Abigail Darrow

Brief Life History of Abigail

When Abigail Darrow was born on 29 July 1745, in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, her father, Ebenezer Darrow, was 28 and her mother, Lydia Bradley, was 30. She married Jabez Johnson on 8 November 1764, in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 4 daughters. She died in 1792, at the age of 47, and was buried in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Abigail? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Jabez Johnson
1734–
Abigail Darrow
1745–1792
Marriage: 8 November 1764
Lydia Johnson
1765–1843
Mercy Johnson
1767–
Abigail Johnson
1770–1845
Eunice Johnson
1774–
Amos Johnson
1777–1857

Sources (4)

  • Abigail Darrow, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Abigail Darrow Johnson, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Abigail Darrow, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

World Events (4)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.

1783 · A Free America

The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which gave the new nation boundries on which they could expand and trade with other countries without any problems.

Name Meaning

Scottish:

variant of Darragh .

habitational name from Darroch near Falkirk (Stirlingshire), said to be named from Gaelic darach ‘oak tree’. Compare Darroch .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.