Who was Amanda Adams?

Amanda Adams (1849–1885) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Norristown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Amanda Howe Adams 1849–1885

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Oct 1849 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Died 20 Oct 1885 · Norristown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Charles D Adams

Mother Amanda

Siblings Charles Henry Adams, Mary Frances Adams

Records

1850 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles D Adams

Amanda

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1849, Amanda Howe Adams entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born to charles d adams and amanda. Amanda Howe Adams passed away in 1885 in Norristown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1849

Birth of Amanda Howe Adams in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Birth

1885

Death of Amanda Howe Adams in Norristown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Amanda Adams

This ancestor line traces from Mount Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, USA (1747) to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1849) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Amanda Adams (1849–1885) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in Norristown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Amanda 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 4 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.
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