On 17 Nov 1768 when Abigail was 19, she married
Capt. Benjamin English (38268) , son of
Benjamin English (18844) (8 Oct 1705-5 Jul 1779) &
Sarah Dayton (38218) (16 Jul 1716-29 Jul 1769), in First Congregational Society, New Haven.
56 Born on 16 Dec 1742 in New Haven, CT.56 Benjamin was baptized in First Congregational Society, New Haven, on 5 Dec 1742.55 Benjamin died in New Haven, CT, on 19 Apr 1809; he was 66.55 Buried in City Burial Ground, New Haven.
Benjamin was a sea capatain trading to the West Indies. In 1801 he was appointed by Jefferson a custom’s house officer at New Haven and served until his death.6