John "yeoman" Higginson

Source: Clifford L. Stott, "The Higginson Family of Berkeswell, Warwickshire, and Its American Descendants (part 1)," The New England Historical and Genealogical Register 171 (Summer 2017): 181-88

John's father, John Higginson of Berkeswell, Warwickshire, yeoman, was born say 1480. He died between 10 December 1540, when he executed his will, and 4 February 1540/1, when is was proved. He married Joan _____, who was dead by 29 Nov 1573, when the will of their son Thomas referred to his mother Jone as deceased.

Among the children of John and Joan (_____) Higginson, order uncertain, includes this John, the subject of this profile:

John Higginson, living in Cotton in the parish of Wem in 1540. He died in Cotton between 28 Oct. 1575, when he executed his will, and 27 Jan.,1575/6, when his estate was inventoried. He m. Margery _____. John's will mentions his wife and children Jane and Margaret. More than one widow Margery Higginson was buried in Wem.