Mary
BOWDEN
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Born: 1 July 1706 in York, Maine, New England
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Mary married John HIGGINS 19 February 1725 in York, Maine, New England . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
John HIGGINS was born abt. 1700 in York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach). John died abt. 1733 in York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach).
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John HIGGINSMarriage date: 19 February 1725
Marriage place: York, Maine, New England
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Birth — 17061 July 1706
York, Maine, New England
1725 Marriage / PartnerMary BOWDEN and John HIGGINS 19 February 1725, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
She was 18 years old.
1730 Birth of ChildElizabeth HIGGINS was born 6 May 1730, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
Mary was 23 years old.
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Last updated: 2/28/2026 3:18:06 PM
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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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