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Sarah Higgins 1757–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1757

Birth Location: Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Death Date: 1838

Death Location: Massachusetts, USA

Father: Enoch Higgins

Mother: Mary Atkins

Spouse(s): Nathan Harding

Children(s): SARAH HARDING, Priscilla Harding, Cornelius Harding

The story of Sarah Higgins began in 1757 in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. In 1820, Sarah Higgins resided in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1838, Sarah Higgins resided in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Sarah Higgins married Nathan Harding, and had children including Cornelius Harding, Priscilla Harding, Sarah Harding. Sarah Higgins passed away in 1838 in Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah Higgins began in 1757 in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
  • In 1820, Sarah Higgins resided in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1838, Sarah Higgins resided in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
  • Sarah Higgins married Nathan Harding, and had children including Cornelius Harding, Priscilla Harding, Sarah Harding.
  • Sarah Higgins passed away in 1838 in Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Enoch Higgins
1730–1807
Birth Location: Truro, Massachusetts
EH
Mary Atkins
1735–1807
Birth Location: –
MA

Spouses(s)

Nathan Harding
1752–1841
Birth Location: Wellfleet
NH

Children(s)

SARAH HARDING
1781–1826
Birth Location: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
SH
Priscilla Harding
1784–1866
Birth Location: Wellfleet
PH
Cornelius Harding
1794–
Birth Location: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
CH

Sarah Higgins's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Higgins
1757–1838
Birth Place: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Parents
Enoch Higgins
1730–1807
Truro, Massachusetts
Mary Atkins
1735–1807
Grandparents
Eleazer (Higgins) Sr
1697–1743
Eastham, Barnstable, MA
Sarah Rush
1695–
Joseph Atkins
1700–
Great-Grandparents
Richard Higgins
1664–1732
Sarah Hamblen
1671–1774
Joseph Atkins
1680–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Higgins
1642–
Lydia Bangs
1642–
John Hamlin
1644–1718
Sarah Bearse
1646–

Sarah Higgins's Descendants

1.
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Sarah Higgins (2 Feb 1757–1838) m. Nathan Harding (8 Apr 1752–29 May 1841)
  1. 1. SARAH HARDING 1781–1826 m. Nathaniel Wight 1782–
    1. 1. Thomas (Harding) Wight 1808–1884 m. Rachel Whitten 1812–1856
      1. 1. Electa Wight 1845–1900 m. Russell (George) Hamblin 1844–1926
        1. 1. Arlettie (Anna) Hamlin 1885–1955 m. Alphius (Boody) Curtis 1867–1933
        2. 2. Ernest (P.) Hamlin 1878–
        3. 3. Leland (L.) Hamblin 1879–1953 m. Syvella (P) King 1892–1976
        4. 4. Mildred (M.) Hamlin 1881–1956 m. Edward (W) Maccallum 1867–1950 m. Frederick (L) Boardman 1869–1918
        5. 5. Mary (Rachel) Hamlin 1883–1910 m. Walter (Hastings) Bohn 1875–
      2. 2. Clark (C.) Wight 1835–1895 m. Nancy (Jane (Jane)) Fernald 1838–1895
        1. 1. Emma (L) Wight 1856–1938 m. George (H) Ladd 1863– m. Dana (C) Healey 1850–
      3. 3. Nancy (C.) Wight 1837–1872
      4. 4. Henryetta (E) Wight 1840–
      5. 5. William (Prescott) Wight 1848–1852
    2. 2. William Wight 1806–1846
      1. 1. William (Fletcher) Wight 1834–1909
    3. 3. Hannah Wight 1802–
  2. 2. Priscilla Harding 1784–1866
  3. 3. Cornelius Harding 1794–
    1. 1. Henry (Snow) Harding 1825–1873 m. Martha (C) Higgins 1832–
    2. 2. Eliza Harding 1822–1861 m. William (A) Holbrook 1820–
      1. 1. William (T.) Holbrook 1848– m. Abby (M) Hodges 1847–
        1. 1. Albert (A.) Holbrook 1872–

Sarah Higgins's Timeline

5 Records

1757
2 Feb 1757
Birth of Sarah Higgins in Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 63
Sarah Higgins resided here in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1838
Abt 1838
Age 81
Sarah Higgins resided here in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
1838
1838
Age 81
Death of Sarah Higgins in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1838
5 Sep 1838
Age 81
Sarah Higgins - Probate in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1757
    Event Place: Wellfleet, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Page: 202; NARA Roll: M33_47; Image: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1838
    Event Place: Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1686-1894; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Barnstable County)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1686-1894; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Barnstable County)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1838
    Event Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1686-1894; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Barnstable County)
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