Abel Gardner 1702–1771
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Abel Gardner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1702, Abel Gardner entered the world in Nantucket, Massachusetts, born to nathaniel gardner and abigail coffin. Abel Gardner married priscilla coffin, and had children including abel gardner, abigail gardner 5th cousin 7x removed c, elizabeth gardner, enoch gardner, ephraim gardner, eunice gardner, james gardner, joshua gardner, nathaniel gardner, phebe gardner, priscilla gardner, sarah gardner, shubael gardner. Abel Gardner passed away in 1771 in Nantucket, MA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record "A Genealogical Memoir of the Coffin Family" Compiled by N.W. Coffin, Esq. of Boston, from NEHGS website 11-18-2002
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Abel Gardner
This ancestor line traces from Butlers, Parish of Brixton, Co. Devonshire, England (1536) to Nantucket, Massachusetts (1702) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Abel Gardner (1702–1771) was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts and died in Nantucket, MA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Abel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Abel Gardner's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record