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Abigail Bishop 1612–1653

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Bishop in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 9 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1612 · Bridport, Dorset, England
Died 6 May 1653 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Alfred Bishop
Mother Avis Abbott (1580–1673)
Siblings James Bishop, Joseph Bishop, Lucy Bishop, Mary Bishop, Townsend Bishop

Researchers connected through Abigail Bishop 1612–1653

and 7 more tree owners connected with Abigail Bishop 1612–1653

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Abigail Bishop was born in 1612 in Bridport, Dorset, England, the child of thomas alfred bishop and avis abbott. Abigail Bishop passed away in 1653 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Abigail Bishop in Bridport, Dorset, England
Birth
1653
Death of Abigail Bishop in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Bishop

This ancestor line traces from Brockhampton Green, Dorset, England (1505) to Bridport, Dorset, England (1612) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Bishop (1612–1653) was born in Bridport, Dorset, England and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 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 6 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 Bishop's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Bishop PTP
1612–1653
Bridport, Dorset, England
Parents
Unknown
Avis Abbott PTP
1580–1673
Bridport, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Bishop's Descendants

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AB
Abigail Bishop PTP 1612–1653