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Abigail Rice 1671–1788

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Rice in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 9 May 1671 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Aug 1788 · Westborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Rice (1622–1712)
Mother Agnes Bent
Siblings Anna Rice, Benjamin Rice, Caleb Rice, Daniel Rice, Dorcas Rice, John Rice, Lydia Rice

Researchers connected through Abigail Rice 1671–1788

and 3 more tree owners connected with Abigail Rice 1671–1788

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1671, Abigail Rice entered the world in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to edward rice and agnes bent. Abigail Rice passed away in 1788 in Westborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Abigail Rice in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1788
Death of Abigail Rice in Westborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Rice

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1671) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Rice (1671–1788) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Westborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, 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 21 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 Rice's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Rice PTP
1671–1788
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edward Rice PTP
1622–1712
Stanstead, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Thomasine Frost PTP
1600–1654
St James, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Rice's Descendants

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Abigail Rice PTP 1671–1788