Abigail Claxston

     Abigail was born in London, County Middlesex, England. She was the daughter of Edward Claxton and Judith Pennington. She was christened there on 13 April 1626 in St Mary le Bow and St Pancras Soper Lane with All Hallows Honey Lane.¹ Abigail married John Randall 2nd, son of Matthew Randall I and Agnes Cullen, on 6 January 1647 in London, County Middlesex, England, at St. Matthew Church, Friday Street.² John & Abigail had children: Abigail [12/04/1648-1676][m. William Gostlyn], Edward [3/18/1650-11/13/1698], John [3/28/1653-3/21/1658], Matthew [3/29/1655-9/29/1656], Martha [4/30/1657-1676], John [4/13/1660], Anne [9/10/1661][m. 1680 Richard Darnely], William [8/20/1663-12/01/1663] & Elizabeth [8/18/1664]. They were all born in London.[Baptismal & Burial Records]³ Abigail's husband, John, died on 5 October 1676 in London leaving her a widow. Abigail departed this life in London. She was buried there in St. Antholin Churchyard on Thursday, 9 March 1702.