Higginson, John, 1616-1708
Variant namesJohn Higginson (1616-1708) was the son of noted clergyman, Francis Higginson (1586-1630), who brought his family from Claybrook, Leicestershire, England to New England in 1629. Although the younger Higginson seems never to have been ordained, he was appointed to several ministerial positions: Chaplain at Saybrook Fort, Conn., 1636-1639; Asst. Pastor and Pastor at Guilford, Conn., between 1643 and 1659; Pastor at Salem, 1660. His printed works include: Prefaces for Cotton Mather's _Winter Meditation_ (1693) and _The Everlasting Gospel_ (1700); _Our Dying Saviour's Legacy of Peace to His Discipline In a Troublesome World_ (Boston: Samuel Green, 1686); and others.
From the description of Sermons, 1672-1674. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259417
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| creatorOf | Phillips, Samuel, 1690-1771. Sermons, 1705-1770; bulk: 1734-1770. | Massachusetts Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | First Church (Salem, Mass.). Records, 1629-1748. | Gadsden Public Library | |
| creatorOf | Higginson, John, 1616-1708. Sermons, 1672-1674. | Gadsden Public Library | |
| creatorOf | Higginson family. Papers, 1631-1902, bulk: 1670-1878. | Massachusetts Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Hathorne, William; 1607-1681. William Hathorne Papers, 1670. | Peabody Essex Museum |
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| associatedWith | First Church (Salem, Mass.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hathorne, William; 1607-1681. | person |
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| associatedWith | Phillips, Samuel, 1690-1771. | person |
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Person
Birth 1616-08-06
Death 1708-12-09
