John Adams 1661–1702
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9 researchers on YourRoots have John Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Adams 1661–1702
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Adams was born in 1661 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joseph adams i and abigail baxter. John Adams passed away in 1702 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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4Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams
This ancestor line traces from Barton St David, Somerset, England (1583) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Adams (1661–1702) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 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 3 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.
John Adams's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record