William Abbot was born about 1525 in Bishop's Stortford, co. Hertford, England. He signed a will on 12 Mar 1568/69. He died in Mar 1569. He was married to Margaret Elliot about 1550.

Margaret Elliot was born about 1527 in Bishop's Stortford, co. Hertford, England. Children were:

i. George Abbot.
ii. John Abbot.
iii. Robert Abbot.
iv. Thomas Abbot.