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Abigail Hanks 1726–1780

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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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

Born 28 Aug 1726 · Saquish Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Jan 1780 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Benjamin Hanks Jr
Mother Mary White (1626–1650)
Siblings Benjamin Hanks Jr, Isaac Hanks, John Deacon Hanks, Mary Nancy Hanks, Rachel Hanks, Richard White Hanks, Silas Hanks Ensign, Uriah Hanks, William Hanks

Researchers connected through Abigail Hanks 1726–1780

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abigail Hanks 1726–1780

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Abigail Hanks in Saquish Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1780
Death of Abigail Hanks in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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

Self
Abigail Hanks PTP
1726–1780
Saquish Island, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary White PTP
1626–1650
Messing, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Hanks's Descendants

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Abigail Hanks PTP 1726–1780