Who was Abraham Blackman?

Abraham Blackman (1705–1788) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abraham Blackman 1705–1788

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 11 Jul 1705 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Died 11 Mar 1788 · Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Father Joseph Blackman

Mother Elizabeth Church

Siblings Benjamin Blackman, Elisha Blackman, Elizabeth Blackman, Ichabod Blackman, Jonathan Blackman, Leah Blackman, Mary Blackman, Rebecca Blackman, Sarah Blackman

Records

GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Blackman

Elizabeth Church

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, Abraham Blackman entered the world in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to joseph blackman and elizabeth church. Abraham Blackman passed away in 1788 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1705

Birth of Abraham Blackman in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Birth

1788

Death of Abraham Blackman in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Blackman

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Little Compton, Rhode Island (1705) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abraham Blackman (1705–1788) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 14 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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