Who was Jabez Averill?

Jabez Averill (1707–1776) was born in Topsfield, Ma and died in Preston, Ct. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jabez Averill 1707–1776

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born BEF 15 JUN 1707 · Topsfield, Ma

Died 27 APR 1776 · Preston, Ct

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Biography

In 1707, Jabez Averill entered the world in Topsfield, Ma, born to william averill and mary piper. Jabez Averill passed away in 1776 in Preston, Ct.

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1707

Birth of Jabez Averill in Topsfield, Ma

Birth

1707

Jabez Averill was baptized in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Baptism

1776

Death of Jabez Averill in Preston, Ct

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jabez Averill

This ancestor line traces from Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA (1646) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1707) across 3 generations.

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: Jabez Averill (1707–1776) was born in Topsfield, Ma and died in Preston, Ct. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jabez 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jabez Averill PTP

1707–1776

Topsfield, Ma