Who was Clarissa Adams?

Clarissa Adams (1769–1843) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Danville, Caledonia, Vermont. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clarissa in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Clarissa Adams 1769–1843

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jun 1769 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

Died 7 Apr 1843 · Danville, Caledonia, Vermont

Father James Callender Adams Sr

Mother Submit Purchase

Spouse William Trescott

Children Calendar Adams Trescott, Clarissa Trescott, Jerusha Trescott, Matilda Trescott, Sabrina Adams Trescott, Solon Trescott, William Pasco Trescott

Siblings Charles Adams, James Callender Adams Jr, Jonathan Matthews Adams, Martin Adams, Mary Polly Adams, Thirza Adams

Records

1840 United States Federal Census Family Data Collection - Births Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010 Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Callender Adams Sr

Submit Purchase

Spouse(s)

William Trescott

Children

Calendar Adams Trescott

Clarissa Trescott

Jerusha Trescott

Matilda Trescott

Sabrina Adams Trescott

Solon Trescott

William Pasco Trescott

Biography

The story of Clarissa Adams began in 1769 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. In 1840, Clarissa Adams resided in Caledonia, Vermont. Clarissa Adams married william trescott, and had children including calendar adams trescott, clarissa trescott, jerusha trescott, matilda trescott, sabrina adams trescott, solon trescott, william pasco trescott. Clarissa Adams passed away in 1843 in Danville, Caledonia, Vermont.

Sources

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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Death Records Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
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Life Timeline

1769

Birth of Clarissa Adams in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts

Birth

1840

Clarissa Adams resided here in Caledonia, Vermont

Residence

1843

Death of Clarissa Adams in Danville, Caledonia, Vermont

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clarissa Adams

This ancestor line traces from Barton, Lancashire, England (1555) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts (1769) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Clarissa Adams (1769–1843) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts and died in Danville, Caledonia, Vermont. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clarissa 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 8 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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