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Joseph Abbott 1705–1787

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Abbott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1705 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Aug 1787 · Wilton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Father Nathaniel Abbott
Mother Dorcas Hibbert
Siblings Elizabeth Abbott, Hannah Abbott, Jeremiah Abbott, Joshua Abbott, Mary Abbott, Nathanuel Abbott Jr, Sarah Abbott, Tabitha Abbot

Researchers connected through Joseph Abbott 1705–1787

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, Joseph Abbott entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to nathaniel abbott and dorcas hibbert. Joseph Abbott passed away in 1787 in Wilton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Joseph Abbott in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Joseph Abbott in Wilton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Abbott

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, , England (1470) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1705) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Abbott (1705–1787) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wilton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 8 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.

Joseph Abbott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Abbott PTP
1705–1787
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Abbott's Descendants

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Joseph Abbott PTP 1705–1787