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Abigail Ball 1686–1751

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Ball 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 5 Oct 1686 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 7 Mar 1751 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Ball (1668–1752)
Mother Sarah Bullard
Siblings Benjamin Ball, Daniel Ball, Esther Ball, James Ball, John Ball, Jonathan Ball, Joseph Ball, Lydia Ball, Mary Ball, Sarah Ball

Researchers connected through Abigail Ball 1686–1751

and 4 more tree owners connected with Abigail Ball 1686–1751

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Abigail Ball was born in 1686 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john ball and sarah bullard. Abigail Ball passed away in 1751 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Vol. 1, 1894

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Abigail Ball in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1751
Death of Abigail Ball in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Ball

This ancestor line traces from Barnham, Suffolk, England (1607) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Ball (1686–1751) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.
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 Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Ball PTP
1686–1751
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Ball PTP
1668–1752
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Ball's Descendants

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Abigail Ball PTP 1686–1751