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Abigail Kent 1697–1771

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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B Reliability
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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 Kent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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

Born 9 Jul 1697 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 4 Mar 1771 · Hampstead, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Father Josiah Kent
Mother Mary Lovekin
Spouse Otho Stevens
Siblings John Kent, Josiah Kent, Mary Kent, Sarah Kent

Researchers connected through Abigail Kent 1697–1771

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abigail Kent 1697–1771

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Otho Stevens
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1697, Abigail Kent entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, born to josiah kent and mary lovekin. Abigail Kent married otho stevens. Abigail Kent passed away in 1771 in Hampstead, Rockingham, New Hampshire.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Abigail Kent in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1771
Death of Abigail Kent in Hampstead, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Kent

This ancestor line traces from Over Wallop, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom (1485) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Kent (1697–1771) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Hampstead, Rockingham, New Hampshire. 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 9 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 Kent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Kent PTP
1697–1771
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Kent's Descendants

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Abigail Kent PTP 1697–1771