Who was Abigail Edwards?

Abigail Edwards (1675–1753) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Edwards 1675–1753

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1675 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 31 Dec 1753 · Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Matthew Edwards

Mother Mary Poole

Siblings Elizabeth Edwards, Mary Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Tabitha Edwards

Records

U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Edwards

Mary Poole

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

Abigail Edwards was born in 1675 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of matthew edwards and mary poole. Abigail Edwards passed away in 1753 in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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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
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1675

Birth of Abigail Edwards in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1753

Death of Abigail Edwards in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Berkshire, , England (1581) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1675) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Edwards (1675–1753) was born in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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