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Abigail ‘Marie Louise’ De Flecheur (Pitman)

Also Known As: "Widow Willey"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Durham, Strafford, NH, British Colonial America
Death: December 22, 1738 (87)
Island of Montreal, Montreal, Lower Canada, British Colonial America
Immediate Family:

Daughter of William Pitman, of Oyster River and Barbara Pitnam
Wife of Stephen Willey and Edward De Flecheur
Mother of Thomas Willey; Abigail Willey; Elizabeth Willey and Judith Willey
Sister of Mary Otis; Sarah Pitman and Ezekiel Pitman
Half sister of Abigail Gabrielle Pitman; Elizabeth Jenkins; John Pitman; Francis Pitman; Judith Ham and 5 others

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About Abigail ‘Marie Louise’ De Flecheur

Abigail Pitman (b. Abt. 1654, d. date unknown) Abigail Pitman (daughter of William Pitman and Barbara Evans) was born Abt. 1654 in Oyster River, NH1183, 1184, and died date unknown in Montreal, Ouebec.She married Stephen Willey (Etienne Willis) on 1671 in Oyster River, Strafford Co, NH. She married Edouard DeFlecheur on 06 Oct 1710 in Canada.

Notes for Abigail Pitman: Stephen, mariner, ±30 in Sept. 1679, m. by 1671 Abigail Pitman and liv. on homestead. In 1683 he (stephen) was murderously jealous of her and John Bickford, jr., at which time protected her.

Captured by Indians in 1689 and taken to Quebec, Canada from where she never returned. Also captured were her two young daughters, Elizabeth and Judith. There is no proof that they returned from Canada either. Married Edward De Flecheur 6 Oct 1710 in Quebec.

More About Abigail Pitman and Stephen Willey: Marriage: 1671, Oyster River, Strafford Co, NH.

More About Abigail Pitman and Edouard DeFlecheur: Abigail was rebaptised Marie Louise and married (2) Edward De FLECHEUR 6 Oct 1710 in Quebec.and was last know to be in Montreal, Quebec. and is buried in unknown cemetery in Quebec [1]

Children of Abigail Pitman and Stephen Willey are:

  • i.Thomas Willey, b. 1671, Oyster River.
  • ii.Abigail Willey, b. Abt. 1673, Oyster River, d. 1690, Androscoggin River (Drowned).
  • iii.Judith "Judy" Willey, b. 11 Jun 1676, NH.
  • iv.Elizabeth Willey, b. Abt. 1677, NH.

References

  1. https://athenaeum.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Pitman,%20...
  2. New England Willey's And Some Unconnected Willey Lines. Compiled By Ken Willey 2001 PART 2. < Rootsweb > Abigail also married (2) Edward De FLECHEUR 6 Oct 1710 in Quebec. NOTES for Abigail: NOTE: Captured by Indians in 1689, and carried to Canada, Abigail never returned. Two daughters were also taken, Judy/Judith and Elizabeth. Abigail may also have been taken.
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Abigail ‘Marie Louise’ De Flecheur's Timeline

1651
November 15, 1651
Durham, Strafford, NH, British Colonial America
1671
1671
Durham, Strafford, NH, British Colonial America
1673
1673
1676
June 11, 1676
Oyster River Pt, Strafford, NH, USA
1677
1677
Oyster River Pt, Strafford, NH, USA
1738
December 22, 1738
Age 87
Island of Montreal, Montreal, Lower Canada, British Colonial America