Who was Edward Adams?

Edward Adams (1629–1716) was born in Kings Weston, Somerset, , England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Adams 1629–1716

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 Apr 1629 · Kings Weston, Somerset, , England

Died 12 Nov 1716 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Henry Adams

Mother Elizabeth Edith Squire

Siblings Christopher Adams, Edward Adams, Eleazer Adams, George Adams, Henry Adams Jr, Jane Adams, John Adams, Jonathan Adams Sr, Jonathan William Adams, Joseph Adams, Lt Thomas Adams, Mary Adams, Mary Elizabeth Cheame, Mary Fairbanks, Peter Adams, Samuel Adams, Samuell Adams, Ursula Adams, Ursula Streeter Hosier Robinson Crafts, William Adams

Records

American Marriages Before 1699 North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Adams

Elizabeth Edith Squire

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Adams began in 1629 in Kings Weston, Somerset, England. Edward Adams passed away in 1716 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1629

Birth of Edward Adams in Kings Weston, Somerset, England

Birth

1716

Death of Edward Adams in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Adams

This ancestor line traces from Kettleburgh, Suffolk, England (1503) to Kings Weston, Somerset, England, England (1629) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Adams (1629–1716) was born in Kings Weston, Somerset, , England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 5 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.