John Adams (1657–1732) was born in Watertown, Littlefield, Connecticut, USA and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Adams 1657–1732

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 6 Mar 1657 · Watertown, Littlefield, Connecticut, USA

Died 22 Nov 1732 · Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father George Adams

Mother Frances Taylor

Siblings Benjamin Adams, Daniel Adams, George Adams, John Adams, Joseph Adams, Mary Adams, Samuel Adams

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Adams

Frances Taylor

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Adams began in 1657 in Watertown, Littlefield, Connecticut, USA. John Adams passed away in 1732 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1657

Birth of John Adams in Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1657

Birth of John Adams in Watertown, Littlefield, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1732

Death of John Adams in Colchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death

1732

Death of John Adams in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams

This ancestor line traces from Barton, Lancashire, England (1555) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1657) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Adams (1657–1732) was born in Watertown, Littlefield, Connecticut, USA and died in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, 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 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 4 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.