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Abigail Eaton 1640–1711

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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 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Eaton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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

Born 06 Jan 1640 · Dedham, Norfolk, MA
Died 13 Sep 1711 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Father John Eaton Sr
Mother Abigail Gilson (1600–1658)
Spouse Robert Mason
Children Abigail Mason, Hannah Mason, John Mason, Joseph Mason, Judith Mason, Marie Mason, Mary Mason, Robert Mason, Sarah Mason
Siblings Jacob Eaton, John Eaton Twin, Thomas Eaton Twin

Researchers connected through Abigail Eaton 1640–1711

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Biography

Abigail Eaton was born in 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk, MA, the child of john eaton sr and abigail gilson. Abigail Eaton married robert mason, and had children including abigail mason, hannah mason, john mason, joseph mason, judith mason, marie mason, mary mason, robert mason, sarah mason. Abigail Eaton passed away in 1711 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of Abigail Eaton in Dedham, Norfolk, MA
Birth
1711
Death of Abigail Eaton in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Eaton

This ancestor line traces from Thewborough,,Devon,England (1369) to Dedham, Norfolk, MA (1640) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Eaton (1640–1711) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, MA and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Eaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Eaton PTP
1640–1711
Dedham, Norfolk, MA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Gilson PTP
1600–1658
Faversham, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Eaton's Descendants

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Abigail Eaton PTP 1640–1711
  1. 1. Hannah Mason PTP 1676–1750
  2. 2. Judith Mason PTP 1671–1696