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Abraham Foster 1667–1720

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham Foster 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Dec 1667 · Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts
Died 25 Dec 1720 · Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts
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Researchers connected through Abraham Foster 1667–1720

and 3 more tree owners connected with Abraham Foster 1667–1720

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Biography

Abraham Foster was born in 1667 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts, the child of jacob foster and abigail lord. Abraham Foster married abigail parsons, and had children including abigail foster, abraham foster, jeremiah foster, judith foster, mary foster, nathaniel foster, sarah foster. Abraham Foster passed away in 1720 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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

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

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

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    Vital Records Massachusetts Vital Records

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    Record 3903113.FTW

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    Record Ancestry.com Family Trees

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    Record Foster genealogy : being the record of the posterity of Reginald Foster, an early inhabitant of Ipswich, in New England

Life Timeline

1667
Birth of Abraham Foster in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts
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1720
Death of Abraham Foster in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Foster

This ancestor line traces from Haverhill, Suffolk, England (1550) to Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts (1667) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abraham Foster (1667–1720) was born in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts. 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 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.

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Abraham Foster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Abraham Foster PTP
1667–1720
Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts
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Abraham Foster's Descendants

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Abraham Foster PTP 1667–1720 m. PTP 1678–1732