William Abbot (1657-1713)
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George and Hannah’s sixth child was born November 18, 1657. William is described as being “a Puritan in faith and Christian conduct.” He married Elizabeth Geary, daughter of Nathaniel Geary, on June 19, 1682. Nathaniel was a “well-to-do” Roxbury pioneer who had no boys, so he sent to Andover and adopted the son of his sister Elizabeth, young William Abbot and made him his heir. William and Elizabeth had 12 children, ten sons and two daughters. They built their home on the “uplands” of Andover (located where Philips-Andover Academy is now). William’s occupation was a weaver and he also owned a farm, “located where Andover Village is now.” William died October 12, 1713, Elizabeth passed away November 26, 1712.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to find much information about William. Interestingly enough, however, while doing some research, I came across an interesting document contained in a book, on page 201, written by Abiel Abbott and published in 1829.(5) A list of proprietors who voted on an issue says: "Edward Whittingham, alias William Abbot (a copy of it is on the bottom of this page)." I'm still researching this and will update this page when I have further info to share.
List of Children:
George and Hannah’s sixth child was born November 18, 1657. William is described as being “a Puritan in faith and Christian conduct.” He married Elizabeth Geary, daughter of Nathaniel Geary, on June 19, 1682. Nathaniel was a “well-to-do” Roxbury pioneer who had no boys, so he sent to Andover and adopted the son of his sister Elizabeth, young William Abbot and made him his heir. William and Elizabeth had 12 children, ten sons and two daughters. They built their home on the “uplands” of Andover (located where Philips-Andover Academy is now). William’s occupation was a weaver and he also owned a farm, “located where Andover Village is now.” William died October 12, 1713, Elizabeth passed away November 26, 1712.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to find much information about William. Interestingly enough, however, while doing some research, I came across an interesting document contained in a book, on page 201, written by Abiel Abbott and published in 1829.(5) A list of proprietors who voted on an issue says: "Edward Whittingham, alias William Abbot (a copy of it is on the bottom of this page)." I'm still researching this and will update this page when I have further info to share.
List of Children:
- Elizabeth, born April 29, 1683, died 1718, husband Joseph Phelps
- William, born March 17, 1685, died October 24, 1713, was given, when about three years old, to his mother’s brother, William Geary of Roxbury, who promised to “care for him as his own, which he did”. He married Rebecca on May 25, 1708, she was born in 1686 and died September 7, 1762, buried in Roxbury, they had a daughter. (11)
- George (1), born March 19, 1687, died November 21, 1690
- Ezra, born July 7, 1689, died November 19, 1722
- George (2), born December 21, 1691, died December 30, 1691
- Nathan, born December 10, 1691, died January 9, 1713
- James, born February 12, 1695, died December 27, 1787, married Abigail Farnum, they had 15 children. He was in the military during the “colonial wars.” He was a farmer and public office holder.
- Paul, our next heir, born March 28, 1697, died May 6, 1752, married to Elizabeth Grey. He was a farmer, moved to Pomfret, Connecticut, in 1722, he bought a farm with brother Philip in 1726. She was born February 8, 1720 and died July 9, 1765 (she is buried in Old Abbington Cemetery, CT). Paul and Elizabeth had 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls.
- Philip, born April 3, 1699 and died November 4, 1748. Married Abigail Bickford on October 20, 1723. He was a cordwainer. He moved to Pomfret, CT and bought a farm with brother Paul. He is buried at Hammond or North Cemetery in Hampton, Connecticut. He was a Lieutenant in the military.
- Hannah, born April 5, 1701, died January 8, 1788, married Abiel Holt on February 21, 1721.
- Caleb, born 1704, died January 31, 1788, married Elizabeth Paine on December 3, 1730. He was a tailor, he moved to Pomfret, CT in 1726, then to Union, CT in 1749.
- Zebediah, born April 16, 1706, died 1769, moved to Windham, CT in 1728. Married Hannah, and had one child, a daughter, who died young. His occupation was a husbandman.