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Elizabeth Adams 1686–1689

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Sep 1686 · Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Jun 1689 · Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Moses Adams (1654–1724)
Mother Lydia Whitley
Siblings Abigail Adams, Benoni Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Hannah Adams, Isaac Adams, James Adams, Lydia Adams, Mary Adams, Moses Adams, Thomas Adams

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Adams 1686–1689

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Adams 1686–1689

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, Elizabeth Adams entered the world in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, born to moses adams and lydia whitley. Elizabeth Adams passed away in 1689 in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Elizabeth Adams in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1689
Death of Elizabeth Adams in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Adams

This ancestor line traces from Beverston, Somersetshire, England (1422) to Sherborn, Massachusetts (1686) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Adams (1686–1689) was born in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.

Elizabeth Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Adams PTP
1686–1689
Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Moses Adams PTP
1654–1724
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Adams PTP
1612–1688
Barton St David, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Adams's Descendants

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EA
Elizabeth Adams PTP 1686–1689