Who was Abijah Powers?

Abijah Powers (1727–1795) was born in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abijah Powers 1727–1795

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jul 1727 · Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 3 May 1795 · Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father David Powers

Mother Martha Glazier

Siblings Abel Powers, Benjamin Powers, David Powers, Ezekiel Powers, Nahum Powers, Rebecca Powers, Sarah Powers, Walter Powers

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Powers

Martha Glazier

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Abijah Powers was born in 1727 in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of david powers and martha glazier. Abijah Powers passed away in 1795 in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1727

Birth of Abijah Powers in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1795

Death of Abijah Powers in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abijah Powers

This ancestor line traces from Westhall, Suffolk, England (1562) to Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1727) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abijah Powers (1727–1795) was born in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Abijah 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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