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Abial Shaw 1662–1739

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abial Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Oct 1662 · Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Died 21 Dec 1739 · Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Father Joseph Shaw (1635–1720)
Mother Elizabeth Partridge
Spouse Thomas Brown (1657–1744)
Children Ebenezer Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Joseph Brown, Josiah Brown, Sarah Brown, Thomas Brown
Siblings Caleb Shaw, Elizabeth Shaw, Grace Davis, Josiah Shaw, Samuel Shaw, Sarah Shaw

Researchers connected through Abial Shaw 1662–1739

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Biography

In 1662, Abial Shaw entered the world in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, born to joseph shaw and elizabeth partridge. Abial Shaw married thomas brown, and had children including ebenezer brown, elizabeth brown, joseph brown, josiah brown, sarah brown, thomas brown. Abial Shaw passed away in 1739 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  2. 2
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Abial Shaw in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Birth
1739
Death of Abial Shaw in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abial Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1600) to Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States (1662) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abial Shaw (1662–1739) was born in Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States and died in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abial 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Abial Shaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abial Shaw PTP
1662–1739
Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Parents
Joseph Shaw PTP
1635–1720
Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abial Shaw's Descendants

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Abial Shaw PTP 1662–1739 m. Thomas Brown PTP 1657–1744
  1. 1. Thomas Brown PTP 1657–1744