He went up to Cambridge at an early age and entered St John's College, being ordained as a Deacon in 1814 and a Priest in 1815,[2] having been admitted to the BA on the 21 January 1815.
In this case, William Robson, of Finchley, had donated money to the College in 1637 to benefit two poor students (sizars) yearly on behalf of the Company of Salters, with sons of Brothers to have preferential treatment.
Higton was therefore exempt from paying college fees and charges but was only admitted into Halls in preparation for his exams.
[5] On 18 March 1823 Higton also succeeded to the stipendiary curacy of Checkley, John Barton Phillips, of Heath House, matching the Stipend of Croxden.
He was presented with a Silver Salver, and other plate, by Thomas Hutchinson in 1839 as a testimony to his private worth, and faithful ministry.
He was a keen Water Colour Artist, exhibiting at the Royal Manchester Institution on a number of occasions, and was a Founding Member of the Art Union of London.