1. 1. Philip Ludwell 1650–1703 m. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Lee 1652–1653
    1. 1. Philip Ludwell 1671–1725
    2. 2. Hannah (Philadelphia Lee) Ludwell 1682–1754 m. William Ballard 1684–1754 m. William Ballard 1732–1799
      1. 1. Philip Ballard 1704–1778 m. Ann (Or Nancy) JOHNSON 1715–1798
        1. 1. Minerva (Webley) Bullock 1748–1815
        2. 2. Francis (Coleman) Ballard 1744–1823
        3. 3. Larkin (Ballard) ab 1756–1805
        4. 4. Thomas (Ballard) abc 1741–1802
        5. 5. Anne ((BALLARD) VAWTER) ABC 1733–1814
        6. 6. William (Ballard) abc 1740–1799
        7. 7. Moorman (Ballard) ab 1747–1821
        8. 8. Mary ((Ballard) Bowling) ab 1748–
        9. 9. Johnson (Ballard) ab 1750–1849
        10. 10. Ankey ((BALLARD) KEATON) ABC 1745–1842
        11. 11. Elijah (Ballard Sr. GFA) ab 1750–1810 m. Mildred ((Dahoney) Ballard) GMAab 1753–1830
        12. 12. Susannah ((Ballard) Harvey) abc 1753–1845
        13. 13. Thomas (Ballard) abc 1752–1831
        14. 14. Ann BALLARD 1754–1845
        15. 15. Mildred Ballard 1755–1789
        16. 16. Philip BALLARD 1760–1833
        17. 17. Curtis (Ballard) ab 1761–1824
        18. 18. Lucy (Jane) Ballard 1761–1851
        19. 19. Delphia BALLARD 1758–1812
        20. 20. Millie BALLARD 1765–1825 m. John ((ballard)) Bolling 1761–1830
        21. 21. Mary BALLARD 1769–1789
        22. 22. Larkin (Ballard) ab 1764–1840
        23. 23. Elijah BALLARD 1767–1808
        24. 24. William Ballard 1732–1754
        25. 25. Mildred (Milly (Ballard) Watson) ab 1760–1842
        26. 26. Frances (H) Johnson 1750–1845
        27. 27. Mary Johnson 1754–
        28. 28. Bland Ballard 1764–1797
        29. 29. John Ballard 1765–1839
        30. 30. Millie Ballard 1750–1800
        31. 31. Thomas Ballard 1751–1843
        32. 32. Ankey Ballard 1760–1842
        33. 33. Elizabeth Ballard 1752–1754
        34. 34. Lucy Ballard 1754–1828
        35. 35. Millie BALLARD 1763–1844
        36. 36. Sussannah Cox 1753–1853
        37. 37. Zachariah Johnston 1743–1800
        38. 38. Elinor Davis 1732–1840
        39. 39. John Ballard 1710–1787
        40. 40. Elizabeth ("Betty") Ballard 1731–1840
        41. 41. Bland Ballard 1757–1833
        42. 42. David BALLARD 1756–
        43. 43. Mary (Elizabeth) Hardwick 1730–1754
        44. 44. Samuel (E) Ballard 1758–1783
        45. 45. Anne Ballard 1762–
      2. 2. Thomas Ballard 1712–1782 m. Mary ((Powers) Ballard) ab 1722–1779 m. Susannah (Hesson) Ballard) ab 1720–1768 m. Mary ((Powers) Ballard) ab 1722–1779 m. Susanna Hessen 1716–1768
        1. 1. John (Ballard) ab 1745–1779
        2. 2. Thomas (Horace Ballard) ab 1732–1804 m. Elizabeth Smith 1768–1840
        3. 3. Anna (B. (Ballard) Maupin) ab 1732–1768
        4. 4. Frances ((Ballard) Slaughter) ab 1737–1790
        5. 5. David (C. Ballard) ab 1762–1820 m. Elizabeth Huckstep 1748–
        6. 6. Samuel (Ballard) ab 1764–1779
        7. 7. Susanna ((Ballard) Pettit) ab 1742–1803 m. Thomas Lumpkin 1772–1809 m. William (Bramblett) Jr. 1719–1779
        8. 8. Bland (B. Ballard) ab 1746–1809 m. Frances Shiflett 1765–1809 m. Frances SHIFLETT 1765–1809
        9. 9. Mary (Polly (Ballard) Wills) ab 1765–1837
        10. 10. Thomas (Horace) Ballard 1741–1804
        11. 11. Anna (Ann) Ballard 1742–1791
        12. 12. Frances Ballard 1745–1790
        13. 13. Bland (B) Ballard 1746–1809
        14. 14. Rachael Ballard 1758–1829
        15. 15. Frances Ballard 1737–1790
        16. 16. Susanna Ballard 1744–1791
        17. 17. Sarah Ballard 1740–1827
        18. 18. Ann Ballard 1737–1779
        19. 19. Mary Ballard 1738–1743
        20. 20. John Ballard 1755–1830 m. Susannah Cox 1785–1858 m. Elizabeth James 1765–1830
        21. 21. John Ballard 1740–1820
        22. 22. Mary ("Mollie" Polly) Ballard 1765–1837 m. William (Frederick) Wills 1765–1834
        23. 23. William Ballard 1767–1832
        24. 24. Elizabeth Ballard 1735–1811
        25. 25. David (C.) Ballard 1737–1779
        26. 26. David (C. Ballard) ab 1762–1820
        27. 27. PHILIP BALLARD 1735–
        28. 28. WILLIAM BALLARD 1748–1781
        29. 29. Mildred (Or Millie) Ballard 1750–
      3. 3. John (Ballard) ab 1717–1778
      4. 4. Thomas Ballard 1700–1700
      5. 5. William (Ballard) * 1715–1794
      6. 6. Richard (Ballard Sr. ab) Sr 1697–1743
      7. 7. Philadelphia (Ballard) ab 1718–1719
      8. 8. Ambrose (Ballard) ab 1698–1756
      9. 9. James (Ballard) ab 1720–1751
      10. 10. Col. (Robert C) Ballard 1721–1780
      11. 11. Alicia (Ballard) Stanley 1708–1743 m. John Standley 1735–1783 m. Joel (John) Noel 1708–1740 m. JOEL RICE 1708–1740
        1. 1. Tabitha (Rice) Noel 1740–1818
        2. 2. Samual Johnson 1729–1802
        3. 3. Noel Johnson 1729–1802
        4. 4. Tabitha Rice 1740–1818
      12. 12. Anne Ballard 1722–1779
      13. 13. Bathasar Ballard 1714–1792
      14. 14. William Ballard –1794
      15. 15. Catherine Ballard 1722–
      16. 16. Elizabeth Ballard 1723–1723
      17. 17. Anne Ballard 1725–
      18. 18. Philip Ballard 1696–1791
      19. 19. Philadelphia Ballard 1742–1808
      20. 20. John Ballard 1795–1880
      21. 21. Rachel (Moorman) Clark 1714–1794
      22. 22. Alice BALLARD 1697–1743
      23. 23. Delpha Ballard 1718–1719
      24. 24. William Ballard 1706–1750
      25. 25. Levinia ("Lavina") Ballard 1798–1878
      26. 26. Durrett ("Derrett") Ballard 1816–1880 m. Martha Ballard 1822–1880
      27. 27. Mary Ballard 1814–
      28. 28. Garrett ("Garrard") Ballard 1807–1880
      29. 29. James Ballard 1811–1860
      30. 30. Melvina ("Levinia") Ballard 1801–1878
      31. 31. Durrett Ballard 1812–1880
      32. 32. Mary Ballard 1814–
    3. 3. James Lee 1677–1731
    4. 4. Sarah Leigh 1660–1691
    5. 5. Mary Lea 1684–
    6. 6. Richard Lee 1677–1726
    7. 7. John (Leigh or Lea) Lee 1677–1731
    8. 8. Betty Lea 1679–
    9. 9. John Lea 1682–1731
    10. 10. William Lea 1682–1784
    11. 11. Francis Lea 1682–
    12. 12. Hancock Lea 1695–
    13. 13. Mary (Lea) Leigh 1670–
    14. 14. Allister Lea 1682–
    15. 15. James Lea 1706–1792
    16. 16. Elizabeth Lee 1679–1680
    17. 17. Philadelphia Lee 1682–1754
  2. 2. Jane Ludwell 1665–1746
  3. 3. Lewis (1653) Burwell 1653–1710
  4. 4. Philip Ludwell 1672–1726
  5. 5. Nathaniel Burwell 1653–1654
  6. 6. Elizabeth Burwell 1640–1670
  7. 7. Lucy (Higginson Bernard Barnard, daughter of William Woolhouse Bernard, married) Gwyn 1660–1675
  8. 8. Elizabeth (Tokesay Torkesy Bernard Barnard, daughter of William Woolhouse Bernard, married Thomas Todd II) Ii 1658–1700
  9. 9. George (Woolhouse Bernard Barnard, son of William Woolhouse) Bernard 1655–
  10. 10. Lucy (Higginson) BERNARD 1647–1675
  11. 11. Lewis BURWELL 1653–1710
  12. 12. Lucy Ludwell 1670–1716
  13. 13. Hannah (Harrison) Ludwell 1701–1749
  14. 14. Elizabeth (Ludwell -) Bernard 1663–1710

Lucy Higginson's Timeline

4 Records

1625
1625
Birth of Lucy Burwell Higginson in Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
1646
1646
Age 21
Lucy Burwell Higginson was married
None
1665
1665
Age 40
Lucy Burwell Higginson was married in WA
WA
1675
6 Nov 1675
Age 50
Death of Lucy Burwell Higginson in Carters Creek, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Carters Creek, Gloucester, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1625
    Event Place: Fairfield, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The ancestors and descendants of Colonel David Funsten and his wife Susan Everard Meade

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1646

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1665
    Event Place: WA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1652
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1652; Page Number: 266

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Early Immigrants to Virginia from the 1500s and 1600s

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1675
    Event Place: Carters Creek, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The ancestors and descendants of Colonel David Funsten and his wife Susan Everard Meade

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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