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Abigail NORTON 1651–1739

Public Tree Person

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail NORTON 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 14 Jul 1651 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 May 1739 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father George Norton Thomas
Mother Mary Winslow
Spouse Abigail Norton
Children Abigail Martin, Abraham Martin, Hannah Martin, Henry Martin, John Martin, Mary Martin, Nathaniel Martin, Samuel Martin, Sarah Martin, Solomon Martin
Siblings Elizabeth Norton, Freegrace Norton, George Norton, Hannah Norton, Henry Norton, John Norton, Mary Norton, Mehitable Norton, Nathaniel Norton, Sarah Norton

Researchers connected through Abigail NORTON 1651–1739

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Biography

The story of Abigail NORTON began in 1651 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail NORTON married abigail norton, samuel martin, and had children including abigail martin, abraham martin, hannah martin, henry martin, john martin, mary martin, nathaniel martin, samuel martin, sarah martin, solomon martin. Abigail NORTON passed away in 1739 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1651
Birth of Abigail NORTON in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1739
Death of Abigail NORTON in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail NORTON

This ancestor line traces from Burford, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1467) to Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1651) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail NORTON (1651–1739) was born in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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.
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 NORTON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail NORTON PTP
1651–1739
Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail NORTON's Descendants

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Abigail NORTON PTP 1651–1739 m. Samuel Martin PTP 1645–1696
  1. 1. Abigail Martin PTP 1676–1768
  2. 2. Mary Martin PTP 1709–1796
  3. 3. Samuel Martin PTP 1645–1696