Benjamin Abbott (1795-1853) and Rebecca Boynton (1800-1895) We like to think of our ancestors as having exciting stories, but most of them led quiet, ordinary lives. Benjamin Abbott and Rebecca Boynton are one such couple. They were both born in Andover and were fourth cousins, once removed and both were descendants of George Abbott and Hannah Chandler. Here are each of the paths back to George and Hannah: Benjamin (a sixth generation descendant): Benjamin (5), Jonathan (4),