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Abigail Burnham 1680–1776

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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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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Burnham 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 3 independent trees

Born 10 Dec 1680 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 09 Jan 1776 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Adam Burnham
Mother Elizabeth Wells (1646–1717)
Siblings Abigail Burnham, Anne Burnham, Capt Jonathan Burnham, David Burnham, Deacon John Josiah Burnham, Elizabeth Burnham, Jacob Burnham, John Burnham, John Josiah Burnham, Joseph Burnham, Lt Thomas Burnham, Mary Burnham, Sarah Rodgers Burnham, Susannah Burnham, Thomas Burnham

Researchers connected through Abigail Burnham 1680–1776

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Abigail Burnham was born in 1680 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john adam burnham and elizabeth wells. Abigail Burnham passed away in 1776 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Abigail Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1776
Death of Abigail Burnham in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Staverton, Northamptonshire, England (1500) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1680) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Burnham (1680–1776) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, 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 (B) 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 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 Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Burnham PTP
1680–1776
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Wells PTP
1646–1717
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Burnham's Descendants

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Abigail Burnham PTP 1680–1776