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Abigail Johnson 1674–1787

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Johnson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Oct 1674 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Mar 1787 · Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father William Johnson (1629–1704)
Mother Esther Wiswall (1635–1707)
Spouse Samuel Pierce
Children Abigail Pierce, Enoch Pierce, Esther Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Josiah Pierce, Ruth Pierce, Samuel Peirce Iii, Seth Pierce
Siblings Benjamin Johnson, Ebenezer Johnson, Edward Johnson, Esther Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Josiah Johnson, Susanna Johnson, William Johnson

Researchers connected through Abigail Johnson 1674–1787

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Biography

Abigail Johnson was born in 1674 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william johnson and esther wiswall. Abigail Johnson married samuel pierce, and had children including abigail pierce, enoch pierce, esther pierce, joseph pierce, josiah pierce, ruth pierce, samuel peirce iii, seth pierce. Abigail Johnson passed away in 1787 in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of Abigail Johnson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Abigail Johnson in Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Dover, Kent, , England (1565) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1674) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Johnson (1674–1787) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, 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 4 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 Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Johnson PTP
1674–1787
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Johnson PTP
1629–1704
Canterbury, Kent, England
Esther Wiswall PTP
1635–1707
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Edward Johnson PTP
1619–1692
Canterbury, Kent, England
Unknown
Thomas Wiswall PTP
1601–1683
Warrington, Lancashire, , England
Unknown

Abigail Johnson's Descendants

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Abigail Johnson PTP 1674–1787