Who was Abigail Whitcomb?

Abigail Whitcomb (1688–1771) was born in Lancaster and died in Lancaster. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 22 generations of this lineage.

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Abigail Whitcomb 1688–1771

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8 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Whitcomb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Mar 1688 · Lancaster

Died 24 Sep 1771 · Lancaster

Father Josiah Whitcomb

Mother Rebekah Whitcomb

Siblings Damaris Whitcomb, David Whitcomb, Deborah Whitcomb, Eunice Whetcombe, Eunice Whitcomb, Hezakrah Whitcomb, Joanna Joshin, Josiah Whitcomb, Mary Fomsworth, Rebckah Houghton

Records

Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Whitcomb

Rebekah Whitcomb

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, Abigail Whitcomb entered the world in Lancaster, born to josiah whitcomb and rebekah whitcomb. Abigail Whitcomb passed away in 1771 in Lancaster.

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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1688

Birth of Abigail Whitcomb in Lancaster

Birth

1771

Death of Abigail Whitcomb in Lancaster

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Whitcomb

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, Plouigneau, Finistère, Bretagne, France (1012) to Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1688) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Whitcomb (1688–1771) was born in Lancaster and died in Lancaster. 8 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, 8 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 22 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.
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