Abigail Hanks 1726–1780
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Hanks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Abigail Hanks 1726–1780
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1726, Abigail Hanks entered the world in Saquish Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to benjamin hanks jr and mary white. Abigail Hanks passed away in 1780 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.
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1Record Ancestry Family Tree
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2Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Hanks
This ancestor line traces from Bold, Lancashire, England (1380) to Saquish Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1726) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Abigail Hanks (1726–1780) was born in Saquish Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 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 10 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 Hanks's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record