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From: Sharon / Harry Colquhoun <>
Subject: Re: [NJHUNTER] John HIGGINS
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:26:15 -0500


Alison, did you try looking in Mercer County? Hopewell is actually in Mercer County. I have all of the surnames you listed - but - no cigar! I forwarded your message to a couple of Hopewell
cousins, though, and I'm sure they'll come up with something!

Sharon Moore Colquhoun
Belle Mead, NJ

Alison Wallner wrote:

> Hello Listers!
> My mother has been searching for 40 years, and now I have taken over the quest - any clues, help, or suggestions greatly appreciated:
>
> Who is the father of John HIGGINS? b. 25 March 1769 d. 27 June 1841
> m. Priscilla WERT, dau of Henry WERT & Mrs. Elizabeth STILWELL.
>
> Children:
> Mary HIGGINS b. 11 Sept 1796
> Priscilla HIGGINS b. unknown
> Ann HIGGINS b. 28 April 1803 m. JEREMIAH RITTENHOUSE
> Sarah Ann HIGGINS b. 17 Oct 1800 d. 6 Feb 1862 Hopewell
> m. 11 Nov 1820 SAMUEL M. DALRYMPLE
>
> John HIGGINS may be the son of either JEDIAH or JOSHUA (JOSEPH 3, JEDIDIAH 2, RICHARD 1 HIGGINS). Joseph 3 HIGGINS dau Hannah m LOT RITTENHOUSE son of WILLIAM RITTENHOUSE and Catherine HOWELL.
>
> Have searched all the sons of JOSEPH HIGGINS, except for JEDIAH and JOSHUA. Can't locate them, their spouses or children, wills, estates, etc. in Hunterdon Co. Any help greatly appreciated!
>
> Alison Wallner

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