Who was Elijah Adams?

Elijah Adams (1783–1857) was born in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut and died in Malone, Franklin, New York, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elijah Adams 1783–1857

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1783 · Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut

Died 17 Jan 1857 · Malone, Franklin, New York, USA

Father Samuel Adams (1685–1742)

Mother Elizabeth Betsey Adams Litchfield

Siblings Abigail Adams, Betsey Adams, Elisha Adams, John Adams, Louisa Adams, Luther Adams, Parker Adams, Polly Adams, Samuel Adams

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Immediate Family

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Samuel Adams

1685–1742

Elizabeth Betsey Adams Litchfield

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Children

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Biography

In 1783, Elijah Adams entered the world in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, born to samuel adams and elizabeth betsey adams litchfield. Elijah Adams passed away in 1857 in Malone, Franklin, New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1783

Birth of Elijah Adams in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut

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1857

Death of Elijah Adams in Malone, Franklin, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elijah Adams

This ancestor line traces from West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1556) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut (1783) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elijah Adams (1783–1857) was born in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut and died in Malone, Franklin, New York, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elijah 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.
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