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Abigail Danforth 1775–1871

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Danforth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Sep 1775 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 May 1871 · Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Oliver Danforth (1743–1828)
Mother Hannah Pratt (1747–1835)
Spouse Benjamin Horton
Children Abigail Danforth Horton

Researchers connected through Abigail Danforth 1775–1871

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Biography

The story of Abigail Danforth began in 1775 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail Danforth married benjamin horton, and had children including abigail danforth horton. Abigail Danforth passed away in 1871 in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1775
Birth of Abigail Danforth in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1871
Death of Abigail Danforth in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Danforth

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1775) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Danforth (1775–1871) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) 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 21 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 Danforth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Danforth PTP
1775–1871
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Oliver Danforth PTP
1743–1828
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Leonard Pratt PTP
1747–1835
Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel DANFORTH PTP
1697–1755
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Danforth's Descendants

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Abigail Danforth PTP 1775–1871