Who was Joseph Abbott?

Joseph Abbott (1730–1779) was born in Tetcott, Devon, England and died in Luffincott, Devon, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Abbott 1730–1779

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1730 · Tetcott, Devon, England

Died 24 Feb 1779 · Luffincott, Devon, England

Father Josias Abbott

Mother Ann Spark Abbot

Siblings Elizabeth Abbott, John Abbott, Josias Abbott, Mary Abbot Penwarden, Samuel Abbott, William Abbott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josias Abbott

Ann Spark Abbot

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1730, Joseph Abbott entered the world in Tetcott, Devon, England, born to josias abbott and ann spark abbot. Joseph Abbott passed away in 1779 in Luffincott, Devon, England.

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1730

Birth of Joseph Abbott in Tetcott, Devon, England

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1779

Death of Joseph Abbott in Luffincott, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Abbott

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex/Of Pontesbury, Shropshire, England (1519) to Tetcott, Devon, England (1730) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Abbott (1730–1779) was born in Tetcott, Devon, England and died in Luffincott, Devon, England. 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 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Joseph Abbott PTP

1730–1779

Tetcott, Devon, England