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Betsy Higgins

Nicholas Higgins' wife, mentioned but not seen on page.

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Also known as Betsy Higgins, Betsy

First appearance: xv masters and men

Betsy Higgins first appears in 0014 xv masters and men.

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CRCramptonNHNicholas HigginsJTJohn ThorntonFTFanny ThorntonSJSir John Beres…BHBetsy Higgins

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