| 24. | Abigail TILTON  (9.Abraham3, 2.William2, 1.Robert1) was born on 1 Apr 1679 in Ipswich, Essex, MA; died on 13 Nov 1727. Other Events and Attributes:
- Note: 25 Dec 1711
- Residence: 1720, Norwich, New London, CT
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"December 25, 1711, Abigail Fillmore of Beverly, widow, personally appearing in court, confess herself guilty of ye crime of fornication and charged Timothy Cunningham of Boston, coaster, of being ye father of ye child unlawfully begotten of her body, and made oath of same. Its considered that she pay a fine of ____(no sum mentioned) and costs and stand committed till performed." (Beverly Historical Records)
"This child, a daughter, was named Ruth Fillmore. It is quite possible that Timothy Cunningham, coaster, was an acquaintance, perhaps a former companion or friend, of John, the Mariner. He may have come to extend his sympathy and offer his help to Abigail. Perhaps he came too often and stayed too late. There is nothing to indicate that Abigail was a promiscuous woman. Despite the unfortunate incident it is apparent that her eldest son, John, held her in high esteem, as did also, her mother, Deliverance (Shaw) Tilton."
"By her will, made 9 November 1730 and proved 2 July 1733, Deliverance Tilton left to her three sons, 5 s. apiece. To the three sons of son-in-law Robert Bell, deceased, 5 s. apiece. To her daughter, Sarah, 10 pounds. To John and Ebenezer Philmore and Ruth Kennison, children of my daughter, Abigail, deceased, 10 pounds each." (Taken from Essex Probate, 319, 393)
"Apparently Abigail did not stand condemned indefinitely in the eyes of all. On 7 November 1717, she married Dr. Robert Bell, a physician and widower, who had come from Scotland to Ipswich. The Bells removed to Norwich, Conn., about 1720. Dr. Bell is listed among the physicians of Norwich, and is referred to as, "the father-in-law of Captain John Fillmore." (A different use of the term from that in present day practice.)" (Information from History of Norwich, Connecticut, by Francis Manwaring Caulkins, pp 224, 634)
"Abigail (Tilton) Fillmore-Bell, twice married, twice widowed, the mother of three children by each husband, and mother of a child of 'sorrow' rather than of 'love' entered eternal rest at the age of 48 years 6 months."
All from Fillmore, "So Soon Forgotten, Three Thousand Fillmores"
Abigail married John FILLMORE on 19 Jun 1701 in Ipswich, Essex, MA. John was born about 1676 in Manchester, Lancaster, ENGLAND; died about 1710. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. John FILLMORE was born on 18 Mar 1702 in Ipswich, Essex, MA; died on 22 Feb 1777 in Norwich, New London, CT; was buried in Plains Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT.
- 45. Ebenezer FILLMORE was born in Beverly, Essex, MA; was christened on 21 Jul 1706 in Wenham, Essex, MA.
- 46. Abigail FILLMORE was born in Beverly, Essex, MA; was christened on 1 Aug 1708 in Wenham, Essex, MA; died on 21 Aug 1728 in Woodstock, Windham, CT.
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Family/Spouse: Timothy CUNNINGHAM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Ruth FILLMORE was born about Dec 1711; was christened on 5 May 1717 in 2nd Congregational Church, Beverly, Essex, MA.
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Abigail married Dr. Dr. Robert BELL on 7 Nov 1717. Dr. died on 23 Aug 1727. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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