Who was Abigail Jones?

Abigail Jones (1694–1784) was born in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Jones 1694–1784

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1694 · Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Dec 1784 · Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

Father Josiah Jones

Mother Abigail Barnes

Siblings Colonel Elisha Colonel Jones Esq Of Wesson Mass Esq, Daniel Jones, Josiah Jones Iii, William Jones

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Immediate Family

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Josiah Jones

Abigail Barnes

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Children

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Biography

The story of Abigail Jones began in 1694 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail Jones passed away in 1784 in Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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1694

Birth of Abigail Jones in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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1784

Death of Abigail Jones in Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Jones

This ancestor line traces from CHANwelton, Northamptonshire, England (1543) to Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1694) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Jones (1694–1784) was born in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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