Who was Abigail Martin?

Abigail Martin (1676–1768) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Abigail Martin 1676–1768

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 Mar 1676 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts

Died 20 Mar 1768 · Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father Samuel Martin

Mother Abigail Norton

Siblings Abraham Martin, Hannah Martin, Marie Mary Martin, Mary Martin, Nathaniel Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin, Soloman Martin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Martin

Abigail Norton

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abigail Martin began in 1676 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts. Abigail Martin passed away in 1768 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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1676

Birth of Abigail Martin in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts

Birth

1768

Death of Abigail Martin in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Martin

This ancestor line traces from Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1467) to Andover, Massachusetts (1676) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Martin (1676–1768) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. 4 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, 4 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 8 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.
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