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Elizabeth COX

Female 1699 - 1779  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth COX was born in 1699; died in 1779.

    Family/Spouse: John HIGGET. John (son of Gilbert HIGGOTT and Dorothy) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Humphry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1733 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    2. 3. William HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1737; and died.
    3. 4. John HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1738; and died.
    4. 5. Gilbert HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1740; died in 1747.
    5. 6. Joseph HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1743; and died.
    6. 7. Gilbert HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1747; died in 1755.
    7. 8. Ann HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1750; and died.
    8. 9. Gilbert HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1755; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Humphry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Dec 1733 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    The parish register records the baptism with the spelling HIGGET. This spelling is consistent with probable parents and some offspring. Annotated marriage register of Lichfield Cathedral spell HIGGOTT. Actual signature and infilling of marriage licence spells HIGGITT.

    Humphry married Mary TRIGG on 21 Oct 1753 in Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire, England. Mary (daughter of Samuel TRIGG and Sarah SHARPE) was born in 1729; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Samuel HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1754 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 13 Oct 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 11. Gilbert HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1756; and died.
    3. 12. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1758 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Aug 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    4. 13. Ann HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1760 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1825.
    5. 14. Mary HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1762 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    6. 15. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1764 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 26 Oct 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    7. 16. Susanna HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1766 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1825.
    8. 17. Humphry HIGGET  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1768 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    9. 18. John HIGGETT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1770 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 8 Apr 1853 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was buried on 8 Apr 1853.
    10. 19. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1773 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died in 1825.

  2. 3.  William HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1737; and died.

  3. 4.  John HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1738; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Mary HIGGIT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1767; and died.
    2. 21. William HIGGIT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1770; and died.
    3. 22. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1772; and died.
    4. 23. Robert HIGGIT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1775; and died.
    5. 24. Joseph HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1778; and died.

  4. 5.  Gilbert HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1740; died in 1747.

  5. 6.  Joseph HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1743; and died.

  6. 7.  Gilbert HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1747; died in 1755.

  7. 8.  Ann HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1750; and died.

  8. 9.  Gilbert HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1755; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Samuel HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 11 Aug 1754 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 13 Oct 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Samuel Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 13 October 1819 aged 65. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, vicar.

    Samuel married Elizabeth MARSHALL on 25 Dec 1776 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Elizabeth was born in 1756; died in 1839; was buried on 30 Jan 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Humphry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1777 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Nov 1851 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 26. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1782 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 15 Aug 1840 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    3. 27. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1784 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1788.
    4. 28. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1787 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 28 Jun 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    5. 29. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Nov 1788 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    6. 30. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1790 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    7. 31. James HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 7 Jun 1848 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    8. 32. Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    9. 33. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 19 Mar 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  2. 11.  Gilbert HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1756; and died.

  3. 12.  Thomas HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 25 Dec 1758 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Aug 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Thomas Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 11 August 1833, aged 75 years. Cermony performed by Thomas Bonney.

    Occupation: 1818, Hat Manufacturer, Rugeley

    Thomas married Hannah NIXON on 6 Mar 1786 in Cheddleton, Staffordshire, England. Hannah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Gilbert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1786 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Mar 1849 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 35. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1788 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 5 Mar 1789 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    3. 36. Mary HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1789 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 37. Susannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1791 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    5. 38. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 23 Nov 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. 39. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    7. 40. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1795 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Nov 1798 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    8. 41. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1797 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Nov 1799 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    9. 42. Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1797; and died.
    10. 43. Lucy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1800 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    11. 44. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1803 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1851.

  4. 13.  Ann HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 6 Jul 1760 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1825.

    Ann married John COX on 30 Jun 1787 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. John died in 1822. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. William COX  Descendancy chart to this point was born after 1787; and died.

  5. 14.  Mary HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 14 Mar 1762 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    Mary, wife of John Imms, is mentioned in the will of Sarah Higgitt, made 1822. The registers record a marriage between Mary Higgitt and Samuel Myatt in 1786. However, Mary Higgitt is a witness at the marriage of sister Ann in the following year, so there may have been a different Mary at a similar time. Possibly links with William and Hannah (m. 1782).

    Family/Spouse: John IMMS. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 22 Apr 1764 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 26 Oct 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Regsiter of Burials Sarah Higgitt, abode Rugeley, 15 Feb 1825 aged 61. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, vicar. Probate granted 15 July 1825. Index = Calendar Peculiars, Staffordshire, 1510-1858 and held at Lichfield Record Office. The will provides information about her sisters and their husbands. Sarah was a spinster. Cover sheet: Will In the Dean and Chapter Court of Lichfield in the Goods of Sarah Higitt Deceased Appeared Personally John Imms of Rugeley in the County of Stafford (Oil and Calow Man in the same?) Executor named in the last Will and Testament of the said Sarah Higgitt late of Rugeley in the County of Stafford Spinster Deceased; and made Oath, that the Esatet and Effects of the said Deceased, for, or, in respect of which a Probate of the said Will is to be granted exclusive of what the said deceased may have been possessed of, or entitled to as a Trustee for any other person or persons, and not beneficially, but including the Leasehold Estate or Estates for Yeras of the Deceased, if any, whether absolute or Determinable on Lives, and without deducting any thing on account of the Debts, due and owing from the said Deceases are under the value of Three Hundred Pounds of the best of this Deponent's knowledge, information and belief. Sworn on the 15th day of July 1825 John Imms (confident signature)

    This is the last Will and Testament of me Sarah Higgitt of Rugeley in the County of Stafford Spinster. First I direct all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses to be paid and discahrged I give and bequeath unto my sister Ann Cox, Widow all my household Goods Furniture and Effects except my stock in trade clothes plate and linen in and about my Dwellinghouse in Rugeley aforesaid and of which Goods, Furniture and Effects I have already given her and Inventory signed by me for her own benefit. I give to my nephew William Cox and to my Godson and Nephew Thomas Higgitt the sum of five pounds apiece. I give and bequeath the sum of One hundred pounds and also all my Linen plate and wearing apparel unto my three sisters Mary the wife of John Imms Susanna the wife of James Hurrall and the said Ann Cox equally to be divided between them share and share alike and all my stock in trade and debts owing to me in my trade and all other my personal Estate not hereinbefore disposed of I give and bequeath amongst all my Brothers and Sisters that shall be living at the time of my decease equally to be divided between them share and share alike all which legaicies and bequests I direct shall be paid within six calendar months next after my disease. And I direct that the receipt of my sister Susanaa Hurrall alone shall be sufficient discharge to my Executor for any legacy or share of my personal estate which she shall be entitled to by virtue of this my will and I further declare and direct that my Executor shall and may with the consent of the said Susanna Hurrall retain all or any part of the legacies or share of my personal Estate herein bequeathed to her and shall and may pay the Interest and produce thereof for the separate use of the said Susanna Hurrall wherewith her husband shall not intermediate nor shall either the principal or interest be liable to his debts control or disposal and her receipt alone shall from time to time be a sufficient discahrge for the interest or principal or any part thereof respectively And in case such principal or any part thereof shall remain or be in the hands or my Executor at the time of the decease of the said Susanna Hurrall then I direct that the same shall be paid to such person or persons and in such manner as the said Susanna Hurrall by her last Will and Testament or any writing in the nature thereof shall notwithstanding her coverture give or direct the same or any part thereof to be paid and in default of such gift or direction then to the next of kin of the said Susanna Hurrall exclusive of her husband in like manner as if she had died sole and unmarried. And I hereby appoint bthe said John Imms Executor of this my last Will and testament Witness whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal the First day of may in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Two

    Signed sealed and published and declared by the above named Testatuse Sarah higgitt as and for her last Will and testament in the presenece of us who in her presenece at he request and in the presenec of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto: Charles Knight, Chas Gilbert

    Signed by Sarah Higgitt

    at Lichfield 15 July 1825 Let aprobat of this Will be made to John Imms of Rugeley in the County of Stafford, (Colourman?) the sole Executor named therein. Testaure died in Feby last. He being first sworn and alos that the personal Estate will not amount in value to the form of 300 ?


  7. 16.  Susanna HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 30 Mar 1766 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1825.

    Family/Spouse: James HURRALL. James and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 17.  Humphry HIGGET Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 24 Apr 1768 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  9. 18.  John HIGGETT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 26 Dec 1770 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 8 Apr 1853 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was buried on 8 Apr 1853.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials John Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried April 8 1853 aged 83. Ceremony performed by .. Clarkson, Curate.

    John married Hannah WILDING on 16 Jul 1806 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Hannah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 19.  William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 21 Feb 1773 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died in 1825.

    Notes:

    Likely that husband William died 1825 (entry in Parish register almost matches age). Eldest children lived in Wolverhampton which explains the place of abode listed in Burial Register.

    William married Edith PENNELL on 24 Jul 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Edith was born about 1771; died in May 1840. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1793 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1881.
    2. 47. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 4 Apr 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    3. 48. Joseph HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1795 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 10 Dec 1818 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England.
    4. 49. Jenny Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1796 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 12 Apr 1803 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    5. 50. Robert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1798 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 13 May 1834 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. 51. Richard HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1800 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    7. 52. Mary Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1802 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 27 Dec 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    8. 53. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1804 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1881.
    9. 54. James HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1806 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    10. 55. Edith HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1808 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Jul 1811 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    11. 56. Selina HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1810 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    12. 57. Edmund HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1812 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 10 Apr 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  11. 20.  Mary HIGGIT Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1767; and died.

  12. 21.  William HIGGIT Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1770; and died.

  13. 22.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1772; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1793; died in 1793.
    2. 59. Caroline HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1797; and died.

  14. 23.  Robert HIGGIT Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1775; and died.

    Notes:

    Thought to be the origin of the Coventry cluster

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth BUSWELL. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Robert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1800; and died.
    2. 61. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1803; and died.
    3. 62. Frances HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1807; and died.
    4. 63. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1805; and died.

  15. 24.  Joseph HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1778; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah TEAL. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 64. George HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1804; and died.
    2. 65. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1805; and died.
    3. 66. Mary HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1807; and died.
    4. 67. Margaret HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1810; and died.
    5. 68. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814; and died.
    6. 69. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1816; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 25.  Humphry HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1777 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Nov 1851 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    1851 Census

    Civil Parish Rugeley CRO Ref CEN/51/23

    27 Horse Fair Humphrey Higgitt Lodger aged 73 Occupation Pauper Hannah Phillips, Head, aged 66 Born Bromley, Staffordshire Ann Brabbins, Niece, aged 19, born Lichfield John Holden, lodger (pauper) born Shropshire

    He died shortly after the census date

    From Parish Register: Humphry Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried November 16 1851, aged 74. Ceremony performed by .. (vicar).

    From Higgitt database Humphrey and Elizabeth are parents of 4 children in Rugeley and 5 in Tamworth. Whether these are all the same family is not clear. Dates range 1801-1822.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 26.  Thomas HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 1 Jun 1782 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 15 Aug 1840 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Thomas Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried Aug 15, 1840, aged 58 years. Ceremony performed by .. Wetherall, Curate.

    More About THOMAS HIGGITT: Occupation: Bet. 1805 - 1826, Hatter, Rugeley

    Thomas married Hannah RICHARDSON on 20 Feb 1804 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Hannah was born about 1783; died in Apr 1865 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 17 Jul 1811 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 71. James HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1806 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 72. Prudence HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1807 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 73. Mary Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1809; and died.
    5. 74. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1812 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    6. 75. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1814; and died.
    7. 76. Priscilla HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1816; and died.
    8. 77. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 4 Mar 1855 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    9. 78. Richard Francis HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1821 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 23 Sep 1847 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    10. 79. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    11. 80. Lucy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1826; and died.

  3. 27.  William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 Mar 1784 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1788.

  4. 28.  Samuel HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Mar 1787 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 28 Jun 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  5. 29.  William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 2 Nov 1788 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    William married Ann GODWIN on 24 Sep 1810 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Ann and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1811; and died.

  6. 30.  John HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 17 Oct 1790 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    1851 Census, Rugeley

    (56) Marlpits

    John Higgott, Head, Head, aged 60, Hat Manufacturer, born Rugeley Elizabeth Higgott, Wife, aged 58, Wife (place of birth not given) Elizabeth Higgott, daughter, aged 18 (place of birth not given)

    Religion From the minute book of the Independent - Congregational Church in Elmore Lane. List of members starts in 1820, then adds new members each year 1823 John Higgitt 1827 Elizabeth Higgitt both were signatories to the Constitution of the Elmore Lane Church, 9 March 1832 (John = signature, Elizabeth = mark). Members admitted during the pastorate of E.F. Hughes (June 1845-March 1849): Caroline Higgitt, January 2, 1846.

    NB: Congregationalism was started in Rugeley by Samuel Sleigh, a hatter.

    More About JOHN HIGGITT: Occupation: Bet. 1812 - 1851, Hatmaker, Rugeley Religion: 1823, Member, Congregational Church, Rugeley

    John married Elizabeth GODWIN on 25 Oct 1812 in Saint Matthews, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England. Elizabeth was born in 1793; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1813; and died.
    2. 83. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1815 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    3. 84. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1817; and died.
    4. 85. Lucy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1820 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Apr 1821 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    5. 86. George HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1822 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died in Nov 1887 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. 87. Caroline HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1824; and died.
    7. 88. Mary HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 7 Aug 1828 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    8. 89. Martha HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1831 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 20 Jun 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    9. 90. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was christened on 31 Oct 1833 in Providence Chapel, Elmore Lane, Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  7. 31.  James HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 8 Apr 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 7 Jun 1848 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    James married Sarah SAUNDERS on 18 Jul 1814 in Mancetter, , Warwickshire, England. Sarah was born about 1794; died in Jul 1837 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; was buried on 23 Jul 1837 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 91. Samuel HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1816 in Mancetter, , Warwickshire, England; died in 1885 in West Bromwich, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 92. Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1871.
    3. 93. Frances HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1822 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 94. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    5. 95. Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1828 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 22 Jan 1829 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. 96. Jane HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  8. 32.  Ann HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 16 Feb 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  9. 33.  Elizabeth HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (10.Samuel3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 22 Feb 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 19 Mar 1805 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  10. 34.  Gilbert HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 May 1786 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Mar 1849 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Name spelt Higgott on most sources - baptism of children and trade directories. Worked as a hatter during the 1810s and 1820s, becoming an innkeeper in the 1830s. Deceased before 1851 - rest of family in 1851 census (see Mary) Parish Register of Burials Gilbert Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried March 16 1849, aged 62 years. Ceremony performed by .. (vicar)

    Gilbert married Mary HILL on 24 Jun 1817 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Mary was born in 1797 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 97. Catherine HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1818 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    2. 98. Mary Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1819 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 99. Lucy HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1822 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 100. George HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 14 Oct 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    5. 101. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 17 Jul 1827 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    6. 102. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    7. 103. Maria HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1832; and died.
    8. 104. Gilbert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1836 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  11. 35.  John HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 30 Mar 1788 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 5 Mar 1789 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  12. 36.  Mary HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 9 Aug 1789 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Mary married Andrew SHAVER on 17 Mar 1818 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Andrew and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 37.  Susannah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 7 Jul 1791 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    Assumed daughter of Thomas and Hannah. IGI lists parents as Henry and Hannah, but there is no record of a Henry at this time. This is the link to Ray Walker.

    Susannah married John WALKER on 8 May 1815 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 38.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 26 Sep 1792 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 23 Nov 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  15. 39.  Hannah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 23 Feb 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  16. 40.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 13 Dec 1795 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Nov 1798 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  17. 41.  Thomas HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 28 Apr 1797 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Nov 1799 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  18. 42.  Ann HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 28 May 1797; and died.

  19. 43.  Lucy HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 18 Nov 1800 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  20. 44.  Thomas HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Thomas3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 5 Jun 1803 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1851.

    Thomas married Sarah COPE on 5 Jan 1824 in Saint Matthews, Walsall, , Staffordshire, England. Sarah was born in 1801; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 105. Harriet HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 15 Feb 1824 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    2. 106. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 107. Robert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 108. Frederic HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1827 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    5. 109. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1830 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    6. 110. Hannah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1833 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    7. 111. John Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1837 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    8. 112. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1843 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.
    9. 113. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1847 in Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; and died.

  21. 45.  William COX Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ann3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born after 1787; and died.

  22. 46.  William HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 3 May 1793 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1881.

    Notes:

    Appears to be link between Rugeley and Teesside. In the 1881 census, Edmond Higgitt, born 1827, Wolverhampton, is living in Stockton (where several Higgitt's reside today). No record of an Edmond is found for William and Harriett but seems to be most likely family in area.

    William Higgitt listed as hatter and capmaker, 1828-9 in Darlington St, 1833 in High-green. Bridgens Directory of Wolverhampton and District, 1828-9 and 1833.

    William and Joseph (brothers) are only Higgitt's mentioned in Wolverhampton.

    Bankruptcy Case:

    The Times Wednesday 29 February 1832

    Bankruptcies

    William Higgitt, Wolverhampton, hatter, [to surender on] March 8, [hearing on] April 10 at 12 o'clock in Littleton Arms Inn, Penkridge, Staffordshire: solicitor, Mr Dove, Carey-street, Lincoln's-inn.

    More About WILLIAM HIGGITT: Occupation: 1828, Hatter and Capper, Wolverhampton

    William married Harriet HOLLIS on 30 Aug 1819 in Bushbury, , Staffordshire, England. Harriet was born in 1798; died in 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 114. William Henry HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1820 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    2. 115. Edward HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1822 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 116. Alfred HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1823 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    4. 117. Fredrick HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1826 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    5. 118. Elizabeth Harriet HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1830 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  23. 47.  Samuel HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 23 Mar 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 4 Apr 1794 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  24. 48.  Joseph HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 29 Mar 1795 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 10 Dec 1818 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials 1813-1841

    Joseph Higgitt, abode Wolverhampton, buried Rugeley, 10 December 1818 aged 24. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, vicar.

    Predeceased birth of daughter. Appears to have moved to Wolverhampton around same time as elder brother William, who was a hatter and capmaker.

    Family/Spouse: Jane MORRIS. Jane and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 119. Louisa Morris HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1819 in Wolverhampton, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

  25. 49.  Jenny Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 11 Dec 1796 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 12 Apr 1803 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  26. 50.  Robert HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 26 Dec 1798 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 13 May 1834 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Robert Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 13 May 1834 aged 35 years. ceremony performed by B. Elliott Percy.


  27. 51.  Richard HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 27 Apr 1800 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Notes:

    Bankruptcies (assumed this Richard, but could be Richard Francis, born 1821)

    The Times Wednesday 24 July 1844 And Saturday 27 July 1844

    (information repeated in both editions)

    Insolvents (Petitioners) Richard Higgitt, Rugeley, Staffordshire, hatter

    Richard married Mary PARRISH on 3 Sep 1827 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 120. William HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1828 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.
    2. 121. Sarah HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1830 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 122. Elizabeth HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1834 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 30 May 1834 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.
    4. 123. Richard HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1835 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 16 Oct 1846 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

  28. 52.  Mary Ann HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 16 Apr 1802 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 27 Dec 1825 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Parish Register of Burials Mary Ann Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 27 Dec 1825, aged 23 years. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, Vicar.

    (Assumed this Mary Ann by correspondence of age)


  29. 53.  Samuel HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 29 Jan 1804 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died before 1881.

    Notes:

    1851 Census

    (6) Upper Brook Street Samuel Higgitt, Head, Hatter employs one man; aged 47, born Rugeley Emma (do), Wife; aged 37, born Tamworth Henry Kitchen, Lodger; Journeyman mason; aged 41, Cumberland, Workington John Lister, Lodger; Journeyman mason; aged 39, Berwick upon Tweed George Brown, Lodger; Journeyman carpenter, aged 27, Stafford, Longton Joseph Agnold (?), Lodger; General Servant, aged 17, Stafford, Colwick

    1881 Census

    Dwelling: 38 Church Street Census Place: Rugeley, Stafford, England Source: FHL Film 1341665 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2778 Folio 127 Page 29 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Emma HIGGITT W 66 F Wiggington, Stafford, England

    Family/Spouse: Emma. Emma was born in 1814 in Tamworth, , Staffordshire, England; died in 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  30. 54.  James HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 22 Apr 1806 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    James married Marianne DUCKET on 29 Dec 1829 in Lichfiled, Saint Chad, England. Marianne and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 124. Joseph HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1832 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    2. 125. William Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1834 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.
    3. 126. Edmund HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1835 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died after 1881.

  31. 55.  Edith HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Dec 1808 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 11 Jul 1811 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    High levels of child mortality in mid 1811. Edith buried one week before sister Selina. Son of Thos. and Hannah also buried May 1811

    More About EDITH HIGGITT: Burial: July 17, 1811, Rugeley, Staffordshire


  32. 56.  Selina HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 21 Oct 1810 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; and died.

    Selina married William ROWLEY on 23 Sep 1830 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 57.  Edmund HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (19.William3, 2.Humphry2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 29 Nov 1812 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England; died on 10 Apr 1826 in Rugeley, , Staffordshire, England.

    Notes:

    Edmund Higgitt, abode Rugeley, buried 10 Apr 1826, aged 13 years. Ceremony performed by Charles Inge, Vicar.


  34. 58.  Samuel HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (22.Sarah3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1793; died in 1793.

  35. 59.  Caroline HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (22.Sarah3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1797; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Robert JACKSON. Robert and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  36. 60.  Robert HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1800; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Phoebe TREDWELL. Phoebe and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 127. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1823; died in 1832.
    2. 128. Mary Ann HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1825; and died.
    3. 129. Robert HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826; died in 1881.
    4. 130. George HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1829; and died.
    5. 131. Thomas HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832; and died.
    6. 132. Mark HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838; died in 1876.
    7. 133. John HIGGITT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841; and died.

  37. 61.  John HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1803; and died.

  38. 62.  Frances HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1807; and died.

    Family/Spouse: William WARD. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  39. 63.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (23.Robert3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1805; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas BENTON. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  40. 64.  George HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (24.Joseph3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1804; and died.

  41. 65.  Sarah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (24.Joseph3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1805; and died.

  42. 66.  Mary HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (24.Joseph3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1807; and died.

  43. 67.  Margaret HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (24.Joseph3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1810; and died.

  44. 68.  Hannah HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (24.Joseph3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1814; and died.

  45. 69.  Elizabeth HIGGITT Descendancy chart to this point (24.Joseph3, 4.John2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1816; and died.


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