Ann Higson

Brief Life History of Ann

Ann Higson was born about 1740, in Lancashire, England. She married James Mort on 28 May 1765, in Leigh, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. She died in September 1769, in Tyldesley cum Shakerley, Lancashire, England, at the age of 30, and was buried in Deane, Lancashire, England.

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Family Time Line

James Mort
1740–
Ann Higson
1740–1769
Marriage: 28 May 1765
Mary Mort
1765–1875
Betty Mort
1768–1803
Robert Mort
1769–

Sources (5)

  • Ann Higson, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • Ann, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
  • Ann in entry for Martha Mort, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

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World Events (2)

1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

1754 · Seven Years' War

The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Higg + son (see Higgs ). Higg(e) was a variant of Hikke, usually a pet form of Richard or Hugh .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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