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Abigail Cleveland 1715–1782

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Jun 1715 · Canterbury, Conn
Died 15 Dec 1782 · North Society, Canterbury, Conn
Father Josiah Cleveland (1713–1793)
Mother Abigail Paine (1689–1731)
Spouse Benjamin Brown (1720–1773)
Children Samuel Adams
Siblings Aaron Cleveland, Ebenezer Cleveland, Elisha Cleveland, John Cleveland, Josiah Cleveland, Keziah Cleveland, Lois Cleveland, Lydia Cleveland, Mary Cleveland, Moses Cleveland

Researchers connected through Abigail Cleveland 1715–1782

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Biography

Abigail Cleveland was born in 1715 in Canterbury, Conn, the child of josiah cleveland and abigail paine. Abigail Cleveland married benjamin brown, john adams, and had children including samuel adams. Abigail Cleveland passed away in 1782 in North Society, Canterbury, Conn.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1715
Birth of Abigail Cleveland in Canterbury, Conn
Birth
1782
Death of Abigail Cleveland in North Society, Canterbury, Conn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Canterbury, Conn (1715) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Cleveland (1715–1782) was born in Canterbury, Conn and died in North Society, Canterbury, Conn. 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Abigail Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Cleveland PTP
1715–1782
Canterbury, Conn
Parents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1713–1793
Canterbury, Conn
Abigail Paine PTP
1689–1731
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Josiah Cleveland PTP
1713–1793
Canterbury, Conn
Abigail Paine PTP
1689–1731
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Cleveland's Descendants

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Abigail Cleveland PTP 1715–1782 m. Benjamin Brown PTP 1720–1773
  1. 1. Samuel Adams PTP 1685–1742