On 16 Feb 1723 Abigail first married
Joseph Carpenter, son of
Joseph Carpenter (15 Aug 1656-26 Feb 1717/8) &
Mary (-Mar 1718/9), in Bristol, RI.
Born on 20 Jun 1688 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Joseph died on 21 Dec 1728; he was 40. Joseph drowned.