John Adams (1555–1604) was born in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England and died in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England. 22 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Richard VI (RStebbing) Adams, Weaver -grandparent ancestor of Pres John & Pres JohnQ Adams 1555–1604

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Full name consistent across 22 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 22 trees

Death year and location consistent across 22 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 22 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1555 · Barton St David, Somersetshire, England

Died 22 Mar 1604 · Barton St David, Somersetshire, England

Father Henry Richard Breeds Adams

Spouse Agnes Stone Of Barton St David Stodden Wife Of John Adams Angsax

Children Henry Adams

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Richard Breeds Adams

Spouse(s)

Agnes Stone Of Barton St David Stodden Wife Of John Adams Angsax

Agnes 'angsax

Children

Henry Adams

Biography

The story of John Richard VI (RStebbing) Adams, Weaver -grandparent ancestor of Pres John & Pres JohnQ Adams began in 1555 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England. John Richard VI (RStebbing) Adams, Weaver -grandparent ancestor of Pres John & Pres JohnQ Adams married agnes stone of barton st david stodden wife of john adams angsax, and had children including henry adams. John Richard VI (RStebbing) Adams, Weaver -grandparent ancestor of Pres John & Pres JohnQ Adams passed away in 1604 in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1555

Birth of John Richard VI (RStebbing) Adams, Weaver -grandparent ancestor of Pres John & Pres JohnQ Adams in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England

Birth

1604

Death of John Richard VI (RStebbing) Adams, Weaver -grandparent ancestor of Pres John & Pres JohnQ Adams in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams

This ancestor line traces from Barton St David, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1531) to Barton St David, Somersetshire, England (1555) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Adams (1555–1604) was born in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England and died in Barton St David, Somersetshire, England. 22 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, 22 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.