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Abigail Balcom 1726–1822

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Balcom in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Jun 1726 · Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Jan 1822 · Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Balcom
Mother Mary Grover
Spouse Ebenezer Short (1721–1822)
Children Judith Short
Siblings Jacob Balcom, John Balcom, Mary Balcom

Researchers connected through Abigail Balcom 1726–1822

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abigail Balcom 1726–1822

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1726, Abigail Balcom entered the world in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to john balcom and mary grover. Abigail Balcom married ebenezer short, and had children including judith short. Abigail Balcom passed away in 1822 in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Abigail Balcom in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1822
Death of Abigail Balcom in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Balcom

This ancestor line traces from Attleborough, Bristol, Massachusetts (1699) to Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Balcom (1726–1822) was born in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowe, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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 2 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Abigail Balcom's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Balcom PTP
1726–1822
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Balcom's Descendants

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Abigail Balcom PTP 1726–1822 m. Ebenezer Short PTP 1721–1822