Who was Elizabeth Adams?

Elizabeth Adams (1680–1759) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Adams 1680–1759

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 Apr 1680 · Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 30 Apr 1759 · Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Pelatiah Adams

Mother Ruth Parker

Spouse John Isaac Cummings Deacon

Children Mary Cummings

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Pelatiah Adams

Ruth Parker

Spouse(s)

John Isaac Cummings Deacon

Children

Mary Cummings

Biography

In 1680, Elizabeth Adams entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, born to pelatiah adams and ruth parker. Elizabeth Adams married john isaac cummings deacon, and had children including mary cummings. Elizabeth Adams passed away in 1759 in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1680

Birth of Elizabeth Adams in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1759

Death of Elizabeth Adams in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Adams

This ancestor line traces from Little Malden, Essex, England (1360) to Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA (1680) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Adams (1680–1759) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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