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John ADAMS 1657–1751

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 John ADAMS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 Feb 1657 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 01 Mar 1751 · Medfield, Massachusetts, United States
Father Edward Adams (1629–1716)
Mother Lydia Penniman
Siblings Abigail Adams, Bethia Adams, Edward Adams, Eliashib Adams, Elizabeth Adams, Henry Adams, James Adams, Jonathan Adams, Lydia Adams, Mehitable Adams, Miriam Adams, Sarah Adams
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File
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Researchers connected through John ADAMS 1657–1751

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John ADAMS was born in 1657 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of edward adams and lydia penniman. John ADAMS passed away in 1751 in Medfield, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of John ADAMS in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1751
Death of John ADAMS in Medfield, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John ADAMS

This ancestor line traces from ORMSBY, ENGLAND (1574) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1657) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John ADAMS (1657–1751) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medfield, 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 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.

Related Records

Edward Adams
1629–1716 · Father
Lydia Penniman
Mother
John ADAMS in the US Census
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John ADAMS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John ADAMS PTP
1657–1751
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Edward Adams PTP
1629–1716
Kingweston, Somerset, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Edith Squire PTP
1587–1672
Charlton, Somerset, , England
Unknown
Unknown

John ADAMS's Descendants

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JA
John ADAMS PTP 1657–1751