Who was Charles Adams?

Charles Adams (1812–1887) was born in Woodstock, Morris, New Jersey, USA and died in Enfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles D Adams 1812–1887

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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 2 Oct 1812 · Woodstock, Morris, New Jersey, USA

Died 6 Jun 1887 · Enfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Adams

Mother Prudence Owen

Spouse Amanda

Children Amanda Howe Adams, Charles Henry Adams, Edwin W Adams, Florence M Adams, Isabella Adams, Jedediah Howe Adams, Maria B Adams, Mary Frances Adams, Samuel Douglas Adams, William R Adams

Siblings Elias Eli Adams

Records

1850 United States Federal Census U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Newspapers.com - The News of …

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Biography

The story of Charles D Adams began in 1812 in Woodstock, Morris, New Jersey, USA. Charles D Adams married amanda, amanda m howe horne, and had children including amanda howe adams, charles henry adams, edwin w adams, florence m adams, isabella adams, jedediah howe adams, maria b adams, mary frances adams, samuel douglas adams, william r adams. Charles D Adams passed away in 1887 in Enfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Death Records Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
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Record Newspapers.com - The News of Cumberland County - 8 Jun 1887 - 2

Life Timeline

1812

Birth of Charles D Adams in Woodstock, Morris, New Jersey, USA

Birth

1887

Death of Charles D Adams in Enfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Adams

This ancestor line traces from Mount Holly, Burlington, New Jersey, USA (1747) to Woodstock, Morris, New Jersey, USA (1812) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Adams (1812–1887) was born in Woodstock, Morris, New Jersey, USA and died in Enfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, 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 Charles 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 3 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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