Who was Abigail Davis?

Abigail Davis (1672–1730) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Davis 1672–1730

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1672 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Dec 1730 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father James Davis

Mother Elizabeth Chesley

Siblings Daniel Davis Iv 139, Eleazer Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Ephraim Davis V 143, Hannah Davis, James Dukarea Davis, Joshua Davis, Phebe Davis, Samuel Davis V 138, Sarah Davis Zxz, Thomas Davis Iii 137

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Davis

Elizabeth Chesley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abigail Davis began in 1672 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Abigail Davis passed away in 1730 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1672

Birth of Abigail Davis in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1730

Death of Abigail Davis in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Davis

This ancestor line traces from Marlborough, Wiltshire, England (1621) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1672) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Davis (1672–1730) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, 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.
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