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COL Benjamin J “Ben” Higley

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COL Benjamin J “Ben” Higley Veteran

Birth
Becket, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
4 Jul 1867 (aged 89)
Windham, Portage County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Windham, Portage County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section A, row 7
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The Becket Town Records show that Benjamin Higley entered his active career as a teacher, having taught the district school for several terms. In 1804 he was chosen one of the school committeemen for the town. On the 16th of September, 1802, he married Sally McKowan. Military record can be found in the Book "History of Portage County, Ohio."
The Becket Town Records show that Benjamin Higley entered his active career as a teacher, having taught the district school for several terms. In 1804 he was chosen one of the school committeemen for the town. On the 16th of September, 1802, he married Sally McKowan. Military record can be found in the Book "History of Portage County, Ohio."


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  • Created by: crystal
  • Added: May 26, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27094028/benjamin_j-higley: accessed ), memorial page for COL Benjamin J “Ben” Higley (30 Nov 1777–4 Jul 1867), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27094028, citing Windham Cemetery, Windham, Portage County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by crystal (contributor 46952522).