Who was Abigail Adams?

Abigail Adams (1751–1793) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Adams 1751–1793

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Jun 1751 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut

Died 3 Jun 1793 · Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father John Adams Jr

Mother Abigail Cleveland (1715–1782)

Siblings Cornelius Adams, Ebenezer Adams, John Adams Iii, Lydia Adams, Mary Adams, Ruth Adams, Samuel Adams Sr

Records

Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 … OneWorldTree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Adams Jr

Abigail Cleveland

1715–1782

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1751, Abigail Adams entered the world in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, born to john adams jr and abigail cleveland. Abigail Adams passed away in 1793 in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1751

Birth of Abigail Adams in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut

Birth

1793

Death of Abigail Adams in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Adams

This ancestor line traces from FRANCE (1000) to Canterbury , Windham, CT, USA (1751) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Adams (1751–1793) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut and died in Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
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