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John Adams 1661–1702

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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11 researchers on YourRoots have John Adams in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Dec 1661 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Nov 1702 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
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Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index OneWorldTree

Researchers connected through John Adams 1661–1702

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

John Adams was born in 1661 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of capt joseph adams sr and abigail baxter adams. John Adams passed away in 1702 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

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    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of John Adams in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1702
Death of John Adams in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Adams

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1560) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Adams (1661–1702) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 11 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, 11 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 5 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.

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John Adams in the US Census
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John Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Adams PTP
1661–1702
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
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John Adams's Descendants

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John Adams PTP 1661–1702