Abigail was the second born child to *Joseph & Hannah (Crossman) Eaton on
14 Jun 1754 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony.
Abigail was the 4th great granddaughter to *Francis Eaton, a Mayflower Passenger. **John Alden and his wife **Priscilla Mullin were also her 4th great grandparents, both arrived on Mayflower; her paternal grandparents were *Francis Eaton (named for his great grandfather) and **Thankful Alden (*Joseph's parents).
Abigail married Abner Shaw of Bridgewater, Massachusetts Colony on 16 Apr 1770. She remained at home operating the needs of the home, farm and family like so many of the woman of her era, as their husbands went off to battle for own freedom in our Revolutionary War.
Her husband Abner, served from 1776-79 entering the rank of Private and discharge at rank of CPL.
Abigail and Abner had at least eight children born to them, all born in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
In 1798, Abigail removed with her husband and their family to the new land given to them for his honorable service in Revolutionary War, in Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Sadly, during their journey two children died.
The children that arrived safely, settled and married in Maine were:
Lucy, Gilbert, Abner Jr., Anna, Abigail and Francis; 3 daughters & 3 sons.
In June 1803, her husband Abner completed their handsome new home as town of Paris records and barn. Sadly within days of the completion Abner (her husband) fell sick with fever and died at the age of 56 years.
She remained in the operation of the home & farm, up to her death. Her eldest son Gilbert remained living and operating the farm with his mother and later with his wife Silence and their family. Abigail died at her home in March 1831, 28 years after the passing of her husband. Abigail never re-married after the death of her Abner in 1803.
Abigail was laid to rest beside her husband at King Hill Cemetery, located today in South Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Their son Gilbert, his wife and some family are also buried at King Hill.
14 Jun 1754 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony.
Abigail was the 4th great granddaughter to *Francis Eaton, a Mayflower Passenger. **John Alden and his wife **Priscilla Mullin were also her 4th great grandparents, both arrived on Mayflower; her paternal grandparents were *Francis Eaton (named for his great grandfather) and **Thankful Alden (*Joseph's parents).
Abigail married Abner Shaw of Bridgewater, Massachusetts Colony on 16 Apr 1770. She remained at home operating the needs of the home, farm and family like so many of the woman of her era, as their husbands went off to battle for own freedom in our Revolutionary War.
Her husband Abner, served from 1776-79 entering the rank of Private and discharge at rank of CPL.
Abigail and Abner had at least eight children born to them, all born in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
In 1798, Abigail removed with her husband and their family to the new land given to them for his honorable service in Revolutionary War, in Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Sadly, during their journey two children died.
The children that arrived safely, settled and married in Maine were:
Lucy, Gilbert, Abner Jr., Anna, Abigail and Francis; 3 daughters & 3 sons.
In June 1803, her husband Abner completed their handsome new home as town of Paris records and barn. Sadly within days of the completion Abner (her husband) fell sick with fever and died at the age of 56 years.
She remained in the operation of the home & farm, up to her death. Her eldest son Gilbert remained living and operating the farm with his mother and later with his wife Silence and their family. Abigail died at her home in March 1831, 28 years after the passing of her husband. Abigail never re-married after the death of her Abner in 1803.
Abigail was laid to rest beside her husband at King Hill Cemetery, located today in South Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Their son Gilbert, his wife and some family are also buried at King Hill.
Abigail was the second born child to *Joseph & Hannah (Crossman) Eaton on
14 Jun 1754 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony.
Abigail was the 4th great granddaughter to *Francis Eaton, a Mayflower Passenger. **John Alden and his wife **Priscilla Mullin were also her 4th great grandparents, both arrived on Mayflower; her paternal grandparents were *Francis Eaton (named for his great grandfather) and **Thankful Alden (*Joseph's parents).
Abigail married Abner Shaw of Bridgewater, Massachusetts Colony on 16 Apr 1770. She remained at home operating the needs of the home, farm and family like so many of the woman of her era, as their husbands went off to battle for own freedom in our Revolutionary War.
Her husband Abner, served from 1776-79 entering the rank of Private and discharge at rank of CPL.
Abigail and Abner had at least eight children born to them, all born in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
In 1798, Abigail removed with her husband and their family to the new land given to them for his honorable service in Revolutionary War, in Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Sadly, during their journey two children died.
The children that arrived safely, settled and married in Maine were:
Lucy, Gilbert, Abner Jr., Anna, Abigail and Francis; 3 daughters & 3 sons.
In June 1803, her husband Abner completed their handsome new home as town of Paris records and barn. Sadly within days of the completion Abner (her husband) fell sick with fever and died at the age of 56 years.
She remained in the operation of the home & farm, up to her death. Her eldest son Gilbert remained living and operating the farm with his mother and later with his wife Silence and their family. Abigail died at her home in March 1831, 28 years after the passing of her husband. Abigail never re-married after the death of her Abner in 1803.
Abigail was laid to rest beside her husband at King Hill Cemetery, located today in South Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Their son Gilbert, his wife and some family are also buried at King Hill.
14 Jun 1754 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony.
Abigail was the 4th great granddaughter to *Francis Eaton, a Mayflower Passenger. **John Alden and his wife **Priscilla Mullin were also her 4th great grandparents, both arrived on Mayflower; her paternal grandparents were *Francis Eaton (named for his great grandfather) and **Thankful Alden (*Joseph's parents).
Abigail married Abner Shaw of Bridgewater, Massachusetts Colony on 16 Apr 1770. She remained at home operating the needs of the home, farm and family like so many of the woman of her era, as their husbands went off to battle for own freedom in our Revolutionary War.
Her husband Abner, served from 1776-79 entering the rank of Private and discharge at rank of CPL.
Abigail and Abner had at least eight children born to them, all born in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
In 1798, Abigail removed with her husband and their family to the new land given to them for his honorable service in Revolutionary War, in Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Sadly, during their journey two children died.
The children that arrived safely, settled and married in Maine were:
Lucy, Gilbert, Abner Jr., Anna, Abigail and Francis; 3 daughters & 3 sons.
In June 1803, her husband Abner completed their handsome new home as town of Paris records and barn. Sadly within days of the completion Abner (her husband) fell sick with fever and died at the age of 56 years.
She remained in the operation of the home & farm, up to her death. Her eldest son Gilbert remained living and operating the farm with his mother and later with his wife Silence and their family. Abigail died at her home in March 1831, 28 years after the passing of her husband. Abigail never re-married after the death of her Abner in 1803.
Abigail was laid to rest beside her husband at King Hill Cemetery, located today in South Paris, Oxford Co., Maine. Their son Gilbert, his wife and some family are also buried at King Hill.
Inscription
Revolutionary War Soldier Cpl. Abner Shaw 1751-1803 His wife Abigail Eaton Shaw 1752-1831
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There is an error on the gravestone in regards to Abigail's birth year, all documents state her birth year 1754, engraved is 1752.
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