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Abigail Heiford 1678–1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1678

Birth Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 6 September 1726

Death Location: Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father: John Heiford

Mother:

Spouse(s): Benjamin Sr.

Children(s): Elizabeth Hanks, Annah Hanks, William Hanks, Rachel Hanks, Nathaniel Hanks, Abigail Hanks, John Hanks, Joannah Hanks, Benjamin Hanks, James Hanks, Jacob Hanks, Mary Hanks

In 1678, Abigail Heiford entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Heiford And Abigail Atkins. Abigail Heiford married Benjamin Hanks Sr, Thomas Sr Washburn, and had children including Abigail Hanks, Annah Hanks, Benjamin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Jacob Hanks, James Jarus Hanks, Joannah Hanks, John Hanks, Mary Hanks, Nathaniel Hanks, Rachel Hanks, William Hanks. Abigail Heiford passed away in 1726 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1678, Abigail Heiford entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Heiford And Abigail Atkins.
  • Abigail Heiford married Benjamin Hanks Sr, Thomas Sr Washburn, and had children including Abigail Hanks, Annah Hanks, Benjamin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Jacob Hanks, James Jarus Hanks, Joannah Hanks, John Hanks, Mary Hanks, Nathaniel Hanks, Rachel Hanks, William Hanks.
  • Abigail Heiford passed away in 1726 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Abigail Heiford's Ancestors

Self
Abigail Heiford
1678–1726
Birth Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Heiford
1650–1708
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William Heyford
1620–1710
England
Abigail Albin
1629–1720
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thankful Heyford
1594–1640
Mercy Crocker
1601–1666
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abigail Heiford's Descendants

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Abigail Heiford (26 Jan 1678–6 September 1726) m. Benjamin (Hanks) Sr. (1665–9 Jan 1755)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Hanks 1711–1790 m. Nehemiah Pierce 1710–1776
    1. 1. William Pierce 1738–1777 m. Sarah Bishop 1740–1777
      1. 1. Theophilus Pierce 1759–1841 m. Sarah Beach 1761–1838
        1. 1. Alvah Pierce 1800–1891 m. Caroline Whitmore 1804–1892
      2. 2. Benjamin Pierce 1761–1817
      3. 3. Hannah Pierce 1770–
      4. 4. Molly Pierce 1767–
      5. 5. William Pierce 1775–
      6. 6. Sally Pierce 1762–1842
  2. 2. Annah Hanks 1706–
  3. 3. William Hanks 1704–1758
  4. 4. Rachel Hanks 1712–1756
  5. 5. Nathaniel Hanks 1705–
  6. 6. Abigail Hanks 1701–1735
  7. 7. John Hanks 1709–1742
  8. 8. Joannah Hanks 1713–
  9. 9. Benjamin Hanks 1702–1787
  10. 10. James (Jarus) Hanks 1715–1756
  11. 11. Jacob Hanks 1717–1799
  12. 12. Mary Hanks 1708–

Abigail Heiford's Timeline

2 Records

1678
26 Jan 1678
Birth of Abigail Heiford in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
1726
6 September 1726
Age 48
Death of Abigail Heiford in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1678
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 71
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New England
    Record Source: Mayflower Deeds and Probates

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 September 1726
    Event Place: Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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