Who was Benjamin Adams?

Benjamin Adams (1721–1796) was born in Colchester, Essex, England and died in Colchester, Essex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Adams 1721–1796

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 Apr 1721 · Colchester, Essex, England

Died 13 May 1796 · Colchester, Essex, England

Father Benjamin Shepard Adams

Mother Mary Loomis Adams

Records

1860 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Shepard Adams

Mary Loomis Adams

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Benjamin Adams was born in 1721 in Colchester, Essex, England, the child of benjamin shepard adams and mary loomis adams. Benjamin Adams passed away in 1796 in Colchester, Essex, England.

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Census 1860 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1721

Birth of Benjamin Adams in Colchester, Essex, England

Birth

1796

Death of Benjamin Adams in Colchester, Essex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Adams

This ancestor line traces from Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1691) to Colchester,Lebanon,Connecticut,USA (1721) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Adams (1721–1796) was born in Colchester, Essex, England and died in Colchester, Essex, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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.
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