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Abraham Fox * 1697–1777

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham * 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Oct 1697 · Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Died 4 Feb 1777 · Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Richard Fox (1641–1709)
Mother Beriah Smith
Spouse Dorothy Hollister Fox
Children Abigail Fox Shipman, Abraham Fox, Dorothy Fox, Jonah Fox, Prudence Fox, Ruth Fox, Thomas Fox, William Fox

Researchers connected through Abraham * 1697–1777

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abraham * 1697–1777

Biography

The story of Abraham Fox began in 1697 in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut. Abraham Fox married dorothy hollister fox, and had children including abigail fox shipman, abraham fox, dorothy fox, jonah fox, prudence fox, ruth fox, thomas fox, william fox. Abraham Fox passed away in 1777 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Abraham Fox in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Birth
1777
Death of Abraham Fox in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham *

This ancestor line traces from Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, New England (1641) to Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut (1697) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abraham * (1697–1777) was born in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham 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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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.

Abraham *'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abraham Fox * PTP
1697–1777
Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Parents
Richard Fox PTP
1641–1709
Weathersfield, Hrtfd, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abraham *'s Descendants

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Abraham Fox * PTP 1697–1777
  1. 1. Thomas Fox PTP 1619–1658