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Abigail Bassett 1741–1778

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

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B Reliability
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Bassett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1741 · Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Dec 1778 · Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Bassett
Mother Mary Crossman
Siblings Gideon Bassett, Jotham Bassett, Mary Bassett, Nathan Bassett, Ruth Bassett, Sarah Bassett, Soloman Bassett, William Bassett

Researchers connected through Abigail Bassett 1741–1778

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Abigail Bassett was born in 1741 in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william bassett and mary crossman. Abigail Bassett passed away in 1778 in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1741
Birth of Abigail Bassett in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1778
Death of Abigail Bassett in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Bassett

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1635) to Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts (1741) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Bassett (1741–1778) was born in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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 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 4 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 Bassett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Abigail Bassett PTP
1741–1778
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail Bassett's Descendants

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Abigail Bassett PTP 1741–1778