Joseph Higbee was possibly a drummer boy during the Revolution, and one night had the honor of standing guard outside General Washington's tent. Him and his family moved to Randolph County, Missouri, from Kentucky. A church was built on Joseph Higbee's farm, and later a railroad station was made from the church. This was the origin of what is now the city of Higbee, Missouri.
1765
| 1765 • The Pennsylvania Gazette reports that Dr. Huston, the recently instated Distributor of Stamps for the Royal Colony of North Carolina, has resigned his post in protest at the Stamp Act. |
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Age: 23y
1788
Age: 23y
marriageSarah Anderson Kentucky, USA ⇓ Near Lexington. 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1788 • Connecticut ratifies the United States Constitution and becomes the fifth U.S. state. |
1797
Age: 32y
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birth of childNancy Higbee Fayette, Kentucky, USA ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1797 • The Last invasion of Britain begins. French forces under the command of American Colonel William Tate land near Fishguard in Wales. |
1810
Age: 45y
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residenceJessamine County, Kentucky, USA ⇓ The household of Joseph Higbee was only one house away from the homes of Peter and Vincent Higbee. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1810 • 27 – Battle of Grand Port: The French force the British Royal Navy fleet attempting to blockade a harbour on Isle de France (Mauritius) to surrender. |
1820
Age: 55y
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residenceJessamine County, Kentucky, USA ⇓ Joseph and his wife are two pages away from their daughter, the household of John D Bourn. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1820 • The Daoguang Emperor succeeds the throne of the Qing Dynasty in China. |
1830
Age: 65y
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residenceRandolph, Missouri, USA ⇓ The household of Joseph Higbee is directly next to the household of William B Tompkins, whose daughter Paulina married his grandson William Bourne. Tompkins and his wife are aged over 30 and under 40 years, which lines up with their given birth dates. 1 Source ⇓ |
1849
Sep 24
Age: 84y
| 1849 • Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. |