Abigail GRANNIS

Born

abt. 1668 , Hartford, Connecticut Colony

Died

abt. 1759 , Elizabeth, Crown Colony of New Jersey

Parents & Family of Abigail GRANNIS

Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Abigail GRANNIS.

Parents

Edward GRANNIS Hannah WAKEFIELD

Grandparents

Explore grandparents

Spouse & Children

View family relationships1 recorded relationship(s)

Family Tree

Open family tree View pedigree chart

Born: abt. 1668 in Hartford, Connecticut Colony

Father: Edward GRANNIS

Mother: Hannah WAKEFIELD

Maternal grandparents: John WAKEFIELD , Anne LITTLEFIELD

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Abigail married John ALLING 20 March 1688 in New Haven, Connecticut, Dominion of New England . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
John ALLING was born 27 March 1671 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). John died 23 April 1734 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. John was the child of Samuel ALLING and Elizabeth WINSTON.

Abigail GRANNIS died abt. 1759 in Elizabeth, Crown Colony of New Jersey.
Details of the family tree of Abigail appear below.

A Glimpse into the Life of an Average Colonial American Woman in the Mid-1700s

Spouse & Children of Abigail GRANNIS

Hide Family & Children

Abigail GRANNIS married

John ALLING
Marriage date: 20 March 1688
Marriage place: New Haven, Connecticut, Dominion of New England
Source: Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700.
(Online database. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. CD-ROM. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001.

John ALLING was the child of Samuel ALLING and Elizabeth WINSTON

Marriage notes:

"John (1671-) & Abigail GRANNIS 20 Mar 1688-9 New Haven {New Haven VR 63 New Haven Gen. Mag. 15, 680, 1621}"

John Alling, son of Samuel Alling and Elizabeth Winston, "...John, b. 27 Mar 1671 NHV, d 23 Apr 1734, or Elizabeth, N.J. m 20 Mar 1688-9 NHV - Abigail, da. Edward & Hannah (Wakefield) Grannis."

"John & Abigail (Grannis) Alling:

1 Abigail, b. 9 Jan 1689-90 NHV, bp. 12 Jan 1690 NHC1, d young.

2 (?Lydia, bp 20 Nov 1692 NHC1).

3 (?Thankful, bp 9 Dec 1694 NHC1)

4 Abigail, b. c 1700, d June 1771 ae 71 Chester, Mass., V m Daniel Smith of W.

5 Kezia m 27 May 1723 MV - John Plumb.

6 (John, d. 1764 m Abigail ___)"

Source:

Families of Ancient New Haven. (Online db. NewEnglandAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as New Haven genealogical magazine. vols. I-VIII. Compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus. 8 vols. Rome, New York: Clarence D. Smith, 1923-1932.

Pages 15-18

Children of John ALLING and Abigail GRANNIS

Abigail ALLING

Born: 9 January 1690, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1692,

Lydia ALLING

Born: 20 November 1692, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,

Thankful ALLING

Born: 9 December 1694, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,

Abigail ALLING

Born: abt. 1700, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: June 1771, Chester, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Married: Daniel SMITH 1715 Place: Wallingford, Connecticut, USA

Keziah ALLING

Born: abt. 1702, Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 23 April 1790, Goshen, Connecticut, USA

Married: John PLUMB 27 March 1723 Place: Milford, Connecticut, USA

John ALLING

Born: abt. 1704, Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 4 December 1764, Elizabeth, Crown Colony of New Jersey

Married: Joanna OGDEN 1731 Place: Elizabethtown, New York, USA

Add Life Event

Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Abigail GRANNIS.

Life & Records

Photos, life events, and historical records for Abigail GRANNIS.

Hide Life & Records

How to read this timeline
Records about Abigail GRANNIS and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.

1688 Marriage / Partner
Abigail GRANNIS and John ALLING 20 March 1688, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)

1690 Birth of Child
Abigail ALLING was born 9 January 1690, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)

1692 Birth of Child
Lydia ALLING was born 20 November 1692, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)

1694 Birth of Child
Thankful ALLING was born 9 December 1694, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1723 Marriage of Child
Keziah ALLING married 27 March 1723, Milford, Connecticut, USA to John PLUMB

1734 Death of Spouse/Partner
John ALLING died 23 April 1734, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

RECORD HISTORY

Record added:
Last updated: 6/19/2025 7:07:33 AM

MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE

Explore Abigail GRANNIS's Family & History

View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.

Pedigree Chart

Prefer a printed chart?
Large-print blank pedigree chart (6 generations / 64 names)

Family Group Record

Prefer a printed worksheet?
Large-print two-sided family group sheets

Family Tree for Abigail GRANNIS

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

BIRTHPLACE