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Abigail Cheever 1691–1778

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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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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 Cheever 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Mar 1691 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 AUG 1778 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Captain John Burt
Children John Elias Burt

Researchers connected through Abigail Cheever 1691–1778

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abigail Cheever 1691–1778

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1691, Abigail Cheever entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Abigail Cheever married captain john burt, and had children including john elias burt. Abigail Cheever passed away in 1778 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1691
Birth of Abigail Cheever in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1778
Death of Abigail Cheever in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Cheever

This ancestor line traces from London, London, England (1613) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1691) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Cheever (1691–1778) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boston, Suffolk, 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 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.

Related Records

Abigail Cheever's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Cheever PTP
1691–1778
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail Cheever's Descendants

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Abigail Cheever PTP 1691–1778