YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Abigail Sturgis 1739–1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 January 1739

Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 9 November 1780

Death Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Edward Sturgis

Mother: Thankful Hedge

Spouse(s): Hezekiah Gorham

Children(s): Hezekiah Gorham, Edward Gorham, Desire Gorham, Thankful Gorham, John Gorham, Abby Gorham, Elizabeth Gorham

The story of Abigail Sturgis began in 1739 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail Sturgis married Hezekiah Gorham, and had children including Abby Gorham, Desire Gorham, Edward Gorham, Elizabeth Gorham, Hezekiah Gorham, John Gorham, Rebecca Gorham, Sarah Gorham, Thankful Gorham. Abigail Sturgis passed away in 1780 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Abigail Sturgis
AS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Abigail Sturgis began in 1739 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Abigail Sturgis married Hezekiah Gorham, and had children including Abby Gorham, Desire Gorham, Edward Gorham, Elizabeth Gorham, Hezekiah Gorham, John Gorham, Rebecca Gorham, Sarah Gorham, Thankful Gorham.
  • Abigail Sturgis passed away in 1780 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abigail Sturgis's Ancestors

Self
Abigail Sturgis
1739–1780
Birth Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Edward IV Sturgis
1710–1773
Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Thankful Hedge
1712–1762
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Edward Sturgis
1673–1738
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Mehitable Hallett
1684–1744
Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
John Hedge
1673–1746
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass, Massachusetts, USA
Thankful Lothrop
1679–1752
Barnstable, Barnstable, Mass, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Sturgis
1639–1678
Temperance Baxter
1646–1715
Jonathan Hallett
1647–1717
Abigail Halet
1663–1715
Elisha Hedge
1640–1732
Mary
1650–1713
Barnabas Lothrop
1636–1715
Susanna Clark
1641–1697
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Yarmouth
1613–1695
Alice Hinckley
1617–1691
John Sr
1620–1676
Desire Gorham
1627–1683
Andrew Hallett
1607–1683
Ann Berse
1630–1694
Thomas Dexter
1628–1686
Elizabeth Vincent
1630–1714
Cpt. him!
1612–1670
Blanch
1605–1660
Edward Yarmouth
1613–1695
Alice Hinckley
1602–1691
John Lathrop
1584–1653
Hannah (Lothrop)
1590–1633
Thomas Clarke
1599–1674
Susan Ring
1608–1697

Abigail Sturgis's Descendants

1.
AS
Abigail Sturgis (7 January 1739–9 November 1780) m. Hezekiah Gorham (14 September 1732–April 1794)
  1. 1. Hezekiah Gorham 1776–1835
  2. 2. Edward Gorham 1780–1824 m. Sally Thacher 1782–1862
    1. 1. Louisa Gorham 1814–1897
  3. 3. Desire Gorham 1773–1857 m. Ebenezer Rider 1771–1853
    1. 1. Ebenezer Rider 1813–
    2. 2. Olive Rider 1812–1882 m. Joshua Hamblin 1808–1887
      1. 1. Anner (Lewis) Whitehead 1843–1927
      2. 2. Ebenezer (R) Hamblin 1840–1915
  4. 4. Thankful Gorham 1760– m. John Rider 1759–1798
    1. 1. Phebe Rider 1791–1845
  5. 5. John Gorham 1761–
  6. 6. Abby Gorham 1763–1792 m. Mark Howes 1765–1853
    1. 1. Nabby Howes 1791–1792
  7. 7. Elizabeth Gorham 1763–1835 m. Silas (Clark) Jr 1753–1832
    1. 1. Experience Clark 1791–1833
    2. 2. Nathaniel Clark 1781–1843
    3. 3. Abigail Clark 1796–1855

Abigail Sturgis's Timeline

2 Records

1739
7 January 1739
Birth of Abigail Sturgis in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1780
9 November 1780
Age 41
Death of Abigail Sturgis in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 January 1739
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 November 1780
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE