Mary Higgs - John Shreve
Researching the Higgs of Fayette and Westmoreland counties, PA. A Mary Higgs surveyed and patented 217 acres called "Springfield" in Fayette county in 1789. In the History of Fayette County, it says that she is the daughter of John Shreve. However, that is NOT the case as demonstrated by the deed from "John Shreves and his wife, Mary (formerly Mary Higgs),of Tyrone township" dated 3 Jun 1795 granting that same 217 acres to Francis Bryan.
Can anyone tell me if this is John Shreve, the son of Israel Shreve -- there are at least two John Shreves claiming that right -- one born in 1762 who married Abigail Ridgeway and another born in 1757 (no wife that I can find).
There are several other Higgs' living in both Fayette and Westmoreland counties at that time. If you have any additional info on either the Shreve or Higgs families, I'd be most appreciative.