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Abigail Wells 1642–1677

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Wells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Aug 1642 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Died 16 Jun 1677 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Father Thomas Wells
Mother Abigail Warner (1614–1671)
Spouse (1638–1726)
Siblings Elizabeth Wells, Hannah Wells, John Wells, Lydia Wells, Martha Wells, Massie Wells, Nathaniell Wells, Peter Wells, Sara Wells, Thomas Wells

Researchers connected through Abigail Wells 1642–1677

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abigail Wells began in 1642 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Abigail Wells married nathaniel treadwell. Abigail Wells passed away in 1677 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Abigail Wells in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1677
Death of Abigail Wells in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Death
1677
Burial of Abigail Wells
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Wells

This ancestor line traces from Breteuil, Eure, Upper Normandy, France (1000) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1642) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Wells (1642–1677) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 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 25 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 Wells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Wells PTP
1642–1677
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Warner PTP
1614–1671
Boxted, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Wells's Descendants

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AW
Abigail Wells PTP 1642–1677 m. PTP 1638–1726