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Abigail Ashburn 1701–1754

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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 Abigail Ashburn 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Apr 1701 · Milford, New Haven, Connecticut
Died 04 Nov 1754 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
Spouse Caleb Ball
Children Abigail Ball, Caleb Ball Jr, David Ball, Hezekiah Ball, Joseph Ball, Mabel Ball, Mary Ball, Moses Ball, Oliver Ball, Sarah Ball

Researchers connected through Abigail Ashburn 1701–1754

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Biography

The story of Abigail Ashburn began in 1701 in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut. Abigail Ashburn married caleb ball, and had children including abigail ball, caleb ball jr, david ball, hezekiah ball, joseph ball, mabel ball, mary ball, moses ball, oliver ball, sarah ball. Abigail Ashburn passed away in 1754 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Abigail Ashburn in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut
Birth
1720
Abigail Ashburn was married in Connecticut, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1754
Death of Abigail Ashburn in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Ashburn

This ancestor line traces from New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1645) to Milford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1701) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Ashburn (1701–1754) was born in Milford, New Haven, Connecticut and died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Abigail Ashburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Ashburn PTP
1701–1754
Milford, New Haven, Connecticut
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail Ashburn's Descendants

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Abigail Ashburn PTP 1701–1754
  1. 1. Sarah Ball PTP 1723–1796