YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Higgins 1603–1674 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1603

Birth Location: Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England

Death Date: 1674

Death Location: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

Father: Edmund Higgins

Mother:

Spouse(s): Lydia Chandler, Mary Yates

Children(s): Benjamin Higgins, Jonathan Higgins

The story of Richard Higgins began in 1603 in Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England. Richard Higgins married Lydia Chandler, Mary Yates, and had children including Benjamin Higgins, Jonathan Higgins. Richard Higgins passed away in 1674 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.

Find more search results for Richard Higgins
RH

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Richard Higgins began in 1603 in Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England.
  • Richard Higgins married Lydia Chandler, Mary Yates, and had children including Benjamin Higgins, Jonathan Higgins.
  • Richard Higgins passed away in 1674 in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Richard Higgins
1603–1674
Birth Place: Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England
Parents
Edmund Higgins
1587–1662
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Higgins's Descendants

1.
RH
Richard Higgins (1 Aug 1603–1674) m. Lydia Chandler (1615–1640) m. Mary Yates (1632–1702)
  1. 1. Benjamin Higgins 1640–1691 m. Lydia Bangs 1642–1706
    1. 1. Samuel Higgins 1677–1761 m. Thankful Mayo 1680–1739 m. Hannah Cole 1681–1717
      1. 1. William Higgins 1719–1785
        1. 1. William Higgins 1750–1785 m. Catherine Davis 1755–1805
      2. 2. Israel Higgins 1706–1788
      3. 3. Theodor Higgins 1707–1752
      4. 4. Iacobod Higgins 1709–
      5. 5. John Higgins 1720–1747
      6. 6. Simeon Higgins 1722–1786
  2. 2. Jonathan Higgins 1637–1711

Richard Higgins's Timeline

4 Records

1603
1 Aug 1603
Birth of Richard Higgins in Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England
Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England
1634
23 Nov 1634
Age 31
Richard Higgins was married in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
1670
1670
Age 67
Richard Higgins resided here in Piscataway
Piscataway
1674
1674
Age 71
Death of Richard Higgins in Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1603
    Event Place: Leominster, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1634
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source: American Marriages Before 1699

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1632
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: Piscataway
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1674
    Event Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE