Who was Abigail Ford?

Abigail Ford (1619–1688) was born in Bridgeport, Dorset, England and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Ford 1619–1688

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 8 Oct 1619 · Bridgeport, Dorset, England

Died 6 Jul 1688 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Father Thomas Ford

Mother Elizabeth Charde Cooke Ford

Siblings Anne Ford, Hannah Ford, Hannah Ford Mitchel, Thomas Ford

Records

The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650 U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA Dorset, England, Baptisms, Marriages and … The history of the descendants …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Ford

Elizabeth Charde Cooke Ford

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1619, Abigail Ford entered the world in Bridgeport, Dorset, England, born to thomas ford and elizabeth charde cooke ford. Abigail Ford passed away in 1688 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650
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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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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Marriage Records Dorset, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Record The history of the descendants of Elder John Strong, of Northampton, Mass.

Life Timeline

1619

Birth of Abigail Ford in Bridgeport, Dorset, England

Birth

1688

Death of Abigail Ford in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Ford

This ancestor line traces from Bridport, Dorset, England (1587) to Bridgeport, Dorset, England (1619) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Ford (1619–1688) was born in Bridgeport, Dorset, England and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 8 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, 8 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 2 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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