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Abigail Wilson 1666–1747

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

12 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Aug 1666 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 Nov 1747 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Wilson (1639–1687)
Mother Hannah Harnet James
Spouse James Hildreth
Children Abigail Hildreth, Elizabeth Hildreth, Ephraim Hildreth, Hannah Hildreth, John Hildreth, Joseph Hildreth, Richard Hildreth
Siblings Benjamin Willson, David Wilson, Dorcas Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Hannah Wilson, James Wilson, John Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Mary Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Thomas Wilson, William Wilson

Researchers connected through Abigail Wilson 1666–1747

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Biography

Abigail Wilson was born in 1666 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john wilson and hannah harnet james. Abigail Wilson married james hildreth, joseph hildreth, and had children including abigail hildreth, elizabeth hildreth, ephraim hildreth, hannah hildreth, john hildreth, joseph hildreth, richard hildreth. Abigail Wilson passed away in 1747 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Abigail Wilson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1747
Death of Abigail Wilson in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Thanet, St Lawrence, Kent, England (1566) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Wilson (1666–1747) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 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 4 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 Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Wilson PTP
1666–1747
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Wilson PTP
1639–1687
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Wilson's Descendants

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AW
Abigail Wilson PTP 1666–1747
  1. 1. Richard Hildreth PTP 1686–1688
  2. 2. Elizabeth Hildreth PTP 1646–1717
  3. 3. Ephraim Hildreth PTP 1700–1783
  4. 4. Abigail Hildreth PTP 1691–1745