Who was Abigail Hartshorn?

Abigail Hartshorn (1686–1760) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Abigail Hartshorn 1686–1760

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5 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Hartshorn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 5 independent trees

Born 29 Sep 1686 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts

Died 22 Sep 1760 · Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father John Hartshorn

Mother Ruth Swan

Spouse Thomas Wood

Children Martha Wood

Siblings Elizabeth Hartshorn, John Hartshorn, Jonathan Hartshorn, Martha Hartshorn, Rebecca Hartshorn, Ruth Hartshorn, Sarah Hartshorn, Susannah Hartshorn, Tabitha Hartshorn, Thomas Hartshorn

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Abigail Hartshorn was born in 1686 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, the child of john hartshorn and ruth swan. Abigail Hartshorn married thomas wood, and had children including martha wood. Abigail Hartshorn passed away in 1760 in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Birth of Abigail Hartshorn in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts

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Death of Abigail Hartshorn in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Hartshorn

This ancestor line traces from Barton, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Hartshorn (1686–1760) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. 5 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, 5 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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