Abigail Francis

F, b. 14 February 1660, d. before 1696
     Abigail was born on Saturday, 14 February 1660 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Robert & Joan Francis.1 Abigail married Thomas Merritt on 13 August 1686 in Wethersfield.2 Thomas & Abigail hae a son, Robert [1/19/1690].3 On 20 October 1688, an indenture was drawn between Thomas Merritt of Rye & John Welles of Wethersfield. In this indenture, Thomas was securing for himelf & Abigail in the township of Rye a home lot of about 5 acres. The purpose of this indenture was to protect Abigail's rights in case of Thomas' death.4 Abigail departed this life before 1696 in Rye, Westchester County, New York.1

Citations

  1. [S1682] Douglas merritt, Revised Merritt Records, page 49.
  2. [S1682] Douglas merritt, Revised Merritt Records, page 46.
  3. [S1682] Douglas merritt, Revised Merritt Records, page 51.
  4. [S1682] Douglas merritt, Revised Merritt Records, pages 49-50.