Rough draft.[1]
Benedict Leonard Higdon. [2][3]
Born 06 AUG 1738. Trinity Parish, Charles, Maryland. [4][5]
Benedict was born in 1738. He passed away in 1775.
Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q298-98HF : 24 February 2016), William Higden in entry for Benedit Leonard Higden, 06 Aug 1738; citing Birth, Newport, Charles, Maryland, United States, various libraries, churches, historical and national societies, private and public records; FHL microfilm 13,204.[1]
"Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F48M-HHQ : 12 December 2014), Wm. Higden in entry for Benedict Leonard Higden, 06 Aug 1738; citing TRINITY PARISH,CHARLES,MARYLAND; FHL microfilm 13,759.[2]
Church records indicate that this Benedict Leonard Higdon is the son of William Higdon and Jane. Furthermore, the William Higdon who is his father is speculated to be the son of John Higton/Higdon, the Planter, and his wife Millicent Menesenca Unknown mentioned in John's Will.
Maryland, Church Records, 1668-1995, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q298-98HF : 24 February 2016), William Higden in entry for Benedit Leonard Higden, 06 Aug 1738; citing Birth, Newport, Charles, Maryland, United States, various libraries, churches, historical and national societies, private and public records; FHL microfilm 13,204.
"Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F48M-HHQ : 12 December 2014), Wm. Higden in entry for Benedict Leonard Higden, 06 Aug 1738; citing TRINITY PARISH,CHARLES,MARYLAND; FHL microfilm 13,759.
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His son of the same name also lived and died in Maryland and never went to North Carolina, see here: https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I104406&tree=Tree1
edited by Laurie (Higdon) Segers