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Abigail Goodenow 1642–1734

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Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Goodenow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Mar 1642 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Apr 1734 · Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Thomas Goodenow
Mother Jane Ruddick
Spouse Abagail Goodenow
Children Abigail Barnes, Doritha Barnes, Dorothy Barnes, Dorothy Barnes Woods, Elizabeth Barnes, John Barnes, Sgt William Barns, Susanna Barnes, Theophilius Barnes, Theophilus Barnes, Thomas Barnes, William Barnes, William Jr Barnes
Siblings Abigail Goodenow, David Goodenow, Elizabeth Goodenow, Jane Goodenow, Joseph Goodenow, Mary Goodenow, Nathaniel Goodenow, Samuel Goodenow, Sarah Goodenow, Susanna Goodenow, Susannah Goodenow, Thomas Goodenow

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Biography

Abigail Goodenow was born in 1642 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas goodenow and jane ruddick. Abigail Goodenow married abagail goodenow, thomas barnes, and had children including abigail barnes, doritha barnes, dorothy barnes, dorothy barnes woods, elizabeth barnes, john barnes, sgt william barns, susanna barnes, theophilius barnes, theophilus barnes, thomas barnes, william barnes, william jr barnes. Abigail Goodenow passed away in 1734 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

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    Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

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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 U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Abigail Goodenow in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1734
Death of Abigail Goodenow in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Goodenow

This ancestor line traces from Raby Castle, County Durham, England, United Kingdom (1415) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1642) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Goodenow (1642–1734) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 9 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, 9 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 8 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 Goodenow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Goodenow PTP
1642–1734
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Abigail Goodenow's Descendants

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Abigail Goodenow PTP 1642–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734 m. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734
  1. 1. Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734
  2. 2. Abigail Barnes PTP 1683–1768