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Abigail Skiffe 1666–1718

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
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Skiffe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 May 1666 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 7 Jun 1718 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Captain Stephen Skiffe
Mother Lydia Snow
Siblings Deborah Skiffe, Hannah Skiff, Lydia Skiffe, Mary Skiff, Nathaniel Skiffe, Sarah Skiff, Stephen Skiff

Researchers connected through Abigail Skiffe 1666–1718

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1666, Abigail Skiffe entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to captain stephen skiffe and lydia snow. Abigail Skiffe passed away in 1718 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Abigail Skiffe in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Death of Abigail Skiffe in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Skiffe

This ancestor line traces from Cory, Somerset, England (1460) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Skiffe (1666–1718) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chatham, Barnstable, 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 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.
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 Skiffe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Skiffe PTP
1666–1718
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail Skiffe's Descendants

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Abigail Skiffe PTP 1666–1718