Brief Life History of Elisabeth
When Elisabeth Higgs was born in 1754, in Wedmore, Somerset, England, her father, James Higgs, was 27 and her mother, Ann Millard, was 22. She died on 7 April 1754, at the age of 0, and was buried in Wedmore, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
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- Elisabeth Higgs, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Elisabeth Higgs, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
- Elisabeth Higgs, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
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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:
variant of Hicks with voicing of -k-.
variant of Higg, itself from Middle English Higge (a pet form of Hugh), with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Higson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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