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Abigail Emerson 1671–1720

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Emerson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Nov 1671 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Dec 1720 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michael Emerson (1627–1709)
Mother Hannah Webster (1635–1707)
Spouse Samuel Smith
Children Abigail Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Hannah Smith, Jonathan Smith, Mary Smith, Mehitabel Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Samuel Smith, Sarah Smith, Susanna Smith, Timothy Smith
Siblings Elizabeth Emerson, Hannah Emerson, John Emerson, Jonathan Emerson, Joshua Emerson, Mary Emerson, Samuel Emerson, Thomas Emerson

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Biography

Abigail Emerson was born in 1671 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of michael emerson and hannah webster. Abigail Emerson married samuel smith, and had children including abigail smith, elizabeth smith, hannah smith, jonathan smith, mary smith, mehitabel smith, nathaniel smith, samuel smith, sarah smith, susanna smith, timothy smith. Abigail Emerson passed away in 1720 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Abigail Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1720
Death of Abigail Emerson in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Bishops, Hertfordshire, , England (1556) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Emerson (1671–1720) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Haverhill, Essex, 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 (A) 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 4 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 Emerson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Emerson PTP
1671–1720
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Michael Emerson PTP
1627–1709
Howsham, Lincolnshire, , England,
Hannah Webster PTP
1635–1707
Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas Emerson . PTP
1662–1738
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Unknown
John Webster PTP
1653–1694
Middletown, Hartford, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Unknown

Abigail Emerson's Descendants

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Abigail Emerson PTP 1671–1720
  1. 1. Timothy Smith PTP 1711–1716
  2. 2. Samuel Smith PTP 1696–1781
  3. 3. Abigail Smith PTP 1700–1782