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Abigail Read 1690–1711

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Read 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 2 independent trees

Born 5 Jun 1690 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Sep 1711 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Daniel Read (1680–1740)
Mother Hannah Peck
Siblings Bethia Read, Daniel Read, Hannah Read, John Read, Noah Read, Sarah Read

Researchers connected through Abigail Read 1690–1711

and 1 more tree owner connected with Abigail Read 1690–1711

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abigail Read began in 1690 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Abigail Read passed away in 1711 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Abigail Read in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1711
Death of Abigail Read in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Read

This ancestor line traces from England (1359) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1690) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Read (1690–1711) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 Read's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Read PTP
1690–1711
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Daniel Read PTP
1680–1740
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Daniel Read PTP
1680–1740
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Read's Descendants

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Abigail Read PTP 1690–1711