GREENERPASTURE Free Family History Since 1999

flag female ancestor  Rachel  HIGBY

Born
18 February 1760 ,  Sheffield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
11 March 1847 ,  Winchester, Connecticut, USA
View Family Tree Pedigree Chart Family Group Life & Records

Parents & Family of Rachel HIGBY

Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Rachel HIGBY.

Parents
Father unknownMother unknown
Grandparents
Explore grandparents
Spouse & Children
View family relationships1 recorded relationship(s)
Family Tree
Open family treeView pedigree chart


Born: 18 February 1760 in Sheffield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown


Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Rachel  married  Richard LOOMIS 30 May 1780 in Torrington, Crown Colony of Connecticut .  Richard LOOMIS  was born 25 December 1758 in Torrington, Connecticut, USA.  Richard died 9 August 1826 in Columbia, Connecticut, USA.  Richard was the child of Abner LOOMIS and Sarah GRANT.

Rachel HIGBY died 11 March 1847 in Winchester, Connecticut, USA .
Details of the family tree of Rachel appear below.

Spouse & Children of Rachel HIGBY

Rachel HIGBY married Grave has been locatedAmerican Revolutionary War Soldier flag male ancestor Richard LOOMIS
Marriage date: 30 May 1780
Marriage place: Torrington, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Richard LOOMIS was the child of Abner LOOMIS and Sarah GRANT

Children of Richard LOOMIS and Rachel HIGBY

No children are currently listed for this couple.



Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Rachel HIGBY.


Life & Records

Photos, life events, and historical records for Rachel HIGBY.

How to read this timeline
Records about Rachel HIGBY and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
BirthBirth — 1760
18 February 1760
Sheffield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
News1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)
News1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)
News1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)
News1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)
News1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)
marriage1780 Marriage / Partner
Rachel HIGBY and Richard LOOMIS 30 May 1780, Torrington, Connecticut, USA

She was 20 years old.
Invention 1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
News1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)
News1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)
U.S. President1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

George Washington Genealogy
News1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)
Invention 1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)
U.S. President1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy
Invention 1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)
U.S. President1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson Genealogy
News1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)
News1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)
U.S. President1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States
NewsThe War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Invention 1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)
U.S. President1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States
Invention 1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)
Invention 1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)
U.S. President1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States
Invention 1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)
News1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.
1826 Death of Spouse/Partner
Richard LOOMIS died 9 August 1826, Columbia, Connecticut, USA
Invention 1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)
News1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.
Invention 1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)
U.S. President1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States
News1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears
U.S. President1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States
Invention 1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
News1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States
NewsFrom the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
U.S. President1841 - William Henry Harrison becomes President of the United States
U.S. President1841 - John Tyler becomes President of the United States
Invention 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Invention 1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
U.S. President1845 - James Knox Polk becomes President of the United States
DeathDeath — 1847
11 March 1847
Winchester, Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 87.
RECORD HISTORY

Record added: 2/16/2022 1:36:47 PM
Last updated: 2/16/2022 1:37:22 PM

MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE

Explore Rachel HIGBY's Family & History

View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.

Pedigree Chart
Pedigree Chart

Prefer a printed chart?
Large-print blank pedigree chart (6 generations / 64 names)
Family Group Record
Family Group Record

Prefer a printed worksheet?
Large-print two-sided family group sheets
Did You Know?The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)

1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state

BIRTHPLACE

Explore Rachel HIGBY's Birthplace

Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.

Sheffield, Province of Massachusetts Bay

KEEP SEARCHING

Not the ancestor you were looking for?

Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.

Search for a Person by Name

Enter as much of the name as you know.

Search by Place

Enter a place and choose a match from the suggestions.


RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES

Continue Researching Rachel Higby

Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.

GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES

Gifts & Resources Related to Sheffield, Massachusetts

Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.

GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP

Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop

Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.

Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal Shop this item
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug Shop this item
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag Shop this item
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet Genealogy Definition Car Magnet Shop this item

See You in the Morning Massachusetts: A rhyming bedtime story all about what makes Massachusetts Unique!
The Massachusetts Chronicles: The History of Massachusetts from Earliest Times to the Present Day
Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
History of Colonial America: A Captivating Guide to the Colonial History of the United States, Puritans, Anne Hutchinson, the Pilgrims, Mayflower, Pequot War, and Quakers
The Berkshires Cookbook: Farm-Fresh Recipes from the Heart of Massachusetts
American Cookery: The Historic Colonial Cookbook First Published in 1796
More places to shop
Visit the GreenerPasture storeBrowse genealogy-related items on AmazonSee today's Amazon deals

MASSACHUSETTS Genealogy Mug – My Ancestors Came From Massachusetts – Cranberries, Baked Beans and New England Heritage – Massachusetts Ancestry Gift
DISCUSSION & CORRECTIONS

Questions, Corrections & New Information

Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Rachel HIGBY.

When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.