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Adam Mott 1596–1661

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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17 researchers on YourRoots have Adam Mott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees

Researchers connected through Adam Mott 1596–1661

and 15 more tree owners connected with Adam Mott 1596–1661

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1596, Adam Mott entered the world in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, born to john mott and johane hollis. Adam Mott passed away in 1661 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration New World Immigrants, Vol. I

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    Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650

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    Immigration Topographical Dictionary of 2885 English Emigrants to New England, 1620-1650

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  10. 10
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  12. 12
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  13. 13
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  14. 14
    Record North America, Family Histories

  15. 15
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  16. 16
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  17. 17
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  18. 18
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  19. 19
    Record Massachusetts Applications of Freemen, 1630-91

  20. 20
    Burial Records Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index

  21. 21
    Record FeliMik2.FTW

  22. 22
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1596
Birth of Adam Mott in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Birth
1661
Death of Adam Mott in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Adam Mott

This ancestor line traces from England (1566) to Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Co., England (1596) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Adam Mott (1596–1661) was born in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, , England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 17 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 17 researchers on YourRoots have Adam in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Adam Mott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Adam Mott PTP
1596–1661
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Adam Mott's Descendants

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Adam Mott PTP 1596–1661