Abigail Cleveland 1715–1782
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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
Researchers connected through Abigail Cleveland 1715–1782
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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2Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Cleveland
This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Canterbury, Conn (1715) across 7 generations.
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.
- 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.
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Abigail Cleveland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record