YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rutha Lilah Higgins 1793–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1793

Birth Location: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 17 Jun 1862

Death Location: Roebuck, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Higgins

Mother: Martha Skaggs

Spouse(s): John Gwin

Children(s): Kesiah Gwinn, Josiah Gwin, John Gwin, Josiah Ginn, Catherine Gwin

The story of Rutha Lilah Higgins began in 1793 in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Rutha Lilah Higgins married John George Gwin, and had children including Catherine Gwin, John George Baysden Gwin, Josiah Gwin, Josiah M Ginn, Kesiah Savilla Gwinn. Rutha Lilah Higgins passed away in 1862 in Roebuck, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Rutha 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 Rutha Lilah Higgins began in 1793 in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • Rutha Lilah Higgins married John George Gwin, and had children including Catherine Gwin, John George Baysden Gwin, Josiah Gwin, Josiah M Ginn, Kesiah Savilla Gwinn.
  • Rutha Lilah Higgins passed away in 1862 in Roebuck, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rutha Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Rutha Higgins
1793–1862
Birth Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John Higgins
1760–1809
Virginia, United States
Martha Skaggs
1765–1837
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Philemon Higgins
1732–1761
Pennslyvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Ann Ingles
1737–1781
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
James Skaggs
1734–1814
Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Susannah McClung
1724–1813
Virginia, Montgomery, Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Elisha Higgins
1677–1750
Jane Collins
1683–1739
William Inglis
1711–1775
JOHN Ingles
1707–1775
James Skaggs
1700–1798
Rachel Moredock
1697–1784
James McClung
1670–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rutha Higgins's Descendants

1.
RH
Rutha (Lilah) Higgins (5 Feb 1793–17 Jun 1862) m. John (George) Gwin (8 Dec 1794–6 Apr 1852)
  1. 1. Kesiah (Savilla) Gwinn 1821–1879 m. Nathaniel (Vise Jr.) Jr. 1819–1879
    1. 1. Hosea Vice 1840–1909 m. Amanda 1853–1899
      1. 1. H (S) Vise 1869–1956 m. Addie Vise 1878–1924
        1. 1. Jesse (B) Vise 1905–1984 m. Elizabeth (J) Brown 1905–2003
        2. 2. Jessie Vise 1906–
        3. 3. Sidney (Dewey) Vise 1899–1939 m. Eleanor Irenus 1896–1983
        4. 4. Delia Vise 1897–
      2. 2. Minnie (A.) Vise 1874–1887
      3. 3. Iva (Delle) Vise 1877–1941
      4. 4. Ida (May) Vise 1872–1884
      5. 5. Feridon (Augustine) Vise 1867–1952 m. Jane (Asalee Rife) (Vise) 1875–1949
        1. 1. John (Edwin Vise) Sr. 1919–1991
        2. 2. Eunice (Rife Vise) (Potter) 1896–1920
        3. 3. Emily (Paradine Vise (Whittington)) (Lorenz) 1904–1991
        4. 4. Thomas ((Tom) Sidney) Vise 1908–1975
        5. 5. Harry (Harve) Vise 1913–1995
        6. 6. Jennie (Lydia Vise (Jackson)) (Kriewitz) 1906–1983
        7. 7. Anna (Mae Vise) (Hammons) 1910–1997
        8. 8. Feridon (Addison) Vise 1902–1910
        9. 9. Willis (Aubert) Vise 1898–1898
        10. 10. Hosea (Henry) Vise 1897–1897
    2. 2. James (Eber) Vise 1831–1914 m. Sallie E 1845–
      1. 1. Alice (M) Vise 1866–
      2. 2. Coan (R) Vise 1881–
      3. 3. Marion (S) Vise 1884–
    3. 3. Nathaniel (G) Vise 1858–
    4. 4. Margaret (Marquess D) Vise 1852–
    5. 5. Genneta (Armetta (Nettie)) Vise 1844–1922
    6. 6. John (A) Vice 1849–1905
  2. 2. Josiah Gwin 1823–1865
  3. 3. John (George Baysden) Gwin 1815–
  4. 4. Josiah (M) Ginn 1825–1865
  5. 5. Catherine Gwin 1827–1892

Rutha Higgins's Timeline

2 Records

1793
5 Feb 1793
Birth of Rutha Lilah Higgins in Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1862
17 Jun 1862
Age 69
Death of Rutha Lilah Higgins in Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1793
    Event Place: Pacolet, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1862
    Event Place: Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roebuck, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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