Elisha Adams 1733–1823
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elisha Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Elisha Adams 1733–1823
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1733, Elisha Adams entered the world in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States, born to david adams and dorcas paine. Elisha Adams passed away in 1823 in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Elisha Adams
This ancestor line traces from Taunton, Somerset, England (1429) to Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States (1733) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elisha Adams (1733–1823) was born in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, United States and died in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States. 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 Elisha 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 10 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.
Elisha Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record