Samuel
ABBY (ABBEY)
Born
27 July 1726
,
Glastonbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
10 August 1806
,
Portland, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 27 July 1726 in Glastonbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Benjamin ABBE
Mother:
Mary A TRYON
Samuel had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Samuel married Rachel MATSON 29 January 1752 in Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 12 children.
Rachel MATSON was born 24 November 1733 in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA (South Glastonbury). Rachel died 6 August 1774 in Portland, Connecticut, USA. Rachel was the child of Thomas MATTESON and Rachel FOX.
Samuel married (2) Sarah WARREN 4 April 1776 in Grafton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Sarah WARREN was born 24 December 1731 in Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville). Sarah died 25 October 1803 in Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville).
Samuel ABBY (ABBEY) died 10 August 1806 in Portland, Connecticut, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Samuel ABBY (ABBEY)
Samuel ABBY (ABBEY) married 
Rachel MATSON
Marriage date: 29 January 1752
Marriage place: , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Rachel MATSON was the child of Thomas MATTESON and Rachel FOX
Rachel MATSONMarriage date: 29 January 1752
Marriage place: , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Rachel MATSON was the child of Thomas MATTESON and Rachel FOX
Children of Samuel ABBY (ABBEY) and Rachel MATSON
Benjamin ABBEYBorn: 3 November 1752, Portland, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 24 November 1836, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Died: 24 November 1836, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Thomas ABBEYBorn: 27 November 1753, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 24 March 1826, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Died: 24 March 1826, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Mary ABBEYBorn: 20 May 1755, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 28 January 1846, Southington, Connecticut, USA
Died: 28 January 1846, Southington, Connecticut, USA
Demares ABBEYBorn: 17 April 1757, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1805, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Died: abt. 1805, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Samuel ABBEYBorn: 17 August 1759, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 27 February 1841, Milo, Yates, New York, USA
Died: 27 February 1841, Milo, Yates, New York, USA
Jemima ABBEYBorn: 1 April 1761, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
George ABBEYBorn: 15 January 1763, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 7 April 1859, Hamilton, New York, USA
Died: 7 April 1859, Hamilton, New York, USA
David ABBEYBorn: 14 July 1764, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
Reuben ABBEYBorn: 13 July 1766, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: December 1854, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: December 1854, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
Rachel ABBEYBorn: 13 May 1768, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 11 December 1838, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
Died: 11 December 1838, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
John ABBYBorn: 16 January 1770, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
Hepzibah ABBEYBorn: 18 March 1771, East Hampton, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
Samuel ABBY (ABBEY) married Sarah WARREN
Marriage date: 4 April 1776
Marriage place: Grafton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Sarah WARRENMarriage date: 4 April 1776
Marriage place: Grafton, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Samuel ABBY (ABBEY) and Sarah WARREN
Asaph ABBEYBorn: 26 August 1776, Glastonbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 7 December 1831, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Died: 7 December 1831, Portland, Connecticut, USA
John ABBEYBorn: 18 February 1782,
Died: 19 October 1854, Sangerfield, Oneida, New York, USA
Died: 19 October 1854, Sangerfield, Oneida, New York, USA
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Birth — 172627 July 1726
Glastonbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1752 Marriage / PartnerSamuel ABBY (ABBEY) and Rachel MATSON 29 January 1752, , Connecticut, USA
He was 25 years old.
1752 Birth of ChildBenjamin ABBEY was born 3 November 1752, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Samuel was 26 years old.
1753 Birth of ChildThomas ABBEY was born 27 November 1753, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 27 years old.
1755 Birth of ChildMary ABBEY was born 20 May 1755, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 28 years old.
1757 Birth of ChildDemares ABBEY was born 17 April 1757, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 30 years old.
1759 Birth of ChildSamuel ABBEY was born 17 August 1759, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 33 years old.
1761 Birth of ChildJemima ABBEY was born 1 April 1761, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 34 years old.
1763 Birth of ChildGeorge ABBEY was born 15 January 1763, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 36 years old.
1764 Birth of ChildDavid ABBEY was born 14 July 1764, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 37 years old.
1766 Birth of ChildReuben ABBEY was born 13 July 1766, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 39 years old.
1768 Birth of ChildRachel ABBEY was born 13 May 1768, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 41 years old.
1770 Birth of ChildJohn ABBY was born 16 January 1770, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 43 years old.
1771 Birth of ChildHepzibah ABBEY was born 18 March 1771, East Hampton, Connecticut, USA (Chatham)
Samuel was 44 years old.
1774 Death of Spouse/PartnerRachel MATSON died 6 August 1774, Portland, Connecticut, USA
Revolutionary War
ABBEY, SAMUEL
Ancestor #: A000033
Notice: FUTURE APPLICANTS MUST PROVE CORRECT SERVICE (WHY?)
Birth: 1726 GLASTONBURY HARTFORD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 8-10-1806 CHATHAM MIDDLESEX CO CONNECTICUT
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) MIL SVC BELONGS TO PENSIONER OF SAME NAME.
RESIDENCE
1) City: CHATHAM - County: HARTFORD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) RACHEL MATSON
2) SARAH WARREN LELAND
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ABBEY, SAMUEL
Ancestor #: A000033
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Birth: 1726 GLASTONBURY HARTFORD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 8-10-1806 CHATHAM MIDDLESEX CO CONNECTICUT
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) MIL SVC BELONGS TO PENSIONER OF SAME NAME.
RESIDENCE
1) City: CHATHAM - County: HARTFORD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) RACHEL MATSON
2) SARAH WARREN LELAND
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1776 Marriage / PartnerSamuel ABBY (ABBEY) and Sarah WARREN 4 April 1776, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)
He was 49 years old.
1776 Birth of ChildAsaph ABBEY was born 26 August 1776, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA (South Glastonbury)
Samuel was 50 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1803 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah WARREN died 25 October 1803, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)
Death
Name: Samuel Abby,
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 10 Aug 1806
Death Place: Portland
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1726
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03215-3
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3076
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7C4-HPR : 3 December 2014), Samuel Abby,, 10 Aug 1806; citing Portland, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,076.'
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Name: Samuel Abby,
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Death Date: 10 Aug 1806
Death Place: Portland
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1726
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03215-3
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3076
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7C4-HPR : 3 December 2014), Samuel Abby,, 10 Aug 1806; citing Portland, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,076.'
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Portland Burying Ground Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
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Last updated: 2/13/2025 2:04:19 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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