“Mr John Thacher his Daughter Abigail born 2 Novr 1699.” 263

“In his [John Thacher’s] will dated 27 May 1763, probated 20 April 1764, John Thacher mentioned his daughter, Abigail Hallett; his son Rowland; the children of his daughter, Fear Lewis, deceased, including Elizabeth Penfield, ‘and each of the others as they arrive at 21 years’; the children of his granddaughter, Mary Lothrop, deceased; the children of his grandson, Lot Thacher, deceased; and funds to be given to his granddaughter-in-law, Martha Thacher, while she remained Lott’s widow.”234

“Abigail was called ‘Abigail Hallett’ by her father, John Thacher, in his wil dated 27 May 1763. Joseph Hallett of Yarmouth, yeoman, died intestate. On 23 October 1735 his widow, Abigail Hallett, was appointed as the administratrix of his estate. The inventory was accepted by the court 11 November 1735.” 234
She “died September 18th, 1768, at Yarmouth, Mass., and was buried there in old cemetery, gravestone.” 259

She was buried in Yarmouth Ancient Cemetery (Old Church Street near route 6). 242

Tombstone visited and photographed by Barbara Fleming, August, 2001. Photos on file.
Tombstone was damaged and read:
“Here Lies Buried
Mrs Abigail
Hallet Wife
to Mr Jofeph
Hallet who dec’d
Septr ye 18th
_______ In ye 68th
Year of her
Age”77