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Abigail White 1661–1688

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1661 · Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Died 19 Jun 1688 · Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Father John Wight
Spouse Capt Abraham Howell Sr
Children Abraham Howell

Researchers connected through Abigail White 1661–1688

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Immediate Family

Biography

Abigail White was born in 1661 in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States, the child of john wight. Abigail White married capt abraham howell sr, and had children including abraham howell. Abigail White passed away in 1688 in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Abigail White in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Birth
1682
Abigail White was married in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Marriage
1688
Death of Abigail White in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail White

This ancestor line traces from Lincolnshire, England (1608) to Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States (1661) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail White (1661–1688) was born in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States and died in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, 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 (C) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Abigail White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Abigail White PTP
1661–1688
Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail White's Descendants

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Abigail White PTP 1661–1688
  1. 1. Abraham Howell PTP 1683–1742