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Abigail Edwards 1680–1755

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Edwards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 07 Jan 1680 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 Nov 1755 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Edwards (1643–1712)
Mother Sarah Boykin
Spouse William Holton (1675–1755)
Children John Holton

Researchers connected through Abigail Edwards 1680–1755

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Biography

The story of Abigail Edwards began in 1680 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. Abigail Edwards married william holton, and had children including john holton. Abigail Edwards passed away in 1755 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Abigail Edwards in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1755
Death of Abigail Edwards in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Edwards

This ancestor line traces from Charrington (Thanington), Canterbury, Kent, England (1617) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1680) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Edwards (1680–1755) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.
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 Edwards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Edwards PTP
1680–1755
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Edwards PTP
1643–1712
Springfield, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Edwards's Descendants

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Abigail Edwards PTP 1680–1755 m. William Holton PTP 1675–1755
  1. 1. John Holton PTP 1643–1712