Abner Cory (1748–1786) was born in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA and died in Rahway, Essex, New Jersey, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abner Cory 1748–1786

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 3 Jun 1748 · Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA

Died 10 Dec 1786 · Rahway, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Father John Cory Iv

Mother Martha Parkhurst

Siblings David Cory, Hannah Cory, Isaac Cory, John Cory, Martha Cory, Phebe Cory, Sarah Cory

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Cory Iv

Martha Parkhurst

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Children

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Biography

In 1748, Abner Cory entered the world in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA, born to john cory iv and martha parkhurst. Abner Cory passed away in 1786 in Rahway, Essex, New Jersey, USA.

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Birth of Abner Cory in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA

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1786

Death of Abner Cory in Rahway, Essex, New Jersey, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abner Cory

This ancestor line traces from Baddington, Cheshire, England (1392) to Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA (1748) across 12 generations.

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: Abner Cory (1748–1786) was born in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, USA and died in Rahway, Essex, New Jersey, USA. 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 Abner 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 12 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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