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Peter Abbott 1701 – 1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 July 1701

Birth Location: Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 26 April 1785

Death Location: Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: George Abbott

Mother: Elizabeth Ballard

Spouse(s): Lydia Gilbert, Rachel Stevens

Children(s): Joel Abbott, Elizabeth Walker

The story of Peter Abbott began in 1701 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1774, Peter Abbott resided in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts. Peter Abbott married Lydia Gilbert, Rachel Stevens, and had children including Joel Abbott, Elizabeth Walker. Peter Abbott passed away in 1785 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Abbott began in 1701 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1774, Peter Abbott resided in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Peter Abbott married Lydia Gilbert, Rachel Stevens, and had children including Joel Abbott, Elizabeth Walker.
  • Peter Abbott passed away in 1785 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Abbott
1658 – 1724
Birth Location: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
GA
Elizabeth Ballard
1666 – 1706
Birth Location: Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
EB

Spouses(s)

Lydia Gilbert
1711 – 1759
Birth Location: Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
LG
Rachel Stevens
Birth Location: –
RS

Children(s)

Joel Abbott
1732 – 1823
Birth Location: Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
JA
Elizabeth Walker
1739 – 1777
Birth Location: Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
EW

Peter Abbott's Ancestors

Self
Peter Abbott
1701 – 1785
Birth Place: Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
George Irving Abbott
1658 – 1724
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Ballard
1666 – 1706
Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
George Abbott
1627 – 1689
Essex, England
Sarah (Alice) Farnum
1638 – 1728
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph Ballard
1644 – 1722
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Phelps
1646 – 1692
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
GEORGE Abbott
1586 – 1647
Mary Felstead
1585 – 1633
Ralph Farnum
1601 – 1692
Alice Harris
1610 – 1691
William Ballard
1617 – 1689
Ann Berwick
1617 – 1694
Edward Phelps
1615 – 1689
Elizabeth Adams
1627 – 1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Abbott
1554 – 1625
Annie Dolan
1558 – 1612
John Felsted
1580 –
Agnes
1580 –
Thomas Harris
1562 – 1621
Cordelia Gill
1566 – 1632
Thomas Berwick
1594 – 1694
Ann Blount
1597 – 1694
Henry Phelps
1595 – 1655
Eleanor Sharp
1595 – 1655
Robert Adams
1602 – 1682
Eleanor Wilmot
1610 – 1677

Peter Abbott's Descendants

1.
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Peter Abbott (27 July 1701 – 26 April 1785) m. Lydia Gilbert (3 January 1711 – February 1759) m. Rachel Stevens
  1. 1. Joel Abbott (1 January 1732 – 23 January 1823) m. Judith Stevens (13 May 1744 – 6 May 1800)
    1. 1. Zephaniah Abbott (29 June 1769 – 10 March 1802) m. Eunice Marble (28 December 1770 – 4 January 1844)
      1. 1. Sophia Abbott (27 October 1793 – 27 December 1880) m. Caleb Pierce
        1. 1. Joel (Foster) Pierce (14 Jun 1822 – 21 Jul 1901) m. Martha (A) Moore (abt 1836 – 24 Jan 1883)
        2. 2. George (Leroy) Pierce (15 May 1826 – 31 May 1897) m. Elizabeth Lees (14 October 1846 – 3 May 1927)
        3. 3. Charles (A.) Pierce (Abt 1829 – )
      2. 2. Cheney Abbott (5 November 1798 – 9 June 1873)
    2. 2. Mary Abbott (1782 – 1815)
  2. 2. Elizabeth Walker (30 July 1739 – 1 March 1777)

Peter Abbott's Timeline

4 Records

1701
27 July 1701
Birth of Peter Abbott in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1774
Abt 1774
Age 73
Peter Abbott resided here in Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts
Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts
1785
26 April 1785
Age 84
Death of Peter Abbott in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1785
1785
Age 84
Peter Abbott - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 July 1701
    Event Place: Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 140
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1774
    Event Place: Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brookfield
    Record Source: Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 A - Z, July 1731-1881

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 April 1785
    Event Place: Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 140
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts
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