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James Adams 1662–1733

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1662 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Sep 1733 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Adams (1552–1630)
Mother Lydia Penniman (1634–1676)
Siblings Abigail Adams, Bethia Adams, Edward Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Henry Adams, John Adams, Jonathan Adams, Lydia Adams, Mehitable Adams, Miriam Adams

Researchers connected through James Adams 1662–1733

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Adams was born in 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edward adams and lydia penniman. James Adams passed away in 1733 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of James Adams in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1733
Death of James Adams in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Adams

This ancestor line traces from Kettleburgh, Suffolk, England (1503) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Adams (1662–1733) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 6 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.

James Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Adams PTP
1662–1733
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edward Adams PTP
1552–1630
Braunston, Dyford, , England
Lydia Penniman PTP
1634–1676
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Lydia Eliot PTP
1610–1676
Nazeing, Essex, England, United Kingdom

James Adams's Descendants

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James Adams PTP 1662–1733