Abigail Field (Hopkins)

Parents

Stephen Dexter Male 1647–1679

•  Male

Abigail Whipple Female 1658–1725

•  Female

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Abigail Dexter 3 April 1672–19 August 1725 (Age 53) Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Life Summary of Abigail

When Abigail Dexter was born on 3 April 1672, in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, her father, Stephen Dexter, was 24 and her mother, Abigail Whipple, was 14. She married Thomas Field in 1696, in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons. She died on 19 August 1725, in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, at the age of 53.

Spouse and Children

Thomas Field Male 1670–1752

•  Male

Abigail Dexter Female 1672–1725

•  Female

Marriage 1696 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Children (6)

Thomas Field Male 1696–1777

•  Male

Joseph Field Male 1699–1736

•  Male

Jeremiah Field Male 1706–1768

•  Male

Nataniel Field Male 1708–1753

•  Male

Stephen Field Male 1710–1727

•  Male +1 More Child

Parents and Siblings

Stephen Dexter Male 1647–1679

•  Male

Abigail Whipple Female 1658–1725

•  Female

Siblings (2)

Abigail Dexter Female 1672–1725

•  Female

John Dexter Male 1673–1734

•  Male

Sources (0) Sources There are no historical documents attached to Abigail.

Family Time Line

Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings

1660 1680 1700 1720 1740 1760 1780

Thomas Field

1670–1752 Abigail Dexter

1672–1725 Marriage: 1696

Thomas Field

1696–1777 Joseph Field

1699–1736 Jeremiah Field

1706–1768 Nataniel Field

1708–1753 Stephen Field

1710–1727 Anthony Field

1712–1762

Name Meaning

Dexter

Abigail English (East Midlands): occupational name from Middle English dyster ‘dyer’ ( see Dyer ). Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names Dyer Kempster

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Abigail Dexter (1672 - 1725) ID/Link/URL/Cite

Abigail Dexter

Born 3 Apr 1672 in Providence, Rhode Island

Daughter of Stephen Dexter and Mary (Arnold) Dexter

Sister of John Dexter Sr [half]

Wife of Thomas Field — married [date unknown] in Providence, Rhode Island

Mother of Thomas Field and Jeremiah Field

Died 19 Aug 1725 in Providence, Rhode Island

Dexter-1952 created 29 Jan 2019

Biography

I can't re-find my source; but I know I did a lot of reading about it. Abigail was Stephen Dexter's 2nd wife. It was Mary Arnold that he married first and was the mother of his children. One child being Abigail Dexter. She married Thomas Field, who was born in 1670; they had Thomas, who was born in 1696.

Sources

unfortunately I wrote my information gathered before understanding the importance of sources. I hope to re-find it.

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Abigail Dexter
3 April 1672–19 August 1725 (Age 53) Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Life Summary of Abigail

When Abigail Dexter was born on 3 April 1672, in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, her father, Stephen Dexter, was 24 and her mother, Abigail Whipple, was 14. She married Thomas Field in 1696, in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons. She died on 19 August 1725, in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, at the age of 53.

Spouse and Children

Thomas Field Male 1670–1752

•  Male

Abigail Dexter Female 1672–1725

•  Female

Marriage 1696 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States Children (6)

Thomas Field Male 1696–1777

•  Male

Joseph Field Male 1699–1736

•  Male

Jeremiah Field Male 1706–1768

•  Male

Nataniel Field Male 1708–1753

•  Male

Stephen Field Male 1710–1727

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Stephen Dexter Male 1647–1679

•  Male

Abigail Whipple Female 1658–1725

•  Female Siblings (2)

Abigail Dexter Female 1672–1725

•  Female

John Dexter Male 1673–1734

•  Male VIEW ALL Sources (0) Sources There are no historical documents attached to Abigail. Activities

Heritage Learn about Abigail's homeland.

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Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings 1660 1680 1700 1720 1740 1760 1780 Thomas Field

1670–1752 Abigail Dexter

1672–1725 Marriage: 1696

Thomas Field

1696–1777 Joseph Field

1699–1736 Jeremiah Field

1706–1768 Nataniel Field

1708–1753 Stephen Field

1710–1727 Anthony Field

1712–1762 Name Meaning

Dexter

Abigail English (East Midlands): occupational name from Middle English dyster ‘dyer’ ( see Dyer ). Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006. Possible Related Names Dyer Kempster

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Abigail Dexter 3 April 1672–19 August 1725 (Age 53) Providence, Rhode Island, United States

The Life Summary of Abigail When Abigail Dexter was born on 3 April 1672, in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, her father, Stephen Dexter, was 24 and her mother, Abigail Whipple, was 14. She married Thomas Field in 1696, in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons. She died on 19 August 1725, in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, at the age of 53. Spouse and Children

Thomas Field Male 1670–1752

•  Male

Abigail Dexter Female 1672–1725

•  Female

Marriage 1696 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States Children (6)

Thomas Field Male 1696–1777

•  Male

Joseph Field Male 1699–1736

•  Male

Jeremiah Field Male 1706–1768

•  Male

Nataniel Field Male 1708–1753

•  Male

Stephen Field Male 1710–1727

•  Male +1 More Child VIEW ALL 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 to view more about your family. CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT Photos and Memories (0) Photos and Memories Do you know Abigail? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account Parents and Siblings

Stephen Dexter Male 1647–1679

•  Male

Abigail Whipple Female 1658–1725

•  Female Siblings (2)

Abigail Dexter Female 1672–1725

•  Female

John Dexter Male 1673–1734

•  Male VIEW ALL Sources (0) Sources There are no historical documents attached to Abigail. Activities

Heritage Learn about Abigail's homeland.

Traditional Dress Put your face in a costume from Abigail's homelands. Family Time Line

Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings 1660 1680 1700 1720 1740 1760 1780 Thomas Field

1670–1752 Abigail Dexter

1672–1725 Marriage: 1696

Thomas Field

1696–1777 Joseph Field

1699–1736 Jeremiah Field

1706–1768 Nataniel Field

1708–1753 Stephen Field

1710–1727 Anthony Field

1712–1762 Name Meaning

Dexter

Abigail English (East Midlands): occupational name from Middle English dyster ‘dyer’ ( see Dyer ). Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006. Possible Related Names Dyer Kempster