Who was Abigail Russell?

Abigail Russell (1686–1688) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abigail Russell 1686–1688

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1686 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Died 27 May 1688 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father John Russell 9Th Ggf

Mother Elizabeth Ann Fiske Russell 9Th Ggm

Siblings Benjamin Russell, David Deacon Russell, George Russell, Jonathan Russell, Martha Russell, Mary Russell, Patience Russell, Peter Russell, Thomas Russell, William Russell

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John Russell 9Th Ggf

Elizabeth Ann Fiske Russell 9Th Ggm

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Children

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Biography

In 1686, Abigail Russell entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to john russell 9th ggf and elizabeth ann fiske russell 9th ggm. Abigail Russell passed away in 1688 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1686

Birth of Abigail Russell in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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1688

Death of Abigail Russell in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Russell

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1425) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1686) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Russell (1686–1688) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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