From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Pages 494 - 495
 
ABEL BRIGHAM, son of Joel6 BRIGHAM and Elizabeth BROWN, had earlier ancestors, 
Thomas1 and Mercy (HURD) of Watertown in 1635, John2, 3, Samuel4, Joel5.  Abel 
was born at Sudbury, Massachusetts, January 11, 1814; died at Troy, February 
14, 1884.  His wife, Emeline, daughter of George and Susan HIBBARD, was born at 
North Hadley, August 23, 1824; died at Troy June 2, 1902.  Their children were: 
Maria, Truman Elbridge (married Harriet Newell HIBBARD), Emma Salina (Mrs. 
James HOOPER), Emerson Abel (married Rose MEACHAM), Susan Emeline (Mrs. Emery 
T. ATKINS), Clara Levina (Mrs. Charles FINCH), Allen C., Frank M.
 
Rev. George F. BRIGHAM, of Sharon, is also a descendant of Thomas and Mercy, in 
a differing line.

Submitted By:  Carol
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