A family life

Abigail Howe

1765–1815

Abigail, also called Nabby, connects the Young household to the Howe family research.

Published research identifies Abigail and John Young as Brigham’s parents. The family notes propose Phineas Howe and Susanna Goddard as her parents; that earlier connection still needs to be checked against the original vital records and correspondence.

Sources: The Brigham Young FamilyVE6.CA family research notes, April 2026

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The Brigham Young Family

Larry C. Porter follows John and Abigail (Nabby) Howe Young’s household and its religious changes.